atexasnurse

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1. Pens...

   atexasnurse posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   This is kind of a silly question. Does anyone have suggestions on a good, smooth writing, fine tip, retractable pen? I like the Pentel fine line pens, but none are retractable. Although I have some pens that are retractable, they are 0.7 to 1.0 li...

2. LVN pay

   atexasnurse replied to ct1tx's topic in Texas

   Don't go too far north. The pay seems to drop as you do. In fact, some nurses going to Sherman and Dennison only make $12 and hour. I agree that LTC is the best option if $ is the main factor. Keep in mind the differentials as well, pay rises on ...

3. Florida LPN moving to Dallas

   atexasnurse replied to arvolina's topic in Texas

   :welcome: Welcome to Texas! I live just north of Dallas and it is a great place. It really depends upon what you are looking for and your price ranges. Plano, Allen, & McKinney are quick growing cities and have quick access to the Interstate. ...

4. Overwhelmed LVN May Give Up Nursing

   atexasnurse replied to MimismomRN's topic in LPN/LVN

   Don't give up on the profession if all that you are learning is that med/surg floors are not for you. I am a new LVN/LPN as well and knew from clinicals that floor work was not going to work for me. There are so many options available. But, if flo...

5. What does your school do....

   atexasnurse replied to LMRN10's topic in Pre-Nursing

   We had to have our CPR cert card 2 weeks prior to starting classes. Red Cross has classes, but the card is valid only one year. American Heart's certification is 2 years. Be sure and check that you are getting the medical personnel training and fi...