jp1234

jp1234 has 8 years experience and specializes in sub acute, ltc, mental health/addiction.

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1. need help with unruly cna group

   jp1234 replied to oatmeal's topic in LPN/LVN

   If management wont address the issues and nurses are feeling "threatened" then WHY do you want to continue to work there? I know you dont want to hear get another job but seriously think about it.

2. First lvn job... Not welcoming training nurse

   jp1234 replied to NursemsG's topic in LPN/LVN

   I gues Im completely baffled why this nurse is still working there. This is part of her job and if the DON/management still has you working with her then I wouldnt want to be there period. Says alot to me about the facility. Seriously.

3. Career options for LPN? Possible different career field?

   jp1234 replied to Val1023's topic in LPN/LVN

   I guess if your considering out of LPN field then you need to think about what you want to do and can do. Personally I dont understand going through all this training and throwing it out the window. Your license is what you make it. Ive worked LTC, A...

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

   jp1234 replied to meeelani3's topic in LPN/LVN

   If you dont like or feel that who is orienting you is doing what they are suppose to do then say something to your DON or whomever you report to. You need to learn and do. Find your own flow. It makes it hard when you have someone crummy and disinter...

5. I'm afraid of CPNE NO experience

   jp1234 replied to deisaray's topic in Excelsior

   If you feel you need experience to get your skills up to par then find experience. Look for and apply for a per diem job where you will be using the skills you feel you lost. trust me a rehab or nursing home will hire you and orient you. I work a ful...

6. Need help in career direction please!

   jp1234 replied to jp1234's topic in Informatics

   Thank you so much for answering! Iam wondering if I should pursue a degree in health care informatics or some other computer science. I dont have any work experience in IT but have used computers plenty and am quite capable of catching on. And yes y...

7. Need help in career direction please!

   jp1234 posted a topic in Informatics

   Hi there! I have done lots of online research and came upon the field of nursing informatics. Im not a tech pro but Im a quick learner and have used excel, powerpoint and all those fancy programs many moons ago in different occupations. I have been ...

8. New to Excelsior, Qs on finances, credits, etc

   jp1234 replied to matynurse's topic in Excelsior

   for any prerequs you could look into a local community college....many have online classes....just a thought

9. Excelsior and Sallie Mae / Enrollment fee

   jp1234 replied to matynurse's topic in Excelsior

   sorry for many typos...my keys are a'sticking

10. Excelsior and Sallie Mae / Enrollment fee

    jp1234 replied to matynurse's topic in Excelsior

    I agree Re: Sallie Mae. They are not a very good complany at all. The bottom line for them is PROfit. And while you may have an offer for a lower interest rate...beware because if its not fixed...then it can go up..I mean sky high up. Add in fees and...