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  1. Negotiating Salary & how 2 ask if they'll pay for continuing edu.

    itsmejuli replied to emrebeth3's topic in General Nursing

    Have they offered you a job after you complete your

  2. So frustrated. Need advice!!

    itsmejuli replied to delvenia's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a new LPN going through orientation, I'm doing well. For years I was a waitress and most of my life a single parent. Time management and organization is a big skill to learn if you've not had much...

  3. should i give up my dream job search?

    itsmejuli replied to lvnJenn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm in the Tampa Bay area of FL. 2 of the girls in my LPN class got their dream jobs, one works in a dermatology office, the other in a med spa. Personally, I wouldn't work in either...LTC is right...

  4. Statistics!!!!! One decision away......RN

    itsmejuli replied to PurpleLVN's topic in LPN to RN

    I have my statistics final exam tomorrow night, I can't wait to get it over with. Do your homework on instructors teaching the class, research on ratemyprofessor. Fortunately, my instructor knows that...

  5. Traveling Nursing

    itsmejuli replied to stunurse1224's topic in General Students

    There's a whole forum dedicated to travel nursing right here Travel Nursing - Nursing for

  6. Please help!! Starting 1st lpn job as a temp and very nervous

    itsmejuli replied to angeleyes123's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Are you doing any kind of networking to meet nurses who are working? That's how I got my job. I sit beside 3 LPNs in my statistics class, 2 of them work at the facility I now work at. Talk to your...

  7. Tampa good and Tampa don't do it

    itsmejuli replied to daves's topic in Florida Nursing

    here's the website for the FL BON Board Overview - Florida Board of Nursing - Board Overview LPN license is around

  8. This is too hard!first lvn job don't know if i can handle it

    itsmejuli replied to clcarson's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There is no way in H E double L that I would work that job as a new LPN. If I was in your shoes I'd quit now and find something else. I wouldn't be putting my pn license on the line. There are jobs...

  9. what is a good age to be done with school?

    itsmejuli replied to believeallispossible's topic in General Students

    If I was your mom I'd tell you to go to school while you're young, then get married and have babies. I didn't do it that way, I was a single parent at 20 and never really had the opportunity to go to...

  10. Working while in a program

    itsmejuli replied to mae40's topic in LPN to RN

    I'll be working Sat and Sun 12 hour day shift while in the RN program which I start in

  11. Please help!! Starting 1st lpn job as a temp and very nervous

    itsmejuli replied to angeleyes123's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a new LPN also. I would never accept a job in LTC or anywhere else without orientation. I've just completed 4 12 hour shifts of orientation at an LTC, I'm working 7a to 7p on Sat and Sun....

  12. Clearwater LTC

    itsmejuli replied to LTCRN4LIFE's topic in Florida Nursing

    To stay close the the St Pete Airport, look into the areas of northeast St Petersburg, Largo, and Clearwater. You shouldn't have a problem picking up PRN work if you have years of experience. Do a...

  13. Micro, AP I, and Chem for fall

    itsmejuli replied to serenityangel's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That combination is not something I would do. I took my science classes one at a time and mixed them in with easier classes so I could pull off A's in both lecture and

  14. Lpn then RN??

    itsmejuli replied to Nurse Rodriguez's topic in General Students

    If you want to work in the medical field while pursuing an RN program become a PCT or CNA first. Then you can get work in a hospital and get your foot in the door so to speak. In most areas LPNs do...

  15. Please Help with Formal Care Plan prioritizing ND!!

    itsmejuli replied to iamshane's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You've stated your goals, but what are your nursing

  16. Career Change - Need advice please!

    itsmejuli replied to CareerFlipFlopper's topic in Florida Nursing

    Do yourself a huge favor; go to MDC yourself and talk to an academic adviser. Get the answers you need directly from the horse's

  17. Time management help?

    itsmejuli replied to JenniferSews's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Be nice but firm with them. Let them know that you need them to take their pills asap and that you'll have time to chit chat once you get everyone's meds completed. You'd be surprised at what a smile,...

  18. Got my acceptance letter - NOT excited

    itsmejuli replied to NYSstudent's topic in General Students

    I graduated LPN last August, got my license in October. When I got my acceptance letter for the LPN-RN program that starts in August I wasn't all that excited. I know its going to be 3 semesters of...

  19. SPC - Competitive Admissions

    itsmejuli replied to lis4b's topic in Florida Nursing

    Given that there aren't many jobs out there for new RN grads, you might want to consider doing the EAYL program. At least then you'll be pretty much guaranteed a job upon

  20. Best State for New Grads

    itsmejuli replied to Kelliqua's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If I was young and single with no kids I'd go into the Air Force, Coast Guard or Navy as a nurse. Or find another federal agency or program to work for no matter where in the country it would take me....

  21. Most challenging NCLEX review CD?

    itsmejuli replied to kwantiko's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Try Saunder's and Prentice

  22. Do you think the job market for nurses will improve by the time you graduate?

    itsmejuli replied to AtACrossRoads's topic in General Students

    I honestly don't think things are going to change much in the next 2 years. I'm a new LPN, got my license in October and recently got a job in an LTC. During my interview I let the DON know that I was...

  23. I need advice PLS

    itsmejuli replied to chinny_0012's topic in General Nursing

    You didn't say what your work status is here in the US. What kind of work permit do you have? You many want to take a look at the international

  24. In a bit of trouble and need advice, don't know what to do

    itsmejuli replied to clipper the seal's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well, Clipper, that really does suck. Have you considered moving elsewhere to work? Its rough getting a job for new LPNs as well as new RNs here in Florida. I got my LPN license in Oct and only now...

  25. Calgary newbie with questions!

    itsmejuli replied to Mrs A's topic in International Nursing

    I'm Canadian, currently in living and working in the US as a new LPN. I'll be going on to get RN and BSN here. I'm crossing my fingers that the nursing situation in Alberta turns around in the next 5...