garnetgirl29

garnetgirl29 BSN, RN

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  1. New graduate LPN in NY, and CANT find a JOB!:-(

    garnetgirl29 replied to Octaviav123's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know, it's hard for new grads. I got my LPN license Sept. 21 & just received my first interview and job offer last week. Yesterday, another facility that I applied to in person called me for an...

  2. Best places to buy scrubs in the Charlotte area?

    garnetgirl29 replied to garnetgirl29's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I'm a new grad LPN from a school that has a good reputation in the area & it took me about 2 months to get my first offer. After I accepted this position, a LTC facility that hired several of my...

  3. Detention Center Nursing??

    garnetgirl29 replied to garnetgirl29's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Thank JillyRN. I did apply but haven't heard back. Though, I just accepted a position with a detox clinic, so I'm hoping this works out well for me!

  4. Detention Center Nursing??

    garnetgirl29 posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Does anyone know anything about what it's like to be an LPN in a detention center? There aren't many job openings in my area, but this one keeps coming up. I'm a little nervous about the possibility...

  5. Was hired for my first LPN job, today!!!

    garnetgirl29 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm so excited! I interviewed last Thursday with a small detox clinic and got the job offer today!!! I'm so happy!! I've been searching for about 2 months and was getting discouraged & I'm so...

  6. Fired from my last job :(

    garnetgirl29 replied to lpn954's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've been fired from a job before (not a nursing job) and it does hurt, regardless of the reason. My supervisor cried when she had to fire me, but it was over her head. I only listed HR as a...

  7. Was hired for my first LPN job, today!!!

    garnetgirl29 replied to garnetgirl29's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you so much, everyone!! I gave my notice to both of my part-time jobs (will be so nice to work one full time job with benefits). I have to have documentation of a recent TB test and a...

  8. Detox Clinic..

    garnetgirl29 replied to garnetgirl29's topic in Addictions

    Thanks, meriwhen. I'll look for that. I found out today that I'm hired!!! She didn't even bring me in to interview with the NP like she originally said. Orientation is the 26th! I'm so excited!! And...

  9. New LPN and just got my first job!!! Terrified....

    garnetgirl29 replied to BabybirdGanz's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congrtulations!! I'm was just hired for my first LPN job today,

  10. Got my first nursing job!!

    garnetgirl29 replied to seanynjboy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congratulations!!!

  11. Why did you become a nurse?

    garnetgirl29 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    When I was a sophomore in high school, my appendix ruptured and I had emergency surgery. They kept me in the hospital for 7 days and my nurses were wonderful. Before I could be discharged, they had to...

  12. Best Places To Look for Employment?

    garnetgirl29 replied to Tflowers34907's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am finding that many facilities don't advertise their openings. I visited the medicare website to get a list of all the nursing homes in my area and their ratings. From that, I picked out the ones I...

  13. Detox Clinic..

    garnetgirl29 replied to garnetgirl29's topic in Addictions

    Thank you! I'll look that up.

  14. I have an interview at a methadone clinic!!

    garnetgirl29 replied to garnetgirl29's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks everyone! I had my interview this morning and it went REALLY well!! I think I have a good chance at this position. They're looking for split shift, 2nd shift, and occasional weekends. I told...

  15. I have an interview at a methadone clinic!!

    garnetgirl29 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm a new grad LPN & have been looking for a job for over a month. I finally have an interview! It's with a methadone clinic. It's a small clinic & the clients are all there voluntarily. So,...

  16. I have an interview at a methadone clinic!!

    garnetgirl29 replied to garnetgirl29's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you! I picked out a nice pair of black dress pants, a black belted cardigan with a muted green shell underneath & comfy black, closed-toe heels. I'm so nervous, but I hope this goes well! I...

  17. New LPN & all jobs seem to want experience. How can I gain experience with no job

    garnetgirl29 replied to LPNTAW's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I know exactly how you feel. I graduated in July, got my license in September. I've been looking for a job for over a month and have put out several resumes a day, online and in person. About half my...

  18. Would like some opinions/advice please?

    garnetgirl29 posted a topic in Pulmonary

    My neighbor quit smoking about 7 weeks ago, and recently had a respiratory infection. They had her on steroids, antibiotic, liquid albuterol, and pulmicort. It took her several weeks to kick this,...

  19. Would like some opinions/advice please?

    garnetgirl29 replied to garnetgirl29's topic in Pulmonary

    Thank you artsmom. How long after he quit did that happen? My neighbor was in the process of quitting when she developed the respiratory infection, which made if more difficult for her to smoke at...

  20. Would like some opinions/advice please?

    garnetgirl29 replied to garnetgirl29's topic in Pulmonary

    Thank you! I will definitely mention that to her. The thought had crossed my mind, but she isn't having chest pains, aside from soreness caused by her labored breathing. She is very active, which...

  21. RN pay in long-term care, home health?

    garnetgirl29 replied to dtoast861's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I'm a new grad LPN in Charlotte & most LTC facilities start us at $17-$21. Not sure about

  22. Resume question?

    garnetgirl29 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    How do I list my LPN license on my resume. I have a section titled "Licenses" and so far under it I have: LICENSES Basic Life Support and First Aid Certification 4/28/2011 -...

  23. For those who passed: Please share your study habits

    garnetgirl29 replied to CrazyJess's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I graduated July 31 & took my nclex-pn Sept. 13 & passed with the minimum questions. I hardly studied at all. My program used ATI as a study resource & I used it during my program & a...

  24. PVT= Unreliable!!! NOT TRUE....

    garnetgirl29 replied to Me2006's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!!!!

  25. Why am I so nervous?!

    garnetgirl29 replied to cscb2003's topic in General Students

    Relax. It will get easier and you will be less nervous. I was terrified on my first clinical day. I've never been a CNA, so I was brand new to all this. We did a CNA skills check off in the lab, but...