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  1. Older new grad...Career change...No experience...Can't get any interviews!

    CompassionateLPN posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello! :) LPN NEWBIE here! I graduated in Aug. 2010. Took the NCLEX at the end of Oct. 2010. Passed, first time. I had been searching every outlet to land my first LPN position and it took a very...

  2. Can LPN's work as CNA's, PSA's, or MA's?!?

    CompassionateLPN posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Because I have NO previous healthcare experience when I switched careers 2 years ago and went back to school, I am having a difficult time finding a job as an LPN right now. It seems that everyone...

  3. Help on how to get required hours for CDE.

    CompassionateLPN replied to Mudwoman's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Great News! I wish you all the best in getting the position, acquiring your CDE hours, and beginning your new career!!!

  4. Help on how to get required hours for CDE.

    CompassionateLPN replied to Mudwoman's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    You might want to contact or attend a meeting of your local Diabetes Assoc. to see if they need volunteers or help with attendees. Many of the local chapters are eager to accept help and while you...

  5. My ex-employer is ruining my life! How can I get past this?

    CompassionateLPN replied to Nurse_Breonna21's topic in Nursing Career

    I am in a very similar situation myself right now. I labored many hours on whether or not to include my last brief, only 2 months, first job experience on my resume. I concluded that it would be...

  6. what is the most beautiful thing in being a nurse?

    CompassionateLPN replied to smily11's topic in General Nursing

    Making my patients not only smile but ... LAUGH!!! It's music to my ears. (even in their pain, sorrow, or

  7. volunteering

    CompassionateLPN replied to RI Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with above. Just make the call and politely decline the offer. Going to the interview to only decline the position will not accomplish anything but make you feel better. The employer...

  8. Can LPN's work as CNA's, PSA's, or MA's?!?

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

    With less F/T LPN positions available in my neck of the woods, and with my need for health insurance, I'm still considering taking a F/T CNA/PCA position IF I can (still have to look into this...

  9. Older new grad...Career change...No experience...Can't get any interviews!

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

    Hazel ~ Thanks for your input and thoughts. I totally agree that it's who you know more than what you know. Not many ~ I'll be looking into community health centers for some welcome experience IF...

  10. Nurse Recruiter requesting current work evaluation. Is that legal?

    CompassionateLPN replied to onitsudo's topic in Nursing Career

    To the best of my knowledge NO! they are not allowed to make such a request. That is confidential info privy to the org that you are currently working for. They can call your current employer, with...

  11. Nursing Shortage??

    CompassionateLPN replied to Cashemere425's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Just to let you know that YOU ARE NOT ALONE! :redpinkhe I live in Northeast PA and am experiencing the same, if not even more difficult, situation. Not only that but there seems to be less and less...

  12. Older new grad...Career change...No experience...Can't get any interviews!

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

    JG thanks for the suggestion but I've tried that and all I get is to apply online or on paper and submit. The receptionists or office assistants don't even let you get anywhere near HR. Believe me...

  13. Can LPN's work as CNA's, PSA's, or MA's?!?

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

    Thanks again Lil-Lea! I love Hospice nursing myself and hope to continue on that path one day also. My first position, although very short (a long story), was with a home care hospice org. that was...

  14. Can LPN's work as CNA's, PSA's, or MA's?!?

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

    Thanks for the info Nurse Lil-lea So if I understand you correctly, even tho' I have my LPN license I can still work in the lower level jobs? Do you think I would have to take a CNA test or because...

  15. Dedicated Nursing Associates - Agency

    CompassionateLPN replied to ANK_EDnurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i live in pa and haven't heard of this agency. i know of psa, maxim, brightstar, extended care, loving care, and many others though. i did google the name and came up with...

  16. Older new grad...Career change...No experience...Can't get any interviews!

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

    Thanks for the advice Mgammy, it's appreciated! I'm 49 years young and have more stamina and get-go than many of the younger nurses I've seen or worked with. I have lost a little of the stregnth I...

  17. Older new grad...Career change...No experience...Can't get any interviews!

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

    Yes, of course I have, Hospice Nurse. Thanks for the best wishes, but at this point I need some advice as to how to get the foot in the door. I have a deep interest and desire to work in hospice care...

  18. Jobs are everywhere!!!

    CompassionateLPN replied to clvjacksonlpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well this has not been my experience. As a new grad I haven't even been able to land more than a couple of interviews. The number of LPN jobs has also dwindled. Seems that the new trend is RN's as...