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texas_lvn

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  1. Sorry To Upset You, But....

    texas_lvn replied to lisa41rn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would like to go further that the nurse (with the vomiting) may have initated a call to the Dr, but he/she did not bother to call back. Although there are ways around this (notifiy family and have...

  2. working vs school, not seeing kids

    texas_lvn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey guys, I am having a hard time missing my kids (boys 9 and 4). My husband and I have been married for over 9 yrs. I am a "new" LVN by 4 months. I am planning on going back to school plus working...

  3. working vs school, not seeing kids

    texas_lvn replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    THank you guys soooo much. I was skeptical at first, but you have really given me words of encouragment. Everything that has been said, I have taken on a positive note. Thank you all. I feel more...

  4. working vs school, not seeing kids

    texas_lvn replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all. It is nice to know that I am not alone, but I feel for each of you. With all the support groups out there, I am surprised they have not came up with one for this subject, but then...

  5. What do your ER patients families say or do that irks you?

    texas_lvn replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    One can usually tell when a person is hesitant to get a stick. They take the gloves off, feel, put the gloves back on, keep looking, ect. I do not say anything in front of my son. I have enough...

  6. working vs school, not seeing kids

    texas_lvn replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    THANK YOU for your words. I am going to print this out and put it in my notebooks and remember this. I needed to hear *read* this.

  7. working vs school, not seeing kids

    texas_lvn replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    The arrows are pointed out to show I am returning the hug back. Thanks for the words of wisdom, and yes, the #1 reason is for my boys, and my grandbabies (in 20+ years), and their babies, LOL, you...

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

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

    We have a Coronodo nursing facility in Abilene TX. IT is AWFUL! I really fear for the residents. I wonder if they are owned by the same

  9. working vs school, not seeing kids

    texas_lvn replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for responding. I plan on taking all the loans out I can, then maybe I can cut back on hours, but the only way to do this is work. I am grateful that I have my two kids. Cudos to you for...

  10. Share Your Funniest Patient Stories...

    texas_lvn replied to Trvln Nurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    I currently work LTC (going to HH in a few days!) anyway, this elderly lady has dementia really bed, she moved from AL to the hospital for a new hip, and then came to us until a bed at the Alhezmers...

  11. What do your ER patients families say or do that irks you?

    texas_lvn replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    i think my number one peeve though is the parents of the infant that you are getting ready to start a line on. when they say "you've got one chance, one chance only" that kills me. its like they...

  12. N E 1 Else having a hard time finding a Hospital LVN position?

    texas_lvn replied to Nurseinthemaking's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, Congrats! Hard work will pay off. Second, LTC do have SNF units where you can get your IV, and much more. I take care of foleys, IV, peg, and much more. I am also able to have more...

  13. Nurses and Nursing Students: what was/is your biggest pet peeve in nursing school?

    texas_lvn replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    My instructors cut out giving us the test back, so we never got a chance to argue points. We were able to see scantrons after we contacted a counseler, and that was all. Only a scantron. Cellphones-...

  14. Mother upset with son's camp

    texas_lvn replied to rambisisking's topic in General Nursing

    As nurses, we are taught to be patient advocates. As parents, we have to learn. Good for you for following up on this. It sounds like this lady needs to get her ducks in a row, and head on out to...

  15. Is anyone having trouble getting into a CRNA program?

    texas_lvn replied to Alpha13's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Is there an age

  16. Need opinion on transferring career

    texas_lvn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I have been a "LVN" since May in LTC (right out of school). I am going to start back to school in late Aug. (already have schedule). I have been seriously thinking if nursing is for me. I...

  17. Need opinion on transferring career

    texas_lvn replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    I have been thinking about this long and hard, and I have decided to continue on the road that I feel God has lead me. I will get my RN. Although I am currently in LTC, I really feel like I should...

  18. Need opinion on transferring career

    texas_lvn replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently working 156 hours q 2 weeks, and when school does start, I will be going to school from 7 AM until 1pm and will be working from 2 pm until 10 pm. I know that this is a necessary evil...

  19. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    texas_lvn replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    In my case, if my son did have a fracture of any sort, right now I would not be able to pay a red penny. I am living paycheck to paycheck with crap for insurance. Would they not let my son have Rx...

  20. Share Your Saying

    texas_lvn replied to angelique777's topic in Nursing Humor

    "To be a good leader, you don't bred great followers, you bred great leaders." Arthur

  21. When is too soon for a future grad to apply for a job?

    texas_lvn replied to Purdue_Nurse's topic in Nursing Career

    Think of it this way, go ahead and apply, you will feel confident you will have a job, just do not sign any contracts until after you graduate. I graduated end of April, and had my job waiting for me...

  22. recommend working nights with school?

    texas_lvn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am starting school back in Aug. I currently work 2-10 (LTC). I will be in school from 8-12:30, M,T,W,Thurs. I will be working 9-10 days q 2 weeks. I have been offered to go to nights (10a-6a)....

  23. Tips for taking NCLEX-PN

    texas_lvn replied to LPN@05's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I got several books off ebay. i never read the books, but did tests from the CD roms. That helped tremedously. Also, a big thing to realize is while taking the NCLEX, it is a *perfect* setting, 8...

  24. 6 months along

    texas_lvn replied to nurscee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good for you quitting. I would not want to work in those circumstances! but, maybe some *seasoned* nurses can help me here, we were thought in nursing school if you left your job without notice (the...

  25. Need some help about license number

    texas_lvn replied to ckh23's topic in General Nursing

    In Texas, I was able to start as a GVN. No license number needed. All states are different, but in Texas I took my test on the 1st, "unofficial results" on the 3rd, license number on the 7th, and...