OrganizedChaos LVN

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    Newer RN being treated poorly by Coworker(s)

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

    If you are that sensitive you need to learn to develop a thicker skin. Because the nurses are the least of your
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    switch from medical school to nursing?

    OrganizedChaos replied to gj101's topic in General Students

    I think you need to have a deep, long conversation with your wife. This is not something we can help you with. You seem really happy in medicine & I don't know what would happen if you became a...
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    What's it like having a flexible work schedule?

    OrganizedChaos replied to LucidDreamer's topic in General Nursing

    Why don't you go volunteer at a hospital for now. That will be as close as you will get to shadowing a nurse for
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    Why did you choose to become a Nurse?

    OrganizedChaos replied to LucidDreamer's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly my parents told me to so I just went to school for it. I don't know what else I would do at this
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    How much do you make 2016

    OrganizedChaos replied to soon2bnurse5's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Devereux -
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    Weird/ Dumb Nursing School Rules

    OrganizedChaos replied to Randy RN ASN's topic in General Students

    I guess it was just my class. No one ever showed up looking like a
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    Weird/ Dumb Nursing School Rules

    OrganizedChaos replied to Randy RN ASN's topic in General Students

    What's wrong with at least looking presentable? Facial hair on a man's face doesn't dangle
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    Weird/ Dumb Nursing School Rules

    OrganizedChaos replied to Randy RN ASN's topic in General Students

    I still think it's wrong to dress like that once you get into the program. You are held to a different level & nursing is so
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    What's it like having a flexible work schedule?

    OrganizedChaos replied to LucidDreamer's topic in General Nursing

    I work 8s so I can't say my schedule is that flexible. I hang out with my husband & son on my days
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    ASN vs BSN

    OrganizedChaos replied to LucidDreamer's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    That's what I would do. If you have no other commitments (like a PP stated) then just go for your
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    8 or 12 hour shifts

    OrganizedChaos replied to LPNTOBE2017's topic in General Nursing

    Got a different job in psych, still 8s. I got a call for a correction position but it was 12s & NOCs. I couldn't handle that position. I love my 8s & my body doesn't like working
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    ASN vs BSN

    OrganizedChaos replied to LucidDreamer's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Since you live in Houston (I live in Texas as well) I would go for your
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    How to read blood pressure?

    OrganizedChaos replied to Femine91's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Do not go by what you *see* but by what you *hear*. That is a bad habit to get
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    ASN vs BSN

    OrganizedChaos replied to LucidDreamer's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    What is it like where you live? Do hospitals hire only BSN grads or do they hire ADN
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    question about pre-nursing requirements

    OrganizedChaos replied to bautista96's topic in General Students

    Welcome!
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    question about pre-nursing requirements

    OrganizedChaos replied to bautista96's topic in General Students

    There are more pre-reqs required for a BSN program than an ADN program. The classes vary by program. ADN programs can be taken at community colleges whereas BSN programs can be completed at...
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    Help me pass NCLEX-pn

    OrganizedChaos replied to KellyJohn07's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would go back to school if I were you because the fact that your school was shut down says a *lot*. Are you even still allowed to take the NCLEX since the school was shut
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    LPN in hospitals

    OrganizedChaos replied to nursemarsh32's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That's why I think they should bring back LVNs to the hospitals. I know there are such different scopes in different states, I know RNs can do everything. But there is no reason why LVNs can't work in...
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    LPN in hospitals

    OrganizedChaos replied to nursemarsh32's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You seem so against LVNs in the hospital setting. Geeze. Are you against LVNs in general? It would help staffing problems if they hired LVNs in hospitals. I know of a hospital that hires LVNs for the...
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    Have you ever worked with someone who had such a nasty attitude that it was almost hostile

    OrganizedChaos replied to 1Jessie86's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

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    How to respond to a challenging family member?

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

    Just tell the concerned family member "Thank you for you concern but I have everything/his pain/etc under control." I would also discuss HIPAA & how you can't discuss other patient's health or...
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    LPN in hospitals

    OrganizedChaos replied to nursemarsh32's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You are talking about two different things. But the LVN scope of practice can still be pretty wide. They can still be used in hospitals. They still are in certain
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    HELP!! Advice Please

    OrganizedChaos replied to IVNinja300's topic in Critical Care

    I know what it is like to commute but is sounds like your options are nil at your current job. Keep applying & hopefully you will get into a different hospital system closer to home. Fingers...
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    Weird/ Dumb Nursing School Rules

    OrganizedChaos replied to Randy RN ASN's topic in General Students

    Am I the only one who cares? If you can't bother to to keep up with your hygiene/hair, what does that say about you? Edited to add: Long hair needs to be tied up & kept out of patient care. I...
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    LPN in hospitals

    OrganizedChaos replied to nursemarsh32's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That's not true. It depends in what state they practice as far as what they can do. I believe in TX LVNs have a pretty wide