PurpleLVN

PurpleLVN

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  1. Dallas Nursing Institute

    PurpleLVN replied to Txstarr972's topic in Texas Nursing

    During their orientattion, they stated they accept LVN's and

  2. How many of you are the only income for your household ?

    PurpleLVN replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    Sole provider. Divorced with a teen daughter who gets support from her dad. No debt, car paid for, rent is manageable, Thank God!! Doing fine with one income, but considering another job to save for...

  3. Is it me or is it just the way it is???

    PurpleLVN replied to wintergurl060's topic in General Nursing

    Could it be both you and the employer's attitude about HH that is affecting your advancement? Just by reading your post it seems you did not enjoy HH. I did pediatric home health for one year and was...

  4. Why lvn's /lpn's should not work in labor and delivery

    PurpleLVN replied to LNDBSN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The OP clearly states in her heading "Why LVN's/LPN's should not work in labor and delivery". I take this to mean ALL LVN's/LPN's since she didn't just specify THAT particular one she speaking...

  5. How to give an injection?

    PurpleLVN replied to Aspiring Nurse 777's topic in General Nursing

    Don't worry...You will be taught the proper way to give injections! The different gauges of the needle, the 5 rights, the proper areas for injections,etc... You'll do fine. As time goes by you'll be a...

  6. Letters of recommendation

    PurpleLVN replied to EDRN-2010's topic in General Nursing

    I have several letters of recomendations from former employers that I've collected over my nursing career, and they all discuss my achievements and abilities. They are never addressed to a particular...

  7. Greetings !

    PurpleLVN replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    Merry Christmas and Happy New

  8. Dallas Nursing Institute

    PurpleLVN replied to Txstarr972's topic in Texas Nursing

    Great!!! Hopefully it will be in place when I'm ready to go!!!! But night clinicals will probably be a

  9. Dallas Nursing Institute

    PurpleLVN replied to Txstarr972's topic in Texas Nursing

    I agree, there will be glitches but this is our goal!! I've passed my HESI2 on Nov. 22 and now must complete my app. before I know more about what's been excepted. I've turned in my transcripts and am...

  10. Dallas Nursing Institute

    PurpleLVN replied to Txstarr972's topic in Texas Nursing

    congrats sugarwugga!!! :yeah:so they accepted all of your prereq's? did you take pathophysiology prior to being accepted? i still have so many more questions about this program....please stay in touch...

  11. Discounts for nurses

    PurpleLVN replied to NeuroNP's topic in General Nursing

    Sweet!!! Off I

  12. Hi, are you the doctor?

    PurpleLVN replied to Bortaz's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I work in radiation oncology and I get asked this question ALL the time prior to the consult. The doctor is a woman..her name isn't a comman name like Emily or Jennifer. I'm a woman and AA so...

  13. I DID IT!!!! I survived illness, fought back, and am graduating an RN program!!!

    PurpleLVN replied to nursgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!!!! YOU DID IT!!! God bless you and your future success!!!!

  14. Question about LPN to RN program in Dallas area

    PurpleLVN replied to sweetlady10's topic in LPN to RN

    Yes, I have decided to go to DNI- I passed my HESI2 with an 85, so that's behind me.!!:yeah:Now waiting to get my physical and turn in the registration form!! They've already received my transcripts!!...

  15. Do nurses actually teach patients assigned to them?

    PurpleLVN replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    And its imperative that patients and family members ask questions-whether the training was done or not. The nurse may have been busy, thought doctor or another nurse gave training or simply forgot. I...

  16. LVN pay in Hospitals in Dallas?

    PurpleLVN replied to BoiNurse1983's topic in Texas Nursing

    Not sure of all hospitals, but Baylor Health Systems and UTSouthwestern Medical Center are not hiring LVN's. And the seasoned LVN's that are there must go back for their RN. This is true in other...

  17. Is it possible to document too much?

    PurpleLVN replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    I believe it depends on the doctor, supervisor, instructor,etc. I had an instructor who wanted down the mountain, in the valley, through the woods documentation!! Most doctors I work for want brief...

  18. Dallas Nursing Institute

    PurpleLVN replied to Txstarr972's topic in Texas Nursing

    I know...now I will have to quit working my current fulltime clinical job and get something at night and weekends, losing my benefits as well. This job would have been perfect for a student

  19. can lvns draw blood in texas????

    PurpleLVN replied to breezy2gorgeous's topic in Texas Nursing

    I draw blood, start IV's, etc. I think that they are wrong...LVN's can't hang blood but we can monitor pt after RN starts it. But check with BON just to be

  20. Heeelloo Texas Nurses!

    PurpleLVN replied to NYSNOWBUNNY007's topic in Texas Nursing

    With all due respect, Plano, Wylie, Allen, and McKinney are great places to live as well, since property taxes aren't an issue with you!! Low crime, beautiful homes, and minutes away from downtown...

  21. Dallas Nursing Institute

    PurpleLVN replied to Txstarr972's topic in Texas Nursing

    I went to DNI's orientation in October-we were told it's $22,800 for 3 semesters. It's a 1 year program. Classes are from 8A to 5P M-F. No night classes are available. There are no time limits on...

  22. Dallas Nursing Institute

    PurpleLVN replied to Txstarr972's topic in Texas Nursing

    True..I've got nothing but 1 year NH and 6 years clinical experience and they're not even considering this!!!:angryfire I don't remember reading about work requirements for Brookhaven, but don't quote...

  23. How to Show Others You Are Happy While Working...

    PurpleLVN replied to abundantjoy07's topic in General Nursing

    Gosh, this has got me thinking...kinda sounds like me!! I do laugh and joke with my co-workers and patients when appropriate, but the times that I'm actually quiet and "aloof"-I'M WORKING!! Also,...

  24. Dallas Nursing Institute

    PurpleLVN replied to Txstarr972's topic in Texas Nursing

    I like the fact that no work history is needed for DNI-although I've got a lot of work experience, El Centro requires recent Med Surg. I spoke to someone there and they told me I won't qualify for...

  25. Dallas Nursing Institute

    PurpleLVN replied to Txstarr972's topic in Texas Nursing

    Too much!!! I think they quoted $23,000. But I realize they are similiar to Phoenix University-so hoping it will all be worth