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  1. Help! PPV versus Houly HH visits

    lpn954 posted a topic in Home Health

    I am an LPN and have done PPV for 5 years. No millage, or benefits at all but liked the flexibility of it and getting PPV. It was nice to get paid $15 that took me 10 minutes or so to do. Now I...

  2. Withholding Pay

    lpn954 replied to Tigerlily8's topic in Home Health

    Wow that sucks! Yes for not turning in your notes they can withhold pay. This is because they dont get paid. Im pretty sure its illigal to withhold pay for not doing notes the way they want. I...

  3. Just landed a job in Home Health

    lpn954 replied to ams0822's topic in Home Health

    Sorry I cant answer all your questions but I will try to help where I can. Are you an RN or LPN? I am LPN so my experience may vary VS yours. As far as supplies I would also bring basic wound care...

  4. Help! PPV versus Houly HH visits

    lpn954 replied to lpn954's topic in Home Health

    thanks for the reply. Glad it sounds good. I am an LPN so most of my visits take that long. Mainly insulin injections, vitals check, or wound care but nothing too

  5. Home Health Nurses

    lpn954 replied to lpn954's topic in Home Health

    Oh OK thanks! not yet but I

  6. Home Health Nurses

    lpn954 posted a topic in Home Health

    Home Health nurse for 5 years looking for work again. I used to find many listings on Craig's list and Career Builder now there are very few . I've also tried Indeed. Indeed had the most for LPN,...

  7. Gave my patients away

    lpn954 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was working home health and my agency gave my patients away because I was falsely accused of making a med error. I was not fired, and they say they will consider me for future patients. Being...

  8. What Certifications are available for Home Health Nurses Now?

    lpn954 replied to Willow Moonsidhe's topic in Home Health

    For LPN, IV certification is something many agencies look for. I should get that, high in demand and pays

  9. CEUs

    lpn954 replied to TexasLVN91's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I use RN.org get all my CEUs there. Says for Rn and Lpn. Only $19.99 a year. Renew my licence with those

  10. LVN probation

    lpn954 replied to ependytes's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That Sucks! Sorry to hear that. Something that minor should not have been reported to them. What does 3 years probation mean? Sorry if this was answered already I didn't sleep well last

  11. Unhappy

    lpn954 replied to LPNDebbie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    How do you get CPC? How long does it take to get that? I've never heard of that but sounds like it brings good job opportunities and u can work from

  12. How many other nursing jobs per diem or part-time do you have?

    lpn954 replied to moretonel's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have one job working at a home health agency. Perhaps not for long though as was accused of something I did not do. Ayyway was lucky many people I talked to worked for multiple

  13. Anyone Just Interested in Being an LPN, and not an RN

    lpn954 replied to UnbreakableOne's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Right here! I love being an LPN, and could not picture doing anything else. You can make as much or more as an RN too if you get enough home health patients, work a specialty JOB like wound care,...

  14. Fired from my last job :(

    lpn954 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello all, I was fired at my last job. I really know exactly what went wrong, and have certainly learned the hard way from my mistake. I have been having a hard time with the next steps. I have not...

  15. Fired from my last job :(

    lpn954 replied to lpn954's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yeah I think that is good, or just say it was not the right fit. That is what I did. Sorry to hear that and I know this is a rough time but you will get through it. Just stick to that and find the...

  16. Home Health LPN Jobs

    lpn954 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi all! It has been quite some time since I posed but you guys are always great! I love the advise and tips I get on here, so here it goes: I am a home health nurse looking for more patients. I have...

  17. Question of my ability to make right choice

    lpn954 replied to Fireflynurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Best of luck! Let me know if you have any questions about home

  18. Independent Home Health Nurse

    lpn954 replied to sebrn70's topic in Home Health

    I have been doing home health for about 2 years now and I love it! I'm an LPN and started out with no experience other than hospice mainly. New grads you can do home health but make sure you have...

  19. Nurse Resigns by Sending 'I Quit' Cake to Her Employer

    lpn954 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    I give her creativity points. I bet this is a first. Who knows maybe she's an excellent nurse who was just

  20. Question of my ability to make right choice

    lpn954 replied to Fireflynurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Your situation sounds similar to my own when I was first looking for work. I understand your apprehensiveness about working for a LTC facility in which you would be responsible for many patients. I...

  21. When to start studying for Nclex?

    lpn954 replied to alohalife's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would say it's never too early to start. Some of the practice books have good sample questions which a few were actually on my test at nursing school as

  22. How much do you LPN's make?

    lpn954 replied to apreetyddhh's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As others have said already it really varies. Not just where you live but what type of LPN job you take. I made $25 an hour in California 7 years ago in a specialist type position Critical care...

  23. Jury Duty

    lpn954 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all , I just got summoned for jury duty. As a home health nurse I'm an independent contractor, and serving jury duty would be a financial hardship for me as if I don't work, I don't get paid....

  24. LOW pay in South East FL.

    lpn954 posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Hey all! First I wanted to say I love this message board! There are so many people who post good advise, and I have really learned a lot! I am currently an LPN perusing my RN. I am not currently...

  25. 4 traffic tickets in 1 day

    lpn954 replied to student789's topic in General Students

    See if they have ticket clinic where you live. Is usually about $70 but so worth it! Most of the time they win so it's no fines, points on your license. Got me out of a