LJ85 ADN, BSN, CNA, LPN

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Caring for others isn’t just a job- it’s a calling

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    Starlight Home Care Pediatrics??

    LJ85 replied to Jade77's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Try Bayada, what county are you
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    Starlight Home Care Pediatrics??

    LJ85 replied to Jade77's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    What do you think of
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    New Grads! What was your first orientation like for you?

    LJ85 replied to MimiLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yeah I hear that, orientation isnt exactly what it should be, and if you don't pick it up quickly your looked down
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    Passed my nclex!!!!!! :)

    LJ85 replied to natalciapl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congrats!! We all know how tough and nerve racking that test was! Good luck to you beginning your new
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    Passed my nclex!!!!!! :)

    LJ85 replied to natalciapl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Where in jersey? I went to a 10 month in ocean
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    Passed my nclex!!!!!! :)

    LJ85 replied to natalciapl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Where in jersey? I get $25 in home health, looking to raise the bar
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    New Student, Not Sure Which Route to go?!?!

    LJ85 replied to Sunchine123!'s topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I live in NJ and I graduated as an LPN 4 years ago. There is no opportunity as far as I know of in my area to work in a hospital. I am currently back in college trying to get my RN for this reason,...
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    Do you think it is healthy to stay in nursing when it exacerbates anxiety?

    LJ85 replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I have to say I do enjoy bedside nursing, what I dont like are the politics and patients who treat you like a servant. I started as CNA and became an LPN after about 4 years, my back couldn't take the...
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    hopefully not offensive...

    LJ85 replied to cayenne06's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yeah, I agree that jobs are getting scarce for LPNs, here on the east coast anyway. I thought there were alot of opportunities, but not if you wanna make a decent wage for the work you do. SNFs are...
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    What is your current LPN salary

    LJ85 replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm from central Jersey and I started at $21.50 at a snf then went up to $22/h private duty adults then up to $25 doing trach vent adults and pedi, and believe me it's still tough to get by...
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    Looking to move...

    LJ85 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi All, I currently live in NJ and work for a homecare agency doing mostly pediatrics. My parents live in a very rural part of NC and I am thinking about moving closer to them. I defiantly do not...
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    Bayada Nurses pay rate

    LJ85 replied to pacemb's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I also live in CNJ and work for Bayada. I am an LPN and make $25/hr. I am afraid to leave here knowing I wont make near that down south. However, I also pay $1500/ mo in rent + util. and all the other...
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    Relocating to Raleigh,NC ***Need Info on Jobs, School, & Homes***

    LJ85 replied to FocusRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hey, I am from NJ, also thinking about relocating. Scary thought leaving NJ tho, lived here all my life. My parents live down near Winston, looking to live close enough but not in that particular...
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    Uniform stores in North Raleigh area?

    LJ85 replied to GoHeels's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hey guys, I know this post may be out of place but since your from the Raleigh area I thought I would ask if you knew of any jobs in the area for an LPN. I am looking to relocate from NJ. I work...
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    Would you marry a Doctor?

    LJ85 replied to fleurafor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree, I would love to be able to share my day with someone who understands what really goes on. I don't discriminate just bc he's a dr. In fact I'd be happy with anyone who had some medical...
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    How do you keep awake on a slow night shift?

    LJ85 replied to TylerDurdenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow...really? Must be nice? Frst off I don't choose to work overnights, I have to because I take what I can get. Second off I would give anything to actually have stuff to do vs. not. The hours go by...
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    How do you keep awake on a slow night shift?

    LJ85 replied to TylerDurdenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ironically I happen to be on an overnight shift now, and it's very hard for me to stay awake. I agree that 3a and beyond is my breaking point. I work private duty and the patients I care for on the...
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    enemas and nurses

    LJ85 replied to makes needs known's topic in General Nursing

    As far as I know that's always been the sop in NJ. I personally don't think aides should be giving them. I was a cna before I became a nurse and I don't believe there us enough training for that being...
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    I should probably let this go but...

    LJ85 replied to agldragonRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've been in the same position. If the staffing people or "higher ups" know they can manipulate you, as they did, they will. I would have said right off the bat that I wanted the following day off and...
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    Calcium Carbonate for GERD

    LJ85 replied to Chels911's topic in General Nursing

    All I know is tums ain't cuttin it anymore for me. I have had mild gerd for a while now, but since I started on overnighhts it seems it just gets worse after tums. Every few hours I'm taking more. A...
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    the college network?

    LJ85 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    has anyone ever used them? are they a good program? Im thinking of taking the lpn to rn
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    Insurance?

    LJ85 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi guys, I just have a question about having insurance as a new lpn. I just passed boards and got a job at a ltc facility. I am wondering if I should get my own malpractice insurance or does the...
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    Insurance?

    LJ85 replied to LJ85's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    thank you very much for this
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    Takin the exam..

    LJ85 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    just scheduled it for july 29th.. i figured its better just to get it out of the way.. any suggestions on study
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    the college network?

    LJ85 replied to LJ85's topic in Online Distance Learning

    the one thing that i am struggling with is that the people from the college network guarentee your passing and say theyll send tutors out to you if your not doing well. im afraid to go directly thru...