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  1. write up

    VM85 replied to Medsport's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    wow. thats hard- Id say wait to hear a response from your DON and then move on from there. Like a previous poster had said, I hope you documented your conversation.It is not the be all end all, if it...

  2. Can LPN's find work in doctor's offices?

    VM85 replied to anhero's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Wish wish wish I could get into a pedi office, heck any doctor office!!!! There are a lot of ads around my area, but never got any call backs....The job I have now will hopefully allow me to have the...

  3. SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL????

    VM85 replied to It Didnt Come EasyRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would think they told you that first pay (w/shift diff included) because the person is looking at it like you are- you make X (lets say 25)amount. But in all actuality you make $22- but you are...

  4. still unemployed and still frustrated!

    VM85 replied to VM85's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I finally got a job- FINALLY! started a few weeks ago- not hands on nursing but it does have its pros- and the obvious con. But I am happy and really liking this area of nursing. Keep looking and...

  5. New Grad - Offering to Work for Minimum Wage?

    VM85 replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Nursing

    I think one of the reasons it is so hard for us new grads to find a job is because a new grad will jump at the first job, figuring it will get them some experience. So they take the position and the...

  6. teas test

    VM85 replied to misty720's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I would think they would take them since it is the same test and i think that test is national-That was the school I went to and I know they have testing until march normally(usually the first...

  7. no regular schedule

    VM85 replied to GratefulHeart's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Same boat and it sucks. Just started my first job a few weeks ago and I dont get my schedule until a day or a couple days before I work. Example- worked yesterday(friday) was told I will beon by...

  8. Before my 1st LPN job I wished I knew....................?

    VM85 replied to tlc2u's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just landed my first job and i went thru ALOT of interveiws. Dont take the first job offered- you may end up with it but it really did help me out thinkin that way. I learned so many things after so...

  9. I'm afraid I may not pass my first semester

    VM85 replied to lwndrgn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    first off- take a step back and relax. I know check offs may seem like a big to do right now, but really they arent. Try to become comfortable with your instructors, if thats who is doing pass offs,...

  10. Help me decide!!!!!

    VM85 replied to Reese17's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    good luck! worry about the hours and an additional position or whatever it is that you decide to do, when the time comes. youll be on orientation for a while so keep your mind on learning and getting...

  11. I don't think I should return to nursing

    VM85 replied to LovebugLPN's topic in General Nursing

    please post your area- I am the queen of finding refresher courses for people and I wouldnt mind looking for you!its great that you are so honest and feel that you may do more harm than good, but...

  12. Help me decide!!!!!

    VM85 replied to Reese17's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    well if you have always wanted to work there then whats there to decide? Pay may not be that great, patient load may be a little high but hteres always cons with the pros. You could always take the...

  13. Pre- employment drug testing

    VM85 replied to VM85's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thanks everyone!!!! No one has offended me and I am thankful of any opinions or experiences you have all shared. I have talked to a person in the professional who is an expert on this type of thing(a...

  14. Pre- employment drug testing

    VM85 replied to VM85's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thank you every one for your responses. It really did help me out. No I dont have the beginning signs of a drug abuse problem. I do not use illicit drugs or recreational drugs or misuse or abuse my...

  15. Salem State College

    VM85 replied to mzj0nes's topic in LPN to RN

    http://www.lpntornprograms.com/massachusetts.html here are some schools just so you have a list to start off on. I will PM you but figured other people could make use of them

  16. Pre-employment drug testing

    VM85 replied to tiona's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Meth? methadone or crystal meth? Either way that is sick and I think you should find some new "friends" and go to the cops if you know this happened and tell them what happened because that is like...

  17. Salem State College

    VM85 replied to mzj0nes's topic in LPN to RN

    Are you from the north shore? I know quincy college does it- and so does massasoit community college. Actually alot of community colleges do- but i do know alot of people that have gone back so...

  18. Life right now as a new grad has become my worst nightmare

    VM85 replied to BeatDownNewGrad's topic in First Year After Licensure

    OP, are you from mass too? I take it you are as you applied to mass eye and ear. I am feeling your pain and I know it does not help to know you arent in this alone, but you arent. It is awful, same...

  19. LPN school: wasted a year of my life

    VM85 replied to dulcemorena's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    where are you from? And is it like that now? I knwo 2 years ago is not a long time, but boy how things have changed! But desperate times calls for desperate

  20. Anyone with Human Resources experience? I have a couple ?'s

    VM85 replied to VM85's topic in General Nursing

    I just saw that you responded and I will be sending asap! THANK YOU SO

  21. Anyone with Human Resources experience? I have a couple ?'s

    VM85 posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I am a new grad- I became licensed in Aug. 09 and am now a LPN. I have been actively looking for a position and just have not gotten an ideal amount of call backs. This one job I walked into that...

  22. Medical assistant position

    VM85 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just wondering if this is appropriate. I am a LPN, just became licensed about a month and a half ago. I have been job searching since before I graduated and I still havent had any luck. I see so many...

  23. Showing your respect to the Deaf patient

    VM85 replied to Inspired By Silence's topic in General Nursing

    very interesting and true! My little sister is deaf and has been in and out of the hospital the past month and she feels neglected and feels like she is avoided because she is deaf. In her words I am...

  24. Disgusted!

    VM85 replied to rawrn's topic in General Nursing

    I have encountered the same problem OP. I have been dying to work at a medical park- and they are hiring - I have applied to different job postings as they are listed and the other ones are filled....

  25. Anywhere hiring new LPNs?

    VM85 replied to 1uvakindmom's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I am in the same boat as you. I have applied to SOOOO many places online and have not gotten any call backs. My advice is to walk in to places- i have gotten 1 interveiw that way- and I also look up...