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  1. Vacation time being denied

    guest2210 replied to krenee's topic in General Nursing

    being a trainer for electronic medical records i can assure you that your facility knew at least a year ago that emr was coming. i have seen nms take 2 week vacations the first 2 weeks of...

  2. HEeeeeeLLLLPPPPPPP!!!!!!!

    guest2210 replied to TXLVNSTUDENT12's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    first, take a few deep breaths!! what is it that is scaring you? obviously, you are smart enough to get into the program. look at this as one of the greatest learning experiences of your life. just...

  3. Considering leaving nursing b/c of low job market for new grads

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

    if you have any experience using the emr at your local hospitals from your clinical time, you may be ahead of the game. agencies across the country are looking for licensed personnel to train or...

  4. Licensed in several states

    guest2210 replied to keis1225's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    some states have stricter curriculum guidelines...you need to make sure that your school curriculum meets or exceeds most other states requirements. i have heard that it takes ga a long time to...

  5. need a new job

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

    do you have any experience working with electronic medical records? there are alot of agencies looking for nurses to do training or support in hospitals and doctors offices. most contracts are...

  6. sleepless... and working only one day a week.

    guest2210 replied to sweetjellies1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You should absolutely be looking for something else, either full time or another part time gig. It's always worked out better for me to find something when I already had a job. Don't know why, just...

  7. Looking for Venipuncture course in TN

    guest2210 replied to NurseGrape3000's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Try looking for courses under Pharmaceutical companies in your area. I took an IV certification class sponsored and taught by an RN employed by a pharmacy. 2 eight hour Saturdays and that was it....

  8. Can LPNs work at schools?

    guest2210 replied to mummeesgoin2skool's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, LPNs can work in schools. Other areas they can work in is prisons, doctors offices, quality assurance, claims adjusters, EMR implementation and training. Good

  9. What is your current LPN salary

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

    30 years as an LPN-Traveling as an EMR analyst-$55/hr-all expenses paid, no

  10. med pass for 60 clients?

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

    I, too, worked in a few ALFs where if you were able to do the work and get it done, then they expected more out of you. If you show them you can do it, they will expect it from you all the time. On...

  11. Can an LPN in FL legally have a Cardizem Gtt?

    guest2210 replied to Gurhlygirl's topic in Florida Nursing

    Just let them know it's not within the scope of practice for you and you are not going to jeopardize your

  12. LPN student starting IV Therapy

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

    I was an LPN for 25 years when I got my IV certification. I went through a pharmacy that sponsored and taught the class in 2 Saturday 8 hour sessions. We had to get 3 IV sticks to get our IV...

  13. Lpn no more?

    guest2210 replied to Sheila1982's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That rumor was going around 30 years ago when I was in school. Most jobs-hospitals, LTC, ALF, doctors offices, etc wouldn't survive if they did away with

  14. Are there any places that would give me a second chance

    guest2210 replied to eeiram's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Maybe try an agency or an assisted living facility. ALf's tend to be a little more lenient for nurses with minor records. Good luck to

  15. Any actual connections through "Linkedin"?

    guest2210 replied to 2126's topic in General Nursing

    If you have EMR experience in addition to your medical background, LinkedIn is more beneficial in getting leads for lucrative job openings in this

  16. LVN Needs job in the IE!!

    guest2210 replied to LLM.LVN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The field of electronic medical reecords is booming. More and more agencies are looking for medical professionals. Sure, experience would be nice, but just beinga licensed medical professional may...

  17. why me

    guest2210 replied to purple10's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    So sorry this all happened to you. I was fired from a nursing job 3 years ago for telling a colleague that our boss could go ef himself...unemployment didn't agree that it was a terminable offense so...

  18. Any nurses with issue of leg edema?

    guest2210 replied to artistnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have had dependant edema for the past 5 years. Compression stockings do help, as well as elevation as much as possible. On ocassion, 40 of Lasix is necessary. Varcosities is the culprit for me,...

  19. Salary for LPN supervisor at assisted living?

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

    Depending on your experience, don't do it for less than 50K /yr. You take on an awful lot of responsibility. A few that I know are on salary, which is a mistake. They put in a ton of hours and...

  20. Are there any LPN's from Ohio out there? Are You permitted to insert an NG tube?

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

    I've been an LPN in OH for 28 years and have always been able to insert NG

  21. what other job opportunities can rpn have aside from bedside care?

    guest2210 replied to nurseJL's topic in Canada

    If you have any knowledge of electronic medical records programs that is an exciting field to get into. The pay is often double or triple what you'd earn anywhere else. You can travel if you...

  22. LPN to RN School in Tampa Fl

    guest2210 replied to Chloe Narcisse's topic in LPN to RN

    If I were to go on for my RN, this is the program I would enroll in. All of your pre-reqs are included in the curriculum...Financial aid is also available. There is a branch in Brandon, FL, and in...

  23. Nurses, have you been been spit on, pushed, scratched and verbally or assaulted?

    guest2210 replied to Brian's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was assaulted by an agency nursing assistant because I woke her up at 4am when I went into the patient's room to obtain a U/A C&S...She pleaded out her case before the trial started...she can no...

  24. Lpn jobs in Hampton roads in Virginia

    guest2210 replied to passionatenurse101's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I did a google search and over 1600 replies came up. Type in LPN jobs in Hampton Roads, VA in your browser...alot of places looking...Good

  25. Which hospitals use EPIC?

    guest2210 replied to AU-RN's topic in Nursing Informatics

    I know that Cedars-Sinai is going live Oct. 18. They need approximately 400 people for support. San Francisco Medical Center is in the process of building, I believe. There may be some smaller...