Lpn 

(Male, Age 24) from BLOOMFIELD, IN

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At a Glance

Current Job

Basic data on your current job

Job Title Lpn
Salary $32,000
Other Compensation None Set
Hours/Week
Company Size (not answered)
Location BLOOMFIELD, IN
Years Experience 1 year

Career Ratings

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Years in Career 0
Education (not answered)
Income Rating 0 / 10
Interest Rating 0 / 10
Work-Life Rating 0 / 10
Fulfilment Rating 0 / 10

Current job Q&A

Describe the type of organization you work for.
This organization is a nursing home that employs around 90 people.

Describe your job role and responsibilities.
I work for a nursing home. I work two 12 hour shifts, Saturday and Sunday every week. I pass medication, aid the residents at the nursing home and perform a variety of other nursing duties.

Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
401k

Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
Well

Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.
Yes, I actually work with my sister every weekend as she is also an LPN. I do not really dislike anything about my job.

Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?

Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?

Describe your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what you like/dislike about working in it.
I work in a nursing home. The facility is clean and the rest of the staff is friendly.

Please rate each of the following aspects of your current job on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest/best):
Income: 1
Benefits: 4
Hours: 3
Co-Workers: 2
Supervisors: 7
Job Title: 8
Level of Responsibility: 5
The Actual Work: 6

Table of Contents

How you got your job

How did you get your current job?
Sister

What was the application process?
Submitted Paper

Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
Yes, basic questions.

If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
No.

Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes, the videos told me everything.

Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
Yes, I watched videos.

Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes, I obtained a degree.

If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?

If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
They would need to go to nursing school, pass the NCLEX and get a license number.

What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
They would need to like people and care for their needs.

Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
You need a certificate of nursing.

What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
You will need to deal with “gross” things on a daily basis, such as feces and urine.

Long-term career plans

Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
Yes, it is a great employer.

What are your current career goals?
I want to get my RN and move up in position.

Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
No.

Prior work history

Please list your most recent jobs prior to this current job:

Title Length Salary Description
Prior Job 1 Nurse 1 year 32000
Prior Job 2

Educational background

Please list your educational background:

High School GPA:

GPA School Degree
College (Undergraduate)
or Technical/Vocational
3.5 Vincennes University Certificate of Nursing
Graduate or Professional
(Masters or Doctorate)

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