tothepointeLVN

tothepointeLVN LVN

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  1. Is this the norm?

    tothepointeLVN replied to KATRN78's topic in Private Duty

    Also if your new to the agency/PDN then taking a weekend or night shift can get you in the door. Also some agencies when they staff a new case will give a couple of days to one nurse and a couple to...

  2. Is this the norm?

    tothepointeLVN replied to KATRN78's topic in Private Duty

    This is normal. Expect it to take about 2 weeks to find a case. The thing is with agencies when they hiring you they are not usually offering you a job but a promise of a job/assignment. Depending on...

  3. LVN-BSN /West Coast University

    tothepointeLVN replied to kerybery83's topic in LPN to RN

    This is not a recommendation or endorsement but for informational purposes I have heard that American Career is almost ready to restart the LVN-ADN that used to be at WCU ( their sister school ) but...

  4. Will there ever be a surplus of nursing jobs again?!

    tothepointeLVN replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in General Nursing

    Not disagreeing you on that point though I wonder since many nurses hold licenses in other states wouldn't that be counted twice if you just look at licensed RN's. Of course so far as data r/t the...

  5. Will there ever be a surplus of nursing jobs again?!

    tothepointeLVN replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in General Nursing

    I absolutely agree. Nursing students should be able to graduate ready to go. It's not fair for the school to transfer the job of "teaching" a person how to function on a floor to the facilities. Of...

  6. Working with student nurses

    tothepointeLVN replied to LisaRN1105's topic in General Nursing

    Shhhh nobody told her

  7. Difficulty finding job as a new nurse

    tothepointeLVN replied to nightnurse79's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Allnurses just added a new forum just for this type of question. I would check over there. I think its called something along the lines of "first nursing job search" Also facilities don't really care...

  8. Nurses - favorite part of your job and nursing school?

    tothepointeLVN replied to hmadden12's topic in General Nursing

    I love charting. I just love writing and ticking off boxes or clicking boxes. I just love paperwork. Not sure why. I also love working nights I love coming home as everyone is going to work knowing...

  9. Will there ever be a surplus of nursing jobs again?!

    tothepointeLVN replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in General Nursing

    No I didn't miss the point AT ALL. It has been well documented that graduates with Art, Psychology and Journalism degrees has increased by more than 100% since the mid 80's yet hiring in these areas...

  10. New Grad RN-->No Jobs, Then what?

    tothepointeLVN replied to lperkrn's topic in Nursing Career

    Yeah registry is an agency. I would call them again and be specific that you have experience as an LVN. Go in person is better. Structure your resume so it's harder to differentiate which is your RN...

  11. New Grad RN-->No Jobs, Then what?

    tothepointeLVN replied to lperkrn's topic in Nursing Career

    Honestly if you have acute experience as an LVN I would try with an agency for some registry work. They'll take you most likely. It is ironic I've been offer assignment at acute hospitals even though...

  12. Will there ever be a surplus of nursing jobs again?!

    tothepointeLVN replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in General Nursing

    Ok I have a third point as well which really should be added to my first point. When there are not enough jobs for nurses students are crying out for the schools to restrict enrollment so they have a...

  13. does it really matter where you got your degree from?

    tothepointeLVN replied to Nolander's topic in General Nursing

    Though very rarely are you going to get a choice that distinct or clear cut. I'll be small private college vs community college vs money maker college. Also I've noticed quite a few schools in my area...

  14. LPNs and LPN students, be PROUD!

    tothepointeLVN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Good for you for knowing what is best for your situation and having the courage to do it even though you've probably heard a million opinions. From my personal experience: There are worst jobs to have...

  15. Will there ever be a surplus of nursing jobs again?!

    tothepointeLVN replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in General Nursing

    I have to make two comments. First of all I'm constantly hearing on AN about how nursing schools shouldn't accept more students because their aren't jobs out there. Why should they? Most nursing...

  16. does it really matter where you got your degree from?

    tothepointeLVN replied to Nolander's topic in General Nursing

    I think the rule of thumb is in bad times or fierce job competition it matters in good times it doesn't Just do the best you can with the resources available to

  17. i am thinking about going to american career college for my lvn

    tothepointeLVN replied to mykidsmylyfe's topic in California Nursing

    Just to let me know? I attended and graduated from FIDM. They are the ultimate for profit trade school still owned by the original owner. The key difference is the put a lot of that profit back into...

  18. Why hire RN's when other disciplines can do the job

    tothepointeLVN replied to Marisette's topic in General Nursing

    Reference to a truely horrendous teen

  19. Why hire RN's when other disciplines can do the job

    tothepointeLVN replied to Marisette's topic in General Nursing

    And this young(er) one is going to have to jump in and say. You've been

  20. Why hire RN's when other disciplines can do the job

    tothepointeLVN replied to Marisette's topic in General Nursing

    There's research and there is experience. nursel56 has thats in spade and I'll trust her clinical opinion any day of the

  21. Why hire RN's when other disciplines can do the job

    tothepointeLVN replied to Marisette's topic in General Nursing

    You'd have to do a lot more to bug me. However I would caution you against making statements implying that we aren't willing to discuss different viewpoint when their conclusions do not fall in line...

  22. Why hire RN's when other disciplines can do the job

    tothepointeLVN replied to Marisette's topic in General Nursing

    kalvera, Are you even a nurse yet? I seem to recall reading a post from you awhile that you only just started nursing school ( could be confused with someone else ). Why is it you have such a solid...

  23. Why hire RN's when other disciplines can do the job

    tothepointeLVN replied to Marisette's topic in General Nursing

    It's not about what you think in the value for money but what the facilities view as worth

  24. What kind of bag do you carry?

    tothepointeLVN replied to oldlady2dog's topic in Home Health

    I have this one from Nursemates in black. http://www.nursemates.com/Accessory.aspx?ProductID=4545 I rather like it but bear in mind I'm only carrying equipment for one patient. I keep travel packs of...

  25. Will there ever be a surplus of nursing jobs again?!

    tothepointeLVN replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in General Nursing

    Yes this is the setting I'm referring to. It's very hard to get your application past the front door. I have experience in areas other than skilled nursing but never can get my resume through to the...