OrganizedChaos LVN

M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab

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    A Day In the Life of a LPN

    OrganizedChaos replied to DrkCocoMurse215's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No, G-button. You're welcome!
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    A Day In the Life of a LPN

    OrganizedChaos replied to DrkCocoMurse215's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I do PDN but each case can be different. Case A) He is on a vent when he sleeps & has GB. I come in at 0700 & get report from off going nurse. I get my paper work ready & wait for my...
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    You Know You're a PDN When...

    OrganizedChaos replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in Private Duty

    Haha. No, the last case I worked on it was more of a surprise. Haha. They would run out then I didn't know what to do so I used my patient's wipes. Haha! I left shortly after for other
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    You Know You're a PDN When...

    OrganizedChaos replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in Private Duty

    - You have to bring your own toilet paper to work!
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    Dismissed from nursing school...fought back and won in court!

    OrganizedChaos replied to 28studentsfailed's topic in General Students

    Lol OP, didn't you honestly think by posting on here we all would be supportive of you? I think you can tell by the majority we are not. There are outliers who agree with you but the most, do NOT....
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    Nurses aren't maids!

    OrganizedChaos replied to AnaCatRN's topic in Private Duty

    I have been asked to do the laundry and/or put away the clothes. I have been told if it has to do with the patient I have to do
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    Two Job Offers.... Which to Take?

    OrganizedChaos replied to DemosthenesRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    How far away are these jobs from each other? Since one is full time & the other is PRN would it be possible to take both & if you get a full time job at the hospital to take that then go PRN...
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    Wow my patient is crazy!

    OrganizedChaos posted a topic in Private Duty

    So I'm new to this company & this patient. They told me to be strict with him because his mother isn't. He has been receiving PDN for his whole life (5 years) so he knows what tricks to pull. I...
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    Craziest PDN/PDN Venting Thread

    OrganizedChaos replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in Private Duty

    Lol yeah me too. Obviously that nurse no longer works with that patient.
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    LVN or RN?

    OrganizedChaos replied to futureLVN40's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Get your RN. I love being a nurse but if I could go back in time I would've gone straight & gotten my RN. Much less hassle & schooling.
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    LTC: 3 Strikes I'm OUT???

    OrganizedChaos replied to mejajo02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LTC is pretty much the fast lane. It's not uncommon to have 20+ residents assigned to you. There are nurses who love geriatrics/LTC & other nurses just don't. If as a new grad you find LTC to be...
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    Nursing School Lawsuit

    OrganizedChaos replied to Nurse Leigh's topic in Nursing News

    I live close to that school & there have been problems with Del Mar's nursing program since 2009/2010. They even pulled it for a little while. I don't remember what happened but I refuse to go...
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    Craziest PDN/PDN Venting Thread

    OrganizedChaos replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in Private Duty

    I was told a story about a past patient I had. His father sold drugs (& so did the patient's grandmother). Apparently one day the police busted into the home WITH the nurse there. The patient was...
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    Marijuana and Nursing School

    OrganizedChaos replied to heather19's topic in General Students

    I haven't been drug tested for my current job (TX PDN) but I'm not gonna risk it, you never know. Plus I'm trying to apply for a bridge
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    How old were you when you started Nursing School?

    OrganizedChaos replied to NursingStudentMomof3's topic in General Students

    LVN at 21 (I'm 25 now) & I'm hoping to get my RN & BSN before I'm 30.
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    Craziest PDN/PDN Venting Thread

    OrganizedChaos replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in Private Duty

    Lol. I'll remember to do that! I never want to go through that
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    Marijuana and Nursing School

    OrganizedChaos replied to heather19's topic in General Students

    I know where you're coming from, I do not think weed is a gateway drug or so bad. While others believe you should see a doctor for your problems & maybe you should. It's your life & your...
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    Dismissed from nursing school...fought back and won in court!

    OrganizedChaos replied to 28studentsfailed's topic in General Students

    So you come on here to brag (about a potentially false story)? And what about the story is so great? Neither what you or the school did is so amazing. The school fixed grades & you sued the school...
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    Craziest PDN/PDN Venting Thread

    OrganizedChaos replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in Private Duty

    Lol. At least I'm not the only one who has had to deal with not having any toilet paper available. I had to deal with that on my last case. I would either hold it all day (I would be at the house for...
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    craigslist?...Am I crazy?

    OrganizedChaos replied to procrastinator911's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have found many jobs through craigslist (3 year LVN). Sometimes it's obvious which listings are fake or shouldn't be trusted but definitely do research before you send any of your personal...
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    I want to quit.

    OrganizedChaos replied to QueeenB's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No, some don't require any or just six months. I'm doing pedi PDN now & love it. If you find a great family & kid it's awesome. It make take some time to find a family/kid that fits but once...
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    I want to quit.

    OrganizedChaos replied to QueeenB's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have worked in LTC care before & it has drained me. It is soo much work & stress, I refuse to go back. I would rather not work in nursing than work in LTC. You can try pedi PDN, they usually...
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    How much do you make? Feeling under paid :(

    OrganizedChaos replied to Disneygirl23's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    @Kwaziness That is my DREAM job & the pay is good but then again you live in Houston so it makes
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    Choosing between 2 job offers. HELP!

    OrganizedChaos replied to eelise11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It depends what is important to you. The first choice sounds good but if you tuition reimbursement then that might not be a good choice. But on the other had it's a smaller facility, so it's less...
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    Nursing School Apartment Living

    OrganizedChaos replied to camelbakhi's topic in General Students

    If their music is THAT loud you are ALL paying rent there. You have a right to be comfortable in your home. If the music is disturbing you go knock on their door & tell them to lower it. If they...