josinda421 replied to AspiringRNofLove's topic in General Nursing
I say apply to local community college and other schools. Just apply to as many schools as you can. Because now, so many people are trying to get into nursing schools and it's a big COMPETITION out...
Hey Heidi, if you don't mind me asking...what are you going back to school for after so many years in the nursing field? I definitely feel you on the "burn out" thing. It's something every nurse goes...
Yea, I agree with you. I haven't been in LTC a really long time, but my first LTC job wasn't an interview at all since I was straight out of school. But this time, I feel like I have to be well...
Hey guys. I finally got an interview coming up and need help with some common interview question for LPN's in LTC facility. I'm one of those folks who get really nervous during interviews and afraid I...
josinda421 replied to CrazyGoonRN's topic in General Nursing
I dealt with the same thing as a newbie. Here's a tip that worked for me. For AM shift look through the MAR and flag your am meds and injections on one side(say right side) and your pm meds(including...
I think you already know what to do, you just need reassurance. I say go ahead and take the new job. You said it yourself, they will cut nurses down in the future, so why waite for the future, why...
josinda421 replied to schantzy143's topic in General Nursing
As a new graduate with a need to pay off your loans, I would go with LTC, being that they would pay more as opposed to hospital pay. But as far as your skills, I would do PRN or one or two days a week...