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texas_lvn

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  1. overwhelmed!!!!! HELP PLEASE!!!!

    texas_lvn replied to texas_lvn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    [quote weekend another thing too you can work make your money while u are taking ec exams, THEN when you are waiting for the CPNE about three months before you take it go work at a hospital to get the...

  2. overwhelmed!!!!! HELP PLEASE!!!!

    texas_lvn replied to texas_lvn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    wow. thanks for the advice. I am just sooooo fustrated at life right now. I just dont know which end is up, and I want to do this. I was hoping to do it in less than a year, but i see your point....

  3. Self inflicted

    texas_lvn replied to SCRN1's topic in General Nursing

    Had a guy that to keep track marks off his arms, would shoot up in his "member" came to us with gangrene in numerous places. Had to peel it like a banana all the way below the scrotum. Stated he...

  4. Police officer or RN

    texas_lvn replied to cyb's topic in General Nursing

    Well, there are a few things here that you havent stated. How old is your son? and not to sound like a horrible person, Its not your option. It is your sons. It is his life and he will be the one...

  5. overwhelmed!!!!! HELP PLEASE!!!!

    texas_lvn replied to texas_lvn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    thanks Sue2006! Good luck on the

  6. Please tell me your studying schedule.

    texas_lvn replied to ONEGR8MOM's topic in General Students

    what are you studing right

  7. overwhelmed!!!!! HELP PLEASE!!!!

    texas_lvn replied to texas_lvn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    thank you spacenurse!! Your words of encouragement are more valuable than gold! I am learning so much from the hospital that I do not think I could ever learn in HH or LTC. They way it is here, I...

  8. Me vs. the charge nurse

    texas_lvn replied to RachelRN25's topic in General Nursing

    agree with critter lover and dria. I would go to the charge nurse and simply state "I am learning, can you please explain why you felt like it was warrented to call the md" Maybe there is something...

  9. Interview went really well!!!

    texas_lvn replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    when a door slams shut......its amazing on what opens. Congrats and good

  10. What does your hospital do for patient satisfaction?

    texas_lvn replied to KimRN41514's topic in General Nursing

    we give 5 dollar gift certificates for ANY complaint. Good at the cafe or gift

  11. Preparing for an interview....weaknesses???

    texas_lvn replied to nursechick182's topic in Nursing Career

    I was a nurse for HH for 2 years and decided to go to Acute setting. I came out and told them that my skills needed help. She laughed, and stated "Dear, I hire for attitude. Skills can be taught but...

  12. Common interview questions??

    texas_lvn replied to InmyblooD's topic in Emergency

    Be prepared to ask THEM questions. It shows that you are truely interested in THEM. Take time to find something out about the unit, and use that. I always show up prepared for a peer interview....

  13. Rude coworkers=bad manners

    texas_lvn replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Home Health

    Good for you for holding your head high and being the better person.

  14. Rude coworkers=bad manners

    texas_lvn replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Home Health

    Sometimes when an "outsider" comes in, people do not know how to react. I am not making excuses for them. I work day shift at a hospital and another nurse worked nights for a few days to help out....

  15. Thank you letter after job offer?

    texas_lvn replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    I would, and did. Not only that, my first day on the job, my boss gave me a thank you card with a 20 dollar bill that said "Thank you for choosing us, take your boys out for ice cream and talk about...

  16. NG tube placement

    texas_lvn replied to DolphinRN84's topic in General Nursing

    I drop them all the time. It is also one of my favorite skills. I had one for several days a few years back so I can empathize with the pt and tell them I have experience both ways! We are also a...

  17. Sorry the position isn't available - help!

    texas_lvn replied to desertrn's topic in General Nursing

    agree with Tazzi. You never know unless you

  18. Say something or not?

    texas_lvn replied to pannie's topic in General Nursing

    I sooo agree with the above posters. Tell him, and document it. You are able to be the voice for those who cant...and dont understand what is going on. If you have been a pt for that long, surely...

  19. Passed NC 3

    texas_lvn replied to morenenuf's topic in Online Distance Learning

    how long did you prepare before you felt like you were ready for the

  20. UMC Lubbock

    texas_lvn replied to texas_lvn's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks alot. I appreciate your input..... I still do not know what I want to

  21. co-worker stealing narcotics

    texas_lvn replied to starbin's topic in General Nursing

    In a sister facility, we had 90 (:0) ultracet come up missing. Everyone including the lunch lady was tested, with one outcome. I can not believe these people need stuff so bad to take away from...

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

    texas_lvn replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

  23. Had a mom flip out on me today...

    texas_lvn replied to ItsyBitsySpider's topic in Pediatric

    And then the mom always has to say "you only get one stick with my child". Yeah, um say that after the stick

  24. How embarassing (LONG)

    texas_lvn replied to Nightcrawler's topic in General Nursing

    Totally agree on the cookies. Food is an apology understood in every

  25. Home care salary for LPN's

    texas_lvn replied to Elektra6's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In Texas, where I am as pedi LVN HH, I get 16.50 an hour. Compared to the hospital pay which is 11 an hour, I am making good money. Also time and half over 40, and holiday pay. No PTO, sick time,...