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:monkeydance:I applaud any one who get's off their butt to go out and seek education:balloons: I'm happy that some aspects of nursing duties are delegated out to cna's, med aides, CMA'S ,etc... But, as an LVN I'm annoyed when I see job postings that ...

:monkeydance: I just resigned from maxim. I was with them for 5 months and I didn't get alot of good assignments from them. I got more work from the 2 other agencies I work for, so it was time to get rid of the dead weight!!! Right now I'm also curre...

:monkeydance:I recently started working prn (night shift)at a LTC/REHAB facility. The DON ensured me that I would get an adequate orientation and pay for my I.V. cert. class(The rehab unit takes pt.s with I.V'S/TRCH'S and it's sort of a mini-med/surg...

:monkeydance:Before I became a nurse I worked as an aide in a group home and home health aide/sitter for a HH agency. I liked working 1 to 1 with clients, the pace was slower, I got to know the client/family, and the hours were flexible(I worked PT ...

:monkeydance:I worked as a public health clinic nurse for 5 months(agency/contract). I really liked it(8-5/mon-fri. sched, 1 hr lunches,paid weekly) The downside was that I didn't speak spanish and 90% of the pt.s were spanish speaking. The communica...

:monkeydance:Why do we continue to let people get under our skins with this tired argument:deadhorse I would probably just said " I'm the charge nurse, What's your question?"

:monkeydance: TEXAS is a good place to work/live when you're a nurse. My aunt who lives in north california keeps asking me why I don't come to california. I plan to visit, but that's it! I've heard that run down houses in california are even expens...

:monkeydance: I pray that you can gather the strength to overcome your obstacles.Positive thinking will be the key to your success(If you believe, you will achieve!!! ) When I was studying for the nclex(I used saunders) I thought that there was just...

:monkeydance: WOW you're quick to assume things regarding my personal/financial situation. But you know what they say about people who assume... they make ***** out of themselves!! Secondly I was raised in the church and there's nothing wrong with ha...

:monkeydance: I've done agency work on and off over the last 2yrs. It's great when you are getting alot of hours and horrible when you get cancelled. Most agency's require 1 yr. of experience. If you sign on with a agency see if they can get you a co...

:monkeydance: CONGRATS!!! Welcome to NURSING!!! :balloons: :roll :biere: :smiley_aa :yelclap: :cheers: :w00t: :icon_hug:

:monkeydance: It's great to have a resume because it's useful when you're filling out the employment application.

:monkeydance: All people judge(pre-judge, make "comments" and unsolicited remarks towards others all the time!!!) It doesnt matter what profession we happen to be.Nurses are supposed to be kind, compassionate, and caring. It would be unprofessional ...

:monkeydance: You need to change seats Now:madface: !! It doesnt matter what race the person is IGNORANCE IS IGNORANCE!!! She sounds insecure and she's acting out for attention. Don't get caught up in her/anyone else's DRAMA:nono: . You cant afford t...

:monkeydance: LOGIC?!! It defeats the purpose of her education because she should have wanted to get her nursing license in order to provide a better life for herself/family without having to sell her body/ degrade herself for cash:uhoh3: !! I've had...

:monkeydance: This job sounds horrible:angryfire :trout: !!! Leave Now. You're risking your license just walking in there:nono: . I recently worked a night shift at a ltc/acute rehab facility(agency). There were also 50 pt's. and I had to handle the...

:monkeydance: Moonlighting as a stripper?!! :barf01: :smackingf That defeats the purpose of obtaining a nursing license!!! She should have just gotten a 2nd nursing job!

:monkeydance: I work as an lvn in austin, tx. LVN starting salaries vary by employer. Here's a sample: Agency- 18-25/hr LTC/Nursing home- 17-23/ hr (may offer sign on bonus$1,000+) dr. office/clinics- 13-17/hr (depend...

:monkeydance: Sorry BerryHappy, but lpn's/lvn's aren't "nurses lite", there just NURSES to me!! I also started off going to a bsn program. After 2 yrs of prerequisites and 3 attempts at trying to get into the nursing program, I decided to get the lvn...

:monkeydance: WOW!!! I now know california has lost it's mind!!! When yall say paid bedside experience what comes to my mind is basic cna duties(vital signs, toileting, assist ambulating, hygeine care, asst with feeding, cath care, etc..). Some hosp...

:monkeydance: I actually went to a 4 yr univ to get my bsn. After 2 years of taking prerequisites(gpa 3.2) and applying 3 times to get in the nursing program(very competitive), I decided to look into getting into a local C.C. assoc. degree rn progr...

:monkeydance: I know you must be upset and tired of having to deal with this. I hope you take a short break and try to relax. I also used saunders and the study guide had a over whelming amount of information. I studied with another student in my cla...

:monkeydance: if going to lvn school is what you want to do , then go for it!!! i don't know what type of job you could do with a bachelor's in health promotion(have you considered working at a health insurance company or at a spa resort?) didn't so...

:monkeydance: I've seen so many poor examples of cna's, It's insane!!! I worked as an aide(home health/group homes) prior to getting my lvn license. I never thought of ignoring the nurses or patients. I got tired of heavy lifting and diaper changes,...

:monkeydance: Ditto!!!