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  1. I got the job you guys-in L&D!

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

    Today I go to employee health to get

  2. How to get through Night Shifts

    nursescar replied to joey1967's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I too will be working four nights a week with my new job and am interested in learning what I can about

  3. what not to ask at orientation

    nursescar replied to hello_nurse_mel's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well..... how about this one____ a MD who didn't know or was certifed in

  4. Night shift nurses...How many hours of sleep do you get?

    nursescar replied to lpnin03's topic in General Nursing

    So I am going to be working 2 eights and 2 tweleves-monday-thurs. (nights) any advice for me? both my girls are 18.5 and 17 and hubby is supportive! What kinds of phones do you guys get ? Thank...

  5. I got the job you guys-in L&D!

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

    it is at Uva hospital in Charlottesville. where are

  6. Phasing out LPN's.

    nursescar replied to BJ, LPN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Here's the deal-(to me) I worked with a Ma (she called herself a medical assistant) for 7 years in a local doctor's office. She had gone to NO formal school-no training except on the job. She knew...

  7. I got the job you guys-in L&D!

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

    Well, I officially accepted today......it was great.......the orientation and classes are WONDERFUL........I am SO excited (did I already say that?) and I want to thank my new friends for being so...

  8. What choices did you make for L&D?

    nursescar replied to ER1010's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have to say....having just been hired back in L&D---and having two high risk pregnancies....planned sections are/were great.....but part of me still

  9. I got the job you guys-in L&D!

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

    :Melody: Thanks you guys. It really nice to have this support. I just gave my boss my two week notice yesterday----it was hard after 7 years but it felt so right--so I got the "offer" yesterday and...

  10. LVN's in L&D ?

    nursescar replied to sarahsmile's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well, I will tell you it is hard....but it depends on your state........... I just got hired in L&D but I have been a nurse for 22 years....and KNOW it is a big deal to get hired on this unit B/c...

  11. Trying to get hard-to-get job.. need advice

    nursescar replied to NurseCard's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Hi, I am going for a similar position (interviewing this Monday). You should send a thank you letter- keep it professional. I WOULD NOT send any type of gift/candy. Is this the only interview or do...

  12. staffing tried to trick/bully me in today!

    nursescar replied to hock1's topic in General Nursing

    I really second the issue with using alcohol as an excuse-----sounds like these folks could/would use that against you at some point.....I'd be

  13. LPN/LVN rate of pay in your area.

    nursescar replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work in an office no weekends-and an hour and a half for lunch-at 14.00 an hour-in central VA.

  14. leave an office for nights in L&D?

    nursescar posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi all, I am brand new to the forum, but am hoping for some input! I have been an LPN for 22 years, and have seen the LPN's here in central VA forced out of nursing-mostly landing in LTC places and...

  15. leave an office for nights in L&D?

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

    Oh........gotcha! Thanks for replying.......wonder if there is a website with nightshift ideas and

  16. leave an office for nights in L&D?

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

    no it's night shift in labor and delivery.......(which is REALLY hard for an LPN to get into here in VA) or stay where I am and I am ready to move on!

  17. leave an office for nights in L&D?

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

    that's the thing....there is so much I don't know.....I will find out more on Monday....it could be a

  18. What is it like working the overnight shift? Nursing homes? Juggling?

    nursescar replied to jennanlpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    so how does one change to

  19. What is it like working the overnight shift? Nursing homes? Juggling?

    nursescar replied to jennanlpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    body clock and nights? I tried to reply to a post-not sure what is showing up- would love to talk to someone about night

  20. What is it like working the overnight shift? Nursing homes? Juggling?

    nursescar replied to jennanlpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would love to find out more about what folks mean about nights-see new post! How does it work with your body clock