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  1. Question about Assisted Living

    Medsport replied to jaelpn's topic in General Nursing

    really? for how long, until the paramedic gets there or you get ahold of the

  2. Is it true LPN's are being phased out?

    Medsport replied to mew718's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I don't know if the rumor is true or not, but in my area it's very difficult to get an LPN job in a hospital and some of them even stopped hiring LPN's. There is also a rumor going around that the new...

  3. Question about Assisted Living

    Medsport replied to jaelpn's topic in General Nursing

    I work in assisted living too and they don't have an AED either. They are private, so the rules may be different. Most of the residents are DDR too, but there are some full codes. I kind of worried...

  4. Getting started with Excelsior College

    Medsport replied to stdntograd06's topic in Excelsior College

    6,000 does'nt sound that bad I guess. When I looked into it a couple years ago I thought they quoted me about 10,000. I had sticker shock and thats one of the reasons I have'nt pursued it. I believe...

  5. Lets get a current salary thread going for 09/10

    Medsport replied to Finallydidit's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Dang that's pretty good. If I may ask, what part of Virginia, whats the cost of living like and are is that facility or any place similar hiring? I work at an assisted living place here in NW Ohio and...

  6. applying for jobs

    Medsport posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I recently applied for a few jobs online. I could never get ahold of the lady at one of the, but it was quite a drive away and I would of had to move. Another place called, but it was in Indiana and a...

  7. interview mess up?

    Medsport posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ok guys, I think I messed up again. You see I got a call for an interview on my answering mach. last week. It was for a gov. job at large nursing and assisted living home and is supposed to pay well...

  8. interview mess up?

    Medsport replied to Medsport's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Probably a stupid question, but do you guys think I should re-apply for the job as it looks like it is still on the gov. web site or forget about

  9. interview mess up?

    Medsport replied to Medsport's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well I guess I have'nt considered the actual cost of moving, just the long-term benefit of making more money and hoping I can find a cheaper place to live in the process possibly. Its probably too...

  10. Jobs from online degree?

    Medsport posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm currently an LPN and thinking of trying to get my RN. Online seems to be the only route that will work with my current schedule. Before jumping in I want to be sure that it works as I can't afford...

  11. starting excelsior!!!

    Medsport replied to Mizzyfrufru's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm thinking of trying to defer mine too as that is the only way it would be doable for me. My biggest loan is through the government so I hope it would qualify. I already took some of the RN gen ed...

  12. Jobs from online degree?

    Medsport replied to Medsport's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks for the info. I'm still trying to learn about these and the best way to go. I was unaware that excelcior was a college by itself. Is it the only distance one that's any good? These companies...

  13. Company not paying for mandatory inservices

    Medsport replied to erinp88's topic in General Nursing

    My PRN job started doing the same thing last year when they switched to online inservices. The used to be live on site and they would pay us, but I was kind of relived when they switched to online as...

  14. Getting started with Excelsior College

    Medsport replied to stdntograd06's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks for the info guys. I wrote my ex to clarify some things and found out she does have to take the CPNE after all, but her "practice" clinicals can be done at work since she works at a rehab and...

  15. what to do?

    Medsport posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Hey guys, I've been an LPN for going on 3 years now. It does'nt seem that long though as it took me 6 months to find my first job and that was a couple part-time jobs. I finally got a full-time job...

  16. Getting started with Excelsior College

    Medsport replied to stdntograd06's topic in Excelsior College

    So you're saying it only costs about $1600 total? I just read through a bunch of these threads and visited excelsiors website and I'm more confused than before. From my quick calculations, it will...

  17. Lets get a current salary thread going for 09/10

    Medsport replied to Finallydidit's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That's pretty good. Cincinnati is only about a 2.5 hour drive for me so maybe I should look into jobs down there and consider moving. I'm only making about 13.50 at a local assisted living facility...

  18. Catagory A CEU?

    Medsport replied to Medsport's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think its only for Ohio, on my renewal it says "one hour requirement directly related to laws and rules governing the practice of nursing in Ohio". That's in addition to the 24 contact hours needed...

  19. Catagory A CEU?

    Medsport posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I just got my LPN renewal letter. This will be my first full renewal that I need CEU's. It looks like they changed the CEU requirements though and only audit select people to see if they did them from...

  20. Catagory A CEU?

    Medsport replied to Medsport's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That's correct, I believe you only send it in if they audit you. I would think a certificate print out would be sufficient if they do. I have plenty CEU's right now. I just need the category A one...

  21. Nurses who DON'T work in a hospital, what do you do?

    Medsport replied to RNfaster's topic in General Nursing

    Wow that is good money. I worked at a local jail for about a year and they only paid about $15/hr (for an LPN), but the benefits were pretty good. I got "let go" due to budget cuts mostly. I was'nt...

  22. dating at work?

    Medsport replied to Medsport's topic in Men in Nursing

    I've seen a lot of pics of women around my age and they all look so old and out of shape for some reason. I know there are a few good ones out there, but I have'nt seen any in my area. I know I'm no...

  23. dating at work?

    Medsport replied to Medsport's topic in Men in Nursing

    dang it because I'm starting to like a new nurse that recently started too! She may be a little young for me as she's about 12 years my junior, but she is very nice, does'nt have the baggage as she...

  24. dating at work?

    Medsport replied to Medsport's topic in Men in Nursing

    Well, it looks like we won't be going out anyway as she never called back and I think she tends to go out partying more than she lets on. I guess she's still at the age. Oh well, I'll either find...

  25. dating at work?

    Medsport replied to Medsport's topic in Men in Nursing

    why do you say that