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  1. LPN interview for OB unit

    Mommy/Grandma posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I went for an interview today for a LPN position in a hospital OB unit. Is it true that these position are rare for a LPN. I work at a OB/GYN clinic now Mon-Fri 9-5 this is for 3 12hr shifts 7p-7a...

  2. LPN interview for OB unit

    Mommy/Grandma replied to Mommy/Grandma's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for you reply. This is at a military hospital and was told they only do on an average 12 births a month. I have worked on a med surg floor at one time so no problem with the family and all. Do...

  3. Working the night shift

    Mommy/Grandma posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Never worked a night shift in my life, what am I getting myself into? I am staring as a LPN in a hospital

  4. LPN in Hospice/Home Care

    Mommy/Grandma replied to nancyhospicern's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I sent a resume to Hospice about 6 mo ago never heard from them until today. They said they didn't have anything back then but held onto my resume. Anyway she left me a message to call her. I would...

  5. Has anyone worked as a surgical asst for a dentist?

    Mommy/Grandma posted a topic in General Nursing

    I went to an interview for a postion as a surgical asst for a oral surgeon, this job seems to good to be true . Monday -Friday pay for a LPN is $20/hr to start, full family benifits, one doctor...

  6. Has anyone worked as a surgical asst for a dentist?

    Mommy/Grandma replied to Mommy/Grandma's topic in General Nursing

    I was told that this guy tends to fly off the handle but then acts as if nothing has happened. The last girl worked for him for 6 yrs left and then came back for 8mo and now left again for personal...

  7. "Just an LPN"....does anyone else get discouraged?

    Mommy/Grandma replied to DeniseLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What is funny is that if any of these people were our patients they would not know the difference that a LPN or an RN was taking care of them. We do just as much as an RN does except for those few...

  8. Should I stay on Med/Surg?

    Mommy/Grandma posted a topic in General Nursing

    Please help me with this one. I had a postion at a local Planned Parenthood for about 2 mo and a opening came up to get a postion at a local hosptial on the Med/Surg floor working 7P-7A 3 nights a...

  9. Should I stay on Med/Surg?

    Mommy/Grandma replied to Mommy/Grandma's topic in General Nursing

    Thank

  10. Should I stay on Med/Surg?

    Mommy/Grandma replied to Mommy/Grandma's topic in General Nursing

    No they don't hire LPN's, I

  11. Should I stay on Med/Surg?

    Mommy/Grandma replied to Mommy/Grandma's topic in General Nursing

    WOW, thanks so much for you advise. You are right about not doing things if you are unhappy. I would of left sooner also but was doing a loan on my home so I could not leave. And Yes I did feel...

  12. Should I stay on Med/Surg?

    Mommy/Grandma replied to Mommy/Grandma's topic in General Nursing

    Finally a person who understands were I am coming from and not concered about the place I am going to. You it the nail on the head whe you said it was the environment not the work. And yes my boss at...

  13. Should I stay on Med/Surg?

    Mommy/Grandma replied to Mommy/Grandma's topic in General Nursing

    I am a 3x quitter and misinformed thanks for your

  14. Should I stay on Med/Surg?

    Mommy/Grandma replied to Mommy/Grandma's topic in General Nursing

    Well it hurts to hear the truth but thanks. I wasn't always a quiter as you put it. I worked as a purchasing agent for a company for 17 years before they closed up I guess it is hard to change careers...

  15. Should I stay on Med/Surg?

    Mommy/Grandma replied to Mommy/Grandma's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your advise, but Planned Parenthood does not promote abortions they only supply a service to people who are looking for it. They come to us we don't go to them. We also do other things like...

  16. Team Interview

    Mommy/Grandma replied to JNT'smom's topic in General Nursing

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  17. Going back to school for LPN at age 47

    Mommy/Grandma replied to Dratz's topic in International Nursing

    Went back to school for LPN at the age of 46 makes you feel real good to know can do

  18. Nurses caps!

    Mommy/Grandma replied to FERTMYRTOBRN's topic in General Nursing

    I had to wear one during my clincals just a year ago when I was going to school to become an LPN I hated it. They get in your way and also harbor germs. Why in world would anyone even think about...

  19. What does your screenname mean?

    Mommy/Grandma replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    My screen name comes from my Grandson. I watch him alot because my daughter is a single mom and a nurse also, so when he would call me he would say to me "Mommy I mean Grandama" hence Mommy/Grandma

  20. Are there any hospice nurses out there?

    Mommy/Grandma replied to dlscott's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks for you info. I knew my Mom only had about a year to live she had cancer. I brought Hospice in about 4 or months before she passed. Though we never talked about her dying I knew when I took her...

  21. Are there any hospice nurses out there?

    Mommy/Grandma replied to dlscott's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Can you tell me what a home health hospice nurse does? I am a LPN and very much interested in Hospice, in the paper today the local Hospice is looking for an LPN per diem to do home hospice care. My...

  22. Should new LPN grad go into Med/Surg right away?

    Mommy/Grandma replied to J Lynn's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Med/Surg is a great place to learn, I am only an LPN for a year, been working Med/Surg 6 months and leaving( well just going to work per diem) going to take a postion at Planned Parenthood. The stress...

  23. Leaving Med/Surg

    Mommy/Grandma posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a LPN and leaving a Med Surg position after only six months and taking a new job at a local Planned Parenthood Office. Does anyone think I am crazy for doing this? I am stressed out most of the...

  24. Leaving Med/Surg

    Mommy/Grandma replied to Mommy/Grandma's topic in General Nursing

    I am aware of the problem with the protestors and did ask about it at the interview. The local police patrols the area throughout the day and the clinic is part of all new buildings that are going up...

  25. Midlife Career Change - Need Advice!

    Mommy/Grandma replied to alphafe's topic in Nursing Career

    I found it to be a very rewarding experience, not to say at times I cried my eyes out to my daughter who also is an LPN. I was the oldest in my class my instructor was even younger then me not by much...