RedHeadNurse2B

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1. LVN who needs IV-therapy class

   RedHeadNurse2B replied to TheCommuter's topic in Texas

   I'm an LVN who took IV therapy in school, does that not make me IV certified?

2. Possible move to Washington..what do i have to do

   RedHeadNurse2B replied to Gvsuamber's topic in Washington

   I am confused if I need verification from NURSYS - Texas (where I have my current license) is listed, but then it says complete it ONLY if the state I am seeking licensure in requires verification. Does Washington require verification?

3. LVN pay

   RedHeadNurse2B replied to ct1tx's topic in Texas

   As a new grad LVN I have earned from $18.25-20.25/hr in LTC. Also look down at previous posts, there are many on this forum regarding LVN pay rates to give you a better idea.

4. Possible move to Washington..what do i have to do

   RedHeadNurse2B replied to Gvsuamber's topic in Washington

   Hi, I'm an LVN soon to be moving from TX to WA. I have checked the WA Dept. of Health website and it appears that you just have fill out an application to have your current license endorsed by WA and also pay some fees to do that. Here is that webs...

5. LPN salaries in Puget Sound area?

   RedHeadNurse2B posted a topic in Washington

   Hi, I'm a new LPN moving "back home" to Washington from Texas. Just curious how the salaries compare. I'm making $18.25/hr right now in LTC, although I am more interested in finding work in a hospital setting - so if you know of any hospitals the a...

6. Concorde

   RedHeadNurse2B replied to Noi_817's topic in Texas

   You take the NET to get into Concorde's LVN program. You can ask to purchase a study guide or find it online.

7. Tpapn

   RedHeadNurse2B replied to MARFEE's topic in Texas

   I work with an RN going through the program. It is LTC, which she said is about the only place that would employ her. She just doesn't have a key for her narcotics and the other nurses have to pull and sign her narcs for her.

8. How much to LVNs REALLY make just starting out of school in SA??

   RedHeadNurse2B replied to smjones0130's topic in Texas

   As a new grad in DFW I make $18.25, which is about average for here I think. Another place I work was paying me $19.25 for evening shift and $20.25 for nights. Add in over time which I always have and it's about $40,000 gross, not too bad...

9. Where R all the free CNA training ads in FTW?

   RedHeadNurse2B replied to amlaboy's topic in Texas

   I've never heard of free CNA training here in DFW. In MI, nursing homes may train you for free, but I don't think that they do that here in TX. I went through a program a few years ago and it was about $500 for about a 6 week course. I just checke...

10. Concorde Career Inst.

    RedHeadNurse2B replied to shihztulady's topic in Texas

    Tuiton was $18,400, that includes all your books and scrubs. yes, very steep, more like 4 times as much as a community college. You can get government financial aid though. Fortunately I had a great deal of help from my parents, otherwise I might...

11. LPN/LVN rate of pay in your area.

    RedHeadNurse2B replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN/LVN

    i just graduated this month and i am starting at $18/hr and $19/hr for 2-10 shift in ltc. i'm just doing prn right now until i get another ft job else where. from what i hear, the large hospitals in dfw do not pay very well for lvn's in comparison ...

12. Concorde Career Inst.

    RedHeadNurse2B replied to shihztulady's topic in Texas

    According to the TX BNE only about 3 VN programs in TX are accredited, so some community colleges programs are not accredited either. The main thing is that it is in good standing as an approved program with the BNE so you can sit for boards.

13. Concorde Career Inst.

    RedHeadNurse2B replied to shihztulady's topic in Texas

    I just graduated from the VN program this month. I would recommend Concorde if you are looking to get into nursing and start making money very quickly, because it is VERY quick, no prereqs are required. If you have more time to take then I would sa...

14. Phlebotomist Training in DFW?

    RedHeadNurse2B posted a topic in Texas

    Does anyone know where a non medical or licensed person can get training for this? I've searched the web and can't find anything. I remember not to long ago seeing that Carter Bloodcare does training, is that true? Thanks.

15. Whats the real deal with jobs

    RedHeadNurse2B replied to danigirl58's topic in Texas

    I can't speak for Houston, but in the DFW area, all the senior BSN students I know already have jobs lined for when they graduate.