pedi-er

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1. Job Hunting - I don't understand

   pedi-er replied to Pupnshnooter's topic in General Nursing

   I have been an LPN for almost 3 years working at the same hospital, same department. Not much room for advancement or change of scenery as LPN's are being semi-phased out. The last two nursing job...

2. what the heck are medical assistant schools doing !

   pedi-er replied to lauralassie's topic in General Nursing

   I know enough to know that I know far less than there is to

3. what the heck are medical assistant schools doing !

   pedi-er replied to lauralassie's topic in General Nursing

   I looked into the MA courses near my home a few years ago and the "High pressure" salesman told me I could get financing and make $10 an hour after graduating--in only 18 months. WOW. 10 bucks an hour...

4. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

   pedi-er replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

   About 5 years ago, my brother's wife (who is an RN) was pregnant with my nephew. It was early in her pregnancy that she was told her son had 3 fluid-filled cysts in his brain. They didn't know that he...

5. Lost with nursing

   pedi-er replied to rainbowsunsets's topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I'm a relatively new LPN (feb 2004) My sister in law started out an LPN and is now an RN (associates degree) She told me before I started my classes that nursing is a terrible job-but she stays in...

6. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

   pedi-er replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

   I really wish I could say "I love it", but I can't. I really love the children that are helped by our staff, and I enjoy the teaching aspect of my job. Parents these days are really clueless. I hope...

7. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

   pedi-er replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

   Mc Donalds, Dairy Queen, Child Care (ages 16-19) , Mobile home finisher, carpenter, cabinet laminator/cookie packager, Administrative assistant, CNA/LPN at age 38-now 41--Something different. I've...

8. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

   pedi-er replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

   Mc Donalds, Dairy Queen, Child Care (ages 16-19) , Mobile home finisher, carpenter, cabinet laminator/cookie packager, Administrative assistant, CNA/LPN at age 38-now 41--Something different. I've...