texas_lvn

texas_lvn

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  1. different diagnosis

    texas_lvn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have worked med-surg for 6 months now, and absolutely love it. I have seen several people come in with one diagnosis to leave with another. Had a pt that came in with a dislocated shoulder, to...

  2. Thank you for the tips!

    texas_lvn replied to BookwormRN's topic in General Nursing

    good job!!!!!

  3. ????? better job????? (long)

    texas_lvn posted a topic in General Nursing

    ok, here it goes... Got out fo LVN school and went straight into a CN position at a small LTC facility. Really liked it. Left for pedi HH only because of better hours and LOT better pay. After 2...

  4. ????? better job????? (long)

    texas_lvn replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    I have spoke with them about it, and I really think they are still to young to really understand what is going on. I think my biggest hold back is that in around 6 months I would be looking for...

  5. trying to be a fiance and not just a nurse(long)

    texas_lvn replied to toadie's topic in General Nursing

    no advice, just know you are in my prayers. Talk about a rock and a hard place. Good luck. editted for spelling.

  6. Did I do something wrong????

    texas_lvn posted a topic in General Nursing

    After asking my boss last schedule to place me on the schedule for 4 days a week, he actually placed me on for five. I immediately went to him and stated I could not work 5 12 hour shifts in a row, I...

  7. Did I do something wrong????

    texas_lvn replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    :monkeydance:Well, working day shift starts at 7 am with report at 645. He showed up at work at 8am and pulled me into the office. He stated he talked to administration and that he "cant control...

  8. Did I do something wrong????

    texas_lvn replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    There are no rules/regs about working in different depts. we are so short handed, they welcome the diversity. There are 3 other people that I work with that also pick up shifts in the ED, I guess...

  9. Did I do something wrong????

    texas_lvn replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand what you are saying, but I never asked him for 5 days a week. I only needed 4 days a week, which after the schedule was fixed, was what it came out

  10. Did I do something wrong????

    texas_lvn replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    [B]Here is a copy of the email I sent him after he called the EC director and accused her of trying to steal me away.[/b] I love working ___, and because of your generosity I am able to work 4 days a...

  11. shake and shout no more?

    texas_lvn replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

  12. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    texas_lvn replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    ARNurse.... I would check the board 15 times a day for the first few weeks this tread started. Laughing in stitches and crying in horror at times. Good luck with

  13. Can you humor me?

    texas_lvn replied to passinthru's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in Minor care yesterday, and loved it. We had a 28 y/o female come in, clean from coke for 23 days in rehab with below level income. She c/o a discharge and was scared it was an STD....

  14. Common interview questions??

    texas_lvn replied to InmyblooD's topic in Emergency

    I told them that I am a strong team-member, and that if they didnt believe in teamwork, please dont offer me the job. (this opened their eyes up, and brought smiles to their faces. LOL I explained...

  15. overwhelmed!!!!! HELP PLEASE!!!!

    texas_lvn replied to texas_lvn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Dvotednurse, thank you. I pmd

  16. overwhelmed!!!!! HELP PLEASE!!!!

    texas_lvn posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    OK, here it is. I have been an LVN for over 2 years now. started out in LTC, moved to HH and now am in med/surg for the "experience". I love what I do, but keep looking at the LTC and HH pay like a...

  17. is this the right book???

    texas_lvn posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I borrowed several CN books from a friend that I can not get ahold of. I am trying to study for NC 1, but cant figure out which book it it. The 3 books that I have are "Foundations of Professional...

  18. is this the right book???

    texas_lvn replied to texas_lvn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thank you for clarifiying....i thought I was loosing my mind. well, I really am..

  19. This was weird....

    texas_lvn replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    I had to do one of those when I was trying to be a leasing agent at an apartment complex. Some people use them and some dont. Good

  20. overwhelmed!!!!! HELP PLEASE!!!!

    texas_lvn replied to texas_lvn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I will PM you txangel57. Thank

  21. Thinking of taking a hh job.. have a silly question for you experienced nurses.

    texas_lvn replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in Home Health

    No, I was never scarred. Just make sure to take some personnal safety classes, or I guess womens defense. Also work wonders for you glutes!!!! I was attacked in a home care setting. In pediatric...

  22. I need some encouragement please

    texas_lvn replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Both. LOL Karma is going to be good to you. You have been a great nurse, an excellent mentor, and so much more. Where a door closes, a huge window opens.

  23. I need some encouragement please

    texas_lvn replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    agree agree agree..........:trout: :trout:

  24. I need some encouragement please

    texas_lvn replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    it was meant with all the love. I think I even misspelled sense.

  25. I need some encouragement please

    texas_lvn replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Tazzi...........slap, slap, slap, slap...did the sence get to ya yet. It is just that right now, things are gooding good, and at any moment something might happen. you have 3 good references, and 5...