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texas_lvn

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

    texas_lvn replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    First off I am no longer a "neophyte" and at that time I did not want to work anywhere but in longterm care. I can honestly say that I learned just as much there as I have in a hospital setting....

  2. Well I am headed to Texas baby!!

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

    I am sure you have said, but are you looking more at Forth Worth or Dallas? The schools in Mesquite are some of the best, and in that area you can geta LARGE house with reasonable taxes for under...

  3. Well I am headed to Texas baby!!

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

    yahoooooooo, welcome to Texas baby! There are several good apartment finders, if you find one, they will take you to the different apartments like a realtor would a home. I understand where the...

  4. ADN -> RN-BSN with no work experience?

    texas_lvn replied to Multicollinearity's topic in General Nursing

    IMO, I think you could do it. Think of all the nurses who go immediately thru for BSN. They are ok. Good luck in you

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

    texas_lvn replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    I just recently started a new job at a local hospital. for some ot I helped with the annual inventory. I found spinal needles that expired in 2003!!! The nurse I was doing inventory with said, wow....

  6. Illegal Alien- frustrated!

    texas_lvn replied to SaderNurse05's topic in General Nursing

    I love how you wrote "UNDOCUMENTED" instead of

  7. Illegal Alien- frustrated!

    texas_lvn replied to SaderNurse05's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed. When my MIL came over from Thailand 35 years ago, she did it the legal way, "payed her dues" LEARNED TO READ AND WRITE AND SPEAK English, became naturalized, and PAYS TAXES. She also votes,...

  8. the hug for Tweety thread

    texas_lvn replied to Ado Annie's topic in General Nursing

    We love you. Take care. ((((((((((((hugs

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

    texas_lvn replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    You are a better person than I, I would have had her job. There is no reason for anyone to be in pain nor die alone.:angryfire that is just

  10. Excelsior College or College Network

    texas_lvn replied to Diamond01's topic in Excelsior College

    to answer yours and mc3......i have no idea. call excelsior and ask them would be a great start. good

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

    texas_lvn replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    I bet he will never do that again without making sure the leads are on correctly first!!!

  12. hired on the spot? does it happen?

    texas_lvn replied to healer27's topic in General Nursing

    I like how you put sometimes in there. Like someone else said, it can also be a gut judgement.

  13. hired on the spot? does it happen?

    texas_lvn replied to healer27's topic in General Nursing

    You need to follow up with a call or an e-mail. State thank you for taking the time to interview me and I just wanted to let you know I am still interested in the job. Also, with them only being a...

  14. Excelsior College or College Network

    texas_lvn replied to Diamond01's topic in Excelsior College

    You are getting your RN. That is what matters most right now. Hey, you got any books you wanna sell? LOL:lol2: ETA: You only need to go thru NC 4 before you apply for your clinical. Many people...

  15. thank to allnurses.com

    texas_lvn replied to huladancer's topic in General Nursing

    congrats. and [banana]i have to admit allnurses.com is the best!!!!! [/banana]:penguin: :penguin: :penguin:

  16. So Frustrated with the board of nursing in nj

    texas_lvn replied to candyLPN2Be's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Have you heard back

  17. Excelsior College or College Network

    texas_lvn replied to Diamond01's topic in Excelsior College

    I myself started a thread like this not to long ago. If you go up to search and type in EC or CN you will find many threads. The basic end is that CN, rue, and many others are not colleges. They...

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

    texas_lvn replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    :idea:

  19. Pals And Acls

    texas_lvn replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. It is nice to have a community of fellow nurses to come to and ask questions. :balloons:

  20. Pals And Acls

    texas_lvn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok, ignorant question, what exactly are PALS ans ACLS? I am a LVN going into the hospital for the first time (2 yrs hh and ltc experience.) I will be receiving my ADN via EC around June. Do I need...

  21. You know you work nights when.......

    texas_lvn replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Different people may work that different shift. At my facility, you work it, you get paid the extra hour. And when time goes forward you can use PTO time or you can not get paid for that one

  22. do you add a degree in Ax temps?

    texas_lvn posted a topic in Pediatric

    I am having a hard time letting my newly mom sister understand that she does not need to add the degree under when taking an ax temp. I told her when she has problems with the baby, and takes temp to...

  23. Class President Problems

    texas_lvn replied to btjaj89's topic in General Students

    it will pass. you did not say how long ago the election was, but you still have a while to go, and something else will come up, and they will forget about the "madam president" thing. just give it...

  24. Andrea Yates Psych MR Online - HIPAA Violation?

    texas_lvn replied to BabyRN2Be's topic in General Nursing

    :angryfire I have NO SYMPATHY what so ever for Rusty. He knew that something was going on with that women. She did it, but I believe he deserves time behind bars as well. Surely, Andrea told him...

  25. HH-have you ever been attacked?

    texas_lvn replied to texas_lvn's topic in Home Health

    Thank you for