Hello!! I'm a LPN and have been for 4 1/2years. I currently live in Illinois but will be returning to Maryland ( my home) soon. I'd like to know what the job market is like out there. It SUCKS out...
Just curious, does working Mon thru Fri make you feel less of a nurse?I work in a rehab center with e/o weekend. My coworkers say they would feel like they weren't a nurse if they worked those hours....
litebrightgirl replied to litebrightgirl's topic in Maryland Nursing
Thanks! Yes this helps a lot. Looks like I'm going to Chantilly, Va. I'm currently working in a rehab center too. I think I'll apply to another rehab center and work there until I become a
Hi. I'm a LPN and just saw a job posting for a position at the detention center. Can anyone tell me what it's like? Do you yourself or do you know anyone whose worked there before? My experience is in...
I went to work Sunday @ a LTC. I left an hour later because I was so lightheaded I couldn't stand. Also, I was extremely nauseous and had stabbing pains in my stomach. I went home and threw up and...
I'm still deciding between NP or PA. My question is this....How easy is it to switch specialities when you are a NP? Do ERs hire NP or PA? If I don't like ER, can I just work in another department or...
Hypothetical question....If you've tried for 3+ to get into nursing school (grades are great but it's so competitive in your area) would you apply for a program out of state? You are married with 3...
litebrightgirl replied to litebrightgirl's topic in Nursing Career
Now here's another question to throw into the mix. What about those who go to med school? They do this all the time and no one really says anything. Is it a double standard for nurses?? Just playing...
litebrightgirl replied to litebrightgirl's topic in Nursing Career
Thanks for the responses! I have friend whose deciding about this. I told her to stick it put and she'll get in eventually. I wanted to get some more opinions
Hi. I'm currently work in a SNF 6a-2p. I'm off every Wednesday and have alternating days off during the week plus e/o weekend. I have also been hired to work in a hospital M-F start time anywhere from...
Hi. I'm currently work in a SNF 6a-2p. I'm off every Wednesday and have alternating days off during the week plus e/o weekend. I have also been hired to work in a hospital M-F start time anywhere from...
I've been a LPN for 3 years. I've worked LTC mostly. I've been hired for day shift in a skilled nursing facility. I've also been offered a position in the digestive health department at the local...
i saw a thread about this school but it was kinda old. i start in august 2008. is there anyone else starting then or has anyone graduated from this school. i'm so excited. i can't
Hi. I'm not tryi g to start a war but I'm a Lpn trying to decide between the two careers. I have shadowed both and know what each does. However, I'm at a crossroads with school. Even though most of...
I am originally from MD. I live in Illinois, 2 hours from Chicago. We moved here for my husband's job. If I had my way, we'd move back to MD and I'd be a Johns Hopkins nurse. I love the MD DC VA area....
I'm a lpn and I'm taking classes to get into a ADN program. I came across a website that broke down the time it takes to become a NP and a PA. It would take me less time to become a PA than a NP....