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  1. thinking of moving to vermont ? about bon

    abbyann replied to blondnursey's topic in General Nursing

    I moved back here from CA in November and got a job on my first day - ok, it was a crummy place to work but it allowed me to get my foot in the door. I think you do have more of a chance here if you...

  2. what to do now...

    abbyann posted a topic in Nursing Career

    The job in the doctor's office didn't work out - miserable pay and I really didn't fit in with the other nurses. So I quit. I don't want to go back to my old LTC job. I did one assignment with TLC...

  3. Need advice!!!! I hate my job

    abbyann replied to moni777's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think I'm in for any "surprise" because unlike the rest of the people who complain about the job, I have taken the time to make sure this is where I want to be. This will ensure that I don't...

  4. Need advice!!!! I hate my job

    abbyann replied to moni777's topic in General Nursing

  5. Need advice!!!! I hate my job

    abbyann replied to moni777's topic in General Nursing

    You ARE getting a lot of good, valuable experience that you can take with you when you move on to another field. That being said, it is AWFUL to get up in the morning and go off to a job you hate. I...

  6. Dealing with mean nurses?

    abbyann replied to kriiiissie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I don't understand why that is, but it seems like that will always be the case in nursing. Some environments breed worse behavior (like LTC). In my case, I had one nurse who wanted me out because she...

  7. How much time elasped between graduating and taking the Nclex

    abbyann replied to sasha08046's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It took 3 months, but CA is slooooow. The classes that graduated just before mine were waiting 8 and 9 months, so we were lucky. I got a big white envelope in the mail with my ATT, then I had to wait...

  8. New grad, new job in LTC

    abbyann replied to hera78's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Don't stress yourself out right now trying to relearn your textbook. LTC is stressful enough - give yourself some down time before you start work. You would be smart to review diabetes and heart...

  9. Did any of you NOT take a NCLEX prep course??

    abbyann replied to Zookeeper44's topic in General Nursing

    I'm an LPN (will be an RN someday). I only went through the review class my school gave, and to be honest it was just something to keep us busy and focused until we were ready to test. I got A's in...

  10. No experience LPN working agency

    abbyann replied to nursingsfuture's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Is one shift going to put your license in

  11. Overwhelmed

    abbyann replied to Desizzle's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sounds like my experience. I only lasted 3 months in LTC. Got a job in a doctor's office, starting next week. Keep looking for other opportunities. If you can get through 3 or 4 months you may find...

  12. LPN Starting Salary

    abbyann replied to pat8585's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I made $17 in LTC, will make $14.13 in my new job (doctor's office). the pay cut is worth keeping my

  13. LPN job with no experience?

    abbyann replied to turtle rain's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was my class valedictorian, straight A's, perfect attendance, great references, etc. Could not get a job interview in CA. I moved back to Vermont and got a job the first day. It's a dreadful place -...

  14. List your school if you use HESI exit exam.

    abbyann replied to djsolji's topic in General Students

    American Career College in

  15. Hang in there new Grads and New Nurses it does get better..I PROMISE

    abbyann replied to Morettia2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a new LPN, a good one and a quick learner. But I will leave the profession if my new job is as horrible as my current one. I'm talking about nurses trying to sabotage me because they want my...

  16. Med Pass 3-11 shift

    abbyann replied to jesuslovesme's topic in General Nursing

    11-7 is hard. Usually you would be the only nurse for 50 or 60 residents. A lot can happen at night, residents awake, wandering around and ultra confused. You are responsible for early am blood draws,...

  17. wound care certification ?

    abbyann replied to woundsrfun's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I am taking the Wound Care Educators certification class online. Seems too easy, but I am studying the textbook very hard as well. How hard is the

  18. Acls

    abbyann replied to WahooRN08's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I'm due to take the ACLS class next Monday and Tuesday. I bought the book today and feel like I'm completely out of my depth. Any advice? Should I go ahead and take it, or cancel and apply the money...

  19. Is FAHC really that bad?

    abbyann replied to Fromsierrastogreen's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! Sorry, I don't know anything about FAHC but your post caught my eye. I'll be moving back to Vermont after almost 16 years in California. I just finished my LVN and will be starting on my RN on...

  20. Please Help

    abbyann replied to hghf4u's topic in General Nursing

    For average pay, go to the Vermont Department of Employment. Vermont can be a hard place to live, if you like the sun and the big city. St. Albans is kind of desolate and isolated. I would move to...

  21. thinking of moving to vermont ? about bon

    abbyann replied to blondnursey's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!! I will be moving back there next spring. Can't wait. I desperately want to go home. Schooling: Like anwhere, a lot does depend on where you live. My children are in East Montpelier,...

  22. Tell me about Burlington, Vermont

    abbyann replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    I lived in Burlington for 5 years before moving to California. It's a beautiful city. Very health conscious, very safe. There are lots of interesting restaurants. Tons of stuff to do. I'm moving back...

  23. thinking of moving to vermont ? about bon

    abbyann replied to blondnursey's topic in General Nursing

    I grew up in Vermont, moved away 15 years ago and am planning to move back when I finish school. Maybe not as exciting and fast paced as some places (i live in Orange county, CA), but in my opinion...

  24. nursing interventions for endocrine diagnostics

    abbyann posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have a good handle on endocrine, but the diagnostics are a little overwhelming. I can't seem to find the interventions for all the tests we need to know about (t3, t4, radionuclide...). Any websites...

  25. New LPN students to start soon !! Come share your experiences :)

    abbyann replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm about to start my 3rd term, halfway through the program. I have evening clinicals this time, which is kind of a bummer. But it's close to home. Can't decide if i love or hate my school. The...