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  1. Unemployed LPN :(

    bree* replied to fulloflifelove's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    They took them as a brand new graduate

  2. About to leave nursing school

    bree* replied to workinghardforit's topic in General Students

    To the OP: I get what you mean! Us women have it hard. We want to raise our children, but also want a career. I say go for COTA! Listen to your heart! Thank GOD that you realized all of this stuff...

  3. Frustration with HR/ Nurse recruiters- Just a vent

    bree* replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

    Same thing has happened to me!..except I don't have a nursing position right now. It's very aggravating...they act like they're doing this huge favor to squeeze you in..you waste 6 hours of your day...

  4. Brand New Nurse in Home Health: Can you really gain experience?

    bree* replied to bree*'s topic in Home Health

    Ok! BTW, I contacted an agency out here and they say they pay $30 per case..but said most cases usually take only 30 minutes...is that a decent wage? I'm just trying to factor in travel..and how many...

  5. Brand New Nurse in Home Health: Can you really gain experience?

    bree* replied to bree*'s topic in Home Health

    So I'm still torn..everything seems to be about half half. If they train you...and the patient isn't in need of acute care..I wonder if that would be ok. I will be honest..I can't take something very...

  6. Junior In High School interested in the field of nursing

    bree* replied to hcm1217's topic in Nursing Career

    Most schools do NOT require you to become a CNA first...although I HIGHLY recommend it. You will get your feet wet and get a teeeeeny taste of what nursing is like. However, you may want to do your...

  7. does anyone regret becoming a nurse?

    bree* replied to CC999's topic in General Nursing

    Haven't seen that anywhere. Maybe it's happening where you're at, but certainly not in my neck of the woods. Even with all these little tech jobs outsourcing the work RNs *would* be doing, the RNs are...

  8. does anyone regret becoming a nurse?

    bree* replied to CC999's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand that..but every RN that I know it's facing similar stresses that I, as a LPN, am facing. Nursing is being outsourced period--in the sense that we have medical tech, pharm tech, PCA,...

  9. texting and facebook interference while studying for nclex

    bree* replied to what the heck's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    She cannot have Mommy holding her hand forever. You can tell her whatever you want, but this needs to be something she has enough maturity and common sense to realize on her own. No one held my hand...

  10. How I got my (new grad) job...

    bree* replied to Hootnhollern's topic in General Nursing

    Yep--it's beyond brutal over here. A few people I know are volunteering...a small handful end up getting offered something. But for what they put in..it's practically a slap in the face! I'm actually...

  11. does anyone regret becoming a nurse?

    bree* replied to CC999's topic in General Nursing

    Why do people regret becoming LPNs? I totally don't regret it at all. Unlike many RNs that I know, I didn't waste countless years in school and take on a massive amount of tuition debt just to find...

  12. does anyone regret becoming a nurse?

    bree* replied to CC999's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! I could have written this! I left a $48,000/year job..EASY desk job..to pursue this..and now I can't find a job to save my life. Some days I want to kick myself. On top of that..I will be lucky...

  13. New Nurse Graduate: How do we make a resume?

    bree* posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I don't have a long history as far as work goes and I just graduated nursing school and passed the boards. I'm going to be applying aggressively for LPN positions. I wanted to know if there is a...

  14. Brand New Nurse in Home Health: Can you really gain experience?

    bree* replied to bree*'s topic in Home Health

    Oh I'm not picky. I'm just wondering if someone like me can even survive in Home Health. I always thought that you learned your basic skills somewhere else (clinic, hospital, etc.) and THEN you had...

  15. New Nurse Graduate: How do we make a resume?

    bree* replied to bree*'s topic in Nursing Career

    Here's the problem..at my clinical rotations, we never did anything more than take vitals, help people move around, clean up, run around like maids, and read glucose/give insulin injections. I have...

  16. How I got my (new grad) job...

    bree* replied to Hootnhollern's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats! But that's not the norm for most new grads. Glad it worked for you though..wish it was like that in

  17. Is nursing a good career?!

    bree* replied to Mrs. Sparkle Pants's topic in General Nursing

    You are correct to a T. That's what I experienced as a nurse resident, so I can only imagine how much worse it's going to be now that I will be working as a licensed nurse. I don't think you're...

  18. how to learn another language?

    bree* replied to Lisa1980's topic in General Nursing

    I would LOVE to learn Spanish, but I wish it was something I got to do in/on my own time..not because all these people come to the USA and don't even make an effort to speak English. People can tell...

  19. Is nursing a good career?!

    bree* replied to Mrs. Sparkle Pants's topic in General Nursing

    I think you're painting a really nice picture there. Problem is, I know dozens of BSN RNs who cannot even land a job. The ones that are working aren't making any more than those people I know who...

  20. Is nursing a good career?!

    bree* replied to Mrs. Sparkle Pants's topic in General Nursing

    I already have my opinions about it. I asked 4 of my RN friends, who graduated with their BSN. All 4 said they regret going into nursing. One of them tried to reason that "things will get better", but...

  21. Just finished the NCLEX.....PVT

    bree* replied to knpigway's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That's awesome! Good for you! Is your name/license showing up on state nursing license verification website

  22. Excelsior Questions

    bree* replied to katybee's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm a recent LPN grad and just looked up Excelsior. I am displeased that they seem to be increasing their tuition rates. For what they are charging now, I should practically just go to a brick and...

  23. There is no possible way to study for the NCLEX-PN

    bree* replied to bree*'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That's awesome! I'm not sure if I can do quick results. I rather not spend the money. I have a feeling I passed since everyone says the PVT works

  24. There is no possible way to study for the NCLEX-PN

    bree* posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey you guys. I'm studying for the NCLEX-PN and have it tomorrow! I have to admit, although I did alright in nursing school...well, mostly B's and an A here and there..I feel like I don't know...

  25. There is no possible way to study for the NCLEX-PN

    bree* replied to bree*'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Praying I did! Just woke up and did the PVT again..and it will not allow me to proceed to the credit card page..gives me an error message. Everyone that I know says that they did the same and they...