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  1. Anything I can do with nursing and history degrees?

    historylovinglpn replied to Weirdo's topic in General Nursing

    Lpn here with a bachelors in history. I pursued that degree because of my love for the subject. Doing absolutely nothing with it. But during a game of bar jeopardy during happy hour at the bar with...

  2. Changing career fields

    historylovinglpn replied to M4dNursing's topic in General Nursing

    I left nursing two years ago to do personal training full time....and ....I started to burn out, just like I did with nursing. The job of my dreams! I burnt out! I am back in nursing and enjoy it much...

  3. Lpns pursing degrees in non-nursing fields?

    historylovinglpn posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, I know this has been asked on there since time immemorial. And I know there are people with non-nursing degrees that chose nursing afterwards. But wanted to know if there are any LPN's here who...

  4. Death by schedule

    historylovinglpn replied to Sisternorth's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I worked at a place where I did 7 on, 1 day off , then 3 on, 3 off, rinse and repeat. Sure I got 3 off in a row but that 7 day stretch...KILLED me. SO yeah.. I got my 4 days off, it was just split. I...

  5. Am I wrong from refusing to help a friend?

    historylovinglpn replied to Neywel120's topic in General Students

    I was diagnosed as having ADD a little late in life but I managed to pass my lpn program, a bachelors(Without even knowing I had ADD) and always made the top grades in most of my classes. IF anything...

  6. Seriously?? Small rant.

    historylovinglpn replied to DelaneyB's topic in General Nursing

    I guarantee there was an RN who made the rounds at the school if a CNa was working in the health aide office. I worked at a school as an LPN and the RN would visit the school once or twice a week (...

  7. Do you overspend on luxury items as a nurse?

    historylovinglpn replied to Neywel120's topic in General Nursing

    Get Rid of Clutter:

  8. Received 2 job offers, a conundrum

    historylovinglpn replied to historylovinglpn's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks. I know not every work environment is perfect, but the 5 nurses leaving all at once is scary. Seems despite the excuse from the DON that there was one bad apple in the bunch, they were pretty...

  9. Do you overspend on luxury items as a nurse?

    historylovinglpn replied to Neywel120's topic in General Nursing

    Growing up poor you would think I would have been more careful with my money as I grew older. I entered the military after high school but the first time I really made "good" money was when I got out...

  10. I have an interview at a methadone clinic!!

    historylovinglpn replied to garnetgirl29's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I worked at a methadone clinic for almost 5-6 years. LOVED it. We didn't have to wear scrubs, just casual attire. Although some nurses still wore scrubs because, heck, that's what is in our closets!...

  11. The Interview that never happened...

    historylovinglpn replied to NursieNurseLPN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I was called back for THREE interviews for an outpatient clinic. I first interviewed with the office manager. After that I was called back to take the nursing test which I passed wth 100%. The nurse...

  12. LPNs Often Fare Better Than Some Degree Earners

    historylovinglpn replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Definately agree! I live in a university neighborhood and I had to cringe when I heard someone talking about getting his degree in the classics. I am all for doing something you love..but sometimes...

  13. Is My Nursing License At Risk?

    historylovinglpn replied to TheCommuter's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I knew one nurse who lost her license...and yup..it was because of stealing methadone(I used to work at a meth clinic.) So out of all the nurses I have worked with..I only knew one who got her...

  14. Be nice to new nurses!

    historylovinglpn posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi all, When I first got out of nursing school 15 years ago I received my first job at a nursing home. I was called all sorts of names by my preceptor. Incompetent, stupid. I'd leave the orientation...

  15. Be nice to new nurses!

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

    She was a sweet aide, but I know she'd be sweeter working what she went to school for- as an RN. I know and have faith that she will be a wonderful nurse and a wonderful mentor. She knew her...

  16. LPNs Often Fare Better Than Some Degree Earners

    historylovinglpn replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have my history degree. and definately agree, Lpns make MORE MONEY. I am a proud carrier of a bachelors in History that doesn't pay the bills. My Lpn license pays the bills. I will never regret...

  17. Are there any LPN's not going for RN?

    historylovinglpn replied to HippyDippyLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am not going back for my RN! Am happy doing what I am doing. I actually have my degree in something totally different and my LPN actually pays the bills for my "main fun career". My other vocation...