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  1. Are there any LPN's not going for RN?

    guest2210 replied to HippyDippyLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've been an LPN for 30 years and have never had the desire to go on to be an RN. My experiences have helped me transition into a new career as an EMR trainer. Travel and ridiculous amount of money...

  2. Phlebotomy/IV certification

    guest2210 replied to Leenie61's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Any medical assistant program would teach you the skills needed for a doctor's office. If you are lucky enough to obtain employment in an MD's office, some will teach you on the job how to draw blood...

  3. LVN Hospital Schedules

    guest2210 replied to pnkgirl25's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You can count on working every other weekend-some places have Fri and Sat nights as the nightshift weekend. Rarely, will you be scheduled 3 on and 4 off. It might even be one on-one off- one on and...

  4. Certifications for an LPN

    guest2210 replied to Arandelle's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I obtained my IV cert from a private pharmacy company that I found after a google

  5. How to get back in the nursing game

    guest2210 replied to MacMomTH1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was out of nursing for 13 years due to a back injury. I called a place I saw in the paper to find out where they were located and ended up scheduling an interview. I got the job and it was like...

  6. Working while in school

    guest2210 replied to dialysisnurseLC's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When I started LPN school in 1981, we were not permitted to work during the school week. We were permitted to work at our training hospital on school breaks as SPNs within the scope of what we were...

  7. LPN IV Cert Ohio vs PA

    guest2210 replied to ionatan's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I graduated in 1982, obtained IV certification in 2007, and a few months later applied for licensure in FL. My OH license had that I was IV certified and that copied to my FL licensure. Check the...

  8. Are you content with being an LPN?

    guest2210 replied to supermommy1030's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've been an LPN for 30 years and have never had teh desire to get an RN degree. Even with being on disability for 13 years, I returned to nursing in 2004 and worked in a few assisted living...

  9. Can LPN's work independently

    guest2210 replied to smshelby's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have seen postings where LPNs want to start their own health care agencies. I would suggest researching the situation online. I'm sure something is available out there somewhere. Maybe consulting...

  10. Lpn to Rn bridge program...rio grande ohio

    guest2210 replied to style2scrubs's topic in LPN to RN

    I have been an LPN for 30 years and have never wanted to obtain an RN degree. Of course, back then, jobs for LPNs were much easier to come by than they are now. If you are happy in your current job,...

  11. EPIC Computer Program

    guest2210 replied to al7139's topic in Nursing Informatics

    as long as you can remember the time of the assessment, you can go to the doc flowsheet and insert a column-which will allow you to enter the time and date of the assessment. if you go to add a...

  12. I resigned today...

    guest2210 replied to DroogieRN's topic in General Nursing

    i worked in a medical billing office that made drastic changes over a few months. as the screen saver on my computer, i typed in "i quit" and left a piece of paper taped over the monitor with the...

  13. What jobs did you do before nursing?

    guest2210 replied to nursefrances's topic in General Nursing

    nursing assistant before certification was required; cashier at 7-11 and lawson's; gas station manager; a couple of factories; lpn since i was

  14. How much MONEY do you make? (questionaire)

    guest2210 replied to jaredsgirl's topic in General Nursing

    1. what is your degree in? diploma in practical nursing 2. what state do you live in? ohio 3. what is your job title? emr consultant/analyst/trainer 4. how much do you make an hour? $55-65-+...

  15. What would you do?

    guest2210 replied to HGTVrn33's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you are still looking for a job, you should absolutely follow up with that nurse manager. Maybe she misfiled it. Don't look at it as being "too pushy". Think of it as aggressively "selling"...

  16. What is your current LPN salary

    guest2210 replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Made over $100,000.00 last year as an EMR consultant, and that was with 7 weeks off throughout the

  17. Help me find a job!

    guest2210 replied to Marje74's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Do you have any experience with electronic medical records? That might be another avenue you could pursue. Traveling is required, but the pay is phenominal!!! Most clients pay upfront for travel,...

  18. Inactive RN seeking non-hospital LTC jobs?any advice?

    guest2210 replied to mybabies2000's topic in Nursing Career

    have you considered doing emr support or training? check with local hospitals in your area to see if they are going with a new electronic medical records implementation. consulting firms are...

  19. Thanks ALLNURSES

    guest2210 replied to Aviationurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    happy birthday! have you considered pursuing a different avenue within the nursing field? i was in a very similar boat 4 years ago when i stumbled upon emr support. if you are able to travel, even...

  20. NEWish LPN in school for RN, offered Home Care Aid-like job? ADVICE PLEASE

    guest2210 replied to lpnzach's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    take it from one with a chronically bad back...you would do better to work at starbuck's or a convenient store on your weekends off. good

  21. Which job to pick?? Help!

    guest2210 replied to mshessle's topic in Nursing Career

    Congratulations on getting your current job! NICU is a very difficult specialty to find a job in, therefore, you shouldn't give up that job just to interview with other "prospective employers". Find...

  22. Questionable? What to do?

    guest2210 replied to sanchezlpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I had a similar situation at an LTC facility. I agree with the previous poster. After I wrote up a few of the insubordinates, they quickly got the message. I left after a year, but had the respect...

  23. Frustrated

    guest2210 replied to ohio1965's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I used to work for Maxim, but only after 25 years of working in every other nursing field you can think of. I liked the challenge of going into an unknown facility for a four hour shift and...

  24. what made you

    guest2210 replied to 2bthelpngirl's topic in Nursing Career

    At the age of 23, I was job hopping from one bad job to the next. My older brother actually suggested I go to LPN school. "One year of nose-to-the-grindstone and you'll always have a career to fall...

  25. LTC LPN to resident ratios

    guest2210 replied to new to me's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As a new nurse in 1982, I had 50 pts on nights. In the hospital a few years later, it ranged between 8-14