PurpleLVN

PurpleLVN

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  1. After 3 months of searching I GOT A JOB! WOHOOOO!

    PurpleLVN replied to CASTLEGATES's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats!!! Hope you continue to feel this way

  2. Dream job--Bad timing--Take it or leave it?

    PurpleLVN replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry to here about your mother and there may be a miracle ready to happen for her!! I'd talk to my mom and let her know about this opportunity-parents really understand that their children...

  3. anyone planning to apply to Brookhaven College for ADN 2010?

    PurpleLVN replied to msrae2966's topic in General Nursing

    BTW-Thanks for your post about the Hesi study guide!! I need one

  4. anyone planning to apply to Brookhaven College for ADN 2010?

    PurpleLVN replied to msrae2966's topic in General Nursing

    Hi msrae2966-I just wondering?? I notice that you posted earlier about living in Round Rock. Are you looking for a program that's short in length? Are you considering moving to Dallas b/c of this? If...

  5. Well,I wanted to be an RN

    PurpleLVN replied to nursegottabe's topic in General Nursing

    Wishing you all the best with your goals, nursegottabe!!! You can do

  6. You may think this is stuipid, but I'm need advice!

    PurpleLVN replied to wrightLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I never had the opportunity to start an IV in nursing school either BUT that doesn't mean I'm incompetent now or when I graduated. And my instructors were great in instilling knowledge and confidence,...

  7. Do You Wear Your Colors To Work?

    PurpleLVN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    How cool is that-PurpleLVN...Purple_Scrubs, Saints fans living in the heart of Cowboy country...Life can't get any better than

  8. Do You Wear Your Colors To Work?

    PurpleLVN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    We wear hunter green scrubs on Tuesdays and twilight blue scrubs on Thursdays. Any color scrubs the rest of the week!!! Go Cowboys!! How 'bout them

  9. Just got my license...

    PurpleLVN replied to Seagate's topic in General Nursing

    Well, congrats on passing your NCLEX!!!:anpom: I've never heard of licenses expiring that quickly. You can call or go to your BON website and check it out for clarification..Good

  10. You may think this is stuipid, but I'm need advice!

    PurpleLVN replied to wrightLPN's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, CONGRATS!!!:anpom:You'll do great!!! Remember, FEAR is False Evidence Appearing Real!! Relax,take a deep breath and go for it!!!You can do

  11. Open a Window

    PurpleLVN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Very touching and thoughtful on your part ....I'm from Louisiana, the land of superstitions and I've never heard of this!!! I must

  12. To use a headhunter or not?

    PurpleLVN replied to PureLifeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I used an employment agency when I initially moved to Dallas-I was offered a great job and the employer paid for the staffing fee!! I got a job in a few days!! That was in 2003. I tried to use the...

  13. How to get hired in LTC as an LVN

    PurpleLVN replied to tothepointeLVN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Try www.craigslist.com I just pulled it up and looked at LA, typed in LVN under medical/health and tons of jobs just came up. Good luck

  14. New LPN starting LTC job in Alzheimers unit

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

    Congrats on your new career!! I, too, started on an Alzheimer's unit in LTC 4 days after graduating LPN school!!! I worked 3-11 so it was a bit quieter than 7-3. I was able to work as a nurse tech...

  15. Well,I wanted to be an RN

    PurpleLVN replied to nursegottabe's topic in General Nursing

  16. Dropped lvn/lpn student needs help to complete diploma

    PurpleLVN replied to ohsulof4321's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What most people who downplay LPN/LVN programs don't realize is the strict curriculum and guidelines most schools have. Our program specified and 80 or above on EVERY test in every course or you would...

  17. Prep for nursing school-help!!

    PurpleLVN replied to girly8208's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'd advise you to sit down with family, friends, spouses, SO, etc. and let them know you are about to eat, sleep, dream nursing school. Your life will BE nursing school. You can't imagine how many of...

  18. Is is hard to find lvn jobs for newly inexperienced lvns in Dallas?

    PurpleLVN replied to tlbaby's topic in Texas Nursing

    Although it's difficult to work while in nursing school it's not impossible...I think it will help if you're in the position to be in the "nursing environment" and can get help and advice from other...

  19. New Lpn, Military wife, Moved to fort hood. HELP!

    PurpleLVN replied to CPastuch's topic in Texas Nursing

    Welcome to Texas!! Yes, you will have to obtain licensure here-doesn't take very long. And you will be an LVN instead of an LPN. Hopefully you can get help from the military regarding employment...

  20. Is is hard to find lvn jobs for newly inexperienced lvns in Dallas?

    PurpleLVN replied to tlbaby's topic in Texas Nursing

    Check monster.com, Craigslist and careerbuilder.com-there are lots of job opportunities on those sites. Staffing companies are also ready to hire!!! I agree with the above poster-nursing homes are...

  21. How long did you oriented as a new nurse?

    PurpleLVN replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    This totally depends on the "nurse"-some people assimilate to the job faster than others. I'm a visual and hands-on nurse, so I actually "jump in' and do things so that I can get comfortable and...

  22. Religion and Nursing

    PurpleLVN replied to tryingpatsy's topic in General Nursing

    1. I'm Baptist and I'm a Christian. 2. It hasn't affected it negatively, only positively!!! 3. No. 4. Extremely important, I try to practice everyday!!!

  23. Anyone overly sensitive that over came it?

    PurpleLVN replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Kittyhawk-As time goes on in your career you will become more confident, tougher and stronger. I am a sensitive person by nature but don't mess with my children or my license:nono:-I just...

  24. Didnt make it into Baptist RN program so trying for LVN

    PurpleLVN replied to ladybugme!'s topic in General Nursing

    I'm SO glad that I didn't listen to advice like this when I chose the LVN route at the time when I needed encouragement. So pursuing your LVN-when not being accepted into an RN program is a waste? So,...

  25. How much walking do you have to do every day?

    PurpleLVN replied to Bill Levinson's topic in General Nursing

    Not enough!!! Very sedentary job-I sit behind a computer all day!! If I walk a mile that would be