MusicNurseCarrlee

MusicNurseCarrlee LPN, LVN

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  1. What are the Not So Good Things about working Private Duty

    MusicNurseCarrlee replied to pat8585's topic in Private Duty

    You are not alone in your feelings. Private duty is a huge undertaking and should be considered carefully. Working with one patient, a nurse is able to provide focused, individualized care and this...

  2. What is your current LPN salary

    MusicNurseCarrlee replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    $24/hr in skilled nursing facility, $20/hr pediatric home health and $19/hr intermediate care-MR/DD facility, per diem positions in Las Vegas,

  3. Lvn uneligible for rehire

    MusicNurseCarrlee replied to Pumpkins09's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I wouldn't appeal the employer's decision not to rehire you. I would seek new employment. Most employers, even at will employers and those who would fire you without notice, expect notice from you...

  4. Can a LPN be a school nurse?

    MusicNurseCarrlee replied to therealnurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I worked as an LPN/LVN school nurse in special education classrooms with "medically fragile" children in both California and Nevada through agency placement(very rewarding experience).There are also...

  5. I sleep my life away

    MusicNurseCarrlee replied to swimincatz's topic in General Nursing

    It may be the alternate shifts catching up with you...its difficult to switch between days & nights(4-6 months is just about the time I felt it). I work mostly nights now and still never can get...

  6. Where are all the jobs??

    MusicNurseCarrlee replied to drem7116's topic in General Nursing

    There are several LPN and RN jobs in skilled nursing/sub acute care/rehabilitation/transitional care/long term care. These facilities are identified as SNF(skilled nursing facilities),...

  7. Where do I go from here?

    MusicNurseCarrlee replied to mrstookielpn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I transferred in prior English, Gen Psychology, Biology, Sociology & Math. I took Nursing Concepts 1 and LifeSpan Development exams and Information Literacy prior to enrolling, enrolled, then...

  8. Other avenues besides nursing

    MusicNurseCarrlee replied to marcopolo's topic in General Nursing

    Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Audiology, Creative Arts Therapy(Music, Dance, Fine Art), Special Education and Human Services(Developmental Disabilities work) are fields/areas that might be...

  9. Maybe I should rethink career choice :(

    MusicNurseCarrlee replied to jodajean's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I encourage you to explore different areas of nursing. Even in the present economy and job market, nurses still have some flexibility in work options. Try a different setting where you may be treated...

  10. New LPN Down and out in NC: Where are the jobs?

    MusicNurseCarrlee replied to myperads's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I remember feeling discouraged as a new graduate but it does get better. I second the suggestion to look at opportunities in Long Term Care or Skilled Nursing Facilities. Contrary to what is often...

  11. favorite job you ever had

    MusicNurseCarrlee replied to believeallispossible's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The job I enjoyed most was working in an intermediate care facility for children and adults(both units) with developmental disabilities or considered medically fragile. I started working full time...

  12. Seriously thinking about opening up a marijuana dispensary

    MusicNurseCarrlee replied to zahryia's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I have also seriously considered this but my concerns regarding conflict with licensure and nursing practice have kept me from moving forward with the idea. I hear from dispensary owners that the...

  13. Re: Does anyone regret becoming an LPN?

    MusicNurseCarrlee replied to lacy99's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have no regret becoming an LPN. I only wish that I had done it immediately following high school. I am an exceptional nurse and have never thought of myself as being at the"bottom". I have actively...

  14. Scared to move back to Ga.

    MusicNurseCarrlee replied to New Nurse2009's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I can imagine that this is a tough decision. Trust your intuition. The hesitation that you feel about moving back right now may be valid. Given the present economy, it is truly a blessing to be a...

  15. Wanna be LVN ASAP, need credible (reasonable) school, HELP!

    MusicNurseCarrlee replied to rocko101's topic in California Nursing

    I would encourage you to explore and be open to all available training programs/options in your area(including for profit & private schools). Nursing is a very lucrative field of work at both the...

  16. Help Need Advice ,RN or LPN?

    MusicNurseCarrlee replied to soladylike1's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I would suggest that you enroll in the program that has already accepted you & obtain your LPN education and licensure so that you can begin working & making money as a nurse(sooner than...

  17. Best states for LVN/LPNs?

    MusicNurseCarrlee replied to ohyeahuh's topic in LPN to RN

    I am in agreement with the above posts. I have found Pennsylvania(Philadelphia area), Raleigh,NC, Dallas & Fort Worth,TX, Las Vegas,NV and Jacksonville,FL to have relatively low cost of...

  18. lvn-rn online

    MusicNurseCarrlee replied to BOOSTISADRUG's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You could get your Associate Degree in Nursing through Excelsior College(many people have successfully), take NCLEX and practice as an RN in Texas(The degree is accepted by many other state boards as...

  19. HELP! I gotta question about LVN-RN bridge

    MusicNurseCarrlee replied to chellerz39's topic in California Nursing

    Computer, Speech, Music and Art Appreciation, Health, Language(Spanish,French,Latin...), Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Ethics and Philosophy classes are offered online at several community...

  20. GA BON no longer accepting Excelsior education; Speak up Cont. Updates!!

    MusicNurseCarrlee replied to zimsaint's topic in Excelsior College

    You do have the option to work at a VA(Veteran's Administration) facility with your out of state RN license in Georgia and could gain practice hours/experience while preparing to reapply for...

  21. LVN job opportunities in Southern CA

    MusicNurseCarrlee replied to SashaO's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There are several Country Villa facilities in the LA area that hire new grads and allow the development and use of many nursing skills. The CA Department of Corrections is always recruiting statewide....

  22. need help desiding!

    MusicNurseCarrlee replied to taratrip's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Go for the private program. It will more than pay for itself within a matter of months. Explore all your financial aid options(grants, loans, vocational rehab$$, etc) to help you get through the...

  23. Best Practical Nursing Books?

    MusicNurseCarrlee replied to socal99's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice is an awesome resource. It is a fundamentals and clinical skill building book with good illustrations and covers everything nursing from basic to advanced...

  24. LPN pay around Raleigh/Durham

    MusicNurseCarrlee replied to trimeduRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I worked in Raleigh and Durham, NC in 2006. I worked per diem for Nursefinders and Maxim Healthcare. My assignments were mostly LTC, some flu shot clinics, MR/DD facilities and juvenile correctional...

  25. Travel nursing opportunities???????

    MusicNurseCarrlee replied to mewmeow's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There are numerous opportunities for LPNs to work as travelers. Research different companies and be open to a variety of travel locations and work settings. Healthcaretraveler.com is an informative...