OrganizedChaos LVN

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    Switch Shifts?

    OrganizedChaos replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    Even if I could work nights (have epilepsy & bipolar) I wouldn't want to. Nights is easier for a bunch of reasons but my health always suffers. My husband can switch from days to nights like it's...
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    Just scored in the 99th percentile and would be happy to answer any questions!

    OrganizedChaos replied to mergatonin's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I am lucky enough to have my mother purchase the ATI study guide for me. So I will definitely be using it. I haven't been to school in awhile & A&P was some time ago so I don't have notes or...
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    Confused and discourage

    OrganizedChaos replied to gjmaxe's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Who is being rude? If she got a score to get into an LVN program, she should take it. There is nothing wrong with being an LVN, we are still nurses. Also the program is shorter (not easier) than a...
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    LVN need HELP with bring up TEAS scores

    OrganizedChaos replied to MommaLVN-TX's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    If you truly have text anxiety I would get help for that first & foremost. What is the score you need & what is the score you got? What did you use to study for the TEAS? How did you study?...
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    RN thinking of quitting job b/c of IV's.

    OrganizedChaos replied to Phe12's topic in General Nursing

    Don't feel bad, I've been a nurse for 7 years and my IV skills are terrible. I'm hoping I'll get the chance to get better at it either in school or the job after
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    Just scored in the 99th percentile and would be happy to answer any questions!

    OrganizedChaos replied to mergatonin's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    First, congrats on a great score! A lot of people say they only needed the ATI book to study. Do you think the other books helped or could you have done just as well with just the ATI study guide? I...
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    WILTW 1/15: A Life Preserver in Order to Swim

    OrganizedChaos replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry. You just get so caught up with work that it's difficult to hold someone's hand the entire way. If you're lucky maybe that student will create a post on here about what a big, bad nurse you...
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    Free Tuition w/ Work Commitment

    OrganizedChaos replied to Kristin13's topic in School, College Programs

    No but I would be weary of such a commitment. It would seem to me that if a facility is offering something like that, it may not be the best place to work. Also, what happens if you want to leave or...
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    Disgusted. How to report...

    OrganizedChaos replied to ThrowawayAccount's topic in Florida Nursing

    I wanted to add a little story. I was working at a county jail & let's just say it was common for C.O.'s to hook up with other C.O.'s & of course C.O.'s hooking up with nurses. So there was...
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    LVN-RN SAC, ACC, Excelsior?

    OrganizedChaos replied to Jess78666's topic in School, College Programs

    I have an ex friend who went through that same program (LVN & bridge) & he never had any complaints & worked during it. I don't know if your situation is common but from what I have heard...
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    Disgusted. How to report...

    OrganizedChaos replied to ThrowawayAccount's topic in Florida Nursing

    Why do you care so much? Are you a scorned significant other? If not, just be like Elsa & let it go! It's none of your business & the fact that you have e-mails between those two means you...
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    LVN-RN SAC, ACC, Excelsior?

    OrganizedChaos replied to Jess78666's topic in School, College Programs

    If other people were reprimanded for having their phones out, it obviously isn't ok to have it out at all. As far as them not wanting you to work, it is true. Nursing programs are very difficult &...
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    HCA STARN absence policy

    OrganizedChaos replied to aloha16's topic in Florida Nursing

    It would be best to call the facility & ask. It sounds like you are a new grad, if you are I doubt the facility will be cool with you missing a week or two. Especially if this is your first...
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    Vent Alarms Ordered to be Turned Off

    OrganizedChaos replied to letitbe_lindsay's topic in Private Duty

    Good thing you left, I wouldn't accept that case either. Who do you think the family will blame if something happens to their child? The nurse. You will get thrown under the bus so fast. Because there...
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    WILTW 1/15: A Life Preserver in Order to Swim

    OrganizedChaos replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    I had a bad gallbladder flare up this past weekend. I spent all Sunday knocked out & in bed. It is so hard to go to doctor's appointments because I live over an hour away so I have to leave a lot...
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    Unhealthy habits/Facebook posts from friends/family that make you :( ?

    OrganizedChaos replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I am saying I disagree. Sorry for the
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    Unhealthy habits/Facebook posts from friends/family that make you :( ?

    OrganizedChaos replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in General Nursing

    I wanted to broach a similar topic. Is it just my generation & below that thinks it ok to have a passcode on your device(s) & not give it to your significant other? I don't get it. I've seen...
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    Possibly entering the work force after 9 years?

    OrganizedChaos replied to dsardone's topic in Retired Nurses

    I would look up on the NYBON to see if they have any refresher courses they recommend. I just looked up a refresher course that is offered by a university near me & the cost is $3,000. But...
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    Possibly entering the work force after 9 years?

    OrganizedChaos replied to dsardone's topic in Retired Nurses

    The OP never had a license as she took & failed the NCLEX once. I think finding out what you need to do to take the NCLEX is a great start. If I were you I would also take a refresher course....
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    How to get un-barred

    OrganizedChaos replied to emb92250's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely call HR. I worked at a job & resigned but what my boss didn't tell me at the time was that by resigning the way I did, I was unemployable with them. That included any outside agencies...
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    Placed on nurse aide abuse registry...please no judgement...need advice

    OrganizedChaos replied to NeedSeriousInput's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Well that was
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    Unhealthy habits/Facebook posts from friends/family that make you :( ?

    OrganizedChaos replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in General Nursing

    I can't tell you the number of people in relationships who have gotten in fights (or broken up) because of stupid petty Facebook drama. If someone really wants to reach me & they have my number,...
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    My career plan feels shaky

    OrganizedChaos replied to GK-Seedy's topic in General Nursing

    No. I have epilepsy so I was never able to enlist. I just know of the
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    CPS call?

    OrganizedChaos replied to MrNurse(x2)'s topic in School

    This. I was about to say something to this
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    Feeling Happy

    OrganizedChaos replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats!