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LVN, married

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  1. BAAS - Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences

    Sure. It's a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree. The advisor says it is a multi-dimensional degree that takes into account work and life experience, the state required basic level courses, and any additional courses that would benefit the d...
  2. San Antonio programs: Try the UT Health Science Center in San Antonio for a 4yr RN - they have a great transitional program. For 2yr, try St. Philip's College or San Antonio College. I attended St. Philip's for my LVN and once I started working, came...
  3. I'm currently in the BAAS program at school. I switched from a traditional program (degree in psychology) to the BAAS because they accepted all my previous work history for credit and this has accelerated my graduation date to Dec '06. Has anyone el...
  4. I use http://www.westernschools.com for my ceu hours. They are accredited in all states and have a huge selection in different price ranges.
  5. LVN and BAAS question

    I've been an LVN for over a decade and returned to school to complete my bachelor's degree. I decided to go with the BAAS (Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences) because it takes into account my previous work experience as a replacement for actual co...
  6. Jobs for LPN's

    Best option would be long term care. You can get skilled nursing experience as well as geriatric care and management skills. (As a charge nurse, usually on 3 - 11 or 11- 7 you would gain the management skills). Hospital work is great but more than li...
  7. thegame...I work for Pacificare Health Systems as an auditor. The offices are actually located just down the road from UTSA. If you are going to medical school, you will be going to the UT Health Science center which is located in heart of the medica...
  8. Hourly Rate For LPNS

    Yeah baby I am on my way to Vegas!!! LVN's: in LTC start between $12 and $14 for day shift base pay in San Antonio, Texas. Differential for evenings and nights. Hospitals, between $10 and $12 for day shift base pay plus differentials for evenings...
  9. tips for dealing with dementia

    That truly sucks Carrie. Unfortunately, it's the way the system is done until the state is getting ready to come in and do the annual inspection...suddenly there is a whirlwind of inservices and staff meetings...of course, you are signing and signing...
  10. Bag Balm

    We used Dr. Smith's Diaper Ointment and the residents loved it. It's white though so they would laugh when they wanted to put some on their chapped lips and wheeled around with white lips. Oh gee, you guys make me miss my little elderly folks. I use...
  11. charge nurse dilemma

    Absolutely not! Carrie, I totally agree with you. I've been an LVN for 7 1/2 years and worked charge in a couple of nursing homes for the majority of that time. I was always so thankful when an RN was willing to pass meds or help out on the floor as ...
  12. Peaceful2100, it's perfectly natural to be intimidated and a little scared or uncertain on how to communicate with patients without making them feel like they are under interrogation. I agree with Dr. Kate. Start with benign questions, even if you al...
  13. thegame.....i am a nurse in San Antonio Texas. I've been an LVN for the past 7 1/2 years and have worked slowly towards my RN. I have taken my time with it for several reasons. In nursing school, we were taught that we would make a difference and we ...
  14. laparascopy/hysteroscopy

    :imbar Boy is my face red. thanks for the great advice from all of you. I did some mental hand slapping in response to what y'all wrote. I already spoke to my supervisor who said to take as much time as necessary. I am going to go straight home and b...
  15. laparascopy/hysteroscopy

    hello all you fabulous ob/gyn nurses. I have a question. I had a laparascopy/hysteroscopy done on Thursday. I have three different sites with stitches (one umbilical and two abdominal). Small to be sure but still painful. Any advice? I have been on m...