PD82

PD82

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  1. Weatherford college lvn spring 2015

    PD82 replied to trish22's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hunter green! Theres a book package they will tell you about, but some of the books in there you wont use as much. If your a deal seeker you can look up the books ISBN numbers (they'll give you a...

  2. Weatherford college lvn spring 2015

    PD82 replied to trish22's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Yes it runs through the summer but you get alot of breaks....spring break, a week or so break during semesters, summer break. You will need all of them. Its a very intense program. Orientation will be...

  3. Weatherford college lvn spring 2015

    PD82 replied to trish22's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The program is very intense, but if you make it through you will have earned your nursing pin!! Alternates get called up until the 1st day of class and a few found out they got in at orientation so...

  4. LVN salary in dfw

    PD82 posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Does anyone know the current salary range for lvn's in Dallas/Fort Worth? Can any lvn's tell me how the job market is? My goal is RN but I am considering lvn-rn due to the competitiveness of nursing...

  5. LVN salary in dfw

    PD82 replied to PD82's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks for your input!! I got accepted to a LVN program at a community college and graduate in December, and the bridge program starts next May. Being a lvn grad looking for work, do you think it...

  6. need tips for a new lpn student

    PD82 replied to starnurse2b16's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I agree about youtube!! It helps me get a visual idea of how a skill is done by different people. Get a planner....a big one, it will help you stay organized. Cross things off as you go. I work less...

  7. No confidence in lab skills

    PD82 replied to bella_'s topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats on getting all A's!!!!! That, in itself, is a major accomplishment in nursing school. Skills class is just giving you the basic tools and knowledge to prepare you for clinical, and will not...

  8. LVN pay in Dallas Fort Worth area

    PD82 replied to 313LPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    A friend of mine worked corrections as a LVN and made 27/hr. She did mention it was stressful and co workers were a pain, but that can happen

  9. Three sets of vitals in a 12-hour shift?

    PD82 replied to SavingGrace007's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

  10. So excited - I have a second interview in the morning!

    PD82 replied to BooBear'sMommy's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Yes, I have. You will meet with your immediate coworkers, aka, the other techs. They will come in as a group and ask you all kinds of stuff....my advice is to have questions for them in advance, so...

  11. Tomorrow is the big day

    PD82 replied to tebrown's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Why were you fired from your job, if you don't mind me asking?? You said you worked in healthcare which seems like it would work great with your

  12. Medical Assistants - Good Career Move or Not?

    PD82 replied to igus2666's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If your goal is nurse then your better off trying for your CNA or unit secretary/tech. MA's usually work daytime hours/days and that type of schedule will not work for nursing school. Also, working as...

  13. My NCLEX-PN Experience Jan 2014

    PD82 replied to SWM2009's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Very helpful!! Thank you! Glad I found this thread, the info is super recent and exactly what I was looking for

  14. My NCLEX-PN Experience Jan 2014

    PD82 replied to SWM2009's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    How long after graduating can we take the nclex? I would think that Id wanna take it asap before all the information I learned just disappears lol. Im just wondering if there is a wait time or...

  15. How did you manage LPN school and working?

    PD82 replied to TrinaCNA's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I too went from working M-F 7 to 3 as a PCT, to going to VN school M-F so I had to ask my job to allow me to go prn. This allows me to work Sat (and Sun if I want), and on days I get out of class...

  16. Talk down to no one...please!

    PD82 replied to Mr Sacdiff's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would reply "Awww, is that what people told you when you were in nursing school? I feel bad for you." And walk away. They are just being bullies and were probably bullied in childhood/nursing...

  17. Week 1down... 84 more to go.

    PD82 replied to Cynt87's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Im delirious lol!! We started Monday, and it is a 12 month program so Ill graduate this December. The work content is not so bad, its the AMOUNT of content that is killing me. 17 credit hours this...

  18. Weatherford LVN Spring 2014

    PD82 replied to PD82's topic in Texas Nursing

    Karen long called me this morning about that spot open. Are you kidding me?? Talk about last minute lol. How was the first day of class?? Did everyone show

  19. Grayson 2014 Fall ADN Program

    PD82 replied to Nursingqueen2b's topic in Texas Nursing

    That helped a bunch!

  20. "Older" Healthsouth CNA interested in Nursing School: private vs. public? Dallas Texa

    PD82 replied to AnnieDallas's topic in Texas Nursing

    Can you squeeze in Eng along with SCIT and speech this semester? If so, you can apply to the lvn program this Fall and get things started! The last thing you need is 20-25k loan debt. I would suggest...

  21. Grayson 2014 Fall ADN Program

    PD82 replied to Nursingqueen2b's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi guys, I am also looking into this college. Their website seems hard to navigate! How do we get the nursing packet or apply to the

  22. Weatherford LVN Spring 2014

    PD82 replied to PD82's topic in Texas Nursing

    I saw that one spot...kinda weird but they must have a plan for it. I did not hear anything and if they call me Monday I would not be able to take it because of my job. They must have had a lot of...

  23. Taken for granted by nurses...

    PD82 posted a topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I need to vent!! Nothing against nurses personally; I am a nursing student and work at a fantastic hospital with some great people. But sometimes the nurses just drive me insane!!!! I work on a...

  24. TCU Fall 2014 Applicants

    PD82 replied to MsGRN817's topic in Texas Nursing

    I went ahead and submitted my stuff. I will be applying to WC, DCCCD colleges, and TCU for the Fall. Im applying to both nursing and respiratory care. Does grayson college have a good program? I have...

  25. Weatherford LVN Spring 2014

    PD82 replied to PD82's topic in Texas Nursing

    No and it sucks!!! There is nothing fun about being an alternate lolCould you imagine all the last minute stuff there is!? Plus being mentally