OrganizedChaos LVN

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    Weekend only job (bailer shift)

    OrganizedChaos replied to ickc22's topic in Ohio Nursing

    The last time I saw a Baylor shift available was in
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    Help! Bought an online test bank not sure what to do!

    OrganizedChaos replied to NicolleM's topic in General Students

    If it was the instructor's version, yes it's cheating. Granted teachers should reword the test, but it still shouldn't be done. I remember in my LVN program we were all in the classroom & one...
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    LVN to RN online programs

    OrganizedChaos replied to bruiz1123's topic in Texas Nursing

    I believe Rue is just a publishing company like The College Network. There are only a handful of approved online bridge programs in TX. The ones I know of are * Hutchinson Community College - it's in...
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    RN job with 'normal' hours?

    OrganizedChaos replied to htanis's topic in Canada

    Doctor's office but they generally want experience. I don't know what M-F job is available to new nurses. I've only had one but it was 2-10. The rest were all 12s, days & nights. Even when I...
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    travel nursing with no experience

    OrganizedChaos replied to krorton's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The few positions I have seen for travel LVNs all required experience. There are obviously more opportunities for RNs. I wouldn't even think of traveling & I've been a nurse for 4
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    That person

    OrganizedChaos replied to AmandaRn912's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've never just told nurses/doctors that I'm a nurse. I generally keep it to myself unless someone asks what I
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    Are nursing schools saturated, less applying?

    OrganizedChaos replied to I'm_no_Genius_but's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A community college near me only had 15 applicants for their bridge program, I assume they accepted everyone. Another community college accepted anyone into their program (LVN, RN, bridge) once they...
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    Nursing Schools are so stupid...

    OrganizedChaos replied to HeyYouNotYouYou's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh, I have to add. I had an acquaintance who took all her sciences with this one teacher (bio, micro, A&P 1 & 2). I took micro & A&P 1 with different teachers & got Cs in both...
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    Supplemental Healthcare

    OrganizedChaos replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Travel

    Awesome!!!! :) Thank
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    The most ridiculous birth plans you've had the pleasure of reading

    OrganizedChaos replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    @monkeybug I did my clinicals during the LVN program in L&D, I remember it was such a great place. Unfortunately the hospital only hires RNs. But I remember I had the most fun in L&D than any...
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    Death at Clinical

    OrganizedChaos replied to NICUnurse21's topic in General Students

    The first time I saw a death was at my first job in a nursing home. I remember I was so shocked. She was a younger resident & I was talking to her the day before. It was so weird. She didn't pass...
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    Is most ltc short staffed?

    OrganizedChaos replied to Nightowl_nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The different LTC facilities I have worked in were all short staffed. Be it CNAs, nurses or other staff. Oh & I suggest you change your screen name & avatar. I'm assuming that's you in the...
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    Top 10 Reasons We Get Fired: Sleeping on duty

    OrganizedChaos replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    The few times I have nodded off was when I worked night shift doing PDN. It's hard since you don't get any breaks & even though it's very autonomous, sitting with nothing to do for 8-12 hours can...
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    Link to most recent TEAS study guide

    OrganizedChaos replied to Ready-Set-Go's topic in TEAS Exam Help

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    In a bit of a relocation pickle

    OrganizedChaos replied to ArmstrongLPN's topic in Nursing Career

    Yeah. I went on several interviews at hospitals & then never heard back. I wouldn't move unless I have a job waiting for
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    Supplemental Healthcare

    OrganizedChaos replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Travel

    Awesome! I was kind of hesitant but they seem like a good company. I should look further into those postings. Thank
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    In a bit of a relocation pickle

    OrganizedChaos replied to ArmstrongLPN's topic in Nursing Career

    Well I wouldn't move because my husband's job is in this area. But if I were single, probably. I live in Texas & never have worked acute care. Even though the hospitals do hire LVNs, they want...
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    The most ridiculous birth plans you've had the pleasure of reading

    OrganizedChaos replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've only been an LVN for 4 years & being an LVN not able to work in L&D. I'm pregnant with my first child & it just boggles my mind what mothers/parents request from reading this post. I...
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    Hospital to PDN?

    OrganizedChaos replied to FutureResearchRN's topic in Private Duty

    I think 8 months is good. A lot better than entering PDN with no experience. I've worked a variety of PDN cases. Some I just felt like an over paid baby sitter & others you have a lot of...
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    Link to most recent TEAS study guide

    OrganizedChaos replied to Ready-Set-Go's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Here: https://www.atitesting.com/Solutions/PreNursingSchool/TEAS.aspx There are also reviews on here that I plan on using. Just go to the search bar & type in TEAS. I know one I saved is by...
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    To those who like their nursing job....

    OrganizedChaos replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with the PP. What we like, might not be the same for you. I'm not currently working since I'm pregnant but the job I liked the most was working in corrections. It was the most relaxed...
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    Can't choose...Lpn or RN

    OrganizedChaos replied to _marie_'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would find a shorter LVN program or go for the RN. The job market isn't great & you don't know where you'll move to in 3 years but it probably would be easier to get a job as an RN working on...
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    Tired of unpaid OT

    OrganizedChaos replied to Elektra6's topic in Private Duty

    I'd talk to your office about it more. There's no reason to be working that long & not get paid for it. They should be paying you OT or you should be able to leave on
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    Are LPN's going to be phased back into the hospital settings?

    OrganizedChaos replied to mfigueroa22's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There's only one hospital in my area that only hires RNs. The rest always have & never stopped hiring LVNs. Of course they want you to have
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    can you take a vacation?

    OrganizedChaos replied to clearblue3's topic in Private Duty