navydad51

navydad51 has 1 years experience and specializes in Sub-Acute.

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1. Bayada nursing interview

   navydad51 replied to Turtle08's topic in New Jersey Nursing

   Go to the local Bayada office and apply in person.....Good

2. Bayada Nurses or PSA Healthcare

   navydad51 replied to BabyNurseBecky's topic in Private Duty

   I start with Bayada this week. Orientation on Wed. They already have a case for me. After 15 months with an ECF (Sub-acute, long-term) I am ready for one-on-one. Went into work last week and was...

3. Med Error?

   navydad51 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I wrote myself up for a med error last night, but now that I have had the time to think about it, I may not have been the one who made the error. A new admission (I work for a sub-acute rehab) was to...

4. Got fired... again. Should I not be a nurse?

   navydad51 replied to Sarah K, RN's topic in General Nursing

   70+ residents plus an admit? Did I hear that right? Give yourself a break on that one, WOW! Yes, do more homework on the next job, I would not have accepted the keys to that cart that day, no way. Not...

5. Malpractice Insurance

   navydad51 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Being a new LPN, and working in LTC on the sub-acute wing, I would appreciate it if anyone could give me some sound advice on malpractice insurance. 1-Is it necessary? 2-Can I purchase on-line? 3-How...

6. Best Things About being a LPN

   navydad51 replied to 2bnursekemmie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I agree with Jules A. I just love it when folks ask me what I do for a living. I'M A NURSE! The greatest feeling in the

7. full of DOUBT! need advice from EVERYONE!

   navydad51 replied to Amethyst8324's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I agree with all. As far as that old question what is more difficult LPN or RN, both are just as hard. Both require a lot of dedication and sacrafice. Being an LPN now since Nov. 3rd, and working for...

8. No one wants to higher a new grad LVN, HELP!

   navydad51 replied to Joy123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Keep searching! I graduated in Spetember, passed my boards Nov. 3rd. Had the same problem "experienced LPN's only".....I found a per deum position, then one day while searching the internet found a...

9. just passed NCLEX and scared to go out there

   navydad51 replied to yoshana_x's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

10. New Nursing Student (LVN)

    navydad51 replied to lillor's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Best of luck to you! I was a Telecommunications Manager for a large Health Care System here in South Jersey. At 51 my position was eliminated. So I decided to do what I always wanted. I graduated in...

11. Passed and Graduated! Now the wait.....any suggestions?

    navydad51 replied to navydad51's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello all! I just found out I passed my NCLEX-PN! I took the test Monday November 3rd. Finished in 85 questions. Took me about an hour and a half. Man, when that screen shut off I thought I failed! I...

12. Passed and Graduated! Now the wait.....any suggestions?

    navydad51 replied to navydad51's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As a matter of fact, I think that is the problem (the school) I passed my HESI and officially graduated Oct. 3rd. I called today (a bit irate) and was told by the Dean that my transcripts where sent...

13. Passed and Graduated! Now the wait.....any suggestions?

    navydad51 replied to navydad51's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have done all of that! I sent in my Licensure for examination to the boards, a couple of days later I registered with pearson Vue, on 10/4, I received an email from pearson vue but no ATT number....

14. Passed and Graduated! Now the wait.....any suggestions?

    navydad51 replied to navydad51's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You already have your test date without your fingerprinting done? How did that work? I thought you had to have an ATT number before you could test? And all the background check stuff done etc etc. Let...

15. Passed and Graduated! Now the wait.....any suggestions?

    navydad51 replied to navydad51's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As far as jobs, I have 2 offers to start as an LPN graduate, but I am going on a few more interviews, wherever I work as a grad, I would like to stay after I get my license. As far as studying, that...