CVG.insanity

This! No one wants to acknowledge that LPN's are being edged out. I denied it for years, but it's (PN) truly a stepping stone. New(er) grads take heed and get your RN now . Don't get me wrong I LOVE being a LPN but a part of a great nurse is knowing when to fold, and I'm going back to school.

Relative experience Education Certifications References Upon request. The rest isn't very catchy IMO, my resume is formatted just like that and I've had great luck. As a new grad they're very aware you've had clinical experience.. Don't hinder yourself by highlighting your're a new nurse. Showcase how much medical experience you have! You show the drive of bettering yourself... Taking appropriate time to maintain the work/life balance, before seeking work See where I'm going? Lol. I'll edit my CV and post and example! https://docs.google.com/document/d/12uKGgVWRBu_jRLAd7cIi1o6NCitURowUG0B4z-UTGd0/pub Good luck!

I always remind anyone questioning my credentials "If I make a mistake, my licence is in PERIL just like yours"... And if it's some one without an occupational pot-to-go-in I look at my source and laugh to myself. It usually quiets idle chatter.

I'm going to preface this as a rant... I'm not sure when this happened but when did LPN salaries get so low? I finished school in 2010 and got my first job at a LTC facility making $17.50. My second job $21.50 and there after I did agency work for a year varying $19-25/per hour. Now I'm looking for a job to tide me over while I finish school, I got a corrections nurse offer of $17.00! THE HECK? In varying postings I'm seeing $15-16 salary ranges on career builder. *sigh* It has always seemed we've struggled for our place in the sun, now the $ aspect is more evidence of this. I'm gearing up to get my RN now but geez:sniff: I have a few LPN colleagues who're older and not in a place to finish school, the undercutting has been devastating to them. It seems there's less and less money at each new job. BTW I'm in Cincinnati, Ohio and I know we have a nursing glut here... It seems that's the problem?