PurpleLVN

PurpleLVN specializes in AA&I, research,peds, radiation oncology.

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1. Ampule Question: Does this make sense?

   PurpleLVN replied to L&DWannabe's topic in General Nursing

   Hey, you've said it all!! You're in NURSING SCHOOL and they always teach us techniques that we sometimes never use in the "real world" Don't worry about it, just git 'er done!! Good

2. Just lost my hearing in one ear- now what?

   PurpleLVN replied to gayle_the_RN's topic in General Nursing

   I am so sorry to hear about your hearing loss. Would you be interested in working in a clinical setting? Research nursing? I think there are a lot of different opportunities you could look into. Or...

3. Vocational nurse training cost???

   PurpleLVN replied to Ikram29's topic in California Nursing

   Are there not community colleges or technical colleges with LVN/LPN programs in your area? I'm an LVN and I paid less than $6000 for a 15 month program at a technical college. I'd investigate other...

4. Can I be a nurse if I'm not a morning person?

   PurpleLVN replied to wannabeanRN90's topic in General Nursing

   I know you're questioning about working day shifts, but what about nursing school itself? My classes started at 7AM. All my clinicals were 6AM to 3 PM!!! Just something you should think

5. How do you care for yourself??

   PurpleLVN replied to dixiebelleRN's topic in General Nursing

   Prayer, Mani/Pedi's, facials, go to gym 5 days per week, try to eat healthy and laughter!!!! I leave my job at the

6. IV Certification Austin, TX

   PurpleLVN replied to AdalynnsMom09's topic in Texas Nursing

   Hi AdalynnsMom09 There is an IV certification seminar in Dallas scheduled for October 28, 2010 at Methodist Charleton Medical Center. Contact info: Perivascular Nurse Consultants (Gannett Education)...

7. SICK OF BEING A LPN

   PurpleLVN replied to litebrightgirl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I've never been disrespected by an RN, MA or MD-at least to my face- BECAUSE I don't allow them to. Keep your head up. If you walk around looking, acting and feeling "less than" you'll be treated that...

8. First semester LPN student

   PurpleLVN replied to lindask's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   Hi Linda, I truly know how you feel!! I completed LPN school 8 years ago but I remember the fear, stress, unsureness, terror, fatigue, incompetency you're probably feeling at this time. :chair: Kudos...

9. At my boiling point...you are NOT a Nurse...of ANY kind!!!!

   PurpleLVN replied to nursehunnie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   Performing duties in the capacity of a licensed professional and signing off on them-This is on a totally different level than a loved one, church member, grandmother,etc. "nursing a loved one back to...

10. Panola College ADN and/or on-line ADN program?

    PurpleLVN replied to PurpleLVN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yes, I'm an LVN hoping to bridge if I can find a program that fits my needs. The school in Kansas (Pratt Community College) with the on-line bridge requires that students come to campus 4 times for...

11. At my boiling point...you are NOT a Nurse...of ANY kind!!!!

    PurpleLVN replied to nursehunnie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I've heard MANY docs introduce the MA's as "my nurse" so I don't think the MA's are being pressured by the docs-I think the docs are at fault for allowing and accepting and promoting this-especially...

12. Turf wars may have cost me my dream job

    PurpleLVN replied to loving2's topic in General Nursing

    ITA with caliotter3. You talked too much!! I would have mentioned applying for the other position and nothing further....bad mouthing a manager during an interview WITH HR???!!! I admire you for...

13. Panola College ADN and/or on-line ADN program?

    PurpleLVN replied to PurpleLVN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks TXRN2B13-What other programs are you interested in? I've checked DNI and they are too expensive and unaccredited-so they would be my last resort. El Centro College wants med-surg job experience...

14. Where was your first LPN job????

    PurpleLVN replied to jommit52's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congratulations jommit52!!!!! :ancong!: Remember to be positive, ask questions if you're unsure about anything, earn the respect and trust of your CNA's and they will respect you, AND; this may not be...

15. Panola College ADN and/or on-line ADN program?

    PurpleLVN replied to PurpleLVN's topic in Texas Nursing

    No I haven't called them-wanted to talk with someone whose actually done or is doing the program first. I'm not ready to attend just yet but I'm trying to find out about several programs to find the...