OrganizedChaos LVN

M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab

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  1. This week I learned that hand, foot, mouth is a very nasty virus. All you can do is be there for your child & give lots of love. I also believe my son will need tubes because he just had another...
  2. You can pass or fail at any number. There is no "magic number" to pass (or fail). Fingers crossed for
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    How much do you pay monthly for Health insurance?

    I thought I'd update. I'm getting a job & they pay 100% for me $ 50% for the hubs. The deductible is
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    1/30 This week I learned: you suck, EMTALA.

    Thank you! My insurance will be paid 100% & 50% for my husband. I've never had that & it's United Healthcare. Not to mention the documentation will be on a computer as well. I'm so excited, I...
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    How do people feel about male nurses?

    Agreed. After working as an LVN & having limited career opportunities I always tell people interesting in nursing to become an
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    1/30 This week I learned: you suck, EMTALA.

    I just got a job with a great PDN company & I'm actually looking forward to
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    1/30 This week I learned: you suck, EMTALA.

    I have learned I can't work nights, I hate nights, I want this night to be over. 1 hour down, 7 to
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    PV Quick Results

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    PV Quick Results

    Good
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    Where are all the jobs?

    I am applying, well trying, to apply to jobs after a 2 year hiatus because I had a baby. I am now realizing there is such an influx of nurses that it is so difficult to get a job. I am an LVN & it...
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    Where are all the jobs?

    The hospitals in my area aren't going for magnet status, they definitely are still hiring ADN grads. But they still prefer RNs over LVNs. There is one hospital that hires RNs only & another that...
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    Nurses: How far is your commute?

    Do you live near me?
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    Nurses: How far is your commute?

    Then I'm nuts. But there are such few jobs in my area I'm lucky to have a job
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    How much do you pay monthly for Health insurance?

    Through the market place: $300/month for my husband & I. My son is on
  15. What a hot freakin' mess. Glad you got out! Hopefully your old boss won't ruin any future job opportunities for
  16. Passing the NCLEX doesn't matter how many of what type of question you have. The NCLEX varies from person to person, it is like an evil snowflake. Also remember, the PVT may not be accurate & you...
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    Far?? You still doin ok??

    Thank you! I'm happy to be back.
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    Far?? You still doin ok??

    *hugs
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    Private duty nursing

    This a million times this! They will throw you under the bus as well. So get out while you still
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    Private duty nursing

    I think for your first job out of nursing school, I wouldn't take
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    Esme Needs Your Prayers

    Esme! I'm glad to hear you're finally at home!!!!
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    Failing nclex 6 times

    And this is where I bow out because this other poster can't be a nurse & must be about 10. I'm done!
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    Failing nclex 6 times

    How old are
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    Failing nclex 6 times

    No the only misunderstanding is the one you have with
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    Failing nclex 6 times

    You have to realize things aren't the same everywhere. Also there is such a surplus of nurses it is making it difficult to get a job, or a good job at that. Employers have a pick of nurses so it's not...