GeauxNursing

GeauxNursing

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  1. Pros and cons of where LPNs can work

    GeauxNursing replied to suzy2812's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LVN's can work in dialysis units, like I do. :

  2. Accelerated LVN-BSN and BSN-MSN

    GeauxNursing replied to MakeMeABird's topic in LPN to RN

    Wow, Hospice! You're not messing around! good

  3. LPN vs. LVN Can't we just agree on a name?

    GeauxNursing replied to 3sodapop's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I like Licensed

  4. Experience at the ER today, did I do this wrong? (long)

    GeauxNursing posted a topic in General Nursing

    Got a called from SIL today that my hubby's dad was EMS-ed from Wal-Mart to a local ER because he passed out. I headed over there and met her, we waited outside the room while they were trying to I...

  5. Dialysis Nurses I want to hear from youI recently took a new job in OP dialysis clini

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

    lol, island, the OP was looking for the positives! I'll stay quiet on this one and just say "good luck!" You'll learn lots of cool

  6. Anyone apply to TVCC ADN program?

    GeauxNursing replied to kcoa11's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hey Jeff, have a question for you: Do I need to have my transcripts evaluated before I apply for the program? Or is this an actual part of the application process? I am hoping that the intro...

  7. Calling all DIALYSIS CHARGE NURSES

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

    Actually, I can't say it's harder because 1) I'm not a CN 2) never worked in acutes. But I do know that my CN works her tail off for 16+ hours every tx

  8. Calling all DIALYSIS CHARGE NURSES

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

    I'd say it's probably just as hard, if not harder to be charge in chronics. My CN is in control of pretty much all of our pts medical care, appts, rxs, transportation, etc. watching over the PCTS...

  9. WHO DAT!!!

    GeauxNursing replied to ThrowEdNurse's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    who

  10. LPN pay rates

    GeauxNursing replied to cmgLPN09's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    wow 12-13 is low! anyone in

  11. Dallas Nursing Institute

    GeauxNursing replied to Txstarr972's topic in Texas Nursing

    yea kind of mandatory probably! hope you called the

  12. ED RN considerations for ESRD pts

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

    we take BPs in the "old access" arm, as long as they are not being worked up for a new access, in case another part of the same arm might be used. You stay away from the access arm all together with...

  13. Curious about LVN's making 50,000+/year

    GeauxNursing replied to alliesw01's topic in Texas Nursing

    most clinics in Dallas lately are all running very short, looking for RNs with experience! Turned into a local swap meet out here lately: I'll work at your clinic Friday if you can cover my TTS...

  14. Curious about LVN's making 50,000+/year

    GeauxNursing replied to alliesw01's topic in Texas Nursing

    I made 46 last year. My first year as an LVN, all in dialysis. I had 4 previous years experience in dialysis prior to becoming licensed. I attribute my salary to that. Also, worked 50+ hours most...

  15. Is working as an LPN while going through RN completion possible?

    GeauxNursing replied to copyandpaste's topic in LPN to RN

    I'm going to do it, too. I worked 40 hours weekly through my nights/weekends LVN program. I plan on working as much as I can. My first mini-mester is only 8 hours worth of credits, which equals 2-3...

  16. Dallas Institute of Nursing Concerns??

    GeauxNursing replied to javamama73's topic in Texas Nursing

    :D:D:D:D:D:D

  17. Dallas Nursing Institute

    GeauxNursing replied to Txstarr972's topic in Texas Nursing

    My tuition was 18,500 in 2007-2009 lvn pogram there. Financial aid covered 90 percent of it, and I had to pay out of pocket the other 10, which ended up being close to 400/month for 10 months, so...

  18. Anyone apply to TVCC ADN program?

    GeauxNursing replied to kcoa11's topic in Texas Nursing

    good for y'all! Congrats! I hope to be in your shoes this time next year! Just about to rule out el centro and definitely think more about

  19. Dallas Institute of Nursing Concerns??

    GeauxNursing replied to javamama73's topic in Texas Nursing

    it's

  20. Dallas Institute of Nursing Concerns??

    GeauxNursing replied to javamama73's topic in Texas Nursing

    DNI is right off 635 in an okay neighborhood, they do have security. Getting a certificate from DNI will not keep you from being able to get your RN elsewhere; an LVN is an LVN. As long as you meet...

  21. El Centro/North Lake Fall 2010 Admission

    GeauxNursing replied to HappyCat0325's topic in Texas Nursing

    how exciting! good luck to you all! I hope to be in your shoes in 1 year....anxiously awaiting my acceptance letter for the RN

  22. Dallas Nursing Institute

    GeauxNursing replied to Txstarr972's topic in Texas Nursing

    great post! I agree with you 100 percent! Especially about virtuals. I saved up my allotted hours every term so I could just skip

  23. FMC - taking pillows out of all units?

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

    we got rid of pillows years ago. (davita) the FMC I work for PRN has no pillows. Or footstools on the chairs anymore, can anyone explain that one? If you say that pts cannot bring in their own...

  24. Dallas Nursing Institute

    GeauxNursing replied to Txstarr972's topic in Texas Nursing

    You know what? That is a very good point. I have been an LVN for one year. By the time I (hopefully) get into el Centro for the bridge, it will be about 2.5 years. I work in dialysis, though....

  25. Dallas Nursing Institute

    GeauxNursing replied to Txstarr972's topic in Texas Nursing

    i stand