PurpleLVN

PurpleLVN

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  1. Panola College ADN and/or on-line ADN program?

    PurpleLVN posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I would like some info regarding this community college in East Texas!! Have you or somone you know attended either program? Is it difficult to get in? Tuition reasonable? Pre-req's seem doable-Chem...

  2. Ampule Question: Does this make sense?

    PurpleLVN replied to L&DWannabe's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, you've said it all!! You're in NURSING SCHOOL and they always teach us techniques that we sometimes never use in the "real world" Don't worry about it, just git 'er done!! Good

  3. Just lost my hearing in one ear- now what?

    PurpleLVN replied to gayle_the_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry to hear about your hearing loss. Would you be interested in working in a clinical setting? Research nursing? I think there are a lot of different opportunities you could look into. Or...

  4. Vocational nurse training cost???

    PurpleLVN replied to Ikram29's topic in California Nursing

    Are there not community colleges or technical colleges with LVN/LPN programs in your area? I'm an LVN and I paid less than $6000 for a 15 month program at a technical college. I'd investigate other...

  5. What exactly is the responsibility of an LVN charge nurse?

    PurpleLVN posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Charge nurse? I'm eyeing an LVN position at "a highly progressive short term medical and rehab facility". It's 12 hour shifts-new for me since I've worked 8 to 5 clinical positions most of my career....

  6. Can I be a nurse if I'm not a morning person?

    PurpleLVN replied to wannabeanRN90's topic in General Nursing

    I know you're questioning about working day shifts, but what about nursing school itself? My classes started at 7AM. All my clinicals were 6AM to 3 PM!!! Just something you should think

  7. How do you care for yourself??

    PurpleLVN replied to dixiebelleRN's topic in General Nursing

    Prayer, Mani/Pedi's, facials, go to gym 5 days per week, try to eat healthy and laughter!!!! I leave my job at the

  8. IV Certification Austin, TX

    PurpleLVN replied to AdalynnsMom09's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi AdalynnsMom09 There is an IV certification seminar in Dallas scheduled for October 28, 2010 at Methodist Charleton Medical Center. Contact info: Perivascular Nurse Consultants (Gannett Education)...

  9. SICK OF BEING A LPN

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

    I've never been disrespected by an RN, MA or MD-at least to my face- BECAUSE I don't allow them to. Keep your head up. If you walk around looking, acting and feeling "less than" you'll be treated that...

  10. First semester LPN student

    PurpleLVN replied to lindask's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi Linda, I truly know how you feel!! I completed LPN school 8 years ago but I remember the fear, stress, unsureness, terror, fatigue, incompetency you're probably feeling at this time. :chair: Kudos...

  11. At my boiling point...you are NOT a Nurse...of ANY kind!!!!

    PurpleLVN replied to nursehunnie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Performing duties in the capacity of a licensed professional and signing off on them-This is on a totally different level than a loved one, church member, grandmother,etc. "nursing a loved one back to...

  12. Panola College ADN and/or on-line ADN program?

    PurpleLVN replied to PurpleLVN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yes, I'm an LVN hoping to bridge if I can find a program that fits my needs. The school in Kansas (Pratt Community College) with the on-line bridge requires that students come to campus 4 times for...

  13. At my boiling point...you are NOT a Nurse...of ANY kind!!!!

    PurpleLVN replied to nursehunnie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I've heard MANY docs introduce the MA's as "my nurse" so I don't think the MA's are being pressured by the docs-I think the docs are at fault for allowing and accepting and promoting this-especially...

  14. Turf wars may have cost me my dream job

    PurpleLVN replied to loving2's topic in General Nursing

    ITA with caliotter3. You talked too much!! I would have mentioned applying for the other position and nothing further....bad mouthing a manager during an interview WITH HR???!!! I admire you for...

  15. Panola College ADN and/or on-line ADN program?

    PurpleLVN replied to PurpleLVN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks TXRN2B13-What other programs are you interested in? I've checked DNI and they are too expensive and unaccredited-so they would be my last resort. El Centro College wants med-surg job experience...

  16. Where was your first LPN job????

    PurpleLVN replied to jommit52's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congratulations jommit52!!!!! :ancong!: Remember to be positive, ask questions if you're unsure about anything, earn the respect and trust of your CNA's and they will respect you, AND; this may not be...

  17. Panola College ADN and/or on-line ADN program?

    PurpleLVN replied to PurpleLVN's topic in Texas Nursing

    No I haven't called them-wanted to talk with someone whose actually done or is doing the program first. I'm not ready to attend just yet but I'm trying to find out about several programs to find the...

  18. Will you help welcome an RN to New York, USA?!

    PurpleLVN replied to thmpr's topic in New York Nursing

    Welcome Rachelle! Cogratulations with completing nursing school and good luck taking the NCLEX!!

  19. NLNAC/CCNE accreditation-will this REALLY affect my success?

    PurpleLVN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm currently an LVN interested in attending an ADN program that is not accredited. I've read several posts that seem to discourage attendance to these programs. I do plan to further my education so...

  20. Prerequisites needed for AS program at Platts College

    PurpleLVN posted a topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    WOW!! I've called Dallas, TX and OKC campuses-and they've referred me to the Tulsa campus-and all I want to know are the pre-req's needed to apply and enroll in the AS program. It's like talking to...

  21. Where was your first LPN job????

    PurpleLVN replied to jommit52's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sorry, but this was 8 years ago. My first LPN job was LTC (3-11). I was hired during my last week of school and started externing 2 days after graduation. This was in Louisiana. But keep the faith and...

  22. Prerequisites needed for AS program at Platts College

    PurpleLVN replied to PurpleLVN's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Thank you for thoroughly answering what I was wondering about. This sounds like an intense program for 13 months!! Are the courses BSN transferable? And I've noticed you're in Texas, TheCommuter. Do...

  23. Prerequisites needed for AS program at Platts College

    PurpleLVN replied to PurpleLVN's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Thanks you -TheCommuter- for your response. No A&P I and II, no Pathophysiology, no English comp??? I'm not sure if I should be thrilled because I'm more curious than ever!! I bet the cost is way...

  24. Any Public Health Nurse out there?

    PurpleLVN replied to violet_violet's topic in General Nursing

    I would LOVE to do PH but as an LVN, the pay would not be great. I've been an LVN for 8 years- no hospital experience and no desire to work in the hospital!! But the chance to work with the public,...

  25. church and med pass

    PurpleLVN replied to MelissaLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Do all of the residents go to church? If not, pass meds to the residents that don't attend service between 4-5pm and then pass meds to the others during dinner (5-6pm). Or address the request for time...