PREOP PACU LVN LVN

PREOP PACU LVN has 38 years experience as a LVN and specializes in Preop/PACU, IM, Orthopaedics, Med Surg.

Latest Activity

1. Looking for thoughts/opinions of experienced nurses

   PREOP PACU LVN replied to FashionablyL8's topic in General Nursing

   "BP read 47/25, P 29." Hi new grad, I was concerned reading your post for several reasons. You said the resident is normally not like this which is concerning. She has had some kind of change or event with those vital signs you got, BP 47/2...

2. School Shootings

   PREOP PACU LVN replied to OldDude's topic in General Nursing

   I live 10 minutes from where this happened, have friends that has kids in this school, knew one of the teachers. A Santa Fe, Tx minister said it best...""We have created a culture that does not value life, that does not honor God, that does not respe...

3. Is this a possible case of age discrimination?

   PREOP PACU LVN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   "Once I was hired and went through some computer and lab training, I was assigned to work with a provider that was verbally abusive and everyday he always told me that he hated working with new nurses and he preferred to work with CMA's because they ...

4. Am I Making a Horrendous Mistake Choosing Nursing?

   PREOP PACU LVN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   If you want to scrub in the OR, why not go to school to become a Certified Scrub Tech? They make pretty good money, but you are on your feet all day and the surgeons can be "difficult" at times. But it's an interesting job and the OR can be fun! Good...

5. Dont know if I can do this at 49!

   PREOP PACU LVN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   I say...go for it! That brain of yours is still totally capable! I know you will look back and not regret it. And, if you are working with someone that is willing to back you and help you with your classes, it's a win-win! I LOVE preop/PACU and am su...

6. Does your hospital or facility badge include your credentials?

   PREOP PACU LVN replied to icuRNmaggie's topic in Professionalism

   "it really had nothing to do with opportunities because there are many out there, it has to do with desire and a commitment to lifelong learning" To Cinlou and icuRNmaggie... Don't get me wrong. Kudos on your accomplishments. I wish it could have hap...

7. Does your hospital or facility badge include your credentials?

   PREOP PACU LVN replied to icuRNmaggie's topic in Professionalism

   "If I'm sick I would be thankful to see that CCRN or CEN or CNOR on my nurse's badge. It represents competence and a commitment to continuing education." Yes, credentials on a badge are appropriate, but get real... your work ethic and how you care ...

8. Texas LVN-RN Online

   PREOP PACU LVN replied to jimbalaya's topic in Online Learning

   How do I email txspadequeen921 to find out about these schools? I live and work in the houston area and traditional LVN-RN programs don't work for me. Need something online. I HAVE to work. And since I am employed, I don't qualify for money for schoo...

9. Medical Assistant soon to be LPN

   PREOP PACU LVN replied to meandrog02's topic in General Nursing

   Hi there. I have been an LVN in Texas for the last 24 years. So here is my worth. I have been hearing since I graduated that LVN's will be fazed out. In my opinion, that will never happen. LVN's are an integral part of the nursing team. Each caregiv...

10. LVN to RN Transition Lee College

    PREOP PACU LVN posted a topic in LPN-RN

    Hi there, Curious to see if anyone here got accepted to Lee College, Baytown transition program this year? I am starting in a couple of weeks and wanted any info anyone was willing to share. I have been an LVN for 23 years, so this is a dream come ...

11. LVN to RN Transition Lee College

    PREOP PACU LVN posted a topic in Texas

    Hi there, Curious to see if anyone here got accepted to Lee College, Baytown transition program this year? I am starting in a couple of weeks and wanted any info anyone was willing to share. I have been an LVN for 23 years, so this is a dream come tr...