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Posted about 2 years ago I have just gotten my LPN license in May and have been steadily looking for a job here in Cincinnati,OH and its a pain. If your not a RN they almost wont even look at you. My family, alot of them are sick, very sick, and we have been so broke I cant renew my CPR, which I totally have to have. I read some of the postings on here ( HI Im New:) ) and I am getting even more discouraged and plain mad. I feel like why did I put all the effort in school, which people put down the college I went to also, I really enjoy nursing but have worked in fast food all my life. I see people writing that they feel like they are not a real nurse being a LPN, which I dont beleive that either, but it is such a tough crowd out there, just seems like it gets harder and harder though. |
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| Posted about 2 years ago Dear MWaits 513' I know where you're coming from! Believe me, I do. I just graduated LPN school here in Chipley, Florida back in February 2011, I got my license in March 2011. It has been nearly 2 months and I'm still looking for a job. Don't give up, girl! There's something out there. LPNs are needed, regardless of how it might look. The economy is very bad right now, you may want to check out the post from Teresah_ RN, new grad without a job. She gives wonderful advice, just check out some of the posts in Nursing Link's forum, they'll give you encouragement and hope, and advice. GOOD LUCK and GOD BLESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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| Posted about 2 years ago Its funny, I got a phone call today to start orientation for home health care, the pay isnt so hot and I have a feeling the drive will be a little long, but at least its experience and I'm not feeling like I'm going to forget everything I learned in school. Its not really an area I wanted or the type of work I thought I'd be doing, but I figure they need help, thats what I became a nurse for:) |
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| Posted about 2 years ago Doing some home care will give you some expierence..That's what your resume' needs. So do your best so you can get a good reference and then you can move on towhere ever you want to go..Remeber be flexible..It only increases your knowledge..Best of luck to you and God Bless you.You just might find out that you like this kind of work..There are so many avenue a nurse can go.. JUst get you foot in the door, and watch things start to move along.. Keep us posted, Hugs,Teresa |
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| Posted about 2 years ago Thank you Teresah, thats what I keep hearing, just get "your foot in the door" :) And my Mom offered to be more flexible with watching my kids so thats a big help, Im sooo excited to just get it started:) |
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| Posted about 2 years ago To cool, and now it's time to get started.. Good luck...Teresa |
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| Posted about 2 years ago Just FYI I googled my first and last name and my screen name popped up and led me straight to this site. Chilling! |
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| Posted about 2 years ago Home health can actually work out very well for you. I have said this before, sometimes in different ways, but in home care you are working out in the community with patients, their families and their problems in their homes. That alone would scare off lesser nurses. The other nice thing about it, in many cases, if you do not work straight days, you will know your schedule far in advance. This is important if you are looking to expand your studies. You may also be able to take advantage of several different inservices, if your agency is affiliated with more than one facility. You may find that it may be more than a foot-in-the-door, but a foot kicking in the door when you get good community-based experiance. Good job hunting and please keep us up on how it is going. Tom Tom, PhD, MPH, BS(N), RN-C, CHN |
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| Posted about 2 years ago NOT going so good, they want me to go in the opposite direction, met a patient today I would love to work with but just too far away and the pay is not good, plus, no real bonus or insurance, got to look out for me and my family also, plus this place is hiring like crazy nut cant send me in the area I want to go? Thats just messed up. Still tryin though, for the experience, even though I DO prefer Geriatrics and a facility to try and make a difference, I know good luck right? |
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| Posted about 2 years ago Hiya, Just keep trying..You will find something, you ave'nt come this far to quit..Keep your chin up and be flexible.. And let us know when you find that perfect job..Hugs,Teresa |
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| Posted about 2 years ago Not all swings make home-runs. Keep swinging at those jobs. Just a thought. Because the advertisement may not look great, it could have more with their ability to write a vacancy opening, not how cool the opening is going to be. Check 'em out, interview, remember, if you interview and do not want the job, you do not have to take it (it's two-way street). Tom, PhD, MPH, BS(N), RN-C, CHN |
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| Posted about 2 years ago This is worrisome, as two of my sons are in school to be LVNs, I hope the market is better in CA. |
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| Posted about 2 years ago Hiya Jenny, I would be pleased with your sons careers..Who know maybe they will continue on to go to further degrees. Any way, keep encouraging them..They will make you proud..Hugs, Teresa |
