Sensoria17

Sensoria17

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  1. Entry Level LPN jobs - Raleigh, NC

    Sensoria17 replied to lifeisgood2012's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'd send you a PM but you won't receive it since you don't have 15 postings yet. I'd also recommend the High Point area. When I was first applying, several facilities called me within 1-2 months. I...

  2. Entry Level LPN jobs - Raleigh, NC

    Sensoria17 replied to lifeisgood2012's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Can you move? A lot of nursing homes in my county (Alamance) hire LPNs without

  3. don't know what to do

    Sensoria17 replied to mibrow81's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree with the previous poster. I felt like crying when I first started working LTC. I thought I had made a big mistake and felt I wasn't cut out for it. But you end up adjusting over time. It...

  4. Why did they give an LPN new RN's to be trained?

    Sensoria17 replied to nyrselady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Apparently, my facility wasn't notified, or is this a new rule just for

  5. CA/ State Prison RN job question

    Sensoria17 replied to mixyplixy's topic in Correctional

    It can take several months to receive an interview appointment

  6. No Jobs for 43% of Newly Licensed Nurses in California

    Sensoria17 replied to spectrabrite's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks for

  7. Medical Privertization

    Sensoria17 replied to racjanet's topic in Correctional

    Racjanet, What state are you

  8. LVN license

    Sensoria17 replied to mibrow81's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In CA, expect it to take 4-6 weeks unless you go and pay in person. Maybe things have changed since I received my license in

  9. Anyone read the new book by Ira Byock?

    Sensoria17 replied to Vtachy1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks for posting this link. Just put it on my Amazon

  10. Should I take a caregiving job?

    Sensoria17 replied to esteshLVN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Personally, I would take it if you are currently unemployed. I don't think it would count as paid LVN experience,

  11. Easier to find a job in the fall?

    Sensoria17 replied to wish_me_luck's topic in General Nursing

    I have read that there is generally more hiring in the fall but I don't know if this extends to

  12. Surprise In My Pocket - this ever happen to you?

    Sensoria17 replied to Nurse SMS's topic in General Nursing

    I work in LTC. Yes, I've done this. I just toss them and don't think about it. You especially can't do anything with them since they are crushed. If you were to return them to the pharmacy, they would...

  13. Networking in NC

    Sensoria17 replied to mihaSK's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I graduated from an LVN program in CA in Dec 08 and ended up moving to NC because I could not find a job. Anyhow, since you have a BSN, you should find it relatively easy to find a job. I overheard a...

  14. Some questions regarding becoming an LVN. If any are answered, it'd be very helpful!

    Sensoria17 replied to AtACrossRoads's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    With regards to private schools, I should add that there was a time (which I apparently missed) where it was a non-issue as to which school you graduated from. This is no longer the case. In general,...

  15. Some questions regarding becoming an LVN. If any are answered, it'd be very helpful!

    Sensoria17 replied to AtACrossRoads's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Here in CA, which schools tend to be most recommended? I don't know but stay away from for profit schools. Do most accredited LVN schools have prerequisites? For profit schools generally don't. CCs...

  16. Reporting med errors...

    Sensoria17 replied to Time4dilaudidyet's topic in Patient Medications

    I don't understand why you would be terminated if this is your first incident. I've heard of far more serious errors where the nurse was not terminated. My own sister had a major med error and was not...

  17. New Grad RN-->No Jobs, Then what?

    Sensoria17 replied to lperkrn's topic in Nursing Career

    Penelope, I doubt it but I suppose it may depend on the area you are in. Some are more youth-oriented. My facility hires people of all ages even if they are new grads. Shortly after I was hired they...

  18. Student loans for LPN school?

    Sensoria17 replied to Melissa2237's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I took out a Sallie Mae Career loan (I think that is what it is called). I didn't have to pay anything for 12 months. The loan was for $24,000 and payments are $202 for 15 years. I'm would like to get...

  19. How bad is it to not work a two week notice?

    Sensoria17 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to start looking for a job on the other side of the country in the next few months in a state where unemployed nurses are a dime a dozen. My question is, should I happen to find a job, I...

  20. How bad is it to not work a two week notice?

    Sensoria17 replied to Sensoria17's topic in General Nursing

    understood, but what i'm saying is that they would have to hold a position for three weeks not two because it would take about a week to pack and move across the country. i can't see a potential...

  21. Do nurses get out on time working corrections?

    Sensoria17 posted a topic in Correctional

    Do prison nurses get out on time? If not, how often do you have to stay over past quitting time(not including overtime for call outs)? I'm really getting sick of LTC and the ever increasing...

  22. Do nurses get out on time working corrections?

    Sensoria17 replied to Sensoria17's topic in Correctional

    Thanks for your responses. 90% of the time is better than the 50% I'm doing with my present

  23. Ok people, face facts: Staffing in LTC is always going to be outrageous!

    Sensoria17 replied to southernbeegirl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh, I think most facilities would be happy to have better staffing ratios. They'd also be happy to cut your pay in half in

  24. LVN License Verification

    Sensoria17 replied to mjoybs's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I took the NCLEX in 2009 and I received my license approximately 5 weeks later. I don't know why CA takes so

  25. CA Dept of Corrections

    Sensoria17 posted a topic in California Nursing

    Anyone know how long it is currently taking to get on with the CDC? I'm interested in applying but just renewed my lease here in NC (I hold a CA LVN license) for another 9 months. I know it is not a...