FashionablyL8 CNA, LPN

FashionablyL8 has 4 years experience as a CNA, LPN.

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1. Taking a Long Leave of Absence from Work

   FashionablyL8 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

   I think you should take the leave of absence. While you have the time, look into other jobs and refresh your resume. It sounds like your superiors at work are only happy when you are literally working...

2. No RN experience and pursuing a master's?

   FashionablyL8 replied to Beautiful Ladybug's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I understand that ungrateful patients, demanding families and nasty co-workers and management are difficult to deal with. In some areas of nursing, you can avoid the patients/families. However, toxic...

3. LPN Pay?

   FashionablyL8 replied to LostinTheSauce's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Hi Lynker, that's a big pay difference! I have heard that doctor's offices pay less but because the hours are great, no weekends or holidays, and it's relatively "clean" work compared to

4. No RN experience and pursuing a master's?

   FashionablyL8 replied to Beautiful Ladybug's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I'm not sure what area of nursing interests you, so it's hard to say whether you would specifically need a master's for your "dream job". However, I do think that bedside experience is invaluable in...

5. Returning to Work After COVID

   FashionablyL8 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

   No wonder you feel terrible! You definitely need to rest and take care of yourself. It would be great if you could get a HCP note saying that you will be out of work until cleared to go back at a...

6. LPN Pay?

   FashionablyL8 replied to LostinTheSauce's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Suburban Massachusetts- new grad LPN. Base pay $28/hr. $6/hr shift diff on weekends brings me up to $34/hr. I work at one of the better paying places, I think. Agency LPNs get about $45/hr!! I...

7. Returning to Work After COVID

   FashionablyL8 replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

   Sorry you are not feeling well, SilverBells. COVID can be rough, even without serious complications. I had it over the Winter and even after recovering from the respiratory sx, I just felt exhausted....

8. Any Nurses In Long Term Care Setting?

   FashionablyL8 replied to dreamer0x's topic in General Nursing

   No Stars In My Eyes, that is really cold! I would have taken offense to that. We are more than med dispensers and our residents deserve to be conversed

9. Any Nurses In Long Term Care Setting?

   FashionablyL8 replied to dreamer0x's topic in General Nursing

   Dreamer, I'm sorry that this loss is affecting you so much. You sound like a very caring nurse and as others have said, we really need nurses like you in LTC. I hope that this truly doesn't cause you...

10. Shift change -> revokement; no esteem left

    FashionablyL8 replied to BobbyDigitalis's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Forgot to add- I think you should start looking for another job. I would keep working there in the meanwhile if you are concerned about finding other opportunities, but I wouldn't work extra hours,...

11. Shift change -> revokement; no esteem left

    FashionablyL8 replied to BobbyDigitalis's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm sorry this has happened- I know I would be really upset too. Especially since you liked NOC shift and were essentially convinced to switch to AM, then once you felt comfortable and happy with...

12. Leaving Job - Advice For Giving Notice

    FashionablyL8 replied to FashionablyL8's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the advice, Abkr. I agree that being humble and not acting entitled to a position is very important. That is never the way to go. You outlined an excellent plan for communicating with...

13. Leaving Job - Advice For Giving Notice

    FashionablyL8 replied to FashionablyL8's topic in General Nursing

    Hi amoLucia, It's a small, privately owned facility, not Civil Service. I don't know a lot about Civil Service jobs, but I'm guessing the pay and benefits are great and perhaps not something to...

14. Leaving Job - Advice For Giving Notice

    FashionablyL8 replied to FashionablyL8's topic in General Nursing

    I really appreciate the advice you all have given me! It's most important for me to leave this job without burning any bridges. And, as JKL pointed out, I'm moving on to something better. I've spent...

15. Leaving Job - Advice For Giving Notice

    FashionablyL8 replied to FashionablyL8's topic in General Nursing

    It's a home for DD individuals with more severe physical issues- we have lots of G-tubes, nonambulatory residents, hospice. I've always thought- even as a MAP cert staff- that it's risky to have...