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  1. salary

    leanne1980 replied to simplysw33t's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    StephV....S W Florida..15-18/ hr w. shift diff in a hosp. If ur lucky. As a new grad ... Its way low!!! Psych is 16/hr. days. Get IV cert. And PALS or ACLS to make yourself more marketable and...

  2. WHERE in Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area are some places willing to hire new grad LPNs?

    leanne1980 posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Hello everyone. I am desperately seeking your help. DOES ANYONE know of ANY places that will hire New Grad LPN's? I have years CNA experience working in a reputable hospital in Miami, and left that...

  3. LPN/LVN Salaries in Ma

    leanne1980 replied to Jillian01520's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thank you so much for the info....quite

  4. New grad and first job as lvn but has no idea :( help!

    leanne1980 replied to meeelani3's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks for all the comments these are really helpful to new LPNs looking for a job, like me. Chins up, and we WILL find

  5. New Grad LPN Cant Find AJob !!!!!

    leanne1980 replied to missbeech24's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Wow...good

  6. what makes you stand out ? why should we pick you?

    leanne1980 replied to arose26's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    #1 rule I have found effective is ENTHUSIASM!! Go above your normal level of enthusiasm ( unless you are naturally gregarious) at the interview. Tell them about the PASSION for COMPASSION that you...

  7. Frustrations of a new grad

    leanne1980 replied to pophysis22's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Speak up from day one. Tell them that you want to do the best job, and provide the highest level of care possible. I am always amazed at how trying to make the facility/bosses look good goes a long...

  8. NEW GRAD LPN

    leanne1980 replied to RenaeReichar's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hang in there, and don't quit. REmember how long it took you to get where you are. There are lot of just plain mean people, and there are a lot of nice people in nursing too; you just happened to...

  9. I feel like I caused a patient's death and I can't get over it

    leanne1980 replied to jane82's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I feel for you. Please, don't give up. You do the best with what you have knowledge, training and support from the facility. There were other people far more familiar with this patient and their...

  10. 2013 LPN PAY???

    leanne1980 replied to taylynnfree's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have been licensed for 3 months, and have STILL not found a job. I CANNOT afford to remain unemployed for another year while I finish my RN. I am willing to work private duty, home health, pretty...

  11. New Grad Career Question

    leanne1980 replied to vintagemother's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thats what I am doing, Volunteering for a hospice, which we already had as a clinical site in school, and also volunteering at a Children's Hospital, which is where I would really like to work. I'm...

  12. Nclex PN need advice and encouragement for the upcoming test december 2013

    leanne1980 replied to Monmon0218's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    A post from a couple months ago.........when I got home from the NCLEX PN.....Hope this helps!! "I JUST got home from taking my NCLEXPN in Ft. Lauderdale. Let me just say...I used the PVT, and...

  13. Thinking of relocating to pittsfield, any advice??

    leanne1980 posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hello, all, I am a new LPN, living in FL with my fiancee. Thinking of moving to PITTSFIELD, MA. I am planning on finishing my RN this year, and would like to find a place in MA that has a nice...

  14. Thinking of relocating to pittsfield, any advice??

    leanne1980 replied to leanne1980's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi PRIMARYCARES.....thank you for the lovely post and the bit of encouragement. I always find it amazing when people start telling me how I will need at least "X" amount of dollars to find a "decent"...

  15. NCLEX this Friday

    leanne1980 replied to ExodusPaige66's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I JUST got home from taking my NCLEXPN in Ft. Lauderdale. Let me just say...I used the PVT, and according to that, I PASSED!! I am completely overjoyed!! But, about the test...they let me begin as...

  16. Passed Nclex PN 4/8/2013

    leanne1980 replied to Becca1145's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Don't wait too long to schedule the test....you will have limited number of days to schedule..here it is 90 days ...and if you wait too long, you will start to freak yourself out and doubt...

  17. Lpn looking to move to pittsfield, ma, any advice!!?

    leanne1980 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello, all, I am a new LPN, living in FL with my fiancee. Thinking of moving to PITTSFIELD, MA. I am planning on finishing my RN this year, and would like to find a place in MA that has a nice...

  18. LPN ONLINE Course in Florida

    leanne1980 replied to vina2550's topic in Florida Nursing

    Ok, so I have been going to Broward college and when I enrolled 6 mos ago to finish pre-req's there was no wait...now they tell me its a year and a half waiting list....I am so done with the...