jommit52

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1. 2010 LPN/LVN hourly wage

   jommit52 replied to anonymous1919's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   17.25 per hour. plus .75 for midnight differential. .50 for weekend differential and 3.00 for covering for a call off weekend (2.00 or weekday). Location: Central Illinois...2 hours south of...

2. LVN New Grad Looking for First Job

   jommit52 replied to king_of_the_hill_fan's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   It took me about a month and a half to find a job (in IL). Just keep looking and stay positive! Everything will work

3. Salary for LPN supervisor at assisted living?

   jommit52 replied to afilly's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   at assisted living facilities by me, in central IL, starting pay is 15.00. They supervise cna's. Nursing homes around

4. Do you have and tips on what first time LVN's should know very well before working?

   jommit52 replied to WhatIsEconomy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I just started my first LPN job about 2 weeks ago. There is nothing you can "prepare" for. I have wonderful, experienced co workers that are SO VERY helpful...you won't get that lucky sometimes....

5. New LVN grad needs job..suggestions???

   jommit52 replied to BRITT_LVN22's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I had the same problem as you did. I went on several interviews with no luck. Just apply everywhere. You might have to take a shift you dont want, or low pay...but if someone is willing to give you...

6. LPN/LVN rate of pay in your area.

   jommit52 replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I just landed a job in Illinois near champaign. As a new grad I was started off at 17.85. plus 1.00 for 2nd shift and .75 for nights. 2.00 extra per hour for weekends and 3.00 per extra for picking...

7. nursing school clinicals?

   jommit52 replied to kgheen09's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   My program was 3 semesters... first semester (16 weeks): first 8 weeks was "lab time" where she taught us skills and such...2nd 8 weeks was in LTC one day a week from 7am to 4:10 pm. 2nd semester (16...

8. Where was your first LPN job????

   jommit52 replied to jommit52's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Well, I finally was offered a job!!! A LTC facility about an hour south of where I live. I can tell that its going to be a pretty good place to work

9. Where was your first LPN job????

   jommit52 replied to jommit52's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Yeah, Thats what I have been doing. I have been to every LTC facility within an hour from my house. Pretty much all of the doctors offices in my area. Someone will call me soon!!!!! I hope.

10. Just took nclex pn and finished with 205 questions!

    jommit52 replied to NeedYourPrayers85's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I studied like crazy for mine...question after question for about a month before the test. There was NOTHING on it that I remembered studying. My recommendation is that the day before the test just...

11. Where was your first LPN job????

    jommit52 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    HI!!! I have been trying to find my first job for a while now!!!!! Just trying to lift my spirits a little bit. Where or what was your first LPN job, where are you from, and how long did it...

12. Brightstar home health care.......???

    jommit52 replied to jommit52's topic in General Nursing

    ...I totally decided to NOT meet the guy. Even though I am a new grad I am not THAT desperate for a job. I would rather stay at my "student worker" job at the college that pays minimum wage for now...

13. I have a few questions for all you LPNs out there

    jommit52 replied to shannag03's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    1. what was your favorite class in nursing school and why? pharmacology!!! it was terribly hard and you will learn sooo much! and, the class went by so fast. 2. what was your worst class and what...

14. LPN mistake??

    jommit52 replied to tillyrn2b's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am a brand new LPN and wouldnt have it any other way. I am 24, live on my own, and don't have too much money. I have known I wanted to be a nurse forever. Working in LTC as a CNA for 3 years...

15. Brightstar home health care???

    jommit52 posted a topic in Home Health

    so, i am a new lpn and there are absolutely no jobs out where i live in illinois. so i was surfing the net and i found this brightstar company; a home health agency. seemed like an legit company. i...