newLPN2009

Hey Guys....I need Help Again....I went to an interview in NY, NY for an Dermatology nurse and I was told to email my references, and my SALARY requirments.(range)...I've always had a problem with that part of the interview (no matter what job it was for). I don't know any Dermatology nurses in NY, NY so I have nothing to go on. On top of that I will be trained to do Microdermabrasions, and Laser hair removal procedures, (everything else I have experience in I was MA for several years) which I will get an 10% commission on each procedure. I want the job I think it would be GREAT EXPERIENCE but I don't want to ask for to little or to much money. Can anyone tell me what an LPN makes annually or hourly in Dermatology?

After applying to an abundance of places for an LPN position today I was offered 4 different positions!!!! I can't believe it:yeah:. I have one more interview to go to tomorrow and depending on how it goes I'll be making my decision then.....I can't believe I went from being rejected because of my NEW LICENSE to 4 offers!!!! Persistance really pays off. To all of you NEWLY LICENSED NURSES keep on trying it will pay off...I'm living proof!!!!

Thank you I will take that advice, as a matter of fact I applied for an LPN job that they had posted a few days ago, so taking the job might just work out in my favor. Thanks for your input I really appreciate it.

I live in Brooklyn, but willing to travel to Manhattan, Bronx, Westchester...I drive and actually I'm in Brooklyn temporarily, I plan to move back to the NE BX, close to Westchester. I use CL and Indeed.com, Career Builders everyday. I have applied to over 33 places; agencies, facilities, hospitals, and medical offices...I've tried them all, and I get the same response NO NEW GRADS!!!

So do you think it would be wise for me to take the PCA job?

Can anyone help me?? I am a newly licensed practical nurse finding it EXTREMELY hard to find employment in the state of NY!!! I have had my resume updated and reviewed by a professional ( I thought maybe my resume was the problem) but the problem seems to be the employers!!! NO NEW GRADUATES...most facilities are making it clear they don't want New Grads! I really don't understand that concept.....you have to be trained according to what facility you'll be working anyway (everybody seems to operate different), you (the nurse) will already have the basic knowledge, not to mention NEW GRADS have the most recent experience....I have had call backs from agencies only. So I said ok I'll go with an agency (just to get the experience) now they are stating their clients want only Experienced LPN's!!! I have been offered a job at a well-known hospital in the city but not as a LPN....as a PCA. I didn't just complete an nursing program for 1 yr to be a PCA, but then again I need to work I have bills what do I do? I have been told to hold out a little longer to see if an LPN job comes through, but my bills are suffering!!! CAN ANYONE HELP ME???