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  1. NurseQT

    Looking for advice, suggestions, words of wisdom...

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

    I'm not confused about my legal record. I was convicted of disorderly conduct in 2004. I disclosed that on the app as well as the two non-criminal forfeitures. None of which has ever had any effect on...
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    Looking for advice, suggestions, words of wisdom...

    NurseQT posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have been unemployed now for a little over two months and have been searching for a new job almost daily this entire time. There are two major hospitals in my area, one of which is part of the Mayo...
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    LPNs in OB?

    NurseQT replied to mommy2boysaz's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am actually applying for a LPN position at one of the two hospitals in the city where I live! The LPN work in the role of the surgical tech during c-sections, assist with lady partsl deliveries, and...
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    Job Hunt w/ Arrest Record

    NurseQT replied to MauriceLPN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Don't quote me on this but I think the EEOC bar employers from using an arrest record to determine whether an applicant will be hired. It would considered
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    First nursing job = Nursing shock! Need advice please.

    NurseQT replied to _ireeeeene's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am very lucky to have started in a facility that really took pride in their nursing staff and low turn over. I had 3-4 weeks of orientation. Same thing with the next facility I went to.. I...
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    Hate hate hate my job

    NurseQT replied to eelise11's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Wow, almost sounds like my old job.. I enjoyed my residents, loved the team of nurses and CNAs I worked with, as well as the practitioners. But the administration and upper management were horrible!...
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    Lost 1st job because "there are things they don't teach in Nursing School"

    NurseQT replied to studentjoy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I don't know what state you're in or what your state regs are but in WI even if there is no RN in house there has to be one readily available to come in and assess a patient for a change in condition....
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    The waiting is driving me nuts!!!

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

    It's now been three weeks and I still haven't heard a thing! As of this afternoon my application status still said "currently in review". The gal I spoke to in HR a week and a half ago said "you...
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    The waiting is driving me nuts!!!

    NurseQT posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I interviewed for a job two weeks ago today and I'm still waiting to hear anything. I called on Monday and was told they hadn't made a decision yet. It's making me go crazy waiting for my phone to...
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    Lost 1st job because "there are things they don't teach in Nursing School"

    NurseQT replied to studentjoy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Actually that unit manager was wrong.. As an LPN you cannot assess a patient, you can only collect data. And any change of condition has to be reported to the RN who than should have gone to assess...
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    How many patients do you have as an LVN

    NurseQT replied to sweetLVN7's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The last place I worked I had 26 patients on one hall and 22 on another hall. I worked day shift and rotated primarily between those two
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    The waiting is driving me nuts!!!

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

    Thanks! Good luck to you as
  13. NurseQT

    Are these true or false rumors about LPN

    NurseQT replied to mcclot1993's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    1. Is it true that they are almost completely phased out of hospitals In my area there are two big hospitals and they hire very few LPNs and sadly the LTC facilities aren't employing a lot of LPNs...
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    Interview tomorrow! Second guessing my outfit :-(

    NurseQT posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I got an interview at one of the two hospitals in my area, yay!!! I was initially fairly satisfied with the outfit that I chose, but thanks to some outside opinions I am really second guessing my...
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    Sending a Thank You email instead of letter..

    NurseQT posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Had an interview yesterday and job shadow today, I would like to send a thank you note, I interviewed with the Perioperative Clinical Manager of a huge hospital, I'm afraid a handwritten card/letter...
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    Single mother and nursing student

    NurseQT replied to lakeisha87's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was a single mom of two very young kids (2 yrs and 6 weeks when the program started) when I went through the LPN program. My only job was in the school bookstore and it was only like 15 hours a...
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    Any lvn's working as a unit secretary?

    NurseQT replied to Pumpkins09's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    At my old job the most recent DON for the moment decided she wanted all RNs on the floor so there were multiple shifts each pay period that I was pulled from the floor, initially I was instructed to...
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    Any LPNs working as Surgical Techs?

    NurseQT posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm an experienced LPN whose been stuck in LTC for the past 10 years. My intentions have always been to go back to school to finish my nursing degree but I've had to put it on hold d/t the economy and...
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    Any LPNs working as Surgical Techs?

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

    Well I didn't even get an interview, I knew it was a long shot so I'm not too heartbroken. And in all honesty I'm not sure I really want to train for a position like that at the expense of the surgeon...
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    Interview tomorrow! Second guessing my outfit :-(

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

    Just wanted to say, my super awesome husband went out at 1:00 in the morning and bought me a pair of dress slacks and a button down top! From Walmart of all places! He saved the day and had me looking...
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    scope of practice for LPN's for IV therapy in Hawaii

    NurseQT replied to debadee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I don't know about Hawaii but I know in Wisconsin LPNs can become IV certified, but it's at the discretion of the facility as to whether they want to send their LPNs for that training... No facility I...
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    How much do you make? Feeling under paid :(

    NurseQT replied to Disneygirl23's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I just want to cry reading some of these salaries!! I live in Wisconsin and have been a LPN for over ten years... When I started out I was making about $14/hr, did a short stint as an angency nurse...
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    Taking away chairs from nursing station

    NurseQT replied to pinkessence_58467's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This sounds like the administrator where I was working and I'm surprised she hasn't implemented a "no chairs" rule yet!! For us it started with "no food" in the nurses station (we actually have a back...
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    Something not right

    NurseQT replied to KRSLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I can totally see how many would question their decision to become a LPN.. In my area it's almost impossible to find a job in LTC even!! None of the facilities want LPNs staffed on the day shift and...
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    Getting a job after being fired

    NurseQT replied to lpn954's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I feel your pain.. I too was fired from my job about a month ago... I worked 5 years in that facility and 10 years for the company! I have never been fired, let go, or laid off from a job before and...