k31kozumi

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1. ADHD Nurses-what area do you specialize in?

   k31kozumi replied to k31kozumi's topic in Disabilities

   I am so sorry to hear that. I understand exactly what you mean by beating yourself up inside, and that will make things so much worse for you. I have severe ADHD (true, the impulsivity/hyperactivity does make us a bit different) as well, and I am tal...

2. CCRI Application question...

   k31kozumi replied to lilkuz06's topic in Rhode Island

   i hope this is fixed tomorrow. when i get into work it is the first thing i'll ask! i know they have been working late hours to fix this system issue for you guys to get your notices tomorrow. i hope they did it but if not i;ll post an uipdate if i s...

3. CCRI Application question...

   k31kozumi replied to lilkuz06's topic in Rhode Island

   god i hope you guys got them. i know they've been having computer issues but the selections are all done and the emails were supposed to go out yesterday. i know warwick day had @130 applicants for @ 82 spots. i didn't get the other numbers for other...

4. ADHD Nurses-what area do you specialize in?

   k31kozumi replied to k31kozumi's topic in Disabilities

   Thanks for your post! I am also a combined type, and I have been thinking about the ER lately as a possible fit for me too. I like the fact that it is exciting and varied as I will get bored with repetition very quickly too. I suspected that I w...

5. ADHD Nurses-what area do you specialize in?

   k31kozumi replied to k31kozumi's topic in Disabilities

   Thank you:)

6. Need advice: CCRI or NEIT

   k31kozumi replied to a.pail's topic in Rhode Island

   True. Fatima just let their LPN's go too (except for endoscopy). In RI I think we all know an LPN works in LTC, rehab, detox/psych, outpatient/walk-in clinics, dialysis, Dr offices, home care, wellness companies etc and not hospitals. My sister love...

7. Good fit for ADHD LPN?

   k31kozumi replied to AmyLooV's topic in Disabilities

   WOW! It is almost like I wrote that myself! :) If there is a will there is a way. I did have a clinical instructor ask me why I thought I could be a nurse since I had ADHD???!!!! I had to school her right there and then but I still was shaken up a...

8. ADHD Nurses-what area do you specialize in?

   k31kozumi posted a topic in Disabilities

   I would very much like to hear from other nurses with ADHD/ADD! What area of nursing do you work in? What do you love about it? I appreciate all who take the time to answer :) Thanks

9. I'm a real nurse!!! Thank you!

   k31kozumi replied to nurseycool's topic in LPN/LVN

   what a jerk. At my pinning ceremony last summer the faculty talked about how we should keep going to our RN and beyond etc... In general this is fine to say but the way they said it was a little insulting to LPN's and a few of them realized this an...

10. Need advice: CCRI or NEIT

    k31kozumi replied to a.pail's topic in Rhode Island

    I am also at CCRI in the Day nursing program. As far as speedy degree i am not finished with the RN program yet ( i graduate in dec 2012), but I am a graduate LPN as of Dec 2011. I am waiting to get my permission to test for the NCLEX PN. CCRI ha...

11. CCRI Nursing Program

    k31kozumi replied to mber115's topic in Rhode Island

    thanks. im in nursing 1010 right now too and appreciate the advice. ill have to look for the study guide.

12. CCRI Application question...

    k31kozumi replied to lilkuz06's topic in Rhode Island

    i liked the comment about ccri nursing info being so secretive. i am in nursing 1010 now in providence and let me tell you, even after getting accepted and starting the semester many things are still a "secret" it seems. i applied this past june and ...

13. RIH/Hasbro Critical Care Internships:

    k31kozumi replied to lei7's topic in Rhode Island

    i have a BA and now am working on my rn degree at ccri...i decided to do that instead of go back to ric for a second BA...now im wondering if i made the right call. i graduate may '12. i thought my BA would be good enough but it seems a BSN is the w...

14. CCRI Fall 2010

    k31kozumi replied to irishgobrah's topic in Rhode Island

    good luck to everyone! im applying in june for this september..i just have to take the teas test and i started a new job as a cna in jan so i was too busy to make the feb deadline.....

15. PD home care CNA pay rate

    k31kozumi posted a topic in Rhode Island

    Hey all, Im a nursing student at CCRI and just got my CNA license renewed from many years ago. I recently got a FT job with care new england for home care as a CNA but i need to pick up extra per diem gigs with another agency. I have some interview...