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  1. Methadone clinic

    Pegasus65 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hey again everyone, Some of you that responded might remember I posted awhile back about a LPN job in a methadone clinic. I posted an update after I had went in for the interview. When I called them...

  2. Methadone clinic

    Pegasus65 replied to Pegasus65's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well here is my update on the job at the methadone clinic. I started there on August 9th. I had actually applied for the part-time position, but ended up taking full time since that was all they had...

  3. Methadone clinic

    Pegasus65 replied to Pegasus65's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks a bunch!... So far so good with the job. Actually it isn't bad at all other than getting used to getting up about 2 hours earlier than I normally did. The work is pretty easy, especially when...

  4. Got interview for methadone clinic!

    Pegasus65 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Addictions

    I just finished my second day.. and I am kind of tired. I am usually a very early riser... but getting up @ 3 a.m. is earlier than even I am used to. It has definitely been easier than working in LTC....

  5. Methadone clinic

    Pegasus65 replied to Pegasus65's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I sure did and thank you so much for congrats! I will be starting in the morning. I am so crossing my fingers this works well for me! It will be really nice to be gainfully employed again. My savings...

  6. Got interview for methadone clinic!

    Pegasus65 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Addictions

    LA thanks for the response, The security was one of the things I was a little nervous about. The area the clinic is in is not one of the best in the world and the fact that you have to arrive there so...

  7. Got interview for methadone clinic!

    Pegasus65 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Addictions

    OP, I realize this is a pretty old post, but I was just wondering how you like your job at the methadone clinic? I start to work in one Monday morning. Like you that 5 a.m. starting time is kind of...

  8. leaving office for ltc

    Pegasus65 replied to shortscrubbs108's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Tell your husband to try working a couple of days in the LTC and then see what he thinks about it. Yes it IS more money and there is certainly a REASON why that is the case. You are VERY lucky to get...

  9. Methadone clinic

    Pegasus65 replied to Pegasus65's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you so much commuter:) and Debi is strange but I kind of have a good feeling about this opportunity also. I told my mom while ago though as we were returning from picking my grandson up to spend...

  10. Methadone clinic

    Pegasus65 replied to Pegasus65's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well I did get the job. I start Monday:) Sure hope this turns out to be a place I stay for a while! Have a great

  11. Methadone clinic

    Pegasus65 replied to Pegasus65's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Debi, Thank you so much for your words of kindness! I just got home while ago from getting my new set of tires and there was a message from the director of the methadone clinic on my machine, for me...

  12. Methadone clinic

    Pegasus65 replied to Pegasus65's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hey again Debi, The math test was very easy actually. All you had to figure out was how many ml would you need for a certain dosage and you also had to add up these three columns of "fake dosages" and...

  13. Any Augusta Tech ADN Hopefuls?!?!

    Pegasus65 replied to treetop560's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Congratulations to you all!!! I am so happy it worked out for you:) How long will this program last? I was told it was 4 semesters long. Is that correct? I sure wish they would incorporate a bridge...

  14. Methadone clinic

    Pegasus65 replied to Pegasus65's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hey Debi, Well I did go down today to fill out the "paperwork" she said I would need to do when she called yesterday... Know what it was? She wanted me to take a Math test lol. So I sit down and do...

  15. Methadone clinic

    Pegasus65 replied to Pegasus65's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I sure hope you are right Commuter! I will be honest ... for me it isn't so much about pay right now as it is about being being happy where i work. At this point in my life I need a job that isn't...

  16. Update to working in methadone clinic

    Pegasus65 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi everyone, Figured I would post this to bascially blow off some steam. I posted a couple of months ago about a methadone clinic near me hiring and asking if anyone had info. Well.... By the time I...

  17. Update to working in methadone clinic

    Pegasus65 replied to Pegasus65's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi Irish, Sheesh I wish it HAD been a credit report they ran!! THAT is one arena I don't have any problems with! In fact I remember the last time we purchased a vehicle... the freaking salesman was...

  18. Any Augusta Tech ADN Hopefuls?!?!

    Pegasus65 replied to treetop560's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Trust me you guys... do NOT wait for a letter from ATC! I would physically GO to the school and see if you can get any information on your status. I just had to stand in the line from Hades the other...

  19. Longterm care nightmare job

    Pegasus65 replied to Vonique's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    EVERYTHING you just posted is EXACTLY why I will never work in LTC again. I tried two facilities and they were pretty much the same. I wish you the best of luck in finding something else... in fact I...

  20. leaving office for ltc

    Pegasus65 replied to shortscrubbs108's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree with CT.... about thinking long and hard before you leave a job that you describe as "cushy" and that you so obviously like for LTC! While I have seen several folks on this board post about...

  21. Adult Mental Health

    Pegasus65 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone could tell me about working in Adult Mental Health? What exactly does it entail and do you like it?? What are the pros and cons etc.? I would appreciate any...

  22. Adult Mental Health

    Pegasus65 replied to Pegasus65's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That should have been relatively "new" nurse lolol. Sheesh! I need better proofreading

  23. Adult Mental Health

    Pegasus65 replied to Pegasus65's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    MrsBradyMom, Thanks so much for your reply. I was beginning to think I wasn't going to get any! lol. I had an interview with Adult Mental Health this morning was why I was trying to find out what I...

  24. Should I quit?

    Pegasus65 replied to Jess84's topic in Nursing Career

    While only you can make the decision on whether to quit LTC or not, please know that you are certainly not alone in your experience. I have tried two LTC facilities since I obtained my LPN license and...

  25. Where's the Job?!

    Pegasus65 replied to cindycadman's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Same with me Dancin. I graduated my class with honors. I am scheduled to start taking pre-reqs for RN in a couple of weeks. Frankly I am thinking of withdrawing. Why waste more time and money since I...