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  1. OT OR NOT?

    notmanydaysoff replied to BrittanyJones's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    "The more hours we work, the less she pays us." WHAT? Has she bothered to explain this "formula" to employees? What verbiage is in your original or current work contract/agreement with regards to...

  2. What type of test did you get during your job interview?

    notmanydaysoff replied to Mrs.RNindeed's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    For my current job (I work for a large faith-based/corporate health care company), part of the job app process included a personality test that is commonly used in employment screenings. Sorry, don't...

  3. Places in San Diego That Teach Phlebotomy

    notmanydaysoff replied to Kimhdimino's topic in California Nursing

    The CA BVNPT publishes a list of providers for IV/BW cert for VNs. If that is what you're looking for, you'll find it here: http://www.bvnpt.ca.gov/education/schools/iv_bw_providers.shtmlr...

  4. Any lpns with previous bachelor degrees on here?

    notmanydaysoff replied to Nursetobe25's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have a BS degree in agronomy. After working 30+ yrs as a field biologist in production agriculture, I decided it was time to hand over the reins to the younger folks just out of college. I went back...

  5. Taking a hit in the wallet for experience?

    notmanydaysoff replied to Knuckles31's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    "I do understand that I'm a new grad and I don't really have alot of demand right now due to being inexperienced" Hmmmmm, let's see....little experience, benefits, vacation, SL, free use of gym,...

  6. Has any nurses travelled far for school?

    notmanydaysoff replied to Mosher.bri's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    For one year, I drove 1 hr for school and just a bit more than that for clinicals. Classes always started at 1500, so not difficult. Class got out at 2200 and I had to make the drive home at night, by...

  7. Did you work while in LPN school?

    notmanydaysoff replied to ajerm9's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The following is cut and pasted from a post that I wrote a few months back. Working and going to nursing school are not mutually exclusive ~ just be prepared and ready to do them both. Best of luck to...

  8. trauma to the neck in an automobile accident

    notmanydaysoff replied to HelloKitty17's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My first thought after reading this was that the pt was going into hypovolemic shock due to decreased blood flow and poor perfusion. For the initial action, the path of least resistance, like a PP...

  9. How Old is "to old" to START a nursing education?

    notmanydaysoff replied to Greenlee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I decided to pursue nursing as a second career - something to work at part-time in my pre-retirement yrs. I already had a BS degree in my previous profession as a biologist. Going back to school at 56...

  10. Nurse Registry...Taxes/Benefits?

    notmanydaysoff replied to ErinRose's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If I am an employee (aeb them withholding taxes), and I work full time, don't they have to offer benefits? The IRS has a list of criteria that is used to distinguish IC status from employee status....

  11. Any LVN's in Urgent Care?

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

    Urgent Care can be fast-paced, busy, and interesting. I've been working UC for a couple years and wouldn't change for anything. The hospital I work for hires LPNs almost exclusively to staff the...

  12. high standard

    notmanydaysoff replied to jess4923's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    jess - the school I attended had the same requirements. it can definetly be done, but what it meant is herculean amts of studying and being prepared. many in my graduating class could not score the...

  13. Can you renew your cna cert if you have an lpn license?

    notmanydaysoff replied to jfisc2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    the statement, "I understand that you are responsible to the highest level of education" is not entirely true. I would think it depends on the job title and responsibilities. I have more education...

  14. Waiting to test....Can I work as a Med Tech?

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

    personally, I would be upfront with any potential employers. they need to know that you will probably be moving on when you become licensed. it is expensive and time consuming to train an

  15. LPN working at compounding pharmacy

    notmanydaysoff replied to LPN-fl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    what is the job title/work responsibilities of the lpn working in the pharmacy? if job responsibilities are not nurse-related, there shouldn't be a

  16. The oddest question ever asked on Allnurses!

    notmanydaysoff replied to CaliBoy760's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    "Do you think that I was functioning within my scope of practice?" you

  17. The oddest question ever asked on Allnurses!

    notmanydaysoff replied to CaliBoy760's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I hold licenses as an LVN, an esthetician, and an establishment owner in CA. I also happen to be versed in the law, specifically the Business and Professions Code, that regulates the who, where, and...

  18. cover letters

    notmanydaysoff replied to cyde's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    cover letters serve a definite function - they introduce you and give a brief explanation of why you are such a great fit for the job. there are bunches of examples of same online; there are also...

  19. Can A LVN start and run their own independent flu vaccination business?

    notmanydaysoff replied to Stockholmstacks's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I know a certain flu shot clinic out of Phoenix was/is recruiting nurses who had an entrepreneurial bent to do just that. Find venues, set up and administer. I worked for them doing retail and...

  20. Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Written Test for LVN

    notmanydaysoff replied to NurseElace24's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    what kind of questions were on the test? were they pertaining to nursing or general civil service type questions. Isn't SCVMC a county

  21. How do find a job as a newly licencsed lpn when everyone want 1 yr exp?!!!

    notmanydaysoff replied to cyde's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Looking for a job is a job in itself. It takes more than just sending resumes to every employer who places an ad. Start by being organized, have a shining functional skills resume (shows that you are...

  22. What was your first LPN job?l

    notmanydaysoff replied to HoneyLPNurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    HQs are in AZ, but they contract all over the

  23. What was your first LPN job?l

    notmanydaysoff replied to HoneyLPNurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My first job was doing flu shots with a company out of AZ. I worked in walmarts (not my favorite place) and various food processing /industrial sites (much better). I became the jedi-master of giving...

  24. Need a pick me up & to vent

    notmanydaysoff replied to RaleighNurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You ask, "Anyone else have this problem?" No! Comments like, "No one personally has said anything negative or mean to me," and "but I just feel like every day I am looked down upon. I feel like...

  25. How was your day?

    notmanydaysoff posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Been working urgent care for a while; some days are busier than others. Today was a 10 outta 10 on the busy scale. In a 10-hr shift, we saw close to 50 pts. Included several lacerations w/both suture...