I am a vocational nurse in California and work at an elementary school of 500 students. I like my work but the politics are making me feel so worthless. Everyone is use to a traditional Health...
OMG, I so get what you are saying about the politics. I was the 4th nurse this school had, in a 4 year span of time, and have lasted the longest. I have contacted a union steward but feel I am not...
Thank you for the suggestions, it was very helpful. I work each day staying focused on the kids and smiling as much as possible. It helps very much knowing the insights of
catsmeow2 replied to therealnurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
Hi all! I am a LVN working in one California school district that hires licensed nurses at each of their school sites. My problem is with the after school program of the school I am assigned that I...
I am too an LVN, since 1993, and I've seen plenty of ebbs and flows in the industry. Currently, LVN's are being used less in hospital settings. We are still being used in home health, geriatrics,...
I am a LVN in California that works at an elementary school. The school district I work tries to place license nurses at each school. I have been trying to find information on how a nurse can protect...
Thank you for your input. I agree. I am working on getting myself a new position somewhere. It just takes time. I can't be out of my office without a sub so I have to use "pupil free" days to look....
catsmeow2 replied to prettylittlenurse2b's topic in General Students
I am a LVN and I remember when I trained for it I wasn't hating the field but was very afraid of being a nurse. I had always wanted to be a nurse but by the time I got to get into training one...
I understand Kaiser will continue the years of service that I once provided as part of their benefits package (a union benefit). That is, if I am lucky to return, I can work 2 more years and become a...
I worked for Kaiser here in So. Cal for 3 years and am planning on trying to return. I had an opportunity to work as a nurse at a elementary school but with all the changes in Calif's state budget,...