erdad71

Hi, I am in LVN in a fast pace ER located in San Antonio, Texas. I recently requested to attend the TNCC/ENCP/ACLS classes. My hospital educator informed me that I was not able to take the ACLS course, due to that it was not part of my job requirement. Ok, then she told me that I could take the TNCC/ENCP classes, but not get certified, because the ENA does recognize LVN's as qualifing for the certification. That's not good. My questions is this, if i work in the ER and deal with adult and pediatric trauma, and care for cardiac patients, then why is it that I can't get trained and certified to provide the best care possible regardless if I am an LVN or RN?

Hi, I had a patient come into my ER because she hurt her wrist tieing her shoes... next day I had a lady come in with a laceration which she obtained killing a roach......true stories

Hi Everyone, my name is David, and I am from San Antonio, TX. I recently graduated in Aug. 07 as a LVN and am currently working at the Baptist Hospital ED. I have been in the medical field for a very long time as a MA and ED Tech. The change over from Tech to Nurse was challenging, but with the help of my senior nurses and my family I managed to survive. I hope to continue my education in the near,near future.

Being a ER Tech involves more than feeding patients and removing foley's. They need to start IV's, draw blood, NG Tube placement, montior vitals signs, EKG... and much more. Tech's are the eyes and ears for a nurse with 8 patients, they carry 8-20 patients who they have to be aware of change of LOC, vs, or just general support. I was tech for a very long time I now as a nurse I treasure all my tech's. So, for all you techs out there..... Thanks

Hi, I am also a hispanic student LVN located out of Texas. I currently have 79 students in my class and only 10 of them are male. I currently work in a ER with 5 LVN's all males all with 6+ yrs of ER experiance. being a male nurse shouldn't stop you.... GO FOR IT! NAVY CORPSMAN aka "Doc Yogie"