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  1. LPN to RN at Ocean County and working

    dsanto3 posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I was reading the OCC nursing program description and it suggests that you work a MAXIMUM of 16 hours per week. Do you find this accurate? Is it possible to go from LPN to RN while still holding down...

  2. LPN to RN at Ocean County and working

    dsanto3 replied to dsanto3's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Thanks so much for your reply. I am assuming you went on a Sat and did your homework during the week after work? Did you work full time? Just wondering how much homework there is. If it's anything...

  3. LPN looking for a change

    dsanto3 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Hi DN RN, i am an LPN with clinical and administrative experience. I am currently enrolled in school for EHR and ICD-10. I was wondering what kind of facility you are in and did the LPN you work with...

  4. NY/NJ reciprocity for LPN's??

    dsanto3 posted a topic in New York Nursing

    Hello, I haven't found anything posted recently. I am an LPN working in NJ and want to maintain my NJ license, but also be able to work in NY. Do they offer reciprocity yet or would I have to apply...

  5. NY/NJ reciprocity for LPN's??

    dsanto3 replied to dsanto3's topic in New York Nursing

    Thanks again Just Beachy! You are a wealth of knowledge :))) Hope you are having a great

  6. LPN to RN at Ocean County and working

    dsanto3 replied to dsanto3's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Jules A, Did you have a "flexible" job that allowed you to do your classes and clinicals? Most jobs won't allow time off if clinical are required all day at a hospital I'm very interested to hear...

  7. LPN to RN at Ocean County and working

    dsanto3 replied to dsanto3's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    just beachy, Can I ask what you mean by Burlington is simple? Also if I go to another county will I have to pay extra $$ because I'm not a county

  8. LPN to RN at Ocean County and working

    dsanto3 replied to dsanto3's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Thank you just beachy. I believe this program just started. I know a lot of friends had to go to Brookdale because OCC wasn't offering it. Maybe I should just post a general question regarding LPN to...

  9. Can anyone suggest how to find grants for an LPN to obtain RN

    dsanto3 posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hi All, Just hoping someone can help. I live in Ocean County and I'm very interested in going to Ocean County College to obtain my RN. I own my home and I'm single so I have to work to pay my mortgage...

  10. Can anyone suggest how to find grants for an LPN to obtain RN

    dsanto3 replied to dsanto3's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Thank you again for taking the time to reply

  11. Can anyone suggest how to find grants for an LPN to obtain RN

    dsanto3 replied to dsanto3's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I suppose the question I really have is do I have to search for grants myself or are they automatically offered (if available when you fill out FAFSA)? People have told me to go online, that there are...

  12. Can anyone suggest how to find grants for an LPN to obtain RN

    dsanto3 replied to dsanto3's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    thank you so much for your advice. I will fill out my FAFSA and speak to someone in financial aid

  13. Can anyone suggest how to find grants for an LPN to obtain RN

    dsanto3 replied to dsanto3's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I was working for a pharm company that was bought by another company. I was one of many let go. So yes, I am now unemployed. The problem is that if they go by my taxes, I WAS employed in

  14. unified license without having to endorse?

    dsanto3 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone, I just read an article about nursing licenses becoming "unified" so you are able to practice under one license in any state. Is there any validity to this? If I am correct there are also...

  15. unified license without having to endorse?

    dsanto3 replied to dsanto3's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you both for the information. I thought it might be too good to be true. Have a nice evening

  16. time for a change florida or nj?

    dsanto3 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello, I am currently working as an LPN in a LTC facility in central jersey. I don't see any opportunities opening for LPN's. No more MDS, Case Mgmt or Pharma. It seems everyone wants RN/BSN. So,...

  17. Can nurses collect unemployment?

    dsanto3 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all, I am a nurse who was working in a LTC facility in NJ for 11 months. This was my FIRST clinical nursing job. I was fired for not charting that I did not remove a lidoderm patch and the nurse...

  18. Can nurses collect unemployment?

    dsanto3 replied to dsanto3's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all so much for your replies. Can anyone suggest what an appropriate response would be when on an interview and asked why I am no longer employed by XYZ? I know honesty is the best policy,...

  19. Can nurses collect unemployment?

    dsanto3 replied to dsanto3's topic in General Nursing

    Just to add, more importantly....will I ever be able to obtain another position? How do I explain my termination when applying at a new facility. With nursing is it one strike and your

  20. Anyone work at St Barnabas? (benefits question)

    dsanto3 replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Can you go to any school or does it have to be an approved school? I am currently an LPN working in LTC and would like to apply to Barnabas and attend the Brookdale CC for the LPN to RN fast track. Am...

  21. LPN as Case Manager?

    dsanto3 posted a topic in Case Management

    Hello, Just wondering if you can be a case manager if you are an LPN? Some friends say they know people who are doing it it NJ, but I can't believe everything I hear. Any input? Thanks in

  22. LPN jobs in Ocean County

    dsanto3 posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Any suggestions for a recent LPN grad for work in Ocean County area. Does anyone work somewhere where they know there are positions available and the pay is

  23. trying to figure out schedule

    dsanto3 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I know this is a stupid question, but I just can't figure it out. It's probably so simple, yet I don't get it. Let's say I work 3-11 shift, mandatory every other weekend. If they give me...

  24. trying to figure out schedule

    dsanto3 replied to dsanto3's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry, but I don't understand, why do you only have off one

  25. trying to figure out schedule

    dsanto3 replied to dsanto3's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for taking the time to give me an example. I truly appreciate it. I work now at a clinic and do 4 10's. I always have off Sat, Sun and Mon. Three day weekend is nice, but the...