Annie2005

Alright, so here's the question/deal. Yesterday I decided to take it upon myself to email my agency (recuriter) and asked her if she knew if they were hiring within the company as a recuriter as I am really in need of a stable permanent full time job. I really didn't think she would actually of answered me back, and she said that yes that they actually were looking for a recuriter/staffing manager and then asked me if I knew of any LPNs/RNs to bring on board - of course I told her no, but am still interested in the position and that I didn't mind sharing the on-call status with her (seven days on and seven days off of being on-call). She told me in the next email, that she would call me today, and that the position has been posted for some time now and they are doing some interviewing but that she would call me. My question is: DO YOU GUYS THINK I WOULD HAVE A CHANCE?? I would so love that opportunity to work in that aspect, and even though I would do that I would still be interested in being an LPN on the side with them in addition to that job. I'm sitting here hoping she calls me, and I have been analyzing the emails she sent me to see if she meant that I had a chance or not. She's already met with me, and she is the general manager of the agency by the way, not sure if that matters. Sorry this is so long, but wanted to tell you the full story so I could get an honest answer! Maybe I have an edge because I'm an LPN??

Thanks, and I asked her and she told me everything - i pick up my name tag and time cards tomorrow - I make 24/per hour during the week, and 25/per hour on weekends. I also have a interview on Tuesday for a full time position m-f - so if i get that job i will still work for agency on weekends for exta cash.

Hi, I recently discovered that I as an LPN could in fact work in this aspect of nursing and have since became very interested. My question is this, where can I go online to get the training/certification for MDS work? I have googled it and I have only come acroos once site where you can either attend a live seminar for 2 days or take the same seminar and veiw it online - but am thinking there is more to it then just watching something on the computer. I am wondering if anyone knows of anything else that I can look up to get this training/certification? I will not be doing it right now - but will once I find out how much it costs me so I can save up. Thank you, and I'm in Wisconsin - not sure if that matters much. Thank you in advance, Ann Schneeberger

LOL, I love that. Well I finished up all my stuff that needed to get done for the agency, tomorrow I go get my tb test read and have them fax her the results. Actually they already called me this morning for a day shift - but I didn't hear the phone and she said that she just thought maybe if I would have taken it she would have allowed me to go, but it probably wouldn't have been a good idea since she didn't have my tb results in her hands yet. Anyways, she is sending out my resume to her contacts - and I told her when I am available and she said we would touch base further this afternoon - I'm excited and bummed because I would have taken that assignment this morning. She wanted to know for a month my availablity because she said most of her contacts look for someone for a month or so - she said they can have me booked for 30 days which is nice since I'll know what's going on. I just had a thought and will ask her later but if you guys know - do we get name tags or something?!?!

I just got back from my interview. And yes it a lot of paperwork and I have to take some online skills tests and go for a TB and drug test. She said that they are pretty desperate for LPN's right now and said that if I get everything in order by the end of the week she can have me starting rather quickly. I do understand that I am not gaunteed shifts and I'm going to be going with another agency if this happens, I'm also looking for permanent placement still. Thank you

So I was supposed to have my interview with this agency last friday, but I had a flat tire when I was gonna leave, called them and now I have the interview today at 1pm - I'm nervous though because I really need a job and to start working. I have been having such a hard time getting another job - not that much all of a sudden out there for me. It's with Ally Staffing and I hope that it goes well. I really hope I can start working or something by the end of this week and I don't want my desperation to get the better of me and go with this agency just because I need a job. How can I fool them into thinking that I am not as desperate as I actually am, I don't want them to promise me the world just so I work for them and then it sucks or I never get a shift?

Wow - Okay I just found this thread and hoping that someone is still checking. I was looking at all the links on the first page about all the different certifications that an LPN can get. I'm interested in L&D, but don't have enough money or time to go back to get my RN and then move on from there - so I was thinking about getting certification about L&D - now does this give me an edge on getting a job in L&D either at a hospital or OB clinic even though I have no experience. If I do one or some of these certifications I'd like to choose the ones that would help me out getting a job that I love. I also saw the breastfeeding one and would like to that one in conjunction with the L&D. Just wondering how much this would affect me getting a job even though I haven't been able to get into that area to work.

