OrganizedChaos LVN

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

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    How much do you make? Feeling under paid :(

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

    I currently make $22/hr as an LVN in Corpus Christi, TX doing pedi PDN. My last job I worked in an adolescent rehab facility making
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    Wow my patient is crazy!

    OrganizedChaos replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Private Duty

    She doesn't parent any of her kids, it's not just him. She is barely ever home, she is the only breadwinner & even on weekends she isn't there. It's a crazy mess. I'm just glad I'm out. The other...
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    Epic Healthcare Services

    OrganizedChaos replied to vijayalakshmim's topic in Texas Nursing

    I haven't worked with Epic in that area but I have worked with Epic before & they are THE WORST PDN/HH company I have EVER worked for before! Where I live (compared to where the company is...
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    Wow my patient is crazy!

    OrganizedChaos replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Private Duty

    Yeah, I know that she needs to but that is how the mother is & the agency knows that & does nothing. They will continue to staff the case, just like they did with me. It's terrible &...
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    Wow my patient is crazy!

    OrganizedChaos replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Private Duty

    The mother does do anything & we - the nurses - are told to be "strict". I don't know what the agency thinks about this, they know how the mother is & how she parents. He is on a trach because...
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    Allegany College of Maryland LVN to RN online program??

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

    I looked into it but there are soo many hoops to jump through it makes me nervous. On top of that I don't know anyone who has used the program. But if there is anyone who has something to say...
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    2nd or 3rd shift for new grads?

    OrganizedChaos replied to eelise11's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've worked at my fair share of LTC facilities, especially as a new nurse. There is nothing scarier than having 30-40 residents under your care, you have to pass meds & a resident falls. Ugh just...
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    Why can't you get a job?

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

    I hate being an LVN, it gets me nowhere. I have worked in MULTIPLE nursing homes. I have learned I HATE LTC. High stress, high nurse-to patient ratio, low pay off. I have done corrections, I like it...
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    Surveillance cameras in pedi patient's home?

    OrganizedChaos replied to lovelane78's topic in Private Duty

    I orientated at a house that had a camera where the patient was. I found it weird, that was a first for me & I've been doing PDN for 3 years (as long as I've been a nurse). I guess I understand,...
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    Lamar state college pa lvn-rn mobility nursing program

    OrganizedChaos replied to arlel58's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I know I'm just doing research right now plus I wouldn't be able to start the program until next year when they probably would be accepting new students. I just wanted some questions answered.
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    Lamar state college pa lvn-rn mobility nursing program

    OrganizedChaos replied to arlel58's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hey my name is Valerie & I have been looking into Lamar's LVN-RN bridge program. After reading comments on here I'm torn. I'm scared to apply & get into the Lamar program but not pass. It...