Selene006 BSN, LPN

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    Would It Be Better To Be A Lpn First, Then Go For Rn?

    Selene006 replied to wannabaRN's topic in LPN to RN

    Miss Cre, I am doing my BSN at Salem State College. Before becoming an LPN, I too, applied to mulptiple RN programs as a generic student and became frustrated with the waiting lists and excuses....
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    LPN's at summer camp

    Selene006 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have had six months of experience working as an LPN in a long-term care setting in the areas of psych and acute-care/ rehab. I also have a year and a half left to finish up my BSN. I don't have any...
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    Lpn employment question

    Selene006 replied to VM85's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I graduated from LPN school last year in June of 2008 and didn't land a job until November of 2008. I successfully passed the NCLEX in July, but after filling out application #23, I grew desperate and...
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    Would It Be Better To Be A Lpn First, Then Go For Rn?

    Selene006 replied to wannabaRN's topic in LPN to RN

    I am currently an LPN and I applied into a BSN program a couple of months after graduation from LPN school. I received an instant entry into the BSN program based on my LPN status and the fact that I...
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    References and finding a new job

    Selene006 replied to JC984's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm in a similar situation, except that I've been with my current employer for only six months. I too would need references, but I don't even know how to go about approaching my fellow nurses for a...
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    Burn out/ disgusted/ QI

    Selene006 replied to caringchic's topic in General Nursing

    I've only been a nurse for three months and I think that I've witnessed almost everything you just mentioned caringchic! I'm an LPN and I have a year and a half left to complete my BSN and I keep...
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    I feel excluded at work.

    Selene006 replied to abcotta's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad and I've been working in a LTC facility for 2 months. I also feel excluded at work. I have witnessed alot of my co-workers relentlessly engaged in gossip, and I have even been...
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    Any organized, decent, LTC facilities??

    Selene006 replied to spiritbeing8992's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm also an LPN in a LTC facility and I have the same complaints that you mentioned. Without sounding too pessimistic, it seems to be the norm. Other LPN's that I know of who work in similar settings...
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    Supervisor dissed my pay rate..am I getting ripped off?

    Selene006 replied to 3sodapop's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work at a LTC facility near the Boston area and I make $21.50/ hr to start. I'm a new grad, and it was nearly impossible to find a job within the Boston area. Rate of pay negotiation is quite...
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    Mass Nursing homes

    Selene006 replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    The nursing home that I work at has 2 nurses for 30 patients during the day shift. One nurse ONLY does meds, the other nurse ONLY does treatments/wound changes. On the evening and night shift, there's...
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    Was anyone an alternate

    Selene006 replied to Lorrie1964's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I was originally waitlisted for LPN school, but I was not told what number I was on the list, nor did I ask. It was my first time applying for nursing school, so I accepted the rejection and decided...
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    Trouble finding a job!

    Selene006 replied to mrscoozy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    Trouble finding a job!

    Selene006 replied to mrscoozy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Mrscoozy hang in there! I passed the NCLEX in the beginning of August and after applying to over twelve facilities (nursing homes, hospitals, clinics), I finally got hired at a LTC facility 2 weeks...
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    Just Get the Work Done!!!

    Selene006 replied to Butterflybee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work in LTC and take care of 30 patients. I have seen what it means to "get the work done." I've seen nurses sign off on treatments, assessments, and checks without actually doing it! "The work" is...
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    Breaking all the RULES

    Selene006 replied to Selene006's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you patty and Jules for responding. I am currently searching for a new job, but it's been unbearably difficult to get a job with my new-grad status. Today at work I was left on my own to do 8...
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    Breaking all the RULES

    Selene006 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had a difficult time finding a nursing job (about 15 facility applications filed!) so when I got hired to work in LTC, I had no choice but to accept the position because my bills were piling up....
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    How long did it take you to get a job as a new grad?

    Selene006 replied to ac123's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I passed the NCLEX in August and applied for hospital positions first. Twenty-one hospitals and nursing homes later, all I've been offered is a per diem position at a nursing home with a ratio of 46...
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    My Nclex Experience.

    Selene006 replied to Quiskeya's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATULATIONS
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    What The Bleep Happened To The Shortage?

    Selene006 replied to Pedinurse888's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I too live in the Boston area and graduated with honors and a clinical excellence award. What have I been doing for the past 2 months? Applying to hospitals and nursing homes (even ones that I don't...
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    So angry right now. Warning: Extremely long

    Selene006 replied to HappyPediRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I wish you the best during this terribly frustrating time! A little bit of compassion can go a long way, and the treatment of you and your family is heartbreaking. I will keep you in my
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    Stalking Nurse Recruiters!!!!!!!!

    Selene006 posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I graduated from LPN school a month and a half ago and most of the people that I graduated with are already employed in nursing homes. I knew that I would have a very slim chance of finding employment...
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    Stalking Nurse Recruiters!!!!!!!!

    Selene006 replied to Selene006's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thanks LIZH18! I appreciate the
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    I passed the nclex, now what?

    Selene006 replied to ar0883's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Here in Massachusetts, once the test results are posted on Pearson Vue, you can view your license number on the BON's website. Two weeks after I passed the NCLEX, I received a letter from the BON...
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    What was the hardest part of your LVN or LPN education?

    Selene006 replied to Brookenicole84's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My LPN program lasted nine and a half months. Twelve students failed after the first quarter, and a few more also failed during the second quarter. That trend continued until shortly before...
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    LPN Training Under 11 months

    Selene006 replied to Fallon's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My program is in Massachusetts. It started on September 4--ended June 25th (graduation day). Thank goodness it's over! NCLEX passing rate was