libran1984 ASN, RN

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    I Hate LT: How I Want to Fix It

    libran1984 replied to libran1984's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Maybe it's just my phone, but it would appear most of my punctuation, quotes, and apostrophes have disappeared since pasting this over from MS
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    Is there really a future for new LPN's??

    libran1984 replied to Sharls237's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LPNs will be around as long as there are jobs that don't want to pay full price for an RN. Simple as
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    Whats wrong with working in a nursing home?

    libran1984 replied to jasminewilliams's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    That's the problem tho... we all want to and strive to provide quality care, Lb321. However, in so many places it is just not possible, ie see above libran1984
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    Texas ADN / Paramedic Pay

    libran1984 replied to CNowlin's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I can tell you with a fair amount of certainty, you will not have a problem reaching your $60k / year. The shift differentials alone will boost you near to or over $28/hr. My hospital gives $3.75/hr...
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    Texas ADN / Paramedic Pay

    libran1984 replied to CNowlin's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    To go about asking for a higher rate, it's very difficult as I understand it. HR will be the entity dictating your pay and every hospital has a grid / sliding pay scale based on years of nursing...
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    Texas ADN / Paramedic Pay

    libran1984 replied to CNowlin's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    As an LPN, I work in a level III (non-trauma) ER and as a licensed personnel I'm also certified in PALS, ACLS, BLS, and also TB testing. Those extra certs will not help ur pay grade. Potentially, if u...
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    Outift for an interview??

    libran1984 replied to Axm611291's topic in Men in Nursing

    you absolutely must get a full on suit like Bigst79 said. If you really want the job, you must treat it like this job is going to cost you your future happiness!!!!! DO NOT wear polo or business...
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    Question about my pediatric rotation?

    libran1984 replied to baluesunlight's topic in General Students

    I was insanely lucky I didn't have to deal with a single baby during my peds rotation (b/c the instructor confused me with another student and thought I had already had two babies two weeks in a row-...
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    Whats wrong with working in a nursing home?

    libran1984 replied to jasminewilliams's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The best way to avoid the worst nursing homes is to get your RN. otherwise you can try asking these... Ask what sort of acuity levels you will be working with. Ask what the nurse to patient ratio...
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    Texas ADN / Paramedic Pay

    libran1984 replied to CNowlin's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hospital pay : $24/hr + if u land an ER Job. Maybe less if its on a floor (this is just midwest rates- idk what Texas pay rates are. I don't know any prehospital RNs so I can't even guess for u....
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    Whats wrong with working in a nursing home?

    libran1984 replied to jasminewilliams's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Oh and vintagemother had another point.... The call lights never EVER stopped. NEVER!!!! I worked in fast food during my teens and early twenties and heard less beeping at the drive thru than I did...
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    Whats wrong with working in a nursing home?

    libran1984 replied to jasminewilliams's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I hate LTC. I hate it with an undying passion. I truly feel if it were my only resort I'd just leave nursing altogether. In my experience, my patients were not "stable". I never had proper supplies...
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    Is it worth going to school for LPN (2014)?

    libran1984 replied to mzsuccess's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    In Indiana, there are plenty of LPN jobs. I lucked out and only had to wait one year for my "dream job" of being an ER nurse. Sadly, even that is fading because day after day I see respect for my LPN...
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    Ivy tech Indiana LPN - ASN 2013

    libran1984 replied to libran1984's topic in LPN to RN

    The campuses that offer the transitions in January are: Lawrence, Richmond, Columbus/Franklin, Northeast region (includes Anderson & 3 other campuses but drop the app off at Anderson),...
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    LPN - ASN Ivy Tech Lawrence Sept 1st 2012 deadline

    libran1984 replied to libran1984's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Yeah the 2014 transitions should be
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    New LPN/RN Pay Rate

    libran1984 replied to ArtisticNurse's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Where do u work, ajreel? Those are amazing
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    Prison Nursing- what does it involve?

    libran1984 replied to SuzieVN's topic in Correctional

    for some reason i can't edit to fix my own redundancies in the post above... bah. I've been writing like that all day- makes me wonder if I've had a small
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    Prison Nursing- what does it involve?

    libran1984 replied to SuzieVN's topic in Correctional

    I was a correctional nurse for 11 months- first job out of school. I worked in the clinic. I'll send you some mails examples of my experiences in ur
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    How many hours per week (avg) do you work these days?

    libran1984 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I'm scheduled for 24 but work 36 most
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    Ivytech fall 2013

    libran1984 replied to kbutcher2's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I'm sure you can get into a PN program somewhere ^_^. The RN program may be a farther reach, but not necessarily unobtainable. My first go-round I only applied to the Lawrence campus with 3 A's, 1B...
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    Ivytech fall 2013

    libran1984 replied to kbutcher2's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Go go ivy techers! LPN-RN at Lawrence starting May 22nd. Ur a traditional student, but good luck! What scores did u get on ur TEAS and required
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    New LPN/RN Pay Rate

    libran1984 replied to ArtisticNurse's topic in Indiana Nursing

    oh, lol, i already responded once to this thread... well, now this makes
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    New LPN/RN Pay Rate

    libran1984 replied to ArtisticNurse's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Correction to Radnurse's post - LPNs in the community health Indianapolis (CHI), which includes south, east, and north, start off at $14.35/hr as of last year with no past hospital LPN experience....
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    Moving to Indiana, looking for info on RN pay

    libran1984 replied to nyki0089's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Indianapolis area- New Grad RN's start out AROUND $22 and some change an hour. Add about 15-25 cents for every year extra you have under your
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    LPN going into business for him/herself?

    libran1984 replied to ionatan's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Oh my.... the complications all associated with this are boggle my mind. Good luck if you can figure it