Kimkb0429

Kimkb0429 has 6 years experience and specializes in LTAC, wounds, vents, TBI, Spinal Cord.

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1. School starts in 10 days!

   Kimkb0429 replied to Kimkb0429's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Yep that was me! Lol. I am sure you will all make it work. One week from today....YAY!

2. School starts in 10 days!

   Kimkb0429 replied to Kimkb0429's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I am so glad one of my classmates is on here! There is so much good info posted here. So hard to believe we start next week! aaaahhhhh! We really all have to help each other when we can and give good encouragement because I have heard some horror...

3. School starts in 10 days!

   Kimkb0429 posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I can't believe it is finally here! I am only ten days away from the start of my 12 month LPN program. Had orientation today and I really like some of my classmates. Super stoked for my future! Good luck to anyone else that is getting ready to st...

4. Medical equipment for clinicals

   Kimkb0429 replied to Kimkb0429's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Tryingnot2be cared, yes it is and don't worry...I'm sure you will pick up on everything quickly! Good luck on Monday!

5. Medical equipment for clinicals

   Kimkb0429 posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Do any LPN students out there bring their own portable pulse oximeter with them to clinicals? It was suggested to me that I purchase one due to the lack of equipment in some facilities and that it would be a time saver to just carry a small one with...

6. CNA work

   Kimkb0429 replied to I♥Scrubs's topic in CNA/MA

   Love the positive work etiquette you have! It will take you very far in life. And you are absolutely correct everything you said. I bet you are a great CNA and will make a great nurse one day if that is what you chose to do. Keep up the hard work...

7. Is it time to quit?

   Kimkb0429 replied to Noob_to_Nursing's topic in CNA/MA

   Go to your supervisor ASAP. Explain the situation word for word and include anyone else that was involved. Threats are serious and should be reported immediately. You should not ever be in fear of your co-workers at all. Also, I commend you on he...

8. I just passed my LVN/LPN entrance EXAM!

   Kimkb0429 replied to clew131983's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Congrats on passing and on your upcoming start of school! I am starting in a few weeks and I couldn't be more excited. I just keep telling myself that it is going to be so much work, and that I really need to make sure everything else in my life is...

9. Need motivation

   Kimkb0429 replied to salong's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   What is your class schedule like? How much longer do you have? I start an accelerated program in a few weeks so I am not too sure what advice I can offer other than try not to lose sight as to why you started school in the first place. Though it m...

10. Excited to become an LPN

    Kimkb0429 replied to Kimkb0429's topic in LPN/LVN

    Thank you all very much for your input! I really appreciate all the support that this site allows Nurses to have. I will definitely be using all of these suggestions while I am in school. Thanks again :)

11. Roll Call for Spring /Fall 2012 LPN/LVN Students!!!

    Kimkb0429 replied to FutureNeoNursing's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    LPN school for me starts in a few weeks...March 12th here in CT at Lincoln Tech. I am super excited and hope to get in touch with others through here for tips, motivation and help! Anyone else in CT? :)

12. white nurse shoes

    Kimkb0429 replied to scarecow's topic in Uniform/Gear

    Kohls.com. I just bought the white Croft and Barrow brand they carry. Right now they are on sale online for $45 and 1 dollar shipping plus a %15 off coupon code is posted at the top of their webpage that you can use at check out. They have some in...

13. Excited to become an LPN

    Kimkb0429 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

    Hello all, starting LPN school in a few weeks at Lincoln Tech in CT. Anyone have any good advice or words of wisdom for the next 12 months of my life?

14. Stethoscope

    Kimkb0429 replied to lovepeople's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    [h=1]3M Littmann Lightweight II S.E. Stethoscope[/h] Copy and paste the above name into the Amazon search, its under $44 and free shipping. It doesn't mention extra ear buds but for this price you will def. be getting a quality piece of equipment. ...

15. Stethoscope

    Kimkb0429 replied to lovepeople's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Hmmmm not sure about that. I would think that they would but definitely read the description/package info on any of the ones you see on Amazon. It will be listed if it comes with them.