PurpleLVN

PurpleLVN

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  1. Fantasia credits nurse for saving her

    PurpleLVN replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so glad that you are so perfect Fribblet and donster RN! Despite your personal feelings toward Fantasia, there were and are circumstances that lead up to her decision to "end it all". There were...

  2. LVN and LPN, HELP!

    PurpleLVN replied to caligirl90's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was an LPN in Louisiana; now an LVN in Texas. No difference-EXCEPT-the pay is better

  3. Perivascular Nurse Consultants/IV certification seminar

    PurpleLVN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone heard of this company or received certification from them? Are they legit? They've scheduled a seminar at Methodist Charlton Medical Center in Dallas, TX for October 28, 2010 if anyone's...

  4. Ad says 1yr experience. Can a new grad apply anyway?

    PurpleLVN replied to wifeandmomoftwo's topic in General Nursing

    Hi wifeandmotheroftwo-Congrats on completing LPN school!! My first job 2 days after graduating LPN school was as a nurse tech in LTC. Trust me, by the time you've worked a few shifts and take boards-I...

  5. If you can say one thing to your boss, what would it be?

    PurpleLVN replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    To the Doctor-Stop whining!! You have a manageable workload, get paid rather well, AND have me to do as much work as I do for you-GEESH!! To the facilities director- Stop riding my orifice!! I...

  6. El Centro College skills check-off

    PurpleLVN replied to mdjnurse's topic in LPN to RN

    Hi mdjnurse-I've got a question....I understand that El Centro require's recent med-surg experience as a pre-req for the bridge program, right? How did you get in with LTC experience? I've got tons of...

  7. sumitting resignation letter via email?

    PurpleLVN replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    I personally think it's more professional to submit a resignation letter in person, especially if and when you may need a letter of recommendation or a reference from the person/facility. Do all...

  8. One entree per person,please

    PurpleLVN replied to jmtndl's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I got a piece of copier paper with Happy Nurse Week written on it-not even folded in half like a card! It was signed by the rad techs, CT tech, business manager and the radiation oncologist. But...

  9. Signed up for ACLS...what to expect?

    PurpleLVN replied to jmokeefe's topic in General Nursing

    Great question jmokeefe...I was wondering the same thing! I'm BLS certified but wondered if ACLS would benefit me, being an LVN and all. Could it REALLY make me more marketable? By the way, I work in...

  10. MSN and happy where I am.

    PurpleLVN replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations Otessa!!! Do what makes YOU happy-not others. Be

  11. Do i need a CNA license to be a vocational nurse or can i go straight to be a LVN?

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

    I was not a CNA prior to attending LVN school. I studied hard and was determined to become a nurse. I attended a vocational-technical college for my LVN and I had the best program-hard but thorough!!!...

  12. Statistics!!!!! One decision away......RN

    PurpleLVN posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Okay, I'm an LVN and I'm working on prereq's for my ADN. I'm trying to decide which program to prepare for-one's an LVN bridge(no Stats but very expensive)and the other's a regular ADN program!! This...

  13. Statistics!!!!! One decision away......RN

    PurpleLVN replied to PurpleLVN's topic in LPN to RN

    Hey, I'm not choosy!! I'll take a "C". Math is just one of those things that I have no interest in-I'm a Science, History type of girl! So a "C" would suit me just

  14. ADN/BSN-Two different NCLEX's?

    PurpleLVN posted a topic in General Nursing

    First, please excuse what may be a stupid question! But I'm so curious about this!Thanks in

  15. ADN/BSN-Two different NCLEX's?

    PurpleLVN replied to PurpleLVN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks nursemike for your reply. I'm an LVN and the NCLEX-PN was not fun but I did pass it over 7 years ago!!! :yeah:Just wanted to know since I'm working toward my ADN-if I'd have to retake the...

  16. Five Questions to ask recruiters......

    PurpleLVN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know I've had recruiters ask me if I have any questions after my interviews and most times I've said, "No, I think you've addressed everything." Well, BIG MISTAKE!! Thank God I've been successful in...

  17. Five Questions to ask recruiters......

    PurpleLVN replied to PurpleLVN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks

  18. Five Questions to ask recruiters......

    PurpleLVN replied to PurpleLVN's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry about that! When I tried to something technical-guess what happens! Just hit Good Morning America tab and scroll down to Tori

  19. Hello everyone...newbie here

    PurpleLVN replied to ktsummar's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations on joining us AND your acceptance to nursing school. Be ready for a difficult, challenging but exciting

  20. Dallas Nursing Institute

    PurpleLVN replied to Txstarr972's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi Txstarr972- I just have a few questions for you regarding DNI's tuition. I know that it's about $26,000 for the LVN-RN bridge, so how expensive is it for the LVN course? AND how is the financial...

  21. Cruise Nurse Great job

    PurpleLVN replied to phdr's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi James, it's listed in the

  22. frusterated lpn student

    PurpleLVN replied to believeallispossible's topic in General Students

    Hi allispossible-Please believe all is possible!!! Take a deep breath!! Believe! Have faith! You can make

  23. Black Hairstyles

    PurpleLVN replied to Emile's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I had BIG, NATURAL HAIR!!!!! You're so

  24. Black Hairstyles

    PurpleLVN replied to Emile's topic in General Nursing

    I LLLLOOOOVVVVEEEE Curly Nikki's website. Her natural hair is

  25. Black Hairstyles

    PurpleLVN replied to Emile's topic in General Nursing

    Hi southernbelle225-May I suggest you visit hair care websites for naturals. I like www.blackgirllonghair.com and www.longhaircareforum.com and www.hairlicious.com for suggestions for your hair. I...