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  1. Concorde Career College for RN?

    RedHeadNurse2B posted a topic in Colorado Nursing

    I am currently enrolled at Concorde in Texas for LVN. There are rumors that they are looking to start an RN program here in Texas as well. I checked their website and Aurora, CO is the only location...

  2. LVN who needs IV-therapy class

    RedHeadNurse2B replied to TheCommuter's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm an LVN who took IV therapy in school, does that not make me IV

  3. Possible move to Washington..what do i have to do

    RedHeadNurse2B replied to Gvsuamber's topic in Washington Nursing

    I am confused if I need verification from NURSYS - Texas (where I have my current license) is listed, but then it says complete it ONLY if the state I am seeking licensure in requires verification....

  4. LVN pay

    RedHeadNurse2B replied to ct1tx's topic in Texas Nursing

    As a new grad LVN I have earned from $18.25-20.25/hr in LTC. Also look down at previous posts, there are many on this forum regarding LVN pay rates to give you a better

  5. Possible move to Washington..what do i have to do

    RedHeadNurse2B replied to Gvsuamber's topic in Washington Nursing

    Hi, I'm an LVN soon to be moving from TX to WA. I have checked the WA Dept. of Health website and it appears that you just have fill out an application to have your current license endorsed by WA and...

  6. LPN salaries in Puget Sound area?

    RedHeadNurse2B posted a topic in Washington Nursing

    Hi, I'm a new LPN moving "back home" to Washington from Texas. Just curious how the salaries compare. I'm making $18.25/hr right now in LTC, although I am more interested in finding work in a...

  7. Concorde

    RedHeadNurse2B replied to Noi_817's topic in Texas Nursing

    You take the NET to get into Concorde's LVN program. You can ask to purchase a study guide or find it

  8. Tpapn

    RedHeadNurse2B replied to MARFEE's topic in Texas Nursing

    I work with an RN going through the program. It is LTC, which she said is about the only place that would employ her. She just doesn't have a key for her narcotics and the other nurses have to pull...

  9. How much to LVNs REALLY make just starting out of school in SA??

    RedHeadNurse2B replied to smjones0130's topic in Texas Nursing

    As a new grad in DFW I make $18.25, which is about average for here I think. Another place I work was paying me $19.25 for evening shift and $20.25 for nights. Add in over time which I always have...

  10. Where R all the free CNA training ads in FTW?

    RedHeadNurse2B replied to amlaboy's topic in Texas Nursing

    I've never heard of free CNA training here in DFW. In MI, nursing homes may train you for free, but I don't think that they do that here in TX. I went through a program a few years ago and it was...

  11. Concorde Career Inst.

    RedHeadNurse2B replied to shihztulady's topic in Texas Nursing

    Tuiton was $18,400, that includes all your books and scrubs. yes, very steep, more like 4 times as much as a community college. You can get government financial aid though. Fortunately I had a...

  12. LPN/LVN rate of pay in your area.

    RedHeadNurse2B replied to Couture_Honey's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i just graduated this month and i am starting at $18/hr and $19/hr for 2-10 shift in ltc. i'm just doing prn right now until i get another ft job else where. from what i hear, the large hospitals in...

  13. Concorde Career Inst.

    RedHeadNurse2B replied to shihztulady's topic in Texas Nursing

    According to the TX BNE only about 3 VN programs in TX are accredited, so some community colleges programs are not accredited either. The main thing is that it is in good standing as an approved...

  14. Concorde Career Inst.

    RedHeadNurse2B replied to shihztulady's topic in Texas Nursing

    I just graduated from the VN program this month. I would recommend Concorde if you are looking to get into nursing and start making money very quickly, because it is VERY quick, no prereqs are...

  15. Phlebotomist Training in DFW?

    RedHeadNurse2B posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Does anyone know where a non medical or licensed person can get training for this? I've searched the web and can't find anything. I remember not to long ago seeing that Carter Bloodcare does...

  16. Weatherford LVN-ADN?

    RedHeadNurse2B posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I will be graduating from LVN school in a few months and am looking into RN bridge programs already. Does anyone know about Weatherford's nursing program? I have all the prereq's right now to apply,...

  17. Whats the real deal with jobs

    RedHeadNurse2B replied to danigirl58's topic in Texas Nursing

    I can't speak for Houston, but in the DFW area, all the senior BSN students I know already have jobs lined for when they

  18. moving to Texas, which city is better? Houston, Dallas, or San Antonio?

    RedHeadNurse2B replied to nervefreak's topic in Texas Nursing

    Many areas of Fort Worth, Arlington and surrounding cities are pretty nice with very low housing costs. I've been in the market for a house in those areas and will certainly be able to find a nice...

  19. thinking of taking adn to become rn

    RedHeadNurse2B replied to hTx87's topic in Texas Nursing

    Go to the website the school you are interested in attending and look at the nursing programs requirements. You must take pre-nursing courses and then apply to the program, which means you have to...

  20. CNA Training

    RedHeadNurse2B replied to Ned the Red's topic in Texas Nursing

    Tarrant County College has one but I can't find it on the website, Dallas County College has one under patient care technician on the website, also I believe PCI Health Training has a CNA/PCT

  21. Any info on Weatherford College Nursing Program?

    RedHeadNurse2B replied to Deltadawn72's topic in Texas Nursing

    I don't know personally, but you can check for exam pass rates and approved programs on the Texas BNE website. It looks like Weatherford College is approved with warning....

  22. Realistic Job Opportunities?

    RedHeadNurse2B replied to dinkyandzen's topic in Texas Nursing

    When I look for jobs I usually see a few LVN jobs posted at hospitals, but it seems they are mostly just for med/surg. During my hospital clinical rotation in school the only LVN's I saw were on...

  23. LVN/LPN schools in Dallas area

    RedHeadNurse2B replied to Nurse TT's topic in Texas Nursing

    I can relate with being fed up with hard to get into RN programs. I chose to go to Concorde for LVN for a couple reasons: It's the closest one to me, I had literally no wait to get into the program...

  24. "What's the Difference Between............"

    RedHeadNurse2B replied to StudNurse's topic in Texas Nursing

    Your work won't be recognized as college credit at Concorde, meaning you are going to have to do all the prereq's for RN school, but if you do the bridge program your nursing school time is only one...

  25. Can LPNs work in a Dialysis Center?

    RedHeadNurse2B replied to Twix's topic in Texas Nursing

    Yes, one of my classmates in VN school was a worker in a dialysis center, without prior medical experience or license/cert. They have offered her a LVN position there when she graduates for...