boxerlewis replied to michelle-new-lpn's topic in LPN/LVN
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 ot a hospital to fill the gap. The LTC facility ...
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 can get to catch up on things i had no choice but to...
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 level that allows me the most time and skills for...
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 different.
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 of my temp lic. It seems that everyone wants to k...
The only aid I have recieved is Pell, can anyone point me in the right direction? I am single, have 2 grown daughters, 2grandsons. I travel aminimum of 70 miles/day for classes and am having trouble paying for transportation.