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  1. New LPN.. Not sure where to go from here.

    aspyer replied to NurseReese's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    First of all congrats on passing, don't lose hope it's tough out there in all markets. I also got my first nursing home job by walking in during working hours just to drop off my resume and landed an...

  2. New nurse!! Please help!!

    aspyer replied to horsewildfire's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    First of all congrats, not to be hard on you but consider yourself lucky with 23 residents don't stress we all started out feeling overwhelm but it's a learning process keep a little notebook handy...

  3. So, Im a brand new Nurse, Help!

    aspyer replied to Anne36's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Okay take a deep breath now exhale it's all a rite of passage so to speak we all been through it been overwhelm and survived. Take it one day at a time don't attempt to do any caths, trache...

  4. Nightshift nurse worries

    aspyer replied to p2of8's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sorry to hear you feel disrespected but you seem to be working the wrong shift if you feel the need to have interaction with administration, like most of the previous post indicated. One of the...

  5. Does anyone knows of Agencys hiring LPNs in nyc?

    aspyer replied to IsaiahnMichaelsmom's topic in New York Nursing

    As a new grad it is wise to get some experience before hiring on with agencies they usuall ask for at least 1 year.Be very mindful of the ones that will hire without experience.You are out there on...

  6. Preceptorship

    aspyer replied to sweetsleep28's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In the facility in which I work this is considered a blessing and a curse because this responsibility falls on the nurses that the facility considers to be the strong nurse on the shift.So the...

  7. Cancelling me?!

    aspyer replied to HappyLpn811's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sounds like you are a prn employee not part time so whenever they are overstaffed or need to cut shifts you will be first.If they are hiring full time on your shift why not apply for a full time...

  8. LPN Searching For Work

    aspyer replied to dlab24's topic in New York Nursing

    Good luck with your NCLEX-PN. As a newly licensed LPN working with an agency without experience could be very scary be mindful of any agency that will hire someone with no experience.Most reputable...

  9. Male Nurses in Crocs?

    aspyer replied to j_tay1981's topic in Men in Nursing

    Ref previous post they do have them in

  10. Male Nurses in Crocs?

    aspyer replied to j_tay1981's topic in Men in Nursing

    You guys need to give these a try been wearing them for awhile, true fit and comfortable but only in black.Skechers work shoes

  11. Mid manhattan/brooklyn adult lpn

    aspyer replied to charislpn08's topic in New York Nursing

    Applications can be picked up at any of the locations.You can call and find out when they will be available MMALC 212 666 2116. Sorry the location will not be your choice but you could get lucky and...

  12. New LVN concerned about Code and STAT response.

    aspyer replied to pageturnstyle's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Your facility should have protocols in place for such procedures this will usually be a code blue and give your location.Usually part of the orientation process. Hope everything worked out well for...

  13. Any black male nurses out there?

    aspyer replied to Spoiled1's topic in Men in Nursing

    Up here in NY that is not even an issue we are working everywhere. Of course the women still outnumber us.I'm in LTC and there are only four male nurses on staff full time in an eight unit

  14. Polling our male nurses: What area of nursing are you currently in right now?

    aspyer replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Men in Nursing

    2yrs in geriatric/ltc, recently started onsite chart reviews which is basically data collecting for Ins

  15. Second Day On The Floor ~Nursing Home~

    aspyer replied to pink1975's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Keep your head up it will get much easier as you get more acquainted with your unit.As your time management skills improve you will be able to figure out a system that makes your work day easier for...

  16. Have anyone use the "Virtual ATI" program to prepare for NCLEX?

    aspyer replied to BigBoy75's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi guys I am a June 08 lpn grad our program got started late with ATI. We didn't get it till after graduation. I used it for July took my NCLEX in August passed first time. Personally I loved ATI...

  17. Lpn Advice On Job Choice

    aspyer posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi guys,this is my first post, some helpful needed. Newly licensed LPN I have a LTC job offer on the table. Interviewed for my first choice at a hospital today. Have to wait 1-2 wks for them to review...

  18. Male interview attire...

    aspyer replied to Irokichigai's topic in Nursing Career

    We are in the exact same position right now and I will be wearing a suit and tie to every interview. With all the applicants they will be reviewing any way your can stand out from the pack will work...

  19. Passing the board

    aspyer replied to gsaun7332000's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi, I did a 1mth review with ATI (Assessment Technologies Institute and to me it was very helpful. We enrolled through our program so I have no idea how much it cost. Hope this info helps and good...

  20. Doe Lpn Program Class Of 2009

    aspyer replied to cuzhenrys's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi guys, 2008 MMALC grad out their on the job hunt. Congrats on getting into the program and all the best for the next 11

  21. Waiting for NCLEX PN results!!!

    aspyer replied to Jab08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This sounds unusual, took mines 8/13/08 and passed got my license and registration by 8/25/08. This is in NY so they may do things

  22. Mid manhattan/brooklyn adult lpn

    aspyer replied to charislpn08's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi, I'm a 2008 graduate already passed my boards in Aug. and job hunting. The program is an accelerated program so expect it to be intense. But at the same time I think it worth it when compared to...