Graduating LVN school in May and need some advice:)

Feb 17, 2007 08:16 AM

by lilkimball05

Hey everyone,
I am currently in my last semester of LVN school in the central texas area. When I graduate in May I plan on moving back to the Dalllas area to be closer to my family. I do not have any healthcare experience besides attending nursing school. I was wondering of some places that are new grad friendly in the area and when should I really start applying for these positions. Any help would be greatly appreciated

AdobeRN · Feb 17, 2007, 08:36 AM

Re: Graduating LVN school in May and need some advice:)

If you are interested in correctional nursing you may want to put in an application with NaphCare - they provide medical care at the Collin County Detention Center in Mckinney. I was hired and started orientation about a month before I graduated from LVN school. They will probably have openings, since a few of their LVNs will be graduating from an ADN program in May and at this time they do not have any RN positions available for them.

lilkimball05 · Feb 18, 2007, 11:07 AM

Re: Graduating LVN school in May and need some advice:)

Thanks for the info I really appreciate it

**TheCommuter** · Feb 19, 2007, 02:15 PM

Re: Graduating LVN school in May and need some advice:)

I am aware that LTC/nursing homes have a bad overall reputation.

However, DFW nursing homes will hire new, inexperienced LVNs on the spot without bothering to interview the applicant. They tend to pay well, too. I would walk into the facility, and the nurse managers were doing everything possible to keep me from walking to the parking lot.

lilkimball05 · Feb 19, 2007, 04:39 PM

Re: Graduating LVN school in May and need some advice:)

Thanks I will definitely try some of those places....I am not too picky just want to be able to utlize my schooling....

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Graduating LVN school in May and need some advice:)

Graduating LVN school in May and need some advice:)

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