LisaLPN7

I have been an LPN in TN since 1990 but have not practiced in several years. l have just accepted a job in a small office with two physicians. I am the only nurse there. The slots have been filled by two women who aren't even trained MAs. These women...

I worked in a small county jail for three days and that was enough for me! The place stank to high heaven...and was even worse on the cellblocks and pods. All of the unwashed people crammed in together was just horrid. The men would yell all kinds of...

I wish that happened more often! I was fired from an office because of an abusive doc. He would scream at me, call me "stupid", "retarded", or other verbal abuses...even in front of pts. He would sigh dramatically and loudly, and throw things wheneve...

I'm thinking I just got screwed. I accepted a private duty position and did the paperwork Tuesday. (Signing that I was given P&P, W4 form, OSHA info, etc.) During my first phone interview, and my in person interview with the RN recruiter, I was...

I have been unemployed and looking since December. I am now in a position where I have two offers. Any advice? Job #1 is at a huge VA hospital on an inpatient addiction/PTSD floor. The pay is $20/hr with a 10% shift diff for hours between 6p and 6a. ...

Both the NM who interviewed me and two folks in HR have told me the shift will be decided after orientation. I have explained to all that I simply can't work nights, and why. Sadly, relocating isn't an option. Hubby has joint custody of the kids with...

I need some advice, warnings, tips, what have you. I have been an LPN since 1990. I was 20 when I graduated LPN school. I went right to work on 11-7 shift in a community hospital on a medical floor....was pulling my weight in no time. About 6 mont...

Also I know a lot has changed in the TN LPNs scope of practice. When I last worked in a hospital, I was giving IVP drugs, spiking blood bags, and other things all the time. The only RN in the place would be the shift supervisor. and the floors rarely...

I worked a total of 4 shifts in a county jail managed by QCHC before learning it wasn't for me. One of the main reason I resigned was pre-pouring of meds. There were two med passes--7am and 5pm. Meds were pre-poured daily around 2pm for that evening...

Does anyone have any idea of what it is? I have an interview at one 45 minutes away tomorrow and am trying to determine if it is worth my time. A friend who is an LPN in a skilled nursing home in Chattanooga says he has heard its considerably less th...

In my interview I was told the pay would be a mere $14/hr. The schedule is 8a-6p four days per week. No benefits but they pay time and a half if you work a holiday.

I am unemployed and have been for a while. I am diligently looking for a job without luck. My LPN license expires the end of this month and I simply don't have $100 laying around to send them to renew it! What will happen? Will I lose my license? Ho...

I just started a new job as an LPN in a small county jail of about 200 inmates at any time. Approved for 170. I was told during my interview that there would always be a CO at sick call and walking with me on pill call. After three days there has bee...

Yes, I know. I have been licensed since 1990. I am just wondering what will happen the end of the month when it expires because paying the $100 would take food out of my children's mouths and cause our electricity to be turned off. Am I penalized fo...

Because I wanted to be an LPN. I have been an LPN since 1990.

Hello, nurses! I have an interview for a small county jail that is managed by QCHC next week. Can anyone tell me what to expect? Types of questions asked? Pointers? I have 23 years experience as an LPN but nothing remotely to do with corrections. Tha...

Not a recent grad.....LPN with 23 years experience...but when I entered nursing school, I had never worked as a CNA either. Everything I learned was first hand knowledge as I went. There were girls in my class who'd been CNAs and had to unlearn a l...

I feel your vents. I have worked as a School Nurse in a middle school since January. Today is my last day, thank God!!! I have hated every hour spent at this job, and will NEVER work as a school nurse again. I will dig ditches or work at McDonald'...

I'm sure I'm gonna be in the minority here, but, no, I don't think someone with a drug conviction (no matter how long ago) has any business whatsoever being a nurse. Nurses help save lives. While you were making and distributing drugs, how many liv...

I have no debt from LPN school. My sweet Mama and Daddy paid for that when I was 19. But several years ago, I got a wild hair that I wanted out of nursing and started working on my teaching degree. I have around $15k in federal student loans left ...

I'm finishing up a stint as a school nurse (only 2 more days after today!) and wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. It's something I'll NEVER do again. Getting ready to start at a VA clinic, making $34k annually to start. But most places want you to...

I can see where it could be, what with 12 hour shifts, mandatory overtime, and working weekends/holidays. However, I refuse to work 12 hour shifts, and I only work positions that don't require overtime, weekend, or holiday hours. So it's not an is...

Good for you! Hold your head high and learn all you can in school. As an LPN, you'll always have a job. I've been a happy and content LPN for 23 years and have always had my pick of jobs. You may not be able to work in an acute hospital, but that ...

The salary here in middle TN is ridiculously low. I get $11.22/hr and I'm an LPN with 23 years experience. Pay is hourly, so you don't get paid for vacations, holidays, or snow days. I get 25 hrs per week. I'm told the RN in charge over the entir...