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There are 3 LPN & 3 RN programs in this area.The job market is flooded with nurses and competition is very tough due to those schools. Because of this the pay scale is not as high as other areas. I have a job but have been looking for another one for the last two years.

Here in Southeastern Idaho the nursing jobs are few & far between. We have 3 RN & 2 LPN nursing schools and most students stay in the area. I do know that in the Boise area there are a few more nursing jobs but I don't know about the amount of experience needed. Good luck.

When you are in the nursing program you eat, sleep & sh#* the nursing program. But remember there is a light @ the end of the tunnel & it is NOT the train. It is a very stressfull time but it won't last forever. Good luck to you.

I am an LPN & I work in a LTC facility. I assess lung & bowel sounds. I take MD orders over the phone & in person. We do not double check insulin & you ALWAYS count off narcs @ the end of your shift. As far as lung sounds go perhaps the LPN you followed has some hearing loss, or uses the facility stethoscope(which we know is the least expensive). LPN stands for Licensed Practical Nurse.

Yep I work with a CNA who is 66. She is one of the best that I personally know. She may be a little slow at times but @ least she isn't text messaging constantly. I appreciate her & fortunatly so do all of my other co-workers from the 18 yr olds on up.

Always, always protect yourself. It will be your license on the line if (unfortunatly) there was a lawsuit. How irresponsible of that surgeon.

Wow! I'm sorry for you. We were called "smurfs" beause of our white pants & royal blue tops, but at least we wore pants. How impractical if you need to bend over or have to help put someones shoes on

Congratulations you did it!

Check out the colleges & universities in your area, schedule an appointment with a student advisor, they'll help you get going with your prereqs. I went back to school when I was 43. Good luck you can do it.

When I worked nights I used a box fan in my bedroom for "white noise" & had dark curtains up. I also took Benedryl just one 25mg. This worked pretty good for me.

I went to school @ a technical college which did not require chemistry, just microbiology and A&P. You should be fine without it unless you want to further your education in which case you might consider taking it now. Just study & good luck.

I know here in Idaho Falls EIRMC has put on a hiring freeze. There are no nursing jobs in this area. It's tough right now & we have 3 RN programs & 2 LPN programs in the area & not enough jobs.

I live & work in Idaho Falls & nursing jobs here are few & far between. Good luck on your search for one.

yep, call the physician for orders on dressing changes. Even if it's a new peg site if the facility protocal is with existing peg sites thats what it is now.

Thats happening where I work also. I've been thinking about a mall job (parttime) thru the holiday season. I guess maybe the nursing shortage is over & with the economy like it is I'm worrying about my hours. Anyone else out there experiencing this?