1uvakindmom

1uvakindmom

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  1. Need some advice

    1uvakindmom posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi,I am a new LPN looking for a job. The last job I had was in an ALF that I quit in Feb. So, I have not worked since then. I wanted to focus on school, and I had a baby in July. The place I was...

  2. Where are all the nurses?

    1uvakindmom replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Should be where are all the jobs? I live in MA and cannot find a job at all, and I have applied to many

  3. Can LPN's really make good money

    1uvakindmom replied to pat8585's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    For me, I have 4 children. I have been searching and searching for a job. We live in MA, which has a very high cost of living, my my husband only makes 11 an hour. When I can actually land a job as...

  4. SAHM of 2 young kids wants to be a nurse. Realistic?

    1uvakindmom replied to bwardrope's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of the girls I went to school with were moms and did fine. I have four children. I was pregnant with my 4th while in nursing school (had him July 2009, graduated at 38 weeks pregnant). It was...

  5. Need job search advice from those with kids

    1uvakindmom posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I need some help. I have 4 children. My youngest is 3 months old. I am a new grad LPN looking for a job. Money is very tight right now, so my husband is working tw0s jobs right now. Thus, he is...

  6. Anywhere hiring new LPNs?

    1uvakindmom posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I live in the South Shore area, and I need a job! I graduated in June and havent been able to find anything! I have a completely open availablility,too. I know not many places want to deal with...

  7. Job interview tips plz:)

    1uvakindmom posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have my first job interview as an LPN tomorrow, so I have no idea what it will be like. Its at a LTC facility. What should I do to prepare? What questions might be asked? Thanks so much!

  8. Malpractice Insurance?

    1uvakindmom posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello, I am a new LPN. I just got my license a few days ago and am in the process of searching for a job. Money is VERY tight for myself right now (4 kids, youngest 2 months, hubby only one working),...

  9. Where are all the nurses?

    1uvakindmom replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I live in MA near the cape and am an

  10. LPN Starting Salary

    1uvakindmom replied to pat8585's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It depends on where you live. I live in MA and LPNs generally make 19-23 per hour as new

  11. NCLEX PN in one week!

    1uvakindmom posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Man am I nervous...I don't think I have ever been so nervous in my

  12. NCLEX PN in one week!

    1uvakindmom replied to 1uvakindmom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks so much, it means a

  13. NCLEX PN in one week!

    1uvakindmom replied to 1uvakindmom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you very

  14. NCLEX PN in one week!

    1uvakindmom replied to 1uvakindmom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck to you, too! I pray that we all pass, too! If we could make it thru nursing

  15. NCLEX PN in one week!

    1uvakindmom replied to 1uvakindmom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    LOL! This is the only test I have been nervous about. My classmates in school would always comment on how calm I was before nusing exams. And I was. I felt that I studied the best I could and I...

  16. Test scores that got you into Quincy College

    1uvakindmom replied to bdawgs's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    The test scores are good for a year...I just graduated the PN program at Quincy in

  17. Becoming a Lactation Consultant

    1uvakindmom replied to nkochrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Try this website http://www.iblce.org/, they have info on classes and what you need to do to become an LC. I am just a PN now (taking NXLEX PN the 29th), but I aspire to be a midwife. I am going to...

  18. I am so nervous...Advice plz for NCLEX PN

    1uvakindmom posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am taking the NCLEX PN on the 29th...and I have never been so nervous in my life. In school, I got all A's and B's, on the ATI I was given a 98% chance of passing on my first time, and everyone I...

  19. HELP!!!!! Care Plan

    1uvakindmom replied to Ladybuggers's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I would think that actualy is better than risk for, I have not heard that personally, but it makes sense! She has a foley, you say? Risk for infection is BIG with foleys :):) I know it's another...

  20. HELP!!!!! Care Plan

    1uvakindmom replied to Ladybuggers's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    No problem with the help! The book I have is Nurse's Pocket Guide: Diagnoses, Prioritized Interventions, and Rationals by Marilynn Doenges. I think it's the book I have used the most next to my Drug...

  21. Calling all LPN Students Graduating Soon!!

    1uvakindmom replied to luv_a_nurse's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    At my school we are wearing white scrubs (no caps and gowns) and white shoes. We were charged $150 to graduate. There is one student speaker who was nominated by the students and we voted for a best...

  22. HELP!!!!! Care Plan

    1uvakindmom replied to Ladybuggers's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Judging from the hx of this pt, I am guessing that they have some neurological impairments as well (A&Ox1). Do you have a care plan/nursing diagnosis book? I graduate in 3 weeks and my book has...

  23. Hard to stay interested in this forum once graduated

    1uvakindmom replied to epiphany's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I can understand how you would feel that way. It would be nice if there were more practicing CMNs on this board. I never (save now) post here myself. I know I want to be a CMN, but I have a LONG...

  24. Pre-nursing school. Advice?

    1uvakindmom replied to leeloo11400's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! Good for you in deciding to become a nurse! That is what I am doing currently. I will be graduating with my LPN June 25th and will be going on for my RN following. I am going to a community...

  25. Advice please

    1uvakindmom posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi, I am set to graduate from my LPN program the end of June. This last semester started last week. The instructor was saying that the dean is going to start tallying all our lecture hours and those...