PurpleLVN

PurpleLVN

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  1. New grad lpn...still no jobs

    PurpleLVN replied to tamalalynn47's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Have you looked at craigslist-I saw a few listings for LPN's in the Akron area. I also came across a website-juju.com. You can also check there. HTH!! Don't give

  2. Long Term Care to Hospital

    PurpleLVN replied to LHH1996's topic in General Nursing

    ITA. You're already picking up extra hours on the floor-it's not like you don't have any experience and you're supervising as well...Just Do It!!! Good

  3. IV Certification in DFW area

    PurpleLVN replied to PurpleLVN's topic in Texas Nursing

    I know ...I saw your post and someone recommended Omnicare but I couldn't find anything about IV certification or a Dallas location on their

  4. Dallas Nursing Institute

    PurpleLVN replied to Txstarr972's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi GeauxNursing-Did you graduate from the ADN school or the PN school? I'm trying to find out their NCLEX passing rate for the ADN graduates.(But I think that they are accepting students for the first...

  5. Should I even get my ADN?

    PurpleLVN replied to PurpleLVN's topic in General Nursing

    But I've learned to listen to "rumors" like this. When I was in LPN school in 2001, our instructor told us that LPN's/LVN's would eventually be phased out. She said she didn't see that happening....

  6. Should I even get my ADN?

    PurpleLVN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been an LVN for 7 years and have had many great job opportunities in areas I couldn't imagine, but I've always dreamed of being an RN/BSN. I am currently preparing to apply to an accelerated ADN...

  7. Racism at clinical site...what to do?

    PurpleLVN replied to ybstressed's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I applaud you for going to your instructor to report this incident but it seems he's of the same mindset of the nurse. please be careful, keep your head up, and remember your goal!! this will inspire...

  8. Can someone pls clarify the difference?

    PurpleLVN replied to RosellaBellaNY's topic in General Nursing

    Hi rude1s-Please try craigslist and type in LPN under search for. I saw several jobs listed there.

  9. If You Knew Then What You Know Now

    PurpleLVN replied to brinn1269's topic in General Nursing

    YES!!! I only wish I'd done it sooner-as far as age wise!!! I've always dreamed of being a nurse since I was a little girl. Now I'm in my forties going for my

  10. Should I even get my ADN?

    PurpleLVN replied to PurpleLVN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks cheertt and SuesquatchRN-I guess I needed some encouraging nudges.!! Yes, I forgot R-E-S-P-E-C-T-That's what I want!!!

  11. Dallas, TX- Baylor or Parkland?

    PurpleLVN replied to Jewels10RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    I agree that Baylor is a "friendly" facility and great to work for. Also, it's very difficult to "get in." But I also know a lot of nurses who work there and are stressed to perform b/c it's a "for...

  12. Racism at clinical site...what to do?

    PurpleLVN replied to ybstressed's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hi ybestressed-I'm sorry that you've experienced racisim. Eveyone really seems shocked at this -especially coming from nurses- but not all nurses are nuns!! I'm an AA nurse and I've had nurses and...

  13. LPN relocating to TX any Texans help is appreciated

    PurpleLVN replied to FanofCamo's topic in Texas Nursing

    You're welcome!! You'll do great!! I'm a transplant and if I can do it, anyone

  14. Oh no! What are employers going to think of this?

    PurpleLVN replied to nkenn04's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to Kendy174 and Mi Vida Loca and to any others-I forget that these programs are open to non-nurses. No disrespect

  15. Dallas, TX- Baylor or Parkland?

    PurpleLVN replied to Jewels10RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    ITA with this post. All I have to say is, if I have a Trauma emergency send me to Parkland!! They are the best at what they do. They deliver more babies at Parkland than any hospital in the nation!!...

  16. New Grad from Brooklyn thinking about relocating to Texas

    PurpleLVN replied to naomi1280's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm not familiar with Woodbine, Texas. I'm in Dallas, which is quite muticultural. People are from all over out here so you should do fine. Houston is great!! I love San Antonio- I'm not too sure...

  17. LPN relocating to TX any Texans help is appreciated

    PurpleLVN replied to FanofCamo's topic in Texas Nursing

    First of all, Welcome to Texas!!! I googled and found 3 companies: Outreach Health Services (325) 698-0045; The House that Kerry Built (325) 672-6061 and Kinder Hearts Home Health (325) 672-6135. I...

  18. Image Conscious

    PurpleLVN replied to noellepage2000's topic in General Nursing

    ITA. Someone's watching and will reward when you least expect it. Your patients will remember and appreciate you for it!!! Your work will speak for

  19. Oh no! What are employers going to think of this?

    PurpleLVN replied to nkenn04's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know of any organizations but I have a question. You're in an ADN program which means you're an LVN/LPN, am I correct? Did you not work in that capacity?! Honestly, work history can help even...

  20. stupid mom

    PurpleLVN replied to beachmom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    And if the baby is a girl, and her mother stays relationships such as these, she grows up in this environment and may learn to accept these types of abusers as "normal" relationships. The pattern...

  21. Where did you find your job?

    PurpleLVN replied to Sophia36's topic in General Nursing

    I posted my resume on monster.com. and was called a few days later. But there are also lots of positions posted on craigslist.com. I'd also check careerbuilder.com.

  22. New LPN starting LTC job in Alzheimers unit

    PurpleLVN replied to 1uvakindmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :yeahthat:ITA with above poster-I did love, love, love my residents and knew that I was called to work at that facility at that time. My heart went out to them esp the ones whose families did not...

  23. Discouraged nurse

    PurpleLVN replied to getitfromhermama's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Hi getitfromhermama, Congrats on your achievements!!! I hope to get there someday soon!!:wink2: You may have to move outside LA. Why not try Dallas or Houston? I'm an LVN in Dallas but I've had great...

  24. Best Pediatric Hospital in Texas?

    PurpleLVN replied to 1john4:10's topic in Texas Nursing

    Children's Medical Center in Dallas, TX and Cook Childrens' Medical Center in Ft. Worth, TX are the two that I am most familiar with. Children's Medical Center is ranked among #1 hospitals in the...

  25. Any areas of nursing where the setting is more professional?

    PurpleLVN replied to misplaced1's topic in General Nursing

    Look into Medical Universities-I worked in research at a medical school, very professional. I even wore business attire or casual