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I was just trying to get a ballpark figure since LPNs hardly ever work in the hospital anymore. Thanks to all who replied.

Anybody know how much LPNs make in the er? I just saw a job posting for one. Thanks!

That place sounds like a hell hole! I wouldn't go in either!!

I can relate to needing a full-time paycheck...I work a full-time job and am in Excelsior's LPN to RN program. Is it hard? Yes...Is it a sacrifice? Yes...but it's worth it! One or two years of struggling financially is worth the payoff of getting your RN in the end. You've got to think long-term, not short-term.

Have you considered Excelsior's online LPN to RN program? You can do it on your own time at your own pace...

Ok, thanks for your answers

I know for a fact that the cafeteria workers at this school collect unemployment over the holidays. It is a scheduled break for them too. Why then, would they be eligible and not me?

I was in the same situation earlier this year - had been at the nursing home for a year (hated it for the same reasons), started working in home health and really liked it. I did end up quitting the nursing home job and worked home health full time. I was a lot happier and less stressed...but I did miss those benefits. The good thing is, you could do home health full-time while you looked for another full time job in an office/clinic that would offer benefits. I can honestly say there are too many other options for me than to ever go back to the nursing home! I'm glad I made that choice and don't regret it.

The thing is, I am employed by the hospital. The hospital signs my checks, not the school. Wouldn't it be irrelevant that the lack of hours were from a school break, if I'm not employed by the school?

Greetings, everyone! I am contracted out from my local hospital to work at my local school as the nurse, and am considered prn. When the school closes for the winter holidays(4 weeks), am I eligible to file unemployment? Thanks for your time and answers

Hey all, I was just curious to see what other school nurses during the month of December for money. I am a school nurse who is considered PRN and have to find something to get me through, as the school is closed for 4 weeks!! And no, I do not get payed by the school for days I do not work...

I know you said you were not interested in switching jobs, but maybe you could think about something other than floor nursing? Something like working in occupational health for a hospital or school nursing would be 5 days a week, but less acuity, less "emergency" situations, less stress, and more routine. I work at a college in student health; 6 hours a day, 5 days a week and am home by 3 everyday. It is stress free and I don't dread going to work.

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Look into Affiliated Workers Association...they offer group rates with maternity coverage

I promise you it will get easier. It just takes time. You will learn who gets what, when. You will learn who gets therapy at what time, and to catch them before they go or when they come back. You will get a routine of how you do things, and it will get better. I started out as a new nurse in LTC and it took a good 3 months before I started to feel comfortable. The best way to learn it is to do it...over and over and over again. One tip I have that helped me: Pick out another nurse in the facility that you think is a good nurse. Notice how she does things, even little things. Then, mimick her - pick up her good habits, not the bad ones of course! Don't be afraid to ask questions to your unit manager and other nurses, because one day you will be able to return the favor by helping another newbie!