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  1. What is the difference between LPNs and RNs?

    SamiRN replied to Chameleonchick's topic in LPN to RN

  2. Cross Country vs. American Mobile

    SamiRN replied to jack4408's topic in Travel

    On a side note, what is an "exclusive contract"? Meaning what you promise not to work with another company within so much time? I am considering Supplemental Healthcare. Out of everyone I talked to...

  3. 1st traveling offer! I think it SUCKS! your thoughts?

    SamiRN replied to WendyBensonRN's topic in Travel

    Thats a joke!!!! Psych or not! I cant believe they would even insult you with that offer. I didnt read the replies or see how long ago this was posted, I just stopped short at the

  4. I hate my job

    SamiRN replied to Disappointed RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It never gets better either. Ive all but given up. This career sucks. The doctors, the cattiness, the long hours, the horrible patients...its terrible. I owe a ton of money for nursing school and wish...

  5. *UNEMPLOYED NURSES*

    SamiRN replied to bree*'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am now in orientation after a long hard job search. I worked agency to give me income because I could not get on staff anywhere...in 3 states! I was an LPN for almost 7 years, worked in all 3 states...

  6. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    SamiRN replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My kids are grown and I am not a "kid" person...I know that sounds mean...but its true. I love my boys more than the world but I do not want to hear about the wonderful witty things your 2 year old...

  7. Compact States: 1 is enough?

    SamiRN replied to fireline's topic in General Nursing

    Im licensed in Pa, Fl and Sc. Sc being part of the compact but my license also only says for the state of Sc. I was told once I apply for my renewal it will be a compact. Not sure

  8. Can they rescind job offer due to this at employee physical?

    SamiRN replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I am sitting here waiting to go to my pre-employment physical....Isnt it amazing how we as nurses are expected not to experience any kind of pain or anxiety???? I have a valid perscription for...

  9. Hi . University of Phoenix anyone?

    SamiRN posted a topic in School, College Programs

    Im back in school. Just started yesterday and not real sure im liking it, at all. Ive never done online. Has anyone else ever attended UOP for their BSN or MSN? Positive, negatives of it? Im thinking...

  10. Lpn no more?

    SamiRN replied to Sheila1982's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi. I started as an LPN almost 8 years ago and they said they were doing away with them at that time. They were going to use medical assistants. Never happened. Im an RN now and sometimes find it...

  11. 10 things to never say to a nurse

    SamiRN replied to lolalolacherrycola's topic in Nursing Humor

    How about when I was an LPN and was ask when I would become a "REAL NURSE". I replied, I am a REAL NURSE....."oh, I thought RN meant REAL NURSE and LPN stood for LESS PAPERWORK

  12. What pay are nurses making these days?

    SamiRN replied to BeOne77's topic in General Nursing

  13. What pay are nurses making these days?

    SamiRN replied to BeOne77's topic in General Nursing

    I work for Cynamed Healthcare solutions in Pa, I am agency. I work at a local hospital my pay is $32.00 an hour. I worked for an Agency in Charleston SC before i came here and was making 33.50 an...

  14. Would you ever own a motorcycle? YES or NO?

    SamiRN replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    Ive been riding all my life. I own a Harley and a VStar. It gives me a sense of freedom that cant be explained. After working long hours and wanting to rip my hair out, a bike ride relaxes me a great...

  15. So Far it has been Disappointing

    SamiRN replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Kudos, I agree, if nurses do not unite, they will keep telling us we need experience to get experience, they will pay us what they want and we cant do anything about it. They will hit us with cut...

  16. How the heck am i supposed to get one years experience if no one will hire me?

    SamiRN replied to mrf0609's topic in General Nursing

    I just posted a thread for the same thing. Its bull crap that they claim nursing shortage but wont hire those of us ready to work. Really, someone NEEDS to do something about

  17. LVNs training RNs???

    SamiRN replied to JStollRN's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, and I dont mean to sound snide AT ALL but...be glad your getting trained and your in the hospital. There are many of us that CANT GET IN THE DOOR with years of experience as an LPN. Now as...

  18. This is bullcrap!!!! Cant get a job without experience as rn but been lpn for 8 years

    SamiRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Okay, tell me how this works....when your an LPN, they tell you to go back to school for your RN, better money, job security etc....so now im an RN. Im licensed in Pa, SC, and Fl. I work agency. Been...

  19. Took the NCLEX almost 2 days ago... 75 Questions... and worried!

    SamiRN replied to ashnicasd958's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I PASSED MY NCLEX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND THE PEARSON VUE TRICK DID WORK FOR ME. YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!IM AN RN~~~~~~ gOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE ELSE!!!!!GOD

  20. Took the NCLEX almost 2 days ago... 75 Questions... and worried!

    SamiRN replied to ashnicasd958's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Did you get your results? We both took it at the same tim. Mine arent up yet. I got the "good" pop up but no reluts yet....Going crazy. Let us know how you did.Best of luck!!!!! Crossing my fingers...

  21. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    SamiRN replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    OK, WHAT THE HECK. Quick results on Pearson vue show up in 48 hours...from what time you were scheduled or done becuz i just tried to get it and it still stays not available! GRRRRRR. Going to pull...

  22. Bashed for pursuing lpn route

    SamiRN replied to soladylike1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am proud that i finished my RN up. It was a long road, as many of us know, with kids and life, pursuing any schooling is never easy. But with that said, I will never regret the path i choose.I...

  23. LPN about to take NCLEX-RN

    SamiRN replied to 3LPN2RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ok, I did the trick too, over and over. Got the same"good " pop up.Which makes me hopeful but thats all that makes me optomistic. It was freaking HARD! I only had two questions that I knew the answer...

  24. NCLEX QUESTIONS

    SamiRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    A lot of people on here have taken the NCLEX just recently. Anything stick out about the new NCLEX? any certain questions you can remember being like WTH? I take mine tomorrow, ill post as much as i...

  25. LPN about to take NCLEX-RN

    SamiRN replied to 3LPN2RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It was NCLEX RN this time around. Test shut off at 76. Im not feeling confident. I didnt know any of it, Ive been giving meds for 8 years and these meds I have never heard of, couldnt tell you what...