NurseNikkiC

So, I am a new LPN grad and got a phone call back from of my interviews..they said they want to go with someone more experienced..which I understand..the positon was charge nurse of a new rehab facility. But it got me thinking so I went on line to my BON just to make sure everthing was all set and I looked up my LNA..which I havent done sense 2006. It had my name 4 times..the first one said registry only. the second said active, the third said inactive..and the fourth said 'withdrawn" what the heck does that mean?? Is it because I now have my LPN?? or is this like a black mark on my record?? could someone square this away for me..i googled and couldnt find anything. Thanks!

Thank you for all the comments! There are so many great view points here! I called her and said I would like the job..but part time. ( There was a full and part time position) part time allows me the flexibility to have another job. If I get the job in LTC I can still do it because it is 2nd shift. If this turns out to be too much..I can drop one. I simply can't pass up a job offer in this market--ecspecially 1 at $20.00 an hour. :) The 2nd shift position has state benefits..which I also can't pass up! So I will bite the bullet and work both. That way I also keep two feet in 2 different 'ponds' so to speak..lots of experience! As of yesterday afternoon, I got 2 phone calls for 2 more interviews..1 of which was to come back for a 2nd interview. This upcoming tuesday after my interview I will have gone on 7 interviews in 7 days! geesh! This is so nerve racking! So here's my plan..Yes to the clinic. Yes to state. If I dont get the job with the county nursing home, then I would except 1 of the skilled unit jobs I am going for this up coming week (if i got offered that is ) and only 2nd shift so I can maintain the clinic hours. Im putting school on hold..giving it 1 year..hoping the new place I work may be willing to help with tuition.

Thanks. =) I was actually just thinking to myself the same thing--just take the job and see where the other job leads..not to mention the shift is done at 11ish..maybe I could work 2nd shift at the LTC part time or per diem?? Thanks again!

thank you so much for your comment. This is so stressful trying to figure out which path to go down..I failed to mention that I have an interview on tuesday at a very reputable facility LTC. I really wish I could see their offer prior to deciding on this one. ahh!

Hi! I just graduated LPN school in December and have a potential offer for a job at a methadone clinic that I was given today. I was wondering if it might be better to go to LTC for my first job? When I interviwed the supervisor said it was a very flexible sched being that it is open 365 days a year. I want to go back for my RN next year so this sounds appealing to me. However, she stressed there is to be absolutely no calling out because these pts depend on us and it is not like a facility where they have per diem etc to cover me. the shift is early 5-11ish and sat and sunday 630-11ish. but i wouldnt be required to work every weekend. Im thinking this could potentially be kinda a 'cool' place to work..meaning the changing enviroment...and changing dynamics daily..but that can be super stressfull too I imagine..any ideas from seasoned nurses or LPNs who have worked in a methadone clinic or in something similar? She said it looked good on resumes as far as experience..any thoughts? I need to get back to her tomorrow!! HELP!

MsVegasLPN I am so glad I came across your message. I am consdering taking a job offer at a methadone clinic. I am a new grad and this will be my first job. The supervisor told me it was a wonderful job that was very flexible. I want to go back to get my RN next year--do u think working at the clinic would be pheasable while going to school? Also, being as this would be my first job I was worried I would "loose" what I learned at school not going to LTC...she told me I would still be assessing..just in a different way and different context..they offered to start me at 20.00an hr..should I consider this job as my first job in your opinion? or is LTC more appropriate for a new grad?? any answers would be helpful..I am supposed to let her know if I am intersted tomorrow so I hope you find my message soon! Thanks!