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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 know I would get more if I were an RN. Whenever some...

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 come so far and spent SO much money that I know I ha...

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 overall the test was VERY easy. I am not bragging- I ...

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 there will be a cut in pay but I would like weeken...

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 skills or leave it as is, with the emphasis on cli...

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 problems? I like my Rockers alot but I am always up f...

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 enjoy the 12's- Good luck and congrats on the degre...

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 situation. Nursing school is very expensive and if you ha...

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 found this lady trying to get OOB- She speaks NO E...

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 help.

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 am very upset. I am one of the few nurses that ge...

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 boat. I treat everyone equal- no matter what color...