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  1. rate of pay changed after training

    txnurse2014 posted a topic in Home Health

    I was hired as a prn home health lvn at a hourly rate.About two weeks into my training I received a call from the DON.DON stated she misunderstood prn pay and the rate of pay would be $25 an hour. I...

  2. Asking for prayers: multiple nursing students died in car accident

    txnurse2014 replied to __patiently_waiting's topic in General Students

    How devastating! So sorry to hear that! Prayers to all those who lost love

  3. rate of pay changed after training

    txnurse2014 replied to txnurse2014's topic in Home Health

    sorry. caliotter3. i just read my entry and it should have said intial told $22 an hour and changed to $25 per visit.sorry for the confusion.I am a LVN not a

  4. rate of pay changed after training

    txnurse2014 replied to txnurse2014's topic in Home Health

    I wasn't wanting another 8-12 shift time wise.Just wanted a couple of visits near me that I could do while my kids are at school.I have heard from other nurses that per visit rate ranges from

  5. Is there a good sphygmomanometer for manual blood pressure?

    txnurse2014 replied to celtickimba's topic in General Nursing

    whats the issue?can they hear the pulse well or is that the

  6. Brain sheet for 12+pts.per sheet

    txnurse2014 posted a topic in Long Term Acute Care

    I have rehab and LTC pts.Typically have 22-25 pts. I need a brain sheet that holds 10-12 pts. on a page.Anyone have

  7. LPN Living

    txnurse2014 replied to NurseQue2b's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I live in the DFW area.Graduated LVN program 8/14'. My first job as a new nurse paid me $22.50 as a rehab. nurse. Students I graduated with have told me their first job rates are $18-$19 a hour in...

  8. No DON/RN in facility full of LVNs

    txnurse2014 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am concerned because we have no RN on duty Mon.-Fri. during the day.We had two different DONs leave and have had two plus weeks without any RN.I thought LVNs must work under a RN but there is not...

  9. No DON/RN in facility full of LVNs

    txnurse2014 replied to txnurse2014's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    ok.thanks glad to hear

  10. No DON/RN in facility full of LVNs

    txnurse2014 replied to txnurse2014's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    facility may allow but it was my understanding that the BON states we have to have a RN available which since we are LVNs which we do

  11. Help!!!!!!!!

    txnurse2014 replied to HoneyWah's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Ditto to

  12. Rehab Woes

    txnurse2014 posted a topic in Rehabilitation

    I work at a rehab facility that also has LTC pts.I work three suppose to be 12 hr shifts weekly that half the time run 14 hours long.Two of my three shifts I work LTC hall with 22 pts. and a med.aide...

  13. What is your average amount of shift cancellations

    txnurse2014 replied to grammy57's topic in General Nursing

    so far in the last seven months i have lost out on 5 shifts but picked up 6 overtime shifts.so i am still

  14. I graduated!

    txnurse2014 replied to Nathifalr26's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrates!! I too went to school with three boys at home but do have a great husband who supported me.We made it through partly with school loans but i alsohad those who didnt think i could do it.It...

  15. Lvn new grad take home health job or keep applying

    txnurse2014 replied to StevenLvn's topic in General Nursing

    if you read the BON under new grads it states there is no rule forbiding a new nurse from doing home health but suggest nurses have a year of experience first .also states in so many words if you...

  16. Dallas Nursing Institute LVN

    txnurse2014 replied to okgurl87's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i work with several graduates of that program.i do believe employers prefer graduates from accredited good standing schools with high pass rates.$30,000 is crazy for that school.i recommend grayson...

  17. NCLEX PN failed twice with 205 Q's

    txnurse2014 replied to Jregens7810's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    my suggestions is pratice questions.in pharm know classes of drug and what each does and side effects.etc.i used the nclex pn app.its a great

  18. NCLEX PN failed twice with 205 Q's

    txnurse2014 replied to Jregens7810's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    when you failed the first time did you focus on your weak areas from your nclex results?practice questions and all the reason why each answer is correct.Good

  19. NclexPn 205 questions pass or fail fear

    txnurse2014 replied to Dallastxlvn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    the day i took my nclex about ten students from my class took it around the same time.eight of us got 85 question including me.i was so thrilled!the two that got 205 which is the max one passed and...

  20. Rehab vs. LTC

    txnurse2014 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work at a rehab facility that also has LTC pts.I work three suppose to be 12 hr shifts weekly that half the time run 14 hours long.Two of my three shifts I work LTC hall with 22 pts. and a med.aide...

  21. Wound care at your facility

    txnurse2014 replied to poopylala's topic in General Nursing

    nurses do all the wound care. wound doctor comes on friday to evaluate and write

  22. Rehab vs. LTC

    txnurse2014 replied to txnurse2014's topic in First Year After Licensure

    yes i do like the experience i get with more varied conditions and needs.I am struggling because i like working three days a week and having a set schedule every week.i might wait and see if the new...

  23. Rehab Woes

    txnurse2014 replied to txnurse2014's topic in Rehabilitation

    yes it did.Nothing at my facility runs well!I have two gtubes that have run out of feedings and then run out of the replacement feedings so i had to get yet another order.supplies run out often.No...

  24. Fired and Devastated

    txnurse2014 replied to SweenyG's topic in General Nursing

    I know you must be devastated and I know how that feels! I always try to focus on my short comings in order to get from getting the same result again. I would try to see what would work best for you...

  25. The FIT Nurse

    txnurse2014 replied to NN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think smoking would be where we should start as nurses.I had several clinical instructors and the program director who smoked.I can not understand how you can learn about the damage smoking causes...