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I have been an office nurse for over 7 years now and recently (2 months ago) transferred within the same organization to a different practice that was closer to my home. Well needless to say it is not working out at all! Every week there is a nurse calling out or being sent to help out at another clinic. The clinic is poorly managed to say the least. There is no replacement or extra help when this occurs. So, I went to the office manager on Wednesday and expressed my concerns about the structure of the clinic and feeling stressed and overworked. The meeting really didn't go anywhere and she just said thank you for your concern. Well then the next day I find out that again the office manager volunteered a nurse to go over to help out another office next week for the WHOLE week. So clearly what I expressed does not matter. The point I'm getting at is I love the organization I am with there is great benefits, etc. But I am not happy by any means at this location. Unfortunately policy is you have to be with your current position for 6 months before you can transfer again. So I need advice should I stick it out? or just start looking for another opportunity?

well first I really think it matters where you are located,lol.because some areas still utilize LPNs and some do not.

Well I know one girl that was in my class (in VA) we graduated and on one of our last days the Admin told her that her License would not transfer to Georgia. I can't remember why, but I think they said the only way to get one in georgia is to work in another state for 6 months or maybe longer, I can't remember that was in november of 2011. So I wish you luck!

It's Going great! I love it, it is alot to learn and take in, but you stay busy and that is what I like! I feel like I'm back in school because I am learning so much. So far the RNs are nice, they are teaching me and we all work as a team. I think that is the way is should be!

Thanks, today is my first day, I'm nervous!

At the hospital I work at, Nurses (RN & LPN) wear Navy blue and/or white, techs/CNAs wear Hunter Green and then there are color codes for different departments like lab is red and black, RT is maroon, etc.

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don't really have any words of wisdom.. but just stay strong and focused! Good luck and I hope it goes well for you! :)

oh wow... sorry this has happened.... around here(northern VA) LTC is busy almost always.... so I hope things look better for you. I do not work in LTC, but I have plenty of friends that do and I have not heard of this. & I had no idea that they can have you work as an aid when your an LPN.

yes at the hospital I am at LPNs are Ob techs, Babyktchr pretty much nailed it on the head, lol, as far as what LPNs do in L&D. I Love staying busy, when I did my clinicals there for school everyone (RNs, LPNs & hucs) was steady busy, I think it makes the time go by faster.

So I just found out that I got the LPN/OB tech position. I am so excited!! I have been with this company for over 3 years (working in EKG), but didn't think I would find a job within, because the hospital does not really hire LPNs. I consider myself blessed & I know I'm about to learn a lot. I think this is going to be a great opportunity for me while I am working on my BSN. Honestly I am nervous, so if anyone has any tips or anything, considering this is my first time working as an LPN & in L&D, please tell! Thanks :)

So, I had an interview with a jail yesterday..... She didn't really ask me any questions, just described the certain nursing jobs within facility and that is really it. And the first words she said was, " We usually don't hire new grads" so I'm thinking why did you even call me for an interview? but what I said was, well I am a new nurse, but I am not new to the healthcare field, I have been working in the hospital for last 3 years providing patient care. So, I don't know if that will make a difference but I am not expecting to get a call to schedule for a polygraph test!

I guess it really depends on where you live, etc. Doctors offices, jails & home health are options for LPNs around here (northern VA) ... every once in a while there will be a position open at a hospital. For instance I just got my license mid-december I had 2 interviews last week one for homehealth & one for hospital, this week I got a interview with jail and another home health agency.

That is awesome... I hope it goes well for yOU!

dang that is some high pay you all are posting for LPN, I hope to land a job soon, I hope it somewhere around there, but I haven't seen any posts for Northern VA.