jonekem

Latest Activity

1. Interview Questions & Hand Eczema

   jonekem replied to guest517235's topic in Job Hunt

   This comment has nothing to do with your question about Eczema; but with Excelsior. I wanted to know what did you think of the Excelsior program, how long did it take you to complete the program, and the aproximate cost ? Were you a LPN and transitio...

2. Hiring outlook for ADN vs. BSN in your town?

   jonekem replied to sugarmagnoliaRN's topic in Texas

   Having your BSN is not a requirement for being hired at a Magnet status hospital. Whether you have your Diploma, ADN or BSN you can still obtained employment at a hospital. Whether it be Magnet status or NOT. I work for a Magnet status hospital and I...

3. Tips for a Future CNA! :)

   jonekem replied to sj73201's topic in CNA/MA

   The key to becoming a successful CNA/PCT is loving what you do for a living. When you love what you do; and you take pride in your job. Everyone else around you will too!! I was a PCT for nine years before becoming a nurse and I would not have chang...

4. Advice to nursing students from a hiring manager

   jonekem replied to Linda328's topic in General Students

   I totally agree, if you are thinking about the nursing field you probably want to work as a PCT in a hospital setting as I did for several years. Then, apply to a LPN program; work for a year and finally apply to a LPN to RN bridge program. I had no...

5. LVNs training RNs???

   jonekem replied to JStollRN's topic in General Nursing

   Just wanted to elaborate on this topic! I feel there is nothing wrong with a LPN training a RN. The reason for this conclusion is because I am a new graduate LPN who works in the OR at a Metro-Detroit hospital. And I have had the opportunity to work ...