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  1. Any San Antonio LVN's here?

    jigzawnurse28 replied to Kaligirl02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    6 months is so-so. But better than nothing. I started with no experience at all. At least you have

  2. Any San Antonio LVN's here?

    jigzawnurse28 replied to Kaligirl02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    But keep looking. The lvn market here is not that bad. Do u have any experience? There are many openings they want some experience. If none, there are still some who would hire and train

  3. LVN then work as CNA or caregiver?

    jigzawnurse28 replied to westcoastguy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The Commuter which state did you move

  4. New Graduate LVN Seeking Employment

    jigzawnurse28 replied to viprow's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Stop complaining. We all been through that. I waited 6 months to get my first lvn job. Keep

  5. Any San Antonio LVN's here?

    jigzawnurse28 replied to Kaligirl02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes I am in SA. Its quite difficult getting a job here. I got a first job offer after 6 months of searching. Then I quit there after 2 months. Then got another job at long term care after 1 month....

  6. I was fired today (I think??)

    jigzawnurse28 replied to joannalpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thats a horrible place it

  7. Any San Antonio LVN's here?

    jigzawnurse28 replied to Kaligirl02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Whats the problem? Board exam you

  8. need some advice, is it me?

    jigzawnurse28 replied to oatmeal's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Never worked in LTC but will be starting soon. I am praying that everything works OK. However this is not my first job, on my last job it was my first nursing job too and I was in the same situation...

  9. Does LPN is really dying ? All places only hiring RNs ?

    jigzawnurse28 replied to nataliewalsh's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In Texas most hospitals are switching to something called magnet status where they only hire BSN nurses not even ADN nurse unless you have been with them before completing your ADN. I worked as LVN...

  10. Should I get a nice car as a new LPN/LVN?

    jigzawnurse28 replied to NursingBro's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Heck yeah! We deserve a new ride all new nurses. Once get that job go to the dealer. I got myself a Mazda CX-7

  11. Hospice Death Pronouncements by non clinicians

    jigzawnurse28 replied to grapik's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    In Texas I believe it needs to be pronounced by an MD or

  12. What is the Problem?

    jigzawnurse28 replied to rkumiwcc's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I havent worked with CNA's but will be soon (next week) so I am looking forward to observing this issue. I bet they are ****** for new nurses like us telling them what to do. Well im not fairly new I...

  13. LVN then work as CNA or caregiver?

    jigzawnurse28 replied to westcoastguy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sorry to tell you this but you have to wait for months before you can really say that 'you cannot find a

  14. Any 8-5 LPN/LVN jobs out there?

    jigzawnurse28 replied to NursingBro's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Im an lvn at a triage/ambulatory clinic that is part of a big hospital chain I work 8am-4:30pm love it so far learning a

  15. Rude nurse to newbies?

    jigzawnurse28 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Is it only me who's experiencing this..im on my first week as lvn at a unit at a prestigious institution. I had no medical experience. There is one nurse who is probably 10 yrs older than me who had...

  16. Rude nurse to newbies?

    jigzawnurse28 replied to jigzawnurse28's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sad to say again this nurse is very friendly to others and very helpful to them. Ahhhhhh.. lets not talk about it. You can read my interview points I replied to a post by "alytal" new lvn interview...

  17. Rude nurse to newbies?

    jigzawnurse28 replied to jigzawnurse28's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Oh no.. im not going to discuss the issue with her. I know her well now. Sad to say I think my only option is to avoid her im not that kind of person but I have no choice. I dont like this scenarios...

  18. New LVN interview help!

    jigzawnurse28 replied to alytal's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You know to be honest none of these techniques helped me. I was in your shoes. I got tired lol and one day had an interview at a respected unit in my city and just went there and be myself. Why should...

  19. Annoyed! Where is the love?!

    jigzawnurse28 replied to angieedoll's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Keep in mind just getting to an LPN program u need to pass the entrance exam. You did that and they dont. Most may never will. You are going to be in the medical world and they will be stuck working...

  20. Got the job!

    jigzawnurse28 replied to mind_body_soul RN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You are lucky it took me 6 months finding a job. But dont lose hope. Here I am living the dream as LVN. I may not be an RN yet but im workin at a prestigious healthcare team in

  21. LPN starting IVs?

    jigzawnurse28 replied to AM326's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In my unit ambulatory clinic triage here in TX, we as LVN are only allowed to hang saline and keep vein open/ heplock access thats

  22. Vacutainer colors / Vaccines

    jigzawnurse28 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi im a new lvn at a clinic can u help me / list all vacutainers colors and what they are for? e.g. Purple for CBC Also, can u give me all the vaccines name and where/how to give them. e.g. HepA -...

  23. Home health agency's license

    jigzawnurse28 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have been looking for job for months. No experience. I got my LVN license in September 2012. I have a potential/possible job offer from a home health. How can I verify that they are licensed to let...

  24. You are LVN, why are you applying CNA or MA?

    jigzawnurse28 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i got my Texas LVN license in September 2012 until now January 2013 still cant find job, got tons of interviews even desirable hospitals/rehabs; I never had medical experience, i work for HR now still...

  25. You are LVN, why are you applying CNA or MA?

    jigzawnurse28 replied to jigzawnurse28's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I guess my main question is, will I qualify for CNA/MA positions being a licensed LVN? And how would I response if Im asked "Why you want to work as CNA/MA or Patient Care Tech behind the fact that...