A tough time finding LPN positions in Wisconsin (Milwaukee area). I am having such a hard time finding any available ones, the only ones that I am finding are way out by Madison - making me think I may either have to drive like 2 hours each way each day or relocate there......I just got turned down by a facility that I was sure I was gonna get the job. I have no clue what other facilites are there - maybe some could list some ideas for me so I can apply. I have 2 years experience and blah - nothing.:angryfire

I'm in Wisconsin and have been reading all the threads I can about agency nursing. I'm having problems finding staff nursing positions where I am for LPN's for whatever reason and currently am out of a job, and in need of having a job soon. I had my resume up on various sites and Ally Staffing Partners called me and I have an interview with them tomorrow afternoon. I was just wondering if anyone has heard of them or worked for them (even if it's not in Wisconsin). I have seen Maxium's name come up a few times, but here in Wisconsin they haven't really gotten good responses (or so I have heard), however I do think it depends on the person's wants and needs. So far they told me that they would offer a range between $25-$50/hr (but this wage also includes RN's, which I am not). The lady I talked to said we will go into what agency nursing is and what I can expect from them. I'm hoping this is a good sign and this means they are going to be detailed. Any advice, suggestions, stories?

Okay - so I think I've found my knack! I hope that I'm have at least. I have decided, with much debate, to start looking into temp agencies for full time work working pool LPN....I have an interview with Top Tech Temporaries Inc. on Friday morning. They said that they will talk with about what pool nursing is like and what I can expect - of course they say to bring in current CPR card (which I will renew tomorrow), TB skin test (which I will ask current job for a copy of), and my driver's license and nursing license - anyways my point to this posting was this: I've spent the last few hours on here looking at this forum and absorbing as much information (the good, the bad, the ugly) about agency nursing, and I have seen lots of agency names thrown around but I have not seen anyone mention they went through Top Techs Temporaires Inc - I'm not sure if this agency is specific for Wisconsin but I was just wondering if anyone knows anything about this specific place. Any information would be helpful, Annie2005

Ahhh, I see. So I suppose not sooooo terrible. I'm gonna think about it some more, discuss this with my family, and go from there. I need to find out though where it says I'm a nursing student. I'm an LPN and have been one for one year now...probably need to change my profile I suppose. Thank you all for your support and quick replies - I've got a ton to think about and talk with the family about. EC at this moment seems the better choice right now. Everything is going to cost a pretty penny at this point I'm sure. Annie2005

So honestly EC is actually the better buy if your speaking solely in money value. I also looked at their website and it's so much more straight forward than other sites I've looked at. I don't care if I get my BSN right at this moment, I just wanna get my RN so I can move forward in my career. I'm so ready to apply to EC....lol. I understand about the whole payment schedule thing and they seem more apt to help with their choices of payment plans - which I really like. I'm sure once I get into studying for the CPNE it won't seem so scary, besides I have all of you fine people/nurses out there to help calm me down..lol. I noticed it speaks about taking exams and whatnot, which I'm assuming I have to pay out of pocket for right??? I'm also quite sure your gonna tell me it's like 200 bucks to take a test? EEEk. Ease my fears will ya? Thanks again for the quick response, you've helped me set my mind into focus on what I need rather than what I want. Annie2005

Okay, so now I have yet another question in mind. Even though through EC you have to take the big ole' CPNE test is that easier to get into rather than having to go through something like ISU's course. I am unsure if I have this right in my mind, but doesn't EC supply you with everything needed (at a cost) instead of having to make the decision to use a publishing company like TCN? Maybe I'm making this more confusing than anything - I am not thrilled that I would have to do something like the CPNE with EC, but if maybe it would less pricy then going with TCN/ISU's program I'd put up with it. I mean as long as you prepare yourself and study extremely hard, then you'll be alright. I know I'll be horrible, and probably fail it, but it's worth a try no? Annie2005

Alrighty. I actually need an answer here. I've been reading and reading and reading posts on here concerning TCN/ISU LPN to BSN program and I'm just super confused. I have been planning on going through with signing up for sure with TCN/ISU for the program because I just need to work full time right now and plan my wedding. However I DO NOT want to waste my money and add to my debt here! I understand that I am able to buy study guides off of ebay and what have you, but the thing that confuses me I guess is how do I go through with this program and not use TCN???? Do I call ISU directly and talk with them??? Aren't they just gonna tell me that I need to talk with a rep from TCN and sign up with them??? Someone also told me that TCN actually helps you out with money and that it's like 100 bucks a month??? Is that true?? Does that also include the guides? I know I should be asking this to a rep, however I fear I'd be given the run around and told many things to make me sign up with them. Also, if possible and I do have to call ISU to talk with them - can someone please leave me a phone number for them. When I do a search for them on the web I get thrown to the TCN page and I can't figure it out. I'd just like to know how do you get around TCN and still do the program all the way through. I doubt I have any courses I'd have to take because I have taken some RN classes at a college already. God this probably is so confusing to read, but please give me some answeres and clairfy for me how to take the tests and such without actually signing up with a publishing company. Annie2005

out there for LPN's to get into? Or are they only for RN's? Annie2005