punkydoodlesRN

punkydoodlesRN BSN, RN

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  1. UTMB Fall 2011 Applicants

    punkydoodlesRN replied to chaos0058's topic in Texas Nursing

    What a relief - I finally took the TEAS yesterday, and I'm so glad to have it out of the way!! Now I'm just going to sit and wait, and worry, since I've submitted everything so late. I hope they got...

  2. Alvin CC lvn to adn Summer 2011

    punkydoodlesRN replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    It's been a while, but I kinda remember our schedule. Now I think they had planned on changing it a bit the yr after us, but yours would likely be similar. Semester 1 (Summer) - Class Mon - Wed....

  3. LVN & Extra Certifications

    punkydoodlesRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm a fairly new LVN - >1 yr experience. I just started a new job on Postpartum. I'm absolutely stoked, since BSN and L&D is my ultimate goal. I stumbled upon this course: Independent Study...

  4. LVN & Extra Certifications

    punkydoodlesRN replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for the advice. Most of the time I try to look, but never noticed this restriction. And my area is typically the same way with LVNS - only not many LTC even utilize them - mostly MD offices...

  5. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    punkydoodlesRN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't like you, not one bit. And I'm just trying to make it through the next 12 hrs without yelling at you. So, could you please just go back to your room and make this a little easier for me,...

  6. Joint Commission choose me...question!

    punkydoodlesRN replied to melisgood's topic in General Nursing

    I've never seen it either - and my job was auditing MARS and orders. I see qAM or qXXX time if other than AM or

  7. heartless DON or reality check?

    punkydoodlesRN replied to sarafina's topic in General Nursing

    You know, I was thinking about this again tonight (not really sure why) But some of the comments struck me. The ones about why was she notified and why not wait. I completely see that side, and I've...

  8. Searching for Essay Help. Original, I know.

    punkydoodlesRN posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks for the help :) I deleted this because I really didn't want my essay hanging out

  9. Searching for Essay Help. Original, I know.

    punkydoodlesRN replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I meant one... just know several I could pick from :) I sent it to a HS classmate that's now a senior Eng teacher for a large HS. She's pretty close to my maturity :) We still Facebook and have...

  10. Searching for Essay Help. Original, I know.

    punkydoodlesRN replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good idea - I have several I can send it to. And it's 688 words now

  11. Searching for Essay Help. Original, I know.

    punkydoodlesRN replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks Student :) I changed it to the other final draft that Christina23 helped with - is it better? Or should I still trim down my crappy

  12. UTMB Fall 2011 Applicants

    punkydoodlesRN replied to chaos0058's topic in Texas Nursing

    How did you format it? Did you have a header or anything? I noticed that it said your name needed to be included. Wasn't sure the best

  13. Alvin CC lvn to adn Summer 2011

    punkydoodlesRN replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    What area are you in BTW?? Oh, one other thing, once you graduate you're added to a mass mailing list from the LVN secretary - I get 3-4/m with local LVN jobs - hospitals, physicians, nursing homes,...

  14. Alvin CC lvn to adn Summer 2011

    punkydoodlesRN replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    A little. I started sending out aps in April. Between May 10 and June 22, I send out close to 100 aps and resumes. And though I was a brand-new LVN, I had 8 yrs of military medical experience. I took...

  15. Searching for Essay Help. Original, I know.

    punkydoodlesRN replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you so much!! Tons

  16. LVN & Extra Certifications

    punkydoodlesRN replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you all so much - love the advice here! Elvish, thanks. I have finished my pre reqs, just hoping and praying for an acceptance letter! I've just been looking around for stuff to expand my...

  17. How hard it is to get a LVN job in CA??

    punkydoodlesRN replied to rcristoLPN2010's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Read through this thread: https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/unemployed-frustrated-new-529335.html It has some great insight about the job frustrations from

  18. Who's hiring houston graduate lvn's 2011?

    punkydoodlesRN replied to 1soon2brn's topic in Texas Nursing

    Cypress Creek. 1960 & 45N. I just left there after 9 month employment. My base was $22 and I had a shift dif. I only left because I found a job closer to home - the commute was brutal (I'm in...

  19. Unemployed and frustrated new LVN graduate! Please help! What am I doing wrong?

    punkydoodlesRN replied to JustineLove's topic in California Nursing

    You can move to Houston? The facility I just left has an opening :) The pay was excellent for a brand new LVN. (I only left because an area I WANTED to work in opened closer to

  20. Alvin CC lvn to adn Summer 2011

    punkydoodlesRN replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    I hope you get your

  21. Searching for Essay Help. Original, I know.

    punkydoodlesRN replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Bump... anyone?? Is it that

  22. Alvin CC lvn to adn Summer 2011

    punkydoodlesRN replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Ok, lets see if I can remember... I got an email AND a phone call, both in the same day. I didn't get the email until after the call - I just hadn't checked for the day. Yes, there will be a...

  23. Any advice for a high schooler?

    punkydoodlesRN replied to iwillnotwasteit's topic in General Nursing

    For Me: Answering call lights - if it was within my scope, I took care of it. Delivering and removing food trays Recording I&O Vitals q 4/8 - depending on pt. need Changing linens. Helping...

  24. heartless DON or reality check?

    punkydoodlesRN replied to sarafina's topic in General Nursing

    He's fine - incredibly proud of his battle scars I was a panicked mama though - first child injury :heartbeat And yes, my DON is amazing. A beautiful nurse to work for. I'm sad to say that next...

  25. Just wanted to say Hi

    punkydoodlesRN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I start a new job this coming Monday working OB/GYN. I've been an LVN since May and have spent my first job working Psych/Detox. I've always wanted to work L&D, so this is a step in the right...