PurpleLVN

PurpleLVN

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  1. Dallas Nursing Institute

    PurpleLVN replied to Txstarr972's topic in Texas Nursing

    Well, I passed my HESI on November 20th!!!! :thankya:I'm so glad that the test is over!!! Now just waiting for the admin to review my transcripts and to take the necessary prereqs if needed. The test...

  2. Anyone Else a Fan of Dr. OZ?

    PurpleLVN replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with your statement..And there's a difference between whacky and quackery-if quackery had been initially stated then my response would have been different. And Dr. Oz can and will become a...

  3. MA's in hospitals, replacing RNs ?

    PurpleLVN replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

    Are you sure it's not MA's replacing LVN/LPN's? This is unjust-I'm an LVN and it's hard enough to have to compete against MA's for positions, but replacing an RN??!! That's unconstitutional!!!!! I...

  4. Anyone Else a Fan of Dr. OZ?

    PurpleLVN replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry again-I'm confusing psychologist with psychiatrist.....I give

  5. Anyone Else a Fan of Dr. OZ?

    PurpleLVN replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I stand corrected-psychiatrists are doctors who have not earned their medical degree. Whew, before I get

  6. Anyone Else a Fan of Dr. OZ?

    PurpleLVN replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    Dr. Oz is an MD not a psychiatrist-it's not his job to do that. That's Dr. Phil's line of work!! But there are whacky people doing whacky things, and I don't blame Oprah for that. She's just bringing...

  7. Anyone Else a Fan of Dr. OZ?

    PurpleLVN replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I LOVE Dr. OZ-I've watched him on all of Oprah's shows and I watch his show every night;and when I can't, I tape it. He's so caring, compassionate and REAL. I wonder what it would be like to work with...

  8. Will I ever get into Nursing School???

    PurpleLVN replied to ryangogogo's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations Key!!! This is a success story!! I know that you and your family should be very

  9. Total Colectomy....the Journey

    PurpleLVN replied to JustaPatient585's topic in General Nursing

    These are issued that should be discussed with your PCP and specialists!! Hope you continue on the road to

  10. pro life to work in ER OR OB

    PurpleLVN replied to Beebop25's topic in General Nursing

    No, I'm not...There are lots of areas in your nursing career to choose from that wouldn't expose you to abortion. It's just that working in the OR or OB just might put you in that position. A patient...

  11. pro life to work in ER OR OB

    PurpleLVN replied to Beebop25's topic in General Nursing

    If you're being honest, both methods-BC and abortion are preventing what's divinely ordered by God. But I don't want to judge here. I truly suggest that you find employment in an environment where you...

  12. Stop eating my food!

    PurpleLVN replied to FloridaRN09's topic in General Nursing

    How about melting a liitle Ex-lax in the next lunch you bring.....:icon_roll Worked for

  13. pro life to work in ER OR OB

    PurpleLVN replied to Beebop25's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry but I've just got to say this...This is not Christ-like at all. God said to hate the sin but love the sinner. You're a nurse whose taken an oath to be your patient's advocate...to take care...

  14. Is this a bad idea? (loan debt) Need advice!

    PurpleLVN replied to myty23's topic in General Students

    Don't give up!!! See if you can find a less expensive program (school) to attend. Everyone sometimes can't graduate w/o some debt, but if I could lessen the amount owed ,I'd go that route. But in the...

  15. Is this a bad idea? (loan debt) Need advice!

    PurpleLVN replied to myty23's topic in General Students

    I'm about to go the same route for my ADN as well-I'm thinking about working weekend specials or HH to supplement my income?I have no daycare issues-I have a teen daughter. It's ridiculous how much...

  16. Too Uptight?

    PurpleLVN replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    No I wouldn't!! Sorry- but I worked too dang hard to get my license and then have it revoked over something like this??!!....not worth

  17. I'm a Nurse Manager!

    PurpleLVN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Congratulations!!! I'm so happy for you

  18. Appropriate for NP to give gifts?

    PurpleLVN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think that's a great idea!!! The NP at my last job did exactly that-she bought all the nurses and MA's gifts from Bath and Body Works!! It really boosted morale and showed that she appreciated all...

  19. Where to take Anatomy and Physiology 2????

    PurpleLVN replied to LoveNursing4ever's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry about the wrong info given...not sure how online labs would be done!! Have you tried local community colleges in your

  20. Where to take Anatomy and Physiology 2????

    PurpleLVN replied to LoveNursing4ever's topic in General Nursing

    Hi cullen regina-There's an advertisement for an online A&P class right above your post!! www.Corexcel.com Or you can try the community colleges around you area.

  21. Do people really look up at nurses?

    PurpleLVN replied to tatara's topic in General Nursing

    ITA,very well

  22. IV Certification in DFW area

    PurpleLVN replied to PurpleLVN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks TheCommuter and CrunchRN-I'll keep an eye and ear open for this in Dallas. Let's see-ask my employer to sponsor the nurses for IV certifcation?? Sorry, not going to

  23. IV Certification in DFW area

    PurpleLVN posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm an LVN and have worked as an infusion nurse in the past and currently start IV's in my present job but I am not certified. Can you inform me of any facilities/schools in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area...

  24. associates in nursing is pointless

    PurpleLVN replied to kkia123's topic in General Nursing

    Have you tried craigslist?? Not sure how far NYC is from Long Island but I saw lots of jobs there. Also try juju.com. Please don't give up!!! Good

  25. IV Certification in DFW area

    PurpleLVN replied to PurpleLVN's topic in Texas Nursing

    @ The Dreamer-Thank you so much for this info, it's definitely a lead for those that are