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  1. New Grad pulled off orientation for a shift due to short staffing

    MostlysunnyRN replied to MostlysunnyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Oh man the LPN experience really gave me at least something to fall back on. I agree that without it things could have quickly turned for the worse, and that would've been extremely unsafe for both...

  2. New Grad pulled off orientation for a shift due to short staffing

    MostlysunnyRN replied to MostlysunnyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    @NightCrow I really did try to do so. I had a chance to really evaluate things and I've decided that I need to definitely speak up for myself. I don't want to be taken advantage of. I was put with a...

  3. New Grad pulled off orientation for a shift due to short staffing

    MostlysunnyRN replied to MostlysunnyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks dah doh. It does seem like a poor decision to float an orientee and expect them to perform independently. I just want to get the experience I need to be able to move on in

  4. New Grad pulled off orientation for a shift due to short staffing

    MostlysunnyRN replied to MostlysunnyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks for the insightful response nursephillyphil! Sorry you're kind of in a similar situation and I hope you're thriving in spite of it. It's extremely frightening, but I'm hopeful that I did the...

  5. I'm pretty sure I need to resign...

    MostlysunnyRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I wrote a post a few weeks ago about a LTC facility that offered me pretty low starting pay for a PRN RN position and then when they sensed I was going to turn it down increased the pay. I truly did...

  6. I'm pretty sure I need to resign...

    MostlysunnyRN replied to MostlysunnyRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good idea caliotter3. I never want to be at a place where I'm set up to fail from the

  7. I'm pretty sure I need to resign...

    MostlysunnyRN replied to MostlysunnyRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for sharing your experience and input! The thing is I specifically told the staffing person that I would call with my availability so she should've took me off the schedule until further...

  8. Will having my LPN license help me get an RN job?

    MostlysunnyRN replied to cat1235's topic in First Year After Licensure

    H4ywii you have the same feelings as I do in that I know my prior LPN experience, if nothing else, makes me much more confident. I'm not afraid to talk to patients, docs, family, etc. I have great...

  9. LPN turned RN help with Resume

    MostlysunnyRN replied to missymis86's topic in Nursing Career

    I had a leadership capstone at the end of nursing school where several RN professors/adjunct staff reviewed our resumes and gave feedback. I had 9 years LPN experience, and I was told to really...

  10. Never underestimate the power of a thank you note

    MostlysunnyRN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I was recently offered a job as an acute rehab RN and I believe a part of me landing this job was my thank you note. I'd done a digital interview and the email stated they would strive to let me know...

  11. Will having my LPN license help me get an RN job?

    MostlysunnyRN replied to cat1235's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated from the RN program this past summer and I've been a LPN for 9 years. My past experience as a LPN didn't do anything to help me land interviews with acute care hospitals in my area....

  12. What to do about a low ball job offer

    MostlysunnyRN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I had to sign up to get feedback from others "in the business." I have nearly a decade of experience as an LPN and I recently passed my NCLEX RN. I've been looking for a job for a little while now,...

  13. What to do about a low ball job offer

    MostlysunnyRN replied to MostlysunnyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I called the DON once more yesterday before I officially accepted the offer to be sure of hours/shifts. Basically she said I could have whatever I wanted and work as many available shifts as I wanted....

  14. What to do about a low ball job offer

    MostlysunnyRN replied to MostlysunnyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree that it's a bit scary, but I guess the bright side is that you will have a much higher earning potential over time as a RN in my opinion. Even if you start out with a lower hourly rate in the...

  15. What to do about a low ball job offer

    MostlysunnyRN replied to MostlysunnyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Wow that was just the post I needed to see. Thank you!! I don't need the benefits right now because my husband has awesome benefits so I could definitely just do PRN. It's sad that so many employers...

  16. What to do about a low ball job offer

    MostlysunnyRN replied to MostlysunnyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I've been in contact with my new grad buddies to check on their job hunts as well, and it seems that the lowest starting rate that I'm aware of has been $26/hr. Everyone is in a variety of settings...

  17. What to do about a low ball job offer

    MostlysunnyRN replied to MostlysunnyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Both are very good reasons. I'm glad I didn't turn it down right off. It's a tough job market for new grads in most places and even previous LPN experience is absolutely no guarantee that a job hunt...

  18. What to do about a low ball job offer

    MostlysunnyRN replied to MostlysunnyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks for the perspective. I do know there's something you can learn from whatever job or situation you're in. I asked for a few days to think the offer over but they just contacted me again with a...