jpLPN

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1. Is it worth going to school for LPN (2014)?

   jpLPN replied to mzsuccess's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Ive been an LPN for 12 years now and trust me you WILL find a job. I chose LPN because it was the only seat open. RN programs were filled. SO I took it as quick as the words were said to me! Yes you can work in LTC but you can also work on a sub acut...

2. New LPN

   jpLPN replied to NewNurseJ's topic in LPN/LVN

   First off I have to REALLY put emphasis on a few things. -A new nurse should NEVER have 4 days of orientation. -Two halls of patients is unsafe -Its YOUR license on the line and you have to protect it, even if it means your gonna **** someone off. R...

3. VA Hiring Process

   jpLPN replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government

   So to update: I started with the VA this past Monday. Monday was HR stuff and sign your name a million times. Tues I was on the unit and was totally lost. Im so use to the stone age of nursing. I was very weary when I felt like i was hearing and gain...

4. VA Hiring Process

   jpLPN replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government

   My physical is done, fingerprints done and HR called to let me know they are sending offer letter and to confirm start date in a few weeks. The first offer of salary was low and I honestly couldnt understand why they came back so low and graded me so...

5. Anyone Care to Explain VA Benefits/Education

   jpLPN replied to ORTech2RN's topic in Government

   Just to mention...if you happen to have student loans that might not be in nursing, you can still qualify for student loan forgiveness after ten years via fed gov program

6. VA Hiring Process

   jpLPN replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government

   When they gave me my first salary offer I rejected it and it went back to the board for review. They told me that I could submit paycheck stubs and I absolutely refused. I never did this for a job offer nor was I going to do it now. I just feel like ...

7. VA Hiring Process

   jpLPN replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government

   Still waiting on offer letter. My start date is not until end of July. I have physical this week (praytell what that shall involve). My background stuff is "closed". I have to clarify what orientation involves and all that other stuff. Im hoping it d...

8. VA Hiring Process

   jpLPN replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government

   My experience with the VA hiring process has been far beyond stellar. It has left me completely clueless as to what the procedures and steps were. I have been working with two HR people and both do not seem to talk to each other. I applied for a job ...