NCtoRN12 replied to nursewannabe71's topic in Career Support
I think it depends on the job market in your area. I am close to your age and recently changed careers into nursing. I did it as a step process and wouldn't change the way I did it. I started with CNA and worked while obtaining my LPN and then wor...
I am a new RN, licensed in September. This is a second career for me after retiring from the military, so although I am a new nurse, I do have a fair amount of life experience. While in nursing school, I worked as a CNA in an inpatient hospice faci...
NCtoRN12 replied to alihoff93's topic in Pre-Nursing
I also wanted to say about being "overwhelmed". Many if not most of us have had that feeling with nursing school...you are not alone. My guess is that many of your classmates are feeling the same way. Seek out people in your program that you can t...
NCtoRN12 replied to alihoff93's topic in Pre-Nursing
This can vary by state and the actual job. LPN's do not develop and initiate care plans. LPN's don't typically do anything with IV's unless they obtain a certification allowing them to do so. In my area, LPN's typically work in LTC, home care, and...
NCtoRN12 replied to alihoff93's topic in Pre-Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a licensed nurse with a more limited scope of practice, in most situations, they report to a Registered Nurse (RN). Education to become an LPN is shorter. In my state, after pre-reqs are complete, a diploma to take ...
It may be a good option for single parents that have to work nights and eves. In my case, I choose to work overnight because my husband is home at night with the kids and then I am home when they get out of school. Someone is always home with them....
Curious to see how all of you that started at the beginning of the year are doing & progressing? I am considering start in April or May. My transcripts have all been sent & received by WGU. I just need to do the admissions assessment and m...
Sorry...fat thumbs and I sent too soon. As mentioned earlier, my suggestions would be first NROTC and then Navy Reserve. If you absolutely want active duty now, don't plan to use your RN license until you obtain your BSN and are commissioned as an o...
OP, the previous post about contacting a recruiter is accurate. I am a prior Navy Career Counselor, AKA recruiter, and I am now a practicing RN in the civilian world. My suggestion would be to inquire about your eligibility for NROTC. I have been ...
I guess my biggest concern is adequately managing symptoms and making the right recommendations to the physicians for dosage changes, etc. I feel fairly confident in my assessment skills and time management skills. I know I have the compassion and ...
NCtoRN12 replied to thelittledoe's topic in Stress 101
OP, I don't think you condemned anyone or came off as self-righteous. I think you asked questions because you wanted honest answers to how nurses feel about their careers. I am a new nurse and this is a second career for me. My perception is that ...
2011 LPN new grad with 2 yrs CNA experience $16.05/hr + 15% night differential - skilled rehab unit at VA (five 8's on nights) 2012 RN (ADN) new grad with above experience $23.15/hr + 1.50 nights + 1.50 weekends - med/surg at small community hospital...