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  1. LPN salary questions

    KimPN posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ok... I've been reading couple of topics regarding LPN pay... It's really low to the point where I don't think it's worth working getting paid less than $20. Even pharmacy technicians make close to...

  2. LPN MDS coordinator course

    KimPN posted a topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    So after 2 months of job search as a floor LPN, I've failed to find one and decided to pursue another certification. Many people told me that it's good to have MDS certification, but I honestly don't...

  3. First day as an LPN

    KimPN posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I finally got a job as an LPN. It's 11-7 shift and I'm nervous. To be honest... I don't know if I remember anything from school... I want to hear everyones opinion/experience about the first job....

  4. i cant find an LPN job

    KimPN posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ok... this is ridiculous at this point. Seriously? 1 yr of experience is required in every damn places. How the hell do new grads find a job? I've been referred by two people in two different places...

  5. Can they just bump me up?

    KimPN replied to FaithGurl93's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Any luck finding a job? I'm in chicago, IL as well and I can't find a job

  6. how long does it take for a second interview with a DON?

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

    O.. cuz I heard that its good to email a thank you letter after the interview. But I do agree on the phone call part... I should have waited.. oh well... it seems like I wasn't good enough for them....

  7. how long does it take for a second interview with a DON?

    KimPN posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    So... last friday I had an interview with an administrator at a nursing home about the LPN job. He was very kind because I was actually referred by the person he knows. He pretty much interviewed me...

  8. how long does it take for a second interview with a DON?

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

    Thank you for the info. Yeah... at this point I pretty much gave up. I'm trying to apply for a home health agency and work as a home health nurse... if everyone is looking for a nurse with at least...

  9. How do you renew your LPN license?

    KimPN posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have received the LPN license on 10/29/2012, but the expiration date as of 01/31/2013 which is not even 4 month away. How do you renew the LPN license? Do you renew it after it expires? I'm so new...

  10. How do you renew your LPN license?

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

    Thank you all for the answers. Yeah I found out that illinois license expires on 1/31/2013 like you guys said its every 2

  11. How do you renew your LPN license?

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

    wow... and I only have 3 months left... kind of

  12. LPN salary questions

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

    That's a good point! The reason why I didn't really consider them much is because throughout the whole healthcare experience, I've never had any of them. If I can get those benefits then it will be...

  13. LPN salary questions

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

    Thank you and yes, that's what I thought about the CNA experience. At this point my priority is finding a job rather than how much I get

  14. LPN salary questions

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

    I can't agree with you more, yet it also is part of my career and if I can make enough money to provide my family in the future will be whole lot better. Also I am looking forward to continue my...

  15. LPN salary questions

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

    Working for the State sounds great! Yeah It is kind of disappointing when I see lots of people not even getting close to 20. I actually have been working at ltc for almost 2 years as a CNA. Do you...

  16. LPN salary questions

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

    thank you for the info! Yeah I live in Chicago, but I don't want to work in Chicago area. I'm really moving up to suburbs. Chicago is just too crazy, lots of parking tickets, camera reinforcements,...

  17. Should I quit LVN school? Or struggle on?

    KimPN replied to meatballgirl's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    yeah, I understand... It's all about time and money, but just fyi there's a PA program in Rush University I've heard of. If things work out, you can do some research on that. Good

  18. Should I quit LVN school? Or struggle on?

    KimPN replied to meatballgirl's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    cdsmom, it's a long story... The school I went to was pretty disorganized and dragged the 101 to 102 process and because of that we all had to make up those off days and they said it was required by...

  19. Starting my very first nursing job today:)

    KimPN replied to ssalulu's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations!! I'm a new grad LPN too and really scared of getting out there and find a job haha did they offer you a good pay? for me that's one of the issue I'm worrying about. I've heard a lot...

  20. Should I quit LVN school? Or struggle on?

    KimPN replied to meatballgirl's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    BTW, I hope you know that I'm not trying to discourage you nor am I degrading Nursing. It's just that actual nursing was very different from what I was

  21. Should I quit LVN school? Or struggle on?

    KimPN replied to meatballgirl's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You know these So call young girls aren't as stressed as you are because as you know they are YOUNG! but for you, you need to make money for the living so it definitely does affect you so much more...

  22. Any Lpn's that would never become a RN?

    KimPN replied to kgard7777's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    where is this school located at? I'm in illinois as well. BTW this topic was 5 years old

  23. CHICAGO NCLEX PN!!!!!

    KimPN replied to KimPN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I guess the Pearson trick really works! Today I got my quick result and I

  24. CHICAGO NCLEX PN!!!!!

    KimPN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Today, I've taken an NCLEX-PN and this was something I've never felt in my life. I wasn't sure what I was doing throughout the exam. The computer shut off at 98th question. In the beginning I was...

  25. LPN salary questions

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

    WOw thanks for many information guys. So I'm guess it depends on where you live as well like cost of living and etc? I'm currently in Chicago, but looking forward to move up to north west suburbs. So...