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caringtouch

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  1. Switching from peds to addictions, help

    caringtouch replied to caringtouch's topic in Addictions

    Thank you. I've been taking care of just one patient one on one in his home for the last 3 years. A young quad with a traumatic brain injury. Think it's time to brush up on my meds,

  2. Switching from peds to addictions, help

    caringtouch posted a topic in Addictions

    I will be starting a new job this week at an inpatient substance abuse center for teens aged 13 to 18. My background is in pediatric home health. Can anyone give me advice on what to expect? I will be...

  3. Switching from peds to addictions, help

    caringtouch replied to caringtouch's topic in Addictions

    Thanks. I was told to be prepared to get manipulated. Seems they like to do that to the new

  4. Starting in ALF, nervous.

    caringtouch posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi everyone. After 4 yrs working in Hospice I will now be starting a position in an ALF. I am not worried about caring for the geriatric population as most of my hospice pts were geriatrics & I...

  5. ? To Recent TECO Grads

    caringtouch posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    First off Congratulations on your graduation . I will be starting in August and am wondering about the Clinicals. Are the first ones basically CNA type work (as I have been hearing) and if so, for...

  6. Recent Excelsior Grads, I have a question

    caringtouch posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a question for those who did the LPN to RN through Excelsior recently. I was planning on taking the courses however now I am wondering if I should. An LPN who works for the same company I do...

  7. Recent Excelsior Grads, I have a question

    caringtouch replied to caringtouch's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks

  8. Recent Excelsior Grads, I have a question

    caringtouch replied to caringtouch's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks. I am very motivated, disciplined, organized, etc. So that part doesn't bother me in the least. And like I said I don't want to do the classroom route if I can afford it (I went home with a...

  9. hospice interview today, a question

    caringtouch posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hello everyone, I had an interview today with Hospice. This is where my heart is & I would really like to get this job. I thought the interview went really well. I first interviewed with...

  10. Got interview but they didn't read my resume

    caringtouch replied to tothepointeLVN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    A wash! I sat down, she picked up my resume, glanced at it, and said "Oh, I am only hiring experienced nurses right now." Then a moment of uncomfortable silence and she smiles at me and stands up to...

  11. CALLING---Those who have Jobs- WE need you!

    caringtouch replied to k.morris's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a recent LPN grad. Not RN, but thought I would respond as well (if that's okay). 1. I'm working for Hospice (got the job offer today) 2. I'm from Florida 3. I sent an email to the clinical...

  12. Got interview but they didn't read my resume

    caringtouch replied to tothepointeLVN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had the same thing happen to me, except that I actually had the interview. I couldn't believe the DON hadn't even looked over my resume or application. I got in her office and 2 minutes later I was...

  13. Ever Felt NCLEX Review Book Is Just Wrong?

    caringtouch replied to SouthernComfort31's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes, both in the book & on the CD. However, the actual exam in NOTHING like the books (other than perhaps they way questions are set up). You know your stuff, the best thing to do is try &...

  14. I'm really getting nervous here!!!!

    caringtouch replied to rayk1021's topic in Florida Nursing

    rayk1021, I just wanted to let you know that I got a job today :yeah:for Hospice here in Lake County. It is exactly what I wanted to do even before I started nursing school. I was told that LPN's are...

  15. Preceptorship in Hospice?

    caringtouch replied to missy--kay's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hoping, I got the job!:yeah:I will keep you informed and let you know how my preceptorship goes. Like you, I had a sister who died from cancer, however, she spent the last year of her life in a...

  16. STILL don't have a job?? Vent here!

    caringtouch replied to wonderwomanchels's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree, don't give up! I got a job offer this morning (for the one job I wanted most of all) after weeks of filling out applications, sending out resumes, etc. I finally sent a letter to the...

  17. hospice interview today, a question

    caringtouch replied to caringtouch's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I got the job....received the offer this morning. I am so excited, this is where my heart is. I knew before going in to nursing school that this is what I wanted to do.

  18. hospice interview today, a question

    caringtouch replied to caringtouch's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thank

  19. Preceptorship in Hospice?

    caringtouch replied to missy--kay's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    hoping, My dream is to be a Hospice nurse as well. I knew this before even entering nursing school. I had an interview with them yesterday (fingers crossed) and their preceptorship program seems...

  20. interview tomorrow...advice please

    caringtouch posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi everyone, I am hoping I can get some advice. Tomorrow I am interviewing with Hospice. It is the one job out of many that I have applied for in the last few weeks that I really want! I have been...

  21. Where's the jobs

    caringtouch posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    I am a new LPN graduate in the Orlando area. I have spent weeks putting in applications, sending out resumes, making follow up phone calls and NOTHING! I'm beginning to get scared. I am being told you...

  22. STILL don't have a job?? Vent here!

    caringtouch replied to wonderwomanchels's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I realize this is an older post, however, I was wondering if you could tell me what the market in S. FL was for LPN's. I currently live in Central FL and things are not very good here. Looking for...

  23. I'm really getting nervous here!!!!

    caringtouch replied to rayk1021's topic in Florida Nursing

    I am close to you (in Lake County). I just graduated in July & am having a difficult time finding a job. Not sure that it is necessarily a "phasing out of LPN's" so much as the economy in general....

  24. Took NCLEX today....OMG

    caringtouch replied to SugarNSpiceX2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations!!!!!:redbeathe

  25. LPN pay in Orlando

    caringtouch replied to Duttygal86's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thank