sweetpickle

i loathe the fact that the term client is used so much. it really puts a business spin on things. it is kind of like saying, "we want your money! that is our main objective!" i always refer to my pts as pts. thank you, pickle

I dunno what the deal is. Most agencies in my area say you are independent contractor. Thank you all for telling me about NSO. I negotiated my pay. I get $27/hr now. :) Pickle

Hello, New grad LPN here. I have a couple of offers, but I want to make sure I am not getting lowballed,etc. What is the average hourly wage for an LPN working: Nursing home? Agency? Registry? Doctor's office/clinic? Hospital? PRN @ hospitals? PRN@ nursing homes? I also have a bachelors in another field, too. I appreciate the advice a great deal! Thanks, Pickle

Hello, I am a new LPN grad. Just took my boards this week. I have been offered work with a registry, but I need some opinions. First of all, is $18 per hr acceptable or is that crazy? Second, they said they are different than an agency in how they get paid because they are indeed a registry, so that is why $18 per hour. Does this sound right? Third, they make their nurses work as independent contractors. Opinions on this? Fourth, I was not even interviewed really. It was just basically fill all of this out, show us this, blah blah blah.......... The market is tough. I need work. What do you all think. Apparently, I would be working assisted living and private duty. Thank you, Pickle