MOVING FROM CALIFORNIA TO WORK IN TEXAS AS LVN

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Specializes in 18 years experience in SNF and Subacute.

Hello, Everyone.  I need some advice or if anyone would share their experiences when moving from California to work in Texas as LVN/LPN? any difficulties in adjusting or any patient-to-nurse ratio?  Thanks, everyone. stay safe. 

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Specializes in Pediatric Private Duty.

I've only ever worked in South TX. In my experience there are no ratio limits as a rule like there is in CA but each facility may have it's own ratio. In Texas it's usually high. I previously worked in a nursing home with 45 residents of my own but I've heard of worse in other nursing homes here. My mother in law had 65 residents at her facility. In my area I believe it's about 6-8 patients in med surg but not sure about other areas because most of the nurses I know in hospitals are RNs. Maybe someone with more experience can tell you more. Good luck and stay safe!

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Specializes in 18 years experience in SNF and Subacute.

WOW. that's big news to my ears.  I really appreciate your time and all your information Lilblue.  this helps me a lot.  Thanks again. Take care and best wishes to you.

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Specializes in Psych/Med Surg/Ortho/Tele/Peds.

Yes, be ware... No ratios means just that ~ no ratios...

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Specializes in 18 years experience in SNF and Subacute.

OMG ?. that's really scary doe. too much liability. I thank you for taking the time and replying. take care and be safe. ??

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