geniann

geniann

LTC, rehab, and now office nursing

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  1. Where do you work & do you get respect??

    geniann replied to Coloradogrl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work at a LTC/Rehab facility and make $20.70/ hr with NO benefits. I live in Florida. Base pay for Lpns with less than 5 years experience is $18/hr. I feel like I get a good deal of respect but I...

  2. Any LPN's move after 3 years of Rn school?

    geniann posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I attended a University up North for 3 years and then moved to Florida. I have only my Micro class and lab and my clinicals left to be an Rn. The trouble is getting back to school to finish. I have...

  3. How soon after graduation did you take the NCLEX?

    geniann replied to pink2blue1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes take the test as soon as you can. It will be fresh in your memory and you won't have time to second guess. Of course you know the old "pick the one that jumps out at you first"- but I must say...

  4. Anyone go to Doc office from LTC?

    geniann posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am an LPN who currently works at a LTC facility. I have been with them for 1 1/2 years. I need a break and am considering applying for a position at a Doctors office or possibly home heatlh. I know...

  5. Anyone go to Doc office from LTC?

    geniann replied to geniann's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the responses! Now I have to figure out how to set up my resume. Is there a thread here somewhere to help me out with that? Should I gear it more toward the office aspect of my clerical...

  6. Z-Coil Shoes

    geniann replied to RN112's topic in General Nursing

    How much do these shoes cost? I went on th website but of course not prices. They look dangerous- I have a bad habit of twising my ankles all the time espcially in high heels. Would these cause me...

  7. Three 12's vs. 7 on/off

    geniann replied to ADNgrad2006's topic in General Nursing

    I work 3 12's per week and I love having my days off! And I only have to work 6 days per 14- so however I want to do it is up to me- pretty much. I can work 6 and then be off for 8! I think you will...

  8. LPN or RN?

    geniann replied to heartstart's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    IMHO I say definitley go for the LPN first. It will not hinder your time in school nor the outcome- you can still recieve your RN and will have made some money while doing it. It is a win-win...

  9. So frustrated!

    geniann posted a topic in General Nursing

    Today I walked into my rehab/LTC and found one of my patients totally confused and bleeding from "somewhere". The night nurse gave me a very quick report and went on her way. Myself and another nurse...

  10. So frustrated!

    geniann replied to geniann's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all so much for your help. Great ideas- I will be giving these ideas to the other nurses too. I know these ideas will be a great

  11. Any Sarasota LPNs? Need a change in jobs.

    geniann posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Hello all! I am a new member- been an Lpn for 4 years- living in Sarasota and working at a local LTC facility. I used to love it but recently they moved me from the long term side the rehab side and I...

  12. Racism in the workplace

    geniann replied to staygold's topic in General Nursing

    In my wing, racism seems to go both ways- Too bad people forget that NONE of us are true americans- only American Indians can say "go back to where you came from". All of our ancestors came over on a...