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    Current CNA Considering LPN School

    mindofmidwifery replied to BabyTurtle2k11's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Why would LPNs be phased out and replaced with RNs in a LTC
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    Prior authorization rep question

    mindofmidwifery replied to greygirl81's topic in Case Management

    I was a prior authorization rep and I wasn't a nurse so I don't see why you wouldn't be able
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    As a CNA, What Was Your Starting Pay? 2015

    mindofmidwifery replied to NicoV's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My starting pay was ~$12 in a nursing home, $13 with differentials and $13.50 after about 6 months. This was in Minnesota ETA: When I started we had ~50 resident census with 4-5 CNAs staffed every...
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    Questions for Planned Parenthood Nurses

    mindofmidwifery replied to ilovelamp's topic in General Nursing

    Following because I am interested in working for PP once I become an
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    CNA Night Shift...housekeepers?

    mindofmidwifery replied to amy7691's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That's
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    Are we "semi-professionals"

    mindofmidwifery replied to GastroAwesome's topic in General Nursing

    Right, which will never happen, at least not anytime soon with all the baby boomers starting to get into nursing homes. And can you imagine only BSN RNs working at nursing
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    New Grad, which job should I take?

    mindofmidwifery replied to Dreamscometru's topic in First Year After Licensure

    No advice from me but I want to say congratulations and good
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    what do the students call you?

    mindofmidwifery replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in School

    I've actually had a few professors already who preferred being called by their first names. In the "real world", adults are adults and as long as everyone treats each other with respect, there are no...
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    LPN experience?

    mindofmidwifery posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have a question that I can't seem to find the answer to. When you search LPN jobs and the description says that you'll need experience, are they referring to solely LPN experience? Is there any...
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    Just applied for LPN program

    mindofmidwifery replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Yes, please
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    Just applied for LPN program

    mindofmidwifery replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thank you!!! Good luck to you to! I'm fairly certain I'll get in because there is no wait list and I meet all the requirements, however I am still feeling the pain of actually getting an acceptance...
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    Just applied for LPN program

    mindofmidwifery replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    This is exactly my rationale. I don't have the desire to wait 2-4 years to finally make a decent wage and I also don't have the desire to be a nurse aide for another 2-4
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    Just applied for LPN program

    mindofmidwifery replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thank you! And yes, your responses to others' posts has definitely encouraged me. I have gotten real life advice to not go the LPN route but I strongly believe it's the best route for me
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    Disrespectful ad against nurses on Craigslist

    mindofmidwifery replied to Trilldayz,RN BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Also, did you even give them a chance to respond? Looks like you're already a alerting every nurse and nursing website without giving them a chance to rectify the
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    Disrespectful ad against nurses on Craigslist

    mindofmidwifery replied to Trilldayz,RN BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe they noticed that nursing students have been their best employees? I'd take it as a compliment, not like they meant actual
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    Just applied for LPN program

    mindofmidwifery replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thank
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    New student - shoes

    mindofmidwifery replied to hopefulhdr's topic in General Students

    Are you allowed to wear clogs at your school? I know a lot of schools I've looked up don't allow
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    Introverts in Healthcare Field

    mindofmidwifery replied to selenaaa's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I don't think it's necessarily a bad thing but it could make you look snobby. I am an introvert myself but I faked it till I maked it. I can easily pass for an extrovert (exhausting but doable). If...
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    new nurse thinking of leaving hospital job

    mindofmidwifery replied to n1wgmp's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Could you ask him if you'd be offered the same opportunity in 6 months? Or if it needs filled ASAP? The opportunity sounds amazing but that year of experience is
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    what position would you take?

    mindofmidwifery replied to Raefabian4's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Because I would hate being tied down every weekend, I would work the at home job. But that's the only reason. If it were different days I'd pick the 12 hour job because less days for same pay and I...
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    Call bell dilemma

    mindofmidwifery replied to Dbarnhart's topic in General Nursing

    Just so annoying when you're the aide!
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    Call bell dilemma

    mindofmidwifery replied to Dbarnhart's topic in General Nursing

    I knew of an assisted living facility that had that system. One lady ran up the bill so high, even after her daughter chastised her. She ended up coming over to the nursing home
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    Does your facility have 12 hour shifts or 8 hour shifts?

    mindofmidwifery replied to smartypants22's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Mine had mainly 8 but made arrangements with some nurses to work
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    How can I get experience in Dialysis Nursing?

    mindofmidwifery replied to allen80's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I would still apply regardless, what can you
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    Jobs

    mindofmidwifery replied to Lindsey3's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm not sure about arranging that with a hospital but LTC facilities generally need all the help they can get and are very flexible with schedules. I knew a ton of college students who only worked...