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  1. LVN/LPN pay in Southern Ca?

    irish6363 replied to chris1969's topic in California Nursing

    I would have to agree with caliotter 3 ..any rate is good at this point..there are no jobs..only home health and then they require the year of experience. So if you get an offer thats fair and...

  2. Hard to find a job in L.A. as a new LVN

    irish6363 replied to MsChrissie's topic in California Nursing

    Unfortunately this crisis is worse than I thought too. It took me one year to get a real job as an LVN, prior to that I was offered agency work now and then. I was so absolutely depressed that I...

  3. So very discouraged....too many nurses not enough jobs??

    irish6363 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello, I am so discouraged that I cannot even muster up the energy to write this post. I am an LVN and passed my board exam months ago and still cannot get a job! I live in Los angeles and the way the...

  4. New CA grad LVN ....after apply over 120 resume...sad and want to give up!

    irish6363 replied to LVbabyhuman's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well, if this is of any comfort you are not alone. I too have been actively searching since Feb of this year and nothing yet. I have been called back many times by agencies looking for Home-health...

  5. Sad day in the USA

    irish6363 replied to rickkijo's topic in Emergency

    I whole heartedly agree with you....it is very sad....and so

  6. I just want a job

    irish6363 replied to mlok's topic in California Nursing

    Oh, you sound just like me. I too have been actively searching and applying in areas within the hospital setting to at least get my foot in the door and all to no avail. I really think that perhaps it...

  7. SAUNDERS NCLEX PN 2008 where ??

    irish6363 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Is there a Saunders 2008 version of PN review? I have the 2005 version but I suspect I might need the new one...I will be preparing for the exam soon and want to follow Ms. Suzanne's

  8. How does a new LPN get experience if no one will hire you without experience?

    irish6363 replied to TDUnewLPN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I understand..I am in the same situation and its been months for me. I live in Los Angeles Ca. and there just isnt any work right now. I cannot even get hired as CNA apparently due to being an LVN,...

  9. So very discouraged....too many nurses not enough jobs??

    irish6363 replied to irish6363's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks so much for your words. I am trying to remain optimistic about the situation and the fact that all of you replied helps me to keep the spirits

  10. How's the Economy for RN's?

    irish6363 replied to vetiver's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am in Los Angeles, and cannot find one single person that will consider me for a job...why?...needed experience. I would dare to say that there is a need for qualified nurses in my area. I see many...

  11. Overworked in Nursing Homes

    irish6363 replied to nursingsfun's topic in First Year After Licensure

    "I have even had "seasoned" nurses tell me to only give important meds and just sign off on the others." That is scary...I would not hesitate to leave. I am new and haven't started to work yet but I...

  12. Vent: Husband lost job today with no warning

    irish6363 replied to Melinurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry....I was once laid off too from a very big telecommunications company that I had worked for 13years, and from that experience I decided to go back to school and become a nurse..perhaps...

  13. NCLEX PN stopped at 85

    irish6363 replied to ruby5842's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congratulations!!!!

  14. skilled nursing facility, new grad and i need a job!

    irish6363 replied to Mochafrap_RN's topic in California Nursing

    LVN Los Angeles, Thanks for the info I am actually close by those facilities, on the Fremont one is that a LTC facility ? I was trying to find the address and apply but I cannot locate anything with...

  15. skilled nursing facility, new grad and i need a job!

    irish6363 replied to Mochafrap_RN's topic in California Nursing

    Hi i am a newly licensed nurse LVN and have the same dilemma. I don't really know where to apply every single hospital i have applied to wants 1 year experience, even the LTC facilities are asking for...

  16. those who PASSED nclex- Content Areas

    irish6363 replied to LVNfairy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    snowbunnylife, I passed using the program by Suzanne, I recommend it. I graduated 3 years ago so naturally I was very reluctant that I could pass without the help of a expensive NCLEX review, but I...

  17. Any one pass nclex pn without studying it too hard?

    irish6363 replied to SadNBlue's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sadnblue i passed...i was the one that responded to your thread and did the very same thing you are doing (changed the test 4 times i think). Do not keep rescheduling just do it...you could be...

  18. trying to prepare to test for 3rd time...

    irish6363 replied to mellee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Get the most recent book and follow her plan exactly do not change or add to it. That is what i did. Good

  19. Nclexpn results

    irish6363 replied to Nana Cilla's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations :yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah:I took mine Dec 16th and hoping to get the results soon too. Are you in California? The wait is sooooo long here for us that have to wait for the PN...

  20. 265 questions later....I PASSED!!

    irish6363 replied to emptybee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!:yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah:

  21. Priorities question

    irish6363 replied to Keenay99's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't know but that sounds like my test too...all priority and infection control. I took it Dec 16th we will see. Just wait what else can we do? Keep us

  22. Any one pass nclex pn without studying it too hard?

    irish6363 replied to SadNBlue's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Your post sounds exactly like what I felt. I must have rescheduled my test at least 3 times, I finally went ahead and had to schedule it the very last week I had available to me on my ATT. I really...

  23. Does Anyone know of a good Lvn school in Los Angeles area?

    irish6363 replied to 213jingle2bells's topic in California Nursing

    Marian College on Wilshire blvd. and Catalina. That is where I went and I really liked

  24. Officially an RN!!!!!!

    irish6363 replied to jdk2008's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    you go

  25. Failed 3rd time

    irish6363 replied to Ximena2008's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You have come this far...just think that you are walk away from all that you have worked for because you took it 3 times !! Girl pick yourself back up off that floor and just start over again..... You...