lovablelvn

lovablelvn

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  1. LVN Refresher Course in TX?

    lovablelvn replied to txcowgirlnurse3721's topic in General Nursing

    hi- i don't know where you are in tx, but any local community college that offers the lvn program should offer a refresher course also. i live in wichita falls and vernon college offers refreshers...

  2. If you could have a different profession...

    lovablelvn replied to anurseuk's topic in General Nursing

    I wanna play... * Crime Scene Investigator :heartbeat * Stay at home Foster Mom * Wedding Planner * Year around

  3. Least Physically Demanding Jobs As An LPN?

    lovablelvn replied to mammaoftwo's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If I am reading correctly (read it twice) she is going to do clinicals. She said " with surgery and proper care" that it could be done. She didn't say she wasn't doing the clinical part of school. OP-...

  4. Assisted living facilities

    lovablelvn replied to smak60's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am in North Central Texas, where the cost of living is lower. I was making $13.50/hr and that was my first job out of nursing school. The ALF I worked at had excellent benefits starting from day 1....

  5. so, what do you do if you are not doing bedside nursing??

    lovablelvn replied to rxrn's topic in General Nursing

    ]I am a field supervisor for primary home care. AKA I hire and fire attendants for clts that get assistance from the state. The state caseworker does the inital assesment, sends me paperwork with task...

  6. Job references...who to contact?

    lovablelvn replied to zamboni's topic in General Nursing

    From what I understand (in TX atleast) someone calling for a reference can not ask anything outside of your employment dates and if you are rehire-able. I am now a field supervisor and when people...

  7. Who pronounces the death?

    lovablelvn replied to NICU_babyRN's topic in General Nursing

    At my previous job at an Assisted Living Facility, if the pt had Hospice and passed we called them and the RN on-call would pronounce them. But if they did not have Hospice and just had skilled...

  8. Baylor Dallas or All Saints Ft Worth ER?

    lovablelvn replied to gonzo1's topic in General Nursing

    I personally LOVE Baylor. This is from personal experience being a patient and my mom being a patient at 2 of the Baylor facilities. I have been to All Saints in Fort Worth and it's very nice but I...

  9. Getting nervous about cardiac ablation

    lovablelvn posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This is just kinda to vent and to see if anyone has any advice for me. I'm having an ablation done on the 13th. Yes, that is FRIDAY THE 13TH! I'm just kinda nervous because my mom had 2 ablations and...

  10. I HATE my job... what to do, what to do?

    lovablelvn posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Obviously, I hate my new job. I left my 1-9pm every other weekend, 3-4 day a week job assisted living job to go to a medical supply store to be a "clinical coordinator" What a bunch of crap-o-la. I...

  11. I HATE my job... what to do, what to do?

    lovablelvn replied to lovablelvn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I left my old job because I was up for a job as the Alzheimer director and our regional nurse put me in for it but our Executive director wouldn't give it to me simply because she didn't want to loose...

  12. we're pregnant

    lovablelvn replied to medsurgnurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Please sign me up for this one. I'm on that bandwagon all the way. I CAN NOT stand for a women to say "My husband is babysitting the

  13. Husbands or S/O's at routine exam

    lovablelvn replied to walker shaw's topic in Ob/Gyn

    At my ob-gyn's office, they encourage the S\O to come. My DH has been to very single appt. And considering that we are going through fertility treatments, we see th OB pretty often. DH goes to all...

  14. we're pregnant

    lovablelvn replied to medsurgnurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Can't agree more.. We have been trying for 2 years and both have fertility issues. WE will be

  15. Post Nursing School Blues

    lovablelvn replied to gerry79's topic in General Nursing

    I know a few of my friends and I had the Post-Nursing School blues. We had became a family. Spending day in and day out with each other and in very stressful situations that you get through together...

  16. LPNs in L&D

    lovablelvn replied to sissyboo's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Right after nursing school I worked on a "women's Services" floor for a while but as far as L&D only one LVN worked per shift and they only worked the triage room (which only holds 2 people), but...

  17. Missing Narcs

    lovablelvn posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    HI everyone! I have worked in a Assisted Living facility close to a year now. About 2 to 3 months ago we hired a new LVN to cover my days off, So she only works about 3 days a week. Well to make a...

  18. Missing Narcs

    lovablelvn replied to lovablelvn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks for everyones replies. Marla I absoutley see your side, and know all about the warm bodies. We have several problems other than just the narcs here are just a few: OUr Executive director is...

  19. My age....

    lovablelvn replied to maddiesmommy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Don't worry about it. Do what's best for you. When I started nursing school I was 22 and I was the YOUNGEST in my class. The oldest was 63. She is now in the LVN-RN bridge class. You can do anything...

  20. Starting IV's

    lovablelvn replied to bsunbeam's topic in General Nursing

    Remember, pain (or really anything) is what the patient says it is. Because it's not painful to you really doesn't mean it isn't for your patient. Lido is always an option for our patients. Never had...

  21. Assisted Living Nurses'

    lovablelvn replied to foxxcat's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    At our facility we also have a secured Alzhiemers unit. About 15 residents live there, so the CMA is usually over there helping work the floor and doing their meds. Which I don't mind at all. She does...

  22. Assisted Living Nurses'

    lovablelvn replied to foxxcat's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It's a great job! Good Luck with you job search. A CMA is a Certified Med

  23. Assisted Living Nurses'

    lovablelvn replied to foxxcat's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I love my job. It's very laid back and fun. We often have parties (a couple a month) bingo everyday, Movie night 2 times a week, dominoes and "42" games everynight. At our facility if you don't walk...

  24. Assisted Living Nurses'

    lovablelvn replied to foxxcat's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've been workin in assisted living for about 8 months now. Ask me as many questions if you want and I'd be happy to answer as many as I can.

  25. Which field makes more money?

    lovablelvn replied to ttran's topic in Texas Nursing

    Of course no one can give you an exact amount,but I 'm from Wichita Falls and asked around.... Here are some estimates. Registered Nursing- anywhere between $18-24 depending on place Respiratory...