GeauxNursing

GeauxNursing

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  1. Lvn Help In Dallas / Ft Worth Area

    GeauxNursing replied to livinlife1257's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    btw, DNI just recently upped it's tuition to somewhere near

  2. Hello Kitty aneroid sphygmomanometer at DNI

    GeauxNursing replied to bcskittlez's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    what? like you want to use you HK bp cuff, your HK backpack, and wear your HK scrubs to school? Go right

  3. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    GeauxNursing replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. We've got some grammar Nazis in here! I love it. One of my nurses says "vanco-mya-cin." And "PT and INR." Isn't it just PT/INR? I guess it can go either way--what do I

  4. VENT~I'm so NOT having a good day. :(

    GeauxNursing replied to Sydangle2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    thats crap! tell them so. so sorry they are doing this to you, I'll pray it gets

  5. Dialysis Transport

    GeauxNursing replied to coco3299's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I'd say at least 50 percent of all the patients in my clinic are amb, they just need a ride through public transport. about 40 percent have cars, family that bring them. the remaining 10 percent...

  6. So frustrated with new LVN training!

    GeauxNursing posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Have been a PCT for over 3 years. Just got my LVN license and am now in "training." So far my training consists of stuff I already know. I know it is good to review how things are done, but I am...

  7. A day in the life of a new LPN (sorry, long)

    GeauxNursing replied to chevyv's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    thanks for the story! i don't know how y'all work in LTC. I would be SOO overwhelmed probably every day. kudos to every one of

  8. LPN mistreated in dialysis

    GeauxNursing replied to LPN30's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    the LVNs in my experience, are basically a tech with more responsibilities. I have to set up my 4 machines, put on my 4 patients, assess them, monitor them, give their meds, take them off, clean...

  9. Dialysis Transport

    GeauxNursing replied to coco3299's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    our nursing home pts are brought in by contracted ambulances. Other drive themselves or rely on family. Many pts have medicaid taxi or the paratransit bus that works off the city bus system. I...

  10. Be Honest...what's it like in a Dialysis Clinc(LPNS)?

    GeauxNursing replied to skittlebear's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    as an LPN in dialysis, you set up machines, tear them down, set up for another shift, do incoming/outgoing assessments, gauge fluid gain/loss. give meds such as EPO through the machine lines,...

  11. Are there any new or recent LVN grads out there?

    GeauxNursing replied to Bianca'sDream's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am a new LVN! I just passed my NCLEX Tuesday. I have worked in dialysis for 3+ years, so I am going to stay here for now. It fits me pretty well; I love the fast-paced action I get to

  12. Took NCLEX This am

    GeauxNursing replied to BubbysMa's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i took my NCLEX-PN yesterday morning and am sure I failed. top grades in the class do not mean anything anymore! the minimum is 85, I had 93ish. agh! and it was all psych! that was what we had the...

  13. Tattoo/employability question

    GeauxNursing replied to smirkingvag's topic in General Students

    you have 54 tats on your right arm? I've seen supervisors at Wal-Mart who have to bandage up their arm tattoos. suppose you hae to wear a bandaid over it while at work? or get some really good cover...

  14. RN student assigned to LPN???

    GeauxNursing replied to Sara5229's topic in General Students

    if that LPN was doing everything that you as the "RN" are learning to do, then what's the problem? are you learning to do management stuff in this clinical or are you learning to pass meds and do...

  15. Had LPN Dialysis Nurse Interview

    GeauxNursing replied to HannasMom's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    good luck to you! I hope you enjoy it! Remember, it takes a long time to get used to the fast-paced dialysis environment. (slow and boring? ha!) stringing machines takes a long time to get, but...

  16. Which school is better in Dallas, Texas for LVN? Concorde,Platt, or Dallas Nursing In

    GeauxNursing replied to kw29student's topic in Texas Nursing

    looking at my last comment up there, I have to say I agree with Matthew. of course I hate school now. my life has been turned upside down this past year. i am miserable. I am broke. I am...

  17. 3 months in Texas

    GeauxNursing replied to cryptic12's topic in Texas Nursing

    is Galveston still "beach-able" after the

  18. Will RNs be phased out of dialysis?

    GeauxNursing replied to rosiegal's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    What on earth are PCTs doing in those states where they can't even cannulate?! TX requires all PCTs to be certified by

  19. I Hate Dialysis

    GeauxNursing replied to MizzDo~LPN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I was amused by OP saying "popular dialysis clinic" are we becoming popular now? like with good drink specials? half off appetizers til 7? sorry. :

  20. Stuff for clinicals

    GeauxNursing replied to Dawn Vylet's topic in General Students

    pocket hand sanitizer! you'll inevitably be changing a dressing and remove your gloves then need a quick hand cleansing and your instructor will say, "You can't just leave the bedside to go wash your...

  21. Relocating To Dallas

    GeauxNursing replied to xdriggs's topic in Texas Nursing

    I have done clinicals at Methodist and it is a beautiful hospital! the campus is lovely. the surrounding neighborhoods may not be the best. Hey Commuter! congrats on your latest educational...

  22. Davita is doing what?!?

    GeauxNursing posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    10,000 bucks to the staffer who refers an experienced dialysis nurse who gets hired on. yes, 10 grand. 5,000 for someone with no experience (i think), 1,500 for a PCT, and so on. so, the nurse gets...

  23. Conditions of Coverage

    GeauxNursing replied to chatty-rn's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    what is this? i haven't heard...can you

  24. PPE for dialysis nurses

    GeauxNursing replied to oklhmrn's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    are y'all serious? I hate the hot, miserable, turkey-roasting gowns I have to wear every day ALL day but really. I would sure HATE to be splattered with blood. wear them. and get a new one every...

  25. protecting the rock!

    GeauxNursing posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm engaged! My boyfriend proposed the other night! I am SO excited! Is my ring safe going through the 12 hour shift's worth of hand washing and Purell sanitizers? Working in dialysis, we wash our...