Lilredhen1

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1. What is your current LPN salary

   Lilredhen1 replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Northern Shenandoah Valley--$16 to start, $18 with experience, full affordable bennies, M-F with close to banker's hours. My classmates mostly went to LTC and made around $20 to start, working mostly...

2. What is your current LPN salary

   Lilredhen1 replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Don't be sad. Go fight for what you feel you're

3. Removing dirty instruments from room to dirty utility room.

   Lilredhen1 replied to smoddra's topic in Infectious Disease

   We use a stainless steel container with a lid to carry them to another room to be cleaned. I would not at all feel comfortable leaving an unlocked, dirty, sharp instrument in a room that clients...

4. What is your opinion on getting the flu shot?

   Lilredhen1 replied to Surg-OncRN's topic in Holistic

   Well said

5. New PCT for a month and first night in ER

   Lilredhen1 replied to Rebel83's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

   I've not experience that specifically, but many other less than pleasant things thru life. Having thick skin is an advantage, especially in the

6. Ex boyfriend is spreading rumors of drug use about me HELP

   Lilredhen1 replied to vsell220's topic in General Students

   It concerns me that you don't mention him as a crazy EX-bf. Please tell me that you are no longer an item after this. Peeing clean is the most important part. Offer to submit to a hair test if you...

7. If you are East Asian, is it hard to be hired as CNA/HHA?

   Lilredhen1 replied to asiaan's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I work in a community health center. Being non-white and speaking a language in addition to English is actually helpful. Our clientele is very diverse. It makes many of them feel more comfortable...

8. How do you deal with classmates disrespecting you?

   Lilredhen1 replied to quirkystudent's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   I graduated in June from an LPN program with similar dynamics. The number one rule is STAY OUT OF THE DRAMA! Being a loner is not a bad thing. Most everything happens at a study group than...

9. Plan B for if you Fail/Get Kicked out of Nursing School? I may need help with this.

   Lilredhen1 replied to Athariel's topic in General Students

   Atherial, As a former truck driver and recently graduated, licensed, and employed nurse, I'd love to share some advice learned from my journey. It seems like we have some similarities in our...