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  1. what to do?

    Medsport posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm kind of in a dilemma. I've been an LPN for about a year and a half and I've worked in a local jail 32 hours a week and work every other Saturday in a nursing home. I also had a factory job very...

  2. what to do?

    Medsport replied to Medsport's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the replies. I never thought of calling the credit card companies to lower rates as I did'nt think they would do it. I usually just transfer them over to a card with a lower rate, but now...

  3. Nursing jobs?

    Medsport replied to iluvgr8danes's topic in General Nursing

    Funny, I just read in our paper that there is a national shortage that is supposed to keep getting worse and hit 500,000 by 2025. I don't see it in NW Ohio where it is almost impossible to find a...

  4. Thinking it's time to get my RN

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

    For those who went or are going the Excelsior route, what do you think? I thought about it, but not sure I can push myself enough like in a "real" class with deadlines and such. And what about the...

  5. New job stat?

    Medsport posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ok, I've worked at a local jail for about a year now. It is very fast-paced and hectic and very rare that there is any downtime, usually only on weekends or holidays. Anyway, it was overwhelming at...

  6. how serious?

    Medsport posted a topic in General Nursing

    I made a med error the other day and I'm very upset about it. I've been working at a jail for almost a year and just recently became more comfortable with the hectic pace. I made a mistake misplacing...

  7. how serious?

    Medsport replied to Medsport's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah I had to fill out an incident report and I'm sure they will talk to me about it when I go back to work. I will likely get some kind of verbal or written warning and suggestions of how to not make...

  8. How did you balance your school & work life?

    Medsport replied to BusinessGrad's topic in General Nursing

    I cut back to part-time and took out a lot of student loans to get my LPN. It took me 3 years. Now I wish I had'nt done it as the loan payments are more than I thought they would be. I thought I would...

  9. How did you balance your school & work life?

    Medsport replied to BusinessGrad's topic in General Nursing

    I cut back to part-time and took out a lot of student loans to get my LPN. It took me 3 years. Now I wish I had'nt done it as the loan payments are more than I thought they would be. I thought I would...

  10. call back?

    Medsport posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I applied at a hospital last week for the first time in over a year. I've had my license for a year and a half, applied at several hospitals with no luck as they rarely hire LPN's around here. I...

  11. call back?

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

    thanks. I was going to wait until next Monday (if they did'nt call this week), but my friend says I should call the DON tomorrow as it would show I'm really interested. I guess I should, but not sure...

  12. online degree?

    Medsport posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    Hey guys, I've been an LPN for about a year. I work mostly at a jail and part-time at a nursing home and a factory. I'm thinking of going for the RN as I can barely pay bills now. The pay is'nt bad,...

  13. The Looks of A Future Nurse!

    Medsport replied to Newbie11's topic in Men in Nursing

    As far as? Not really, I mean I talk to the nurses, but I think physically I'm ok, I think I may need to work on my confidence. One of the older nurses did try to set me up. I called the lady and it...

  14. The Looks of A Future Nurse!

    Medsport replied to Newbie11's topic in Men in Nursing

    What's your secret czyja? I'll be 39 in a couple months and having trouble getting any dates since my ex broke up with me a little over a year ago. I'm in excellent shape as I work out consistently...

  15. So uhh...stockings?

    Medsport replied to Koyaanisqatsi-RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    Interesting, I've actually never thought about wearing "pantyhose" before. But maybe something like the support tights might be useful. I'm not sure they would work for someone like me who has big...

  16. having trouble getting an lpn job

    Medsport replied to LPN4hire's topic in Men in Nursing

    I've got 3 part-time jobs, 32 hrs in corrections, every other weekend in a nursing home and a day at a factory. The jail job is ok, but still have'nt got FT after 8 months. I would rather have a job...

  17. Supervisor dissed my pay rate..am I getting ripped off?

    Medsport replied to 3sodapop's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm in the same boat as you Bell Jar. If you don't mind me asking, where do you guys live? I only make about 14-15/hr here, which is ave. for the area. But I would be happy with 19-20. I'm even...

  18. burnt out?

    Medsport posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Scanning this forum this seems to be a common theme. Anyway, I've been working at a jail almost FT for about 8 months. It took a good 3-4 months to get fairly comfortable. But just recently, it seems...

  19. Scholarships for men interested in nursing?

    Medsport replied to Blackman's topic in Men in Nursing

    I did'nt even know there were scholarships available. I could have used them as I got my LPN last July, but am having difficulty paying the loans back already. I'm thinking of going back and getting...

  20. Prison jobs for LPN's

    Medsport replied to scorpionese25's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm pretty sure they do, at least in my area. I work at a local jail, but have seen ads for other jails and also a prison up in Mich. The jail is ok, but I'm not sure I would want to work in a prison....

  21. Havinghurst

    Medsport posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    We have to do a form in our care plans called Havinghurst. It has to do with asking personal questions of our client. I asked some easy questions today like marital status, kids, ect., but this form...

  22. Can a LPN be a school nurse?

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

    I would'nt mind being a school nurse either. btw, can you get your BSN without getting your RN first? I thought you could, but then I heard you could'nt. I have a lot of schooling and several degrees,...

  23. NH or Jail?

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

    thanks for your input iwanna. I'm not saying the NH isn't busy. It is but not as stressful as the jail. I mean the majority of the job is passing meds at the NH, with a few treatments and you are...

  24. NH or Jail?

    Medsport posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've been working at a jail for about 6 months 4 days a week and a nursing home every other weekend. I liked the jail better at first as you are always busy and no day is the same. There is a lot of...

  25. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

    Medsport replied to ashfost's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What about starting wages for an LPN in these bigger cities? And do hospitals hire LPN's in the bigger cities? They seldom do here in NW