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In Indiana I had to go to Indianapolis to be trained on how to teach Medcore. Here, only Nurses are allowed to teach Medcore, and like I said, we have to be trained, and have a huge book we have to by and all that.

I am a fairly new LPN who started working for a client that cares for the MR/DD population in group home, and waiver sites. The company I work for has agencies in about 11 states, and handles what I am sure is thousands of individuals. In 4 months I ...

Hi all, I just interviewed for 2 jobs today, and I am trying to decide which one I want to take, as I was offered the position for both of them. One of them was for Dungarvin. Has anyone heard anything about them, worked for them, had a family member...

Also, you get the chance to see things you never, never dreamed you would have the opportunity to witness in person. Ever. In your life. That is where my story begins. I remember it ever so clearly. "Leslie" and I, 2 nincompoop students who had just ...

That was great!! Coming from a huge fan of pranks, I have to give kudos to your coworkers for keeping a straight face!!

Hello all, I am interviewing for a Hospice position on Monday, and I have a few questions. First of all, I only have 6 months experience, this was in LTC. I am most definetely not over confident, in fact, most of the time I feel like a real dummy!! I...

Oh my goodness. I just about laughed and cried all at the same time. Thank you so much Aimee, I'm holding back tears. Emilie

Hi Rubie, Thanks so much for the reply. The interview did go well, so well in fact that I was offered a position!! I am torn though, because the full time position was just filled, and so they only have a PRN position available. I feel in my heart th...

Rubie, I am dissappointed that noone responded to you, as this would have helped me a great deal tomorrow at my interview for a Hospice position. Can you tell me how yours' went? Thanks, Emilie

Hi ALL!!! Sorry if I seem a bit wierd, I won't usually be, I promise.....I just found out today that I passed my NCLEX-PN and I am thrilled.....like, up in the clouds thrilled.....It has been a hard road. I graduated in Dec. of 2005, my hubby got out...

Hi all, I just got my license, was so excited to get my first job, but really not liking the limits on where I can work.......Basically LTC.....can anyone give me a rundown on the differences between online and traditional schooling? What I am lookin...

Anne, Things seem to be pretty reasonable to me in my area....I can't imagine pulling in 70k and not being well off in this area...isn't it weird how if varies seemingly mile to mile? So, anyhow, if you are looking......I like it here :) Emilie

Hey ladies and menfolk.... I graduated in Dec/05 and just got my license. I did pass my boards first time around, last month, but even though I was able to do that, I still feel like a complete dumbo. I just got my first job, and I am terrified that ...

Thanks for all the input guys...means alot to me. I am sure you will see me around this forum alot more...... Emilie

Need I say I am a brand newbie nurse? And I am just wondering, what exactly is an agency? I saw everyone talking about it on one of the other threads.....

California, Texas, Ohio.....etc.....

Psalm, I'm working for lakeland woo-hoo. Anyhow, I'm a new grad, LPN, and I just got my first job 17.42 an hr. I was thrilled about it until I went on some other thread and they were talking about making 22-25 an hr......probably cost of living is h...

HI!!! Congrats on CNA :)!!!! I am a new LPN, going for my first interview tomorrow, I don't have any advice, just wanted to wish you luck, and let you know, I am kind of worried about fluffy issues to!!! :) Love, Emilie

Thanks for replying guys...I am hoping to work at Lakeland either here in Niles or in St. Jo. Lakeland has been such a huge part of our life, including the very special second VBAC of Logan and also his death.....Thank you for your condolences.....I ...

Hi guys, I know you get these questions all the time, but just remember when you were on here begging for support, or remember you will be soon!!! lol :)........Anyways. Just took my NCLEX-PN, test closed at 85. I know, I know, you can pass or fail. ...

Thanks guys. Yeah, it was the PN exam, and I am from MI, I am heading over to the state website now.......I know you can still fail at 85, or pass, either way.....you know how the wait is though. Sucky. And I am not sure how I feel about it actually....