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How is the transition program going for you? I'm going to apply next year. I have a few questions if you don't mind sharing. How many days per week are you in class? How many days per week are your clinical's? I'm sure it varies per semester. Thanks for any info you can give :)

The LTC Facility I work at has initiated a Cutural Change program. We are all really excited about this and can't wait to get started. Have you seen the "LOOK AT ME" video? I love the I CARE Plans, neighborhoods, family style dining.....

Welcome & Good Luck!

Yes>>yes>>yes!!

Congrats!~~~~~

Native Texan here. Obtained my LVN ceritfication at Galveston College 2004. Married with one son, daughter in law & two wonderful grandchildren. We moved to East Texas one year ago & I love it here. Currently working in LTC as ADON, trying to finish up my pre requs to enter the BSN program & TAMUCC.

Maybe you are having test anxiety. I would try a review class as posted above. Good Luck & Do Not give up!

I had a patient (LTC setting) tell me that " I've been feeling funny lately, I guess I shouldn't keep taking those little morphine pills my daughter in law is giving me".

Compassion & Bravery! WOW You Did Good!!!

the nurse : patient ratio may be more in texas. i have never lived in any other state but texas, therefore i only know what i am told & read here on these forums. if, however the nurse : patient ratio is that much more here in texas than in cali. (which is what seems to be the issue of debate here), i must conclude that we have some amazing nurses here in texas. to be able to care for more patients that other states are mandated by law to care for. way to go texas nurses & nurse aids!!! btw: my co workers & i are safe & awesome! proud texas nurse

I agree with above post. Go for it! After several of years of " will I / won't I go from LVN to RN-BSN I've taken the steps, enrolled. Finally. I feel better allready just for making a decision. Good Luck!

TheCommuter: DITTO!!

Keep Trying. Check out monster.com, have you tried Hospice, Home Health? Something will come up.

I respect every CNA I have ever had!! I think they are the "HEART" of nursing. There are lazy people in all professions and the Charge should be more carefull of what it said. It takes ALL of us to take care of our patients, take one element out of the equation and it will not work.

Yes...PBDS, Dose. & Calc. questions (10).

Don't be nervous, easier than NCLEX. You'll be fine.

ditto.

I know how you feel. Hang in there!

TILE Nurse: Texas Index Level of Effort, a rating system to determine payment reimbursement. MDS Nurse: Minimum Data Sets, Resident assessment required for Medicare / Medicaid reimbursement.

I would never give meds or admin. inj. I did not pull up. The only exception would be the ER.

If an erection happens, try to ignor it. If "suggestions" are made, do not reply, get the Charge Nurse and let her take care of it.

I was taught to aspirate and I do.

Congrats!!!

That is awfull & unprofessional of the MD. Sorry it happened to you. Just do what is BEST FOR YOU!!!

In East Texas & in the Galveston County areas there is a nursing shortage if you want to call it that. It may be that the population has grown so much. Either way we can not get enough nurses & have been using agency nurses in east Texas. Pay in this area (East Texas) ranges from $16 LVN Hospital / $20 RN Hospital, $18 to $23 LVN LTC / $25 to $30 RN LTC. Weekend Super RN 32/40 paying $30 - $35. LTC LVN TILE / MDS $25, RN LTC TILE / MDS $30 - $40 hourly. Good Luck!