boos-mom

boos-mom has 14 years experience and specializes in cardiac, pediatrics.

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1. Getting a job with NO experience

   boos-mom replied to havelotsfaith's topic in Career Support

   :welcome: and:balloons: congrats on your graduation! I think if you are wanting experience and a job ASAP, a nursing home is your best bet, or a LTC facility of some sort. That way, you get some time under your belt and can decide- after the bambino ...

2. LPN in NICU?

   boos-mom replied to Mayaquice's topic in LPN/LVN

   In my 14 years as a nurse, I have worked in 5 states, and ALL of them have had LV/LPN's in units- ALL of them. The hospitals did require lots of experience, and provided extra training, but some of the best nurses on those units were the LPN's :) I t...

3. Dont move to florida

   boos-mom replied to skuterkomputer rn's topic in Florida

   The pay here is much lower than what I made, fresh out of school in 1993, in New Orleans. The cost of living here is higher, but I think that patience is a virtue in this case- it might take some reform and some protesting from us- but I see it happe...

4. Hospials to work at in Bradenton area

   boos-mom replied to sunnyg's topic in Florida

   I just moved here and don't have any great recommendations- I live about an hour from you:)- but I would suggest signing on with an agency, so you can "visit" a few places, make better $$ and see what you like. That way, you are not locked into anyt...

5. LPN-RN Bridge Indiana State U.

   boos-mom replied to tdyal's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I'm interested to see if you get any responses from those who have done it. It looks like a great program, on paper. I am in FL, also