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  1. Shortest amount of time at job?

    andreasmom02 replied to andreasmom02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks so much for your replies, especially yours ruthalittle. I'm trying to stick it out as long as I can, but don't know how much more I can take. The main reason I don't like the job, is because of...

  2. First job years after graduation

    andreasmom02 replied to Mazee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Need more info. Are you an LPN? When did you graduate? Ever worked

  3. You never know

    andreasmom02 replied to LemonIndiscretion's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry to hear of your loss. Thanks for sharing your story. It sounds like you will make a wonderful nurse, no matter what area you work in. I kind of know the feeling. When I was in my first...

  4. Dermatology office pays $13/hour

    andreasmom02 replied to 50kn's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

  5. Dermatology

    andreasmom02 replied to andreasmom02's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Hi littlekaneRN, Thanks for your reply. I'm going to private message

  6. Dermatology office pays $13/hour

    andreasmom02 replied to 50kn's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I'm an LPN working for a dermatology practice, and make less than that! I'm a newer nurse though and that's why. When I got hired, the office manager said they would only pay me entry level pay. It's...

  7. PLEASE HELP i cant get into nursing school

    andreasmom02 replied to Palexander3512's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wouldn't give up on your dreams no matter what. Keep trying... I agree with some of the others, try the LPN route, and then think of bridging over to the RN. It might be a little easier to get in to...

  8. No exp. LVN hired. Scared/Confused help?

    andreasmom02 replied to sydneyxmoon's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think this is a total normal feeling as a new nurse. I feel the same way. I became an LPN in '08, but was a stay at home mom until 2 1/2 months ago, when I took a LPN job in a clinic setting. I have...

  9. Bully?! Help,I need good comebacks!

    andreasmom02 replied to rn865's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm in a similar situation. Just started working as a nurse part time in a clinic setting. There's a new person there training to be a Medical assistant. They are a total know it all. They're always...

  10. Shocked...Confused...& Terminated=SAD "(

    andreasmom02 replied to NrsLucky's topic in General Nursing

    Very sorry to hear you went through that! Sounds like the doctor acted irrational! I would get a lawyer for assaulting you... I guess I'm just the kind of person that like revenge

  11. NJ nurse want clinic job

    andreasmom02 replied to milan2006's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I became an LPN in '08 & was in the exact same situation as you. I had another baby after graduating LPN school & couldn't work. I was out of work until this past November, when a lady I knew...

  12. New LPN starting Correctional job tomorrow! HELP!

    andreasmom02 replied to gbj2b's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm an LPN, but have never worked in a jail or prison. My friend is a teacher in a local prison and teaches the "lower risk" inmates. She helps them get their GED, take courses to prepare them for...

  13. When will I stop dreading going to work?!

    andreasmom02 replied to janice_c67's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I feel the same way janice_67. I'm actually getting a little faster & learning to do a lot more on my own at my job, but still dread work. It's understaffed where I work. There is only me &...

  14. What is your current LPN salary

    andreasmom02 replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've been an LPN in a clinic setting for 2 months now. I make only $9.50 per hour... It's not much, but LPN jobs are scarce in my area. I figured I would take it for a while, until I could find...

  15. Nursing School with 2 children!

    andreasmom02 replied to Jazzi_CNA's topic in General Students

    I went to nursing school when my first daughter was 4, and it was tough at times, but is possible! My daughter was in preschool as well, and that definitely helped. Fortunately for me, the college I...

  16. Where does an LVN new grad find a job?

    andreasmom02 replied to aprilrose's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I became an LPN in '08, but stayed home with my kids and didn't work until recently. When I was ready to go back to get some experience, I applied at a clinic. I kind of knew the receptionist and she...

  17. Little Ms. Bossy...

    andreasmom02 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ok, I'm getting really annoyed at work with a new employee. I started a new job 2 months ago in a clinic setting. Right now there is me (an LPN) and one other LPN working there. The other LPN is...

  18. Little Ms. Bossy...

    andreasmom02 replied to andreasmom02's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    9livesRN, you're right. If she says anything else, I'm going to put her in her place! Otherwise, I'll go to the office

  19. Excited to become an LPN

    andreasmom02 replied to Kimkb0429's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congrats, and good luck! My main advice would be study, study, study! Never give up, even when you're about to "throw in the towel" with studying... you can do

  20. When will I stop dreading going to work?!

    andreasmom02 replied to janice_c67's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I hear ya... I'm a nurse. Graduated in '07, but just started working in a clinic setting recently. I've been there about 7 weeks, and am stressing already too. The place is under staffed, and I feel...

  21. Help- Huge decision to make in just a couple of hours!!

    andreasmom02 replied to nursediesel's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm an LPN & started my first real nursing job for a dermatology office a month ago. I'm getting a lot of experience, but the place is under staffed, and I'm feeling really overworked! Good luck...

  22. First Job

    andreasmom02 replied to Missy2280's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Good luck, hope you get one of these jobs soon! I am working at my first "real" LPN job currently. I have been at my job a month and a week, and it's the perfect job for me. I'm working at a...

  23. Entry level LPN got a job....

    andreasmom02 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I got a job, I got a job, thank God in Heaven I finally got a job!! Sorry if that 's a little too enthusiastic! lol I've just been looking for the perfect job to fit my needs a while, and this one...

  24. What career did you have before nursing?

    andreasmom02 replied to julibyrd's topic in General Nursing

    I was a beautician for a couple of years, then a stay at home mom. Went back to college part time to be an LPN after my first child was born. Became an LPN in '08, and am almost done with my RN...

  25. Need some advice. I hate my job!

    andreasmom02 replied to MommyMmf's topic in General Nursing

    If I were you, I would find another job - one that you will look forward to going to. I don't think your being pregnant will affect your ability to get a different job. Just be honest & up front...