Bridey

Bridey

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  1. So just how intense is it?

    Bridey replied to angieleelee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Everyone's perspective on their LVN/LPN program is going to differ from one person to the next. For some it's really difficult. For others it's not real difficult at all. Some people will study for...

  2. License endorsement for TEXAS

    Bridey replied to ginger1023's topic in Texas Nursing

    Your best bet would be to either call the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners or to email someone there. 512-305-7671 There's a woman in Licensing/Endorsement Dept named Christine Howard that you can...

  3. Health care on the reservation truly shocking

    Bridey replied to Bridey's topic in General Nursing

    I think that's awesome!! When I was younger I never realized just how dire the situation has become. Now that I'm older and I realize that the things I have seen and heard and read about the...

  4. First Nation prepares for pandemic

    Bridey posted a topic in General Nursing

    read article in its entirety:

  5. Indian Healthcare Crisis

    Bridey posted a topic in General Nursing

    thought some of you may be interested in reading this. it's good to stay informed about these things, imo. it makes me sad that legislators can try to justify offering medicare/medical to illegal...

  6. untruthful charting....

    Bridey replied to DivaNurse2007's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No, I've never been asked to chart something that's untrue. Nor would I ever comply with such a request. That's fraud and you can go to jail and lose your license if made to testify in court about it....

  7. fired, and questioning reason

    Bridey replied to tiroka03's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm sorry to hear that you and anyone else involved was fired. I know that hindsight is 20/20 and all that, but in the future if you encounter a combative resident... in addition to getting an order...

  8. Lpn-bsn

    Bridey replied to LPN825's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I don't know who told you that The College Network had exclusive rights to anything, but they were mistaken. You don't have to go through The College Network or any other publishing company for...

  9. LVN Salary Increase Percentages?

    Bridey replied to Nurse Smiley's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There are hospitals/facilities in SF that aren't unionized? That's a surprise. Check into places who are members of SEIU Local 250. The wages are more competitive and increased are more along the...

  10. Professional Attire for Nurses

    Bridey replied to RNforLongTime's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think that standardized uniforms ought to be required. If you introduce yourself to the patients as a nurse then the need for a certain color uniform isn't necessary. And the argument that...

  11. What field of Nursing will you work in??? & best/worst place to work?

    Bridey replied to iheartnursing_cali's topic in General Nursing

    I'm really thankful that we're all so different. I don't think it's said often enough, but I absolutely appreciate those nurses who do the job (happily and passionately) that I know I can't do. I...

  12. LTAC (Long Term Acute Care) facility?

    Bridey replied to Bridey's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    Part of the appeal of the place was that they have an ICU and I'll have an opportunity to work there from time to time. I'm an LVN now, but I don't plan on staying one for long. The more specialized...

  13. Which states accept a texas LVN lic??

    Bridey replied to A.G 80's topic in General Nursing

    It's possible, but usually orders come out around 6 months prior to relocation. I was just offering my point of view in the event they were still working things out.

  14. Hopefull LNP student in a couple years, what can I study?

    Bridey replied to angieleelee's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Wow that's unusual. Most schools have at least a few general ed requirements. Are you planning on going to a Vocational School? Anyhow, I think you have the right idea. Definately get some things to...

  15. Lpn-bsn

    Bridey replied to LPN825's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Please be aware that The College Network IS NOT a LPN/LVN-BSN program, it's a publishing company that sends you study guides of condensed material to review BEFORE you enter the program. I have been...

  16. Which states accept a texas LVN lic??

    Bridey replied to A.G 80's topic in General Nursing

    Not all military hospitals accept civilian nurses. Some stateside do, but more often than not they find it more cost effective to utilize their Med Tech's and RN officers. I know that overseas it's...

  17. Best Doula programs?

    Bridey replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I have a friend who's a doula and recommended Childbirth International. I'm not sure if you've already chosen a program or not, but after doing the compare and contrast I can see why she went through...

  18. What exactly is parish nursing?

    Bridey replied to LaVorneRN's topic in Parish

    Would nuns in Catholic Healthcare settings be considered "Parish Nurses" or is this a speciality for which you have to have specific training in? Just curious. Though I'm not interested in becoming a...

  19. LTAC (Long Term Acute Care) facility?

    Bridey replied to Bridey's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    I welcome the "rambling" Pam. Since this is such a new kind of facility to me I'm all for learning more about it. Most especially from nurses who have experience in them, so THANK YOU!! Are you in...

  20. LTAC (Long Term Acute Care) facility?

    Bridey replied to Bridey's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    Thanks for your input Alibaba! I'd say that this place has no problems hiring LVN's either. I attended the job fair and left with an offer letter for a full time position pending bg check and drug...

  21. Hopefull LNP student in a couple years, what can I study?

    Bridey replied to angieleelee's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My best advice is to speak with an advisor at the college you intend to enroll at. Let them know you want to go into the LPN/LVN program within the next few years. Ask what pre-req's are required...

  22. not sure I passed the nclex -- help!

    Bridey replied to LPN4hire's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    For some the test cuts off right at the minimum and for others it cuts off 94, 100, 133, 157, 170 questions into it. Like alvernvern said it's adaptive. Mine cut off at the minimum and I passed, a...

  23. Am I doing the right thing??

    Bridey replied to remched's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Get out of there quick! When you feel uncomfortable, unsupported and like the staff is intentionally disrespectful towards you... get out with your license intact! That place sounds like trouble...

  24. Did not pass my nclex-pn...

    Bridey replied to alvernvern's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Did you receive a letter stating that you didn't pass? If not, why do you feel like you didn't pass? Do you recall what most of the NCLEX questions focused on? If so, that's a good place to start....

  25. What field of Nursing will you work in??? & best/worst place to work?

    Bridey replied to iheartnursing_cali's topic in General Nursing

    When I first started school I swore I wanted to be a PEDS nurse, then I did my PEDS rotation. Ugh... Worst experience ever. I hated it. LOVE kids, hate PEDS. My most favorite places to work are vastly...