JLForever

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1. Little Sisters of the Poor?

   JLForever replied to JLForever's topic in Virginia Nursing

   No, I'm sorry. I never got as far as even applying. I decided to put my nursing career on hold to focus on my kids and am in the process of starting an in-home business! I don't know much about Little...

2. Returning RN..do you explain employment gap in cover letter?

   JLForever replied to mcleanl's topic in General Nursing

   Wow, I clicked on this post because I just quit my nursing job with the intentions of staying home with my children for awhile (ages 4, 2 and trying for #3) and wanted to see how people explain gaps...

3. Little Sisters of the Poor?

   JLForever posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

   Anyone worked or know much about this facility? I read about it online and was intrigued- am looking for a good LTC in the area to work as an RN.

4. Are there any good LTC's out there??

   JLForever replied to JLForever's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Thanks for the encouragement, and the medicare link. At least I don't feel like a total failure having read some other stories and your responses. We are trying for our 3rd baby so maybe this is just...

5. relocating to VA (Richmond)- need opinion on workplaces

   JLForever replied to Bethany_RN's topic in Virginia Nursing

   I don't know the rate for your level of experience, but as a new grad at VCU I was getting paid $21 an hour plus shift differentials. VCU is great! My husband works there in a management position at...

6. Are there any good LTC's out there??

   JLForever posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I'm just wondering. I read so many bad stories on here. I quit my job today. They had me working as a supervisor and also occasionally working a cart. Which isn't so bad except that I received little...

7. Should I adress this with my ADON or leave it be?

   JLForever posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

   I am a new grad working as a supervisor in a 60 bed rehab unit at a LTC facility. A couple of weeks ago I was asked to take the cart of a nurse that had quit. I actually did not mind the work at all,...

8. LTC Salary for new grad RN

   JLForever replied to Manang Biday's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   It really really depends on location. Just because the pay is higher somewhere else doesn't mean you would be rolling in the dough- you'd be using all your extra money for the rent, etc. I am in...

9. LTC is making me hate nursing!!!

   JLForever replied to Angeljho's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Having recently done both LTC and worked in a hospital setting (mixed unit with average 4-5 patient load) I can tell you that having fewer patients with higher acuity is not magically easier. Just...

10. What am I risking in this job?

    JLForever posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I recently posted regarding an incident at work and some of the responses got me thinking. I'm wondering if I really should be working in the position I am in and whether I am risking my license or...

11. Low diastolic = 911?

    JLForever replied to JLForever's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for all the input everyone! I definitely did feel "in over my head" that day. In hindsight I should have refused to take over for the nurse who had quit. However they did tell me in the...

12. Low diastolic = 911?

    JLForever posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello. I am an RN still in the "new grad" category (less than 1 year nursing experience) who was recently hired on as a weekend supervisor at a LTC facility. It is a great facility and so far the job...

13. Torn between my kids and my career

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

    Wow thank you everyone for your insight and suggestions. I really appreciate it. I did inventory what I do with my time, and besides playing with the kids and doing some chores, I am ashamed to admit...

14. Torn between my kids and my career

    JLForever posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a new grad, got my license in January 2009 and three weeks later had a baby girl! I was blessed to be able to stay home with her for over a year while I looked for work due to our bad economy. So...

15. The 1st check as an rn....yay!!! Or nay!!

    JLForever replied to Serrano2886's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My first check was a "blaah" because I had alot of education/orientation hours which were paid at my base rate with no differential. On top of that over HALF my income goes to childcare!!! So yes the...