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  1. Business for LVN/LPN???

    txsugarlvn posted a topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Hello all! Just wondering if there are any LVN's or LPN's in business for themselves and what type of businesses they are doing. I keep reading post after post from RN's (and that's wonderful) but...

  2. NPR story on RN's in California

    txsugarlvn posted a topic in General Nursing

    WOW! I just heard a story on NPR about the nursing shortage in California. The reporter stated that California has passed a law that requires all hospitals to have one RN on duty for every 6 patients,...

  3. San Marcos

    txsugarlvn replied to cargal's topic in Texas Nursing

    That's a shame you can't make it to San Marcos. I live just outside San Antonio but went to school in San Marcos (SWT!). Since you don't speak English, your services would be of use in Texas because...

  4. Fingerprinting Texas Nurses

    txsugarlvn replied to mattsmom81's topic in Texas Nursing

    I took my boards for my LVN license back in 1995 and I was required to give my fingerprints when I went to test. So was everyone else that was testing at the same time. I think the state is requiring...

  5. question about charting

    txsugarlvn replied to S5777's topic in General Nursing

    The questions aren't dumb at all! It's great you are making an effort to educate yourself and find out more about charting. In all the facilities I have worked (nursing home, dialysis, hospital, etc)...

  6. But I have little kids!

    txsugarlvn replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    At one of my employers, they would post a list. Each nurse for the unit would write their choice in order of 1st, 2nd, 3rd and the DON would then assign the holidays. If you got Christmas one year,...

  7. LPN assessment in LTC

    txsugarlvn replied to Sersey's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Rustyhammer, I think it's wonderful that the NM BON recognizes the abilities of the LVN and don't just see us an "assistant" to the RN. I'm not devaluing an RN's knowledge but it's time the States...

  8. Does anyone recommend working as a patient care technician?

    txsugarlvn replied to LPN-n-2005's topic in General Nursing

    i recommend taking the job if you can handle the hours along with going to school. At our area training hospital, one of the best in the country, the PCT's are taught not only basic skills but also to...

  9. Select Specialty Hospital

    txsugarlvn replied to renerian's topic in General Nursing

    I worked at Select Specialty through a local nursing agency. I loved it there. The nurses were so great. The nurse to patient ratio was low. None of the nurses I talked to had complaints. The patients...

  10. new grad needs help with documentation tips

    txsugarlvn replied to peaceful2100's topic in General Nursing

    Western Schools has a CEU course available to teach documentation skills. Always chart thoroughly. It's the best protection you have in case of litigation or questions regarding your care or the...

  11. futurenurseanesthetist

    txsugarlvn replied to angelsuzie's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    No joke Brett. Maybe that's why during your first semester in nursing school (at least at my school during the LVN program) they taught us to change beds, bathe patients, clean them up, feed them, and...

  12. Nurses who let NAs Boss them around

    txsugarlvn replied to PhePhe's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow...I knew it was happening in other places. I have worked in several nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospitals and also in a dialysis clinic. Most places had CNA's but some did not as...

  13. HOw To Start YOur Own Business

    txsugarlvn replied to nightingale's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Hi! From reading your post I gather you are still learning to work the sewing machine so you aren't making scrubs per say as of yet. So, along those lines, start by getting your resale license from...

  14. Business for LVN/LPN???

    txsugarlvn replied to txsugarlvn's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    nightngale...thanks for the info. I checked out the other posts and noticed LoisJean's posts. She seems to be very successful and happy in her business AND is an LPN. Great inspiration! Would be nice...

  15. Independent/distance learning

    txsugarlvn replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Angelbear, I would not recommend RUE or any other study system (Chancellor's etc). The Excelsior program has grown and evolved so much. The actual college has the study guides, textbooks, and...