OrganizedChaos LVN

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    Can't Wait to Bridge

    OrganizedChaos replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in LPN to RN

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    LPNs in Jails?

    OrganizedChaos replied to chavezm1109's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I never had inmates do or say anything disgusting in a jail setting. However, in the prison - especially ad seg - they were crude. You do need tough skin because sometimes the inmates think they can...
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    Don't know if I'm good enough

    OrganizedChaos replied to TiffanyxD's topic in Nursing Career

    Yeah, that is a lot to read. I live in TX & have yet to have a problem getting a job. Are you gonna go straight for your RN (sounds like it) or get your LVN? I don't know where in TX your aunt...
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    Statistics

    OrganizedChaos replied to studentnursemon86's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm wondering the same thing because I tried to take stats & had to drop it too. It's the last class I need (I don't have my RN yet but all my other pre-reqs are done). I tried taking it through a...
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    The First Time I Had to Tell a Family That Their Loved One Passed Away

    OrganizedChaos replied to november17's topic in General Nursing

    I hope when I have to care for a person actively dying I handle it as amazing as you did. I remember my first job out of nursing school in LTC, I came to work & a resident passed on. Thankfully...
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    Dilemma in LTC

    OrganizedChaos replied to mars123's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I didn't know much about LTC until I did my clinicals. After that I knew it wasn't somewhere I wanted to work. The environment, work load, the staff attitude... not for me. But there were people in my...
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    Dilemma in LTC

    OrganizedChaos replied to mars123's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Do what is best for you. LTC is draining & I would rather not work than work LTC EVER again. I have worked in many different facilities & they are all the same, 40-some odd residents to one...
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    Bad Parenting equals difficult patient

    OrganizedChaos replied to 2ndcareerchange's topic in Private Duty

    I worked one case, I should've ran when the off going night nurse told me the patient was a handful, I but I didn't. The patient was 6 years old, A&Ox3, incredibly active, had a gtube & trach...
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    Current LVN Salary in Texas: Post here!

    OrganizedChaos replied to Ambitious83's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    1. My first job I made $20/hr in LTC & PDN. 2. I have been an LVN for 4 years. 3. South Texas 4. Over the 4 years I have worked a variety of settings, PDN, LTC, corrections & adolescent drug...
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    How long should I study?

    OrganizedChaos replied to lindsaypaige91's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I only bought the ATI book. I really liked it & it helped me a lot. My weakest section was math & I prefer to buy a study guide from the makers of the test, but that's just me. Good
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    Can't Wait to Bridge

    OrganizedChaos replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in LPN to RN

    Have you applied
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    LPNs in Jails?

    OrganizedChaos replied to chavezm1109's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've worked many different jail/prison settings. If they have med aides you will be doing sick call, helping with the doctor, wound care & etc. if they don't you pass meds & do sick call as...
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    Calculators??

    OrganizedChaos replied to MSofia's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I bought the book & it was REALLY helpful. I would take practice quizzes & see my score
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    Calculators??

    OrganizedChaos replied to MSofia's topic in TEAS Exam Help

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    How to study for TEAS test?

    OrganizedChaos replied to Jaurelus93's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I'm definitely gonna save this information. I plan on taking the TEAS at the end of this year for a bridge program. I definitely only want to take the test once & get in. But now I have plenty of...
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    Nursing school and tattoos...

    OrganizedChaos replied to cannolis's topic in Georgia Nursing

    When I was in nursing school - in TX - they made anyone with visible tattoos cover them up. No one had offensive tattoos but that's the
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    pregnancy: will i still be hirable?

    OrganizedChaos replied to rkariss's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm sure there will be employers who will question why you waited so long before seeking employment & look down on you for being an "old, new nurse". I'm not all that concerned because from my...
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    Job Rejection Letters

    OrganizedChaos replied to rmtemsguy's topic in General Nursing

    When I apply I generally get that kick back email that I'm not qualified enough. Only if I interview do I not hear anything
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    pregnancy: will i still be hirable?

    OrganizedChaos replied to rkariss's topic in Nursing Career

    I would put it off because if you become pregnant & don't qualify for FMLA, you might not have a job when you get back. I am finding this difficult as well. I'm pregnant with my first child &...
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    Can you get an RN degree online?

    OrganizedChaos replied to leamarie10's topic in School, College Programs

    Del Mar no longer offers the ADN online. They got in trouble with the TXBON & now it is strictly in class
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    Which job would you choose?

    OrganizedChaos replied to LisaLPN7's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Working with the VA has many benefits. If you have insurance & everything through your husband it doesn't really matter but there are still many pros-including a set schedule. With PDN everything...
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    San Jac College LVN to RN Bridge

    OrganizedChaos posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Was wondering if this program is part time. Any input from people who graduated from this college or is currently enrolled would be
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    San Jac College LVN to RN Bridge

    OrganizedChaos replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Texas Nursing

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    Don't know what to do...

    OrganizedChaos replied to ceebeejay's topic in Private Duty

    Yes. I would always work for 2-3 agencies while doing PDN. It is not the most reliable job so having other agencies/patient's will help if another patient goes into the hospital or what have
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    Craziest PDN/PDN Venting Thread

    OrganizedChaos replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in Private Duty