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  1. What do LPN's make in the TC area?

    liberty_bell replied to liberty_bell's topic in General Nursing

    ^^ Thanks for the reply. We are in Socal right now and the starting pay for LVNs is around $21/hr so I am glad to see they are about the same, and on the plus side MN has a much lower COL!!!

  2. Texas new grad moving to San Diego

    liberty_bell replied to hooperwoman's topic in California Nursing

    HI, I don't think I'll be much help..but...people say jobs are so hard to get but my friend was hired at Palomar as a new grad. She works 7pm to 7am and started at 30/hr. You could also try the Naval...

  3. Corpsman to LVN

    liberty_bell replied to HM2LVN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    How does that work? Is it only for

  4. 1st job offer! YES!

    liberty_bell replied to darkbeauty's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congrats!!!!!

  5. should i give up my dream job search?

    liberty_bell replied to lvnJenn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I do think your being unrealistic being as in ca is so hard to even get an LTC job. Don't give up your dream if that is what you really want but it may take a long time to get

  6. Working LTC vs. clinic?

    liberty_bell replied to kimmyj74's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Just keep at it if that is where you really want to work. Be preapred for a paycut though as most Dr office's pay you like an

  7. What's wrong with seeking stability & security?

    liberty_bell replied to oneflyLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, where do you live? Lvns where I live start out at 3 times min

  8. San Diego--really that hard to find a job???

    liberty_bell replied to CheeseLover24's topic in California Nursing

    Just keep plugging away at it and I am sure you will get something. Just keep in mind the COL is much, much higher than the midwest, as I'm sure you

  9. Depression and nursing?

    liberty_bell replied to Allthatsparkles's topic in General Nursing

    ^^ True but do they test for antidepressents? When I've gotten my drug screenings back it's been for illegal drugs and narcotics like ativan etc. Do they actually test for zoloft

  10. Balboa Naval Medical Center???????

    liberty_bell replied to nicolej1024's topic in California Nursing

    ^^ Ok a little unrelated but if anyone reads this this and you get a job there please don't become a mean/burnt out nurse!! :) I had both my kids there 10 years ago and I had a bad experience with the...

  11. Q about med pass...

    liberty_bell replied to Mommyof3Boys's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Passing meds is what an average LVN does all day. Maybe your school is putting so much into that since that is the primary job of an LVN. Of course there are other duites but for the most part you...

  12. Clinic or Hospital

    liberty_bell replied to believeallispossible's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, as an LPN you would have hard time finding a job ( esp as a new grad) in a hospital since LVN's are mostly for LTC's. Being that you don't like the hospital setting this is good for

  13. LPN starting pay $26.50!

    liberty_bell replied to mustbegood's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    ^^ Dang...I'm in Socal and Lvns start at

  14. How is the transition from CNA to LPN?

    liberty_bell replied to Bluemoon576's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    wow what an old dusty post to bring

  15. I just wanted to know if a LVN can work in labor in delivery or work with babies?

    liberty_bell replied to shawnalizzy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    ^^^ Shawnlissy...some states hire and some do not for L & D...to be honest though most states hire

  16. Negotiating pay?? Can you ask for more $ per hour if you don't need any benefits?

    liberty_bell posted a topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone done this? Will a company pay you more per hour if you do not need any benefits they are providing? I know per diem usually gets more per hour because they are not accepting any benefits...

  17. When did it start getting so difficult to get into Nursing School?

    liberty_bell replied to Cathylady's topic in General Nursing

    Well I'm in nursing school now and over half of my class joined because the economy tanked and they wanted a "secure

  18. What would this job be like?

    liberty_bell posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey guys, I am in nursing school to become an LVN. While searching for jobs for LVN's I found an ad on craigslist that said: """""""LPN part time evenings. Independant position in foster home setting....

  19. Date my Doctor/Employer?

    liberty_bell replied to newlilrn's topic in General Nursing

    Is he

  20. Lost Jehovah's Witness to H/H

    liberty_bell replied to blackhundred's topic in General Nursing

    You did what you were trained to do as a nurse and respected her

  21. Help me save my poor hands

    liberty_bell replied to wmg246's topic in General Nursing

    ^^^ I agree there is NO better hand

  22. Kaplan San Diego ADN Jan 2010

    liberty_bell replied to gdoubleu's topic in California Nursing

    Have you guys looked around at other CC for LVN-RN bridge? At Mira Costa in Vista they will accept Kaplan College Lvns but in addition you do need to complete I think 4 classes at Mira Costa..I think...

  23. Kaplan college in San Diego RN program

    liberty_bell replied to mireillegrale's topic in California Nursing

    I think Kaplan sells a refresher book for the

  24. RN salary quote in San Diego. is this right?

    liberty_bell replied to vikichck's topic in California Nursing

    ^^^ I was thinking the same thind too. The pay is decent and considering RN jobs are hard to get in socal right now I'd take it. I knowt he work load at the VA is much heavier vs other local...

  25. any lpn hospital or clinic jobs in michigan?

    liberty_bell replied to belle05's topic in Michigan Nursing

    good luck..without experience working on a hosptial will be a slim to none chance...and a clinic won't pay much more than a MA...you may want to try home health or LTC to get the