Mrsearly2009

I am a new LPN and I am going back to school for my BSN this fall. I have a huge interest in becoming a Hospice Nurse and I wanted to know if you have to get any sort of special certifications etc. Thanks:nurse:

Hey there! I just received a call back from this staffing company that I had applied to less than a week ago. I live in Orlando FL and I was wondering if anyone has heard anything about this staffing agency. They are looking to hire me as an LPN doin...

Too Cute!!!!

Hi there! I was looking for advice on how much an LPN makes on average here in Orlando, FL. I have been doing some research about the average pay for a new nurse and it varies. Please share any advice that you can and thank you.

Well I have been working the last few days at my new job in LTC. It is a bit overwhelming and I have been shadowing 3 different nurses over the last 6 days. Here is my issue, next weekend they want me to start working on the cart alone (keep in mind ...

Tomorrow is my first day at my new job as an LPN and I was wondering what are some of your daily items that you bring to work with you other than a stethoscope, pen, mini note pad, pen light, bandage scissors, first aid kit, pulse ox, b/p cuff, etc. ...

Esme12 those worksheet are amazing!!! I printed them out and thanks for posting them.

This article is so sweet and amazing. I have a special needs child of my own who is 5 years old and this article reminds me of all of the amazing people out there like you, who inspire me to do my best everyday. God bless you.

This is so true!!!!! We are under appreciated, used, abused, overworked and it is quite sad. I love being a nurse but there are times when I ask myself "what did you get yourself into?" Today we had 5 call offs (2 nurses and 3 CNAs) for the 11-7 shif...

This what nursing is all about!

Just wondering if you are responsible for purchasing your own medical supplies such as dressings, bedpans, chux, diapers etc for the hospice patients that you see on your shift? Tomorrow is my first day of Hospice orientation and I wanted to know wha...

LOL!!!! Thank you!! I am glad to hear that I won't have to worry about that. :)

Prayers and lots of love going your way!!!! You totally got this in the bag.:)

It does not matter what color collar anyone wears because all of us work hard and make sacrifices to be where we are at today. We are educated and have careers so I personally do not put myself in a category. :thankya:

I am looking for advice on how many prereq classes it will take for my BSN. I do understand that every school is different but I am just looking to get a general idea so I can start taking these classes and be a step closer to becoming a an RN-BSN. T...

Thank you so much. The list you gave me is pretty much a standard for most schools and if you opt to go the private school route, they told me that they have a few classes their school requires you to take. What I am trying to do is take all of the p...

My favorite energy drink is the Mountain Dew Amp or any type of Redbull. In nursing school my teacher would say that a Redbull and A snickers was the breakfast of champions, lol. Good luck with your studying.

My pay as a new grad is $20 an hour. It really depends on where you work, shift differentials, experience etc. I lucked out because I work LTC so they tend to pay a bit more than most places but it all depends where you get hired and what shifts you ...

KateRN1- I made it clear as day to this staffing agency that I was a new grad fresh out of school and they still offered me a position anyway. I plan on discussing this position in detail and find out what type of orientation, nurse support etc that ...

Hi there! I am an LPN that is looking to return to school for my BSN. I do not have any pre-reqs and I am looking to start school ASAP. ISU looks like a promising school and I would like any information you can give about it. I do not want to go thro...

I am an LPN with no pre-reqs and looking to return to school ASAP. Should I try to CLEP out of the basic classes and then move on to my BSN? Thanks for the advice.

I have seen some of the other threads about TCN and I will not sign up with them. I am looking into CLEP testing out of as many GEN ED classes that I can and doing the rest at whatever school I end up attending. I am just looking for advice on where ...

LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!! I will keep this in mind when I am having a rough day at work.

So touching and so very sweet.

Hey there! I found this on the Department of Health website as a pdf file. Hope it helps and good luck. Florida Board of Nursing Approved Remedial Courses The Board office will only accept an original letter on official letterhead from the remedial p...