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  1. Is a drug rehab position good for new lpns?

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

    Wow! That just sounds scary. All of the detox/rehab jobs I have see require a yr. experience and even though I am experienced elsewhere, they wont consider me. If they are too desperate and have...

  2. Home health lpns

    lpn954 replied to DrkCocoMurse215's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I just went to a home health agency. They offered $14 per visit. No millage. They say the visit may only take 30 minutes though. They also told me I had to see that same patient 7 days a week, no...

  3. Home health lpns

    lpn954 replied to DrkCocoMurse215's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I get $20 per visit pay, no mileage (which is hell on my gas) but its extra money so it does go towards my gas and other things I That sounds about right for HH work here in SE FLA. I was thinking...

  4. Home health lpns

    lpn954 replied to DrkCocoMurse215's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    "I get $20 per visit pay, no mileage (which is hell on my gas) but its extra money so it does go towards my gas and other things I have to pay for." That sounds about right for HH work here in SE...

  5. Getting a job after being fired

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

    Thanks all for your input and advice! Good point also NamasteN I think that is the way to go as I was told by HR that is what they would say also. It a direct supervisor who they most of the time...

  6. Getting a job after being fired

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

    Yeah, I am torn. Good point bluegeogoo2; I had a place that was interested before and said that they did not think the reason I got fired was a big deal. I'm just nervous that many places will...

  7. LOW pay in South East FL.

    lpn954 replied to lpn954's topic in Florida Nursing

    What place is that? I have been seeing $15-$18 an hour as LPN in postings recently. WPB is too far I live like an hour South but the pay may be higher there.$18 was skilled highly experienced LPN. I...

  8. LOW pay in South East FL.

    lpn954 replied to lpn954's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yeah that is bad! That is why I am looking to move back up

  9. LOW pay in South East FL.

    lpn954 replied to lpn954's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yes I agree complexly. Five years ago, things ere quite different as there was more of a nursing shortage in CA and in the rest of the country, it was easier to get a well paying nursing job. I got...

  10. I need advice

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

    I agree with many of the comments on here. I remember when I got my first nursing job I was pretty scared too. If you do your tasks slowly and carefully, double checking your work if you have to,...

  11. Need advice with agencies

    lpn954 posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    Hello, About two weeks ago I just got my first agency job. I am unsure about how to make this work. I wanted to work for an agency because I need flexibility as I will be going taking classes for my...

  12. I need help finding a local/affordable LVN school

    lpn954 replied to jdoherty1018's topic in California Nursing

    I would check any sort of public schools. There is one near me, its a small public school that offered LPN as well as other programs like Automotive, cosmetology etc. I'm sure it was not more than...

  13. Fired from my last job :(

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

    Thank you all for your support and encouragement :) At least I did find a job at an agency. It is not the most stable, but I will take what I can get for now, and continue to pursue for stable work....

  14. Can they just bump me up?

    lpn954 replied to FaithGurl93's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It all depends. Most hospitals do not hire LPN's anymore only RN's, CNA's, and PCT's. This has been my experience anyway. I did work in a hospital but in the sub acute unit. I got a lot of...

  15. What is your current LPN salary

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

    In Florida the pay sucks! I was making only 16.50 per hour. Maybe because it was hospice. But even the agency that just hired me is only paying 16.00/hr.! California the pay is WAY better! At one...

  16. What is your current LPN salary

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

    The pay is really high in Canada! Mabye I should move there? How much do you pay in taxes

  17. When will I feel like a real nurse?

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

    Yeah, its hard at first. I had many of those same feelings so I understand where you are coming from. Somehow with encouragement and support from my fellow nurses I was able to get though it. I...

  18. 5 Months with my LVN license & still NO JOB

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

    Wow! That is hard. My heart goes out to you. I used to live in San Diego. I was in your exact same position. It is harder to find nursing jobs without experience for sure. I ended up working in...

  19. Best Places To Look for Employment?

    lpn954 replied to Tflowers34907's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yeah there is a LOT of competition out there. Its not so easy to find a job these days, especially in this economy and a lot of companies are cutting LPN positions. I have found that...

  20. I just got hired at a LTC any advice?

    lpn954 replied to newnurse_12's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    First of all congrats! I was excited to have my first job as well. I am not the fastest learner, but I learned and grew SO much at my first job. I worked at what is called a sub-acute unit at a...

  21. Fired from my last job :(

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

    Thank you both for your time and advice. I never actually thought about using my professors, that may work. As far as my last job goes, I never had a close enough relationship with physicians or any...

  22. Anyone here who hate the holidays?

    lpn954 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I agree with the part about them whining and complaining. Get over it! The protests at Target I think it was was made me laugh. Yeah anyone in the medical field, and many in the service industry are...

  23. Anyone here who hate the holidays?

    lpn954 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    That is disgusting! Debt is nothing to joke about. Kids need to be taught no sometimes and they cant have all the latest toys. Especially these days. Toys are no longer about leggos and those sorts...

  24. Anyone here who hate the holidays?

    lpn954 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I agree! I think this country is WAY to consumed with ME ME ME! Our holidays are WAY too commercialized! Its disgusting! Last weekend I celebrated Diwali with my Indian friends. Their holidays are...

  25. Jobless LVN/LPN and Depression

    lpn954 replied to MissMedic34's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Have you tried Vitas? I'm not sure where in California you live, but Vitas is in CA, they are hiring a lot. If you do not mind hospice. Also I got my first nursing jobs in San Diego, at a hospital...