Starfish08

Hi Lyceeboo, Thanx for all the helpful "keywords" to look for in ads online. I actually used one and came up with a job that fits the description. I don't know how to pm you, how did you get my email addie? I went through SUNY Empire State out of Saratoga Springs, NY for my BS in Community and Human Services. It was a great program, and I learned a ton of stuff that I will eventually use in practice. I can't wait to be REALLY done with the educational aspect (not that you ever stop learning but the book and papers part) and get into practice. One more year.... (or should I say one year at a time?....) I hope that helps you!

Congratulations on all of your accomplishments and energy! You're an inspiration. Thank you

No you're not crazy! You will be expounding on the information you just learned. The only downside is you haven't been able to put your education into practice yet! I've been an LPN for 14 yrs and wish I'd gone on sooner. Good luck to you!

The best way to manage with an LPN is to work for yourself. I am self employed and have been for the past twelve years. I get paid either through Medicaid (currently at $30/hr) and/or through a school district $35/hr. My best salary was through private insurance $45/hr. But that was intense, major high stress Critical care nursing of terminally ill child. I love working for myself, making my own schedule etc. The downside is paying for your own health insurance and 0 pay when you take a day off! But for me the benefits far outweigh the mandatory o/t, crappy pay etc. I have worked in facilities doing Per Diem work: Drug rehab and Assisted Living and Court mandated youth facilities: Pay ranged from $18 - 24/hr. It depends on where you live and as someone else mentioned "saturation of available nurses"

HI All, I'm brand new to this board. I have been an LPN for 14 years. I just finished my BS degree in Human Services with a concentration in Substance Abuse/Addiction Recovery. I am beginning my RN degree in two weeks. MY ultimate goal is to do Counseling in an Eating Disordered clinic or Chemical Dependency setting. What can I do with my RN degree? Can I get close to my objective, or will I need more education? Are there certificates available once I have my RN in place? Anyone know how much time a certificate program takes eg: how many additional credits will it be? Thank you for any info you can provide!