boxerlewis

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1. Med-surg vs. LTC (new LPN needs advice!)

   boxerlewis replied to michelle-new-lpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I went to work in LTC right out of school. It was for me the biggest mistake I had ever made. When they started cutting my hours back to give them to others who had been there longer I deciced to go...

2. Why do some nurses do this? And why are they allowed to?

   boxerlewis replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

   i can understand the need and desire to want lots of overtime. i recently graduated and being in school for an extended period of time set me back a good piece. i am asking for all the overtime i...

3. What my DON said about getting rid of LPN's

   boxerlewis replied to Future LPN Sheryl's topic in General Nursing

   You are being rude. Of course there is an educational difference. But, we LPNs deserve a little respect. We, as well as others have compassion for our patients. I became an LPN because that is the...

4. Amazing..lpn's actualy needed....

   boxerlewis replied to mrsmoo2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Not skewed perception. That's the way I have seen it in my clinical rotations in Arkansas. Sorry you disagree. I'm certainly not saying that RNs don't care, just that the job desciption is...

5. Amazing..lpn's actualy needed....

   boxerlewis replied to mrsmoo2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I am glad to here from someone who recognizes the need for LPNs. I just finished my LPN program and looking for work. I haven't gotten real serious about it just yet because I must wait the arrival...