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  1. Should I take this LTC job?

    hopefull1 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi all!! I need some advice from those in LTC. I'm a two month out new grad LVN currently working Med/Surg 7-7pm in a local hospital that is low censused and is now talking of lay-offs. I was just...

  2. Should I take this LTC job?

    hopefull1 replied to hopefull1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks guys..sounds like very good advice. That's what my gut was telling me, but I wanted to know I wasn't being overly cautious on

  3. Guide to first job in LTC!

    hopefull1 replied to KRODD's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Quick question. I've worked in Med/Surg for the last two months as a new grad, but due to low census their talking lay-offs...soooo I have an opportunity right now for a LTC position on days with...

  4. Multiple Preceptors in the first two weeks!

    hopefull1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a new grad LVN who felt very blessed to have landed a 7p-7a Med/Surg/Tele job. But, during my first two weeks my experience has been chaotic to say the least. I was told when hired I would orient...

  5. Depressed working the midnight shift~! Anyone else out there?

    hopefull1 replied to sunkissedmspriss's topic in General Nursing

    I feel for you. I've been told the night shift is the best place to start and learn, but I am starting days on a busy Tele unit. Has any other LVN's out there started on days and survived orientation...

  6. Poll: I got my new grad job in...?

    hopefull1 replied to eleectrosaurus's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    TX-

  7. Night shift, new grad - advice please.. ?

    hopefull1 replied to Jamie P.M., RN's topic in General Nursing

    Jamie P.M., RN I am a new grad starting on a telemetry unit in a couple of weeks and was wondering what you thought of it? I will also be on nights, 7p-7a. I'm pretty nervous about it also. Any advice...

  8. New Grad Nurse Dilemma. Please help.

    hopefull1 replied to peacelives10's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well you're definitely not alone in being nervous, I am too for sure! Keep me posted after you start on how it's going, and I'll do the

  9. New Grad Nurse Dilemma. Please help.

    hopefull1 replied to peacelives10's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats!! I'll be working at a hospital in TX as a GVN until I pass boards. How about you? I've been told it's alot to take on (and that's scary), but if you can do it, you gain a load of

  10. New Grad Nurse Dilemma. Please help.

    hopefull1 replied to peacelives10's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know it's been a while on this post, but I was wondering how you have progressed with the tele position. I'm a new grad that will be starting on tele in a couple of weeks and am really worried I...

  11. Only 7 weeks left and kind of sad!

    hopefull1 replied to notyetnurse's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My LVN "student" status will end in August also. My class of 25 have all grown close over the past several months. It's comforting to have others around you who are in the same boat with you thru the...

  12. Is it as bad as everyone says it will be?

    hopefull1 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am currently a student LVN, and will hopefully be licensed after August '12. I've really enjoyed school and clinicals so far, but I am starting to feel a little panicky about becoming a nurse due to...

  13. Is it as bad as everyone says it will be?

    hopefull1 replied to hopefull1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank's for the replies and advice ladies..it does make me feel better to hear it!:) I'm gonna keep my fingers crossed that I can land a position somewhere that I will enjoy working and learn alot...

  14. First LPN job in LTC...is this the way it really is?

    hopefull1 replied to Krisintheweb's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks for the update Krisintheweb. I'm just beginning school this month. Your experience is something I will have to keep in mind when I begin

  15. So, I received my acceptance letter into the PN program...What should I expect ?

    hopefull1 replied to SuperdadNurse's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am also starting a LVN program in August and am nervous about what to expect. From what I understand from others the first half of the semester is mostly learning CNA type stuff. Still alot of...

  16. Northeast Texas Community College ADN Program

    hopefull1 replied to kittyn's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks for the reply Rance1130! Hopefully the LVN will be similar. That doesn't sound to bad. Yea, I've heard all the reading is a killer.

  17. Northeast Texas Community College ADN Program

    hopefull1 replied to kittyn's topic in Texas Nursing

    Just info like how time intensive is it really? Will I have any time for my family at all? Will we be covered up on weekends with work also? Did you feel prepared after graduation? Thank you for...

  18. Roll call for LPN students starting July and Aug.

    hopefull1 replied to Tiara_madarra's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Lisa, NTCC, Northeast Texas, 1 year, starts August

  19. New LPN students??

    hopefull1 replied to PinkLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats to all!:w00t:I worry about making it through financially also...so you're not alone! BUT WE CAN DO IT!! We will be living as frugally as possible the whole year. Start August 22nd

  20. Orientation Soon! What to expect? Anyone else have Orientation comming up?

    hopefull1 replied to geekchic's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Attending NTCC Mount Pleasant,

  21. Orientation Soon! What to expect? Anyone else have Orientation comming up?

    hopefull1 replied to geekchic's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thank you for the info! Not bad at all lol. Congratulations to you to!!!

  22. Orientation Soon! What to expect? Anyone else have Orientation comming up?

    hopefull1 replied to geekchic's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My orientation is August 4...I'm excited to...they didn't mention malpractice insurance:eek: How much does that cost you? Have physical and waiting on background check info to come

  23. LVN School with a blood aversion?

    hopefull1 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I have been accepted into an LVN program to start in the fall.I'm excited.:yeah:BUT..I think I might have an issue with seeing blood. There's been a couple times in the past when I was on the scene of...

  24. how much do you make a month? new LPN

    hopefull1 replied to LPNweezy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Any info on Rural towns around Tyler/Longview

  25. Well, I'm In...Now What Am I Going To Do???

    hopefull1 replied to greenfiremajick's topic in General Students

    Congrats! I to will start my LPN in the fall. SOOO nervous about the big work load, but excited at the same time.