StudentNurseKitteh

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1. Older Student - And So It Begins

   StudentNurseKitteh replied to HealingThoughts's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Started LVN program @ 43. We bring with us a level of maturity and commitment many younger students do not. Nothing to be nervous about. Best

2. How old were you when starting prereqs and did it discourage you?

   StudentNurseKitteh replied to princesax11's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Honey, I WISH I was graduating with an ADN @ 26. Instead I started an LVN program in my 40s. I do wish I had started earlier, but I didn't let that stop me! Go for it!!!! Age ain't nothin but a...

3. Discrimination & Whistle blowing - Would you hire this nurse again?

   StudentNurseKitteh replied to SunshineSmile's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   This is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard. The fact that you WON your first lawsuit on the basis of "discrimination" is a sad commentary on our judicial system. The entire world does not...

4. Thank you note--too much?

   StudentNurseKitteh replied to missk88's topic in General Students

   I was raised that thank-you cards are always appropriate! yes! Something simple and professional. "Thank you for your kindness and flexibility in this time of crisis. It is much appreciated and...

5. No support or respect

   StudentNurseKitteh replied to vintage_RN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I am just finishing up LVN program (9 more weeks!) and even one of our instructors (RN, OR nurse) belittled LVNs and working in LTC as "you're not a real nurse - you need to bridge to RN ASAP and work...

6. If I hate being a Cna, should I stop pursuing Nursing?

   StudentNurseKitteh replied to Pattycakes85's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   ask yourself: why do you want to be a nurse

7. The Patient I Failed

   StudentNurseKitteh replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   and these are the same people (the daughter) who will then sue you, the doctor, the hospital and anyone else they can think of for "killing" their

8. Fired for expressing concerns about patient safety and care!

   StudentNurseKitteh replied to hkrntobe's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   Wow, there are some nurses who are really uninformed about the status of their industry and our country as a

9. What are the best shoes for nursing?

   StudentNurseKitteh replied to chemisttoRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   Alegria! It's all I wear - every

10. Its official, Passed the NCLEX see how I studied

    StudentNurseKitteh replied to khmurphy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congratulations! will be taking mine in the new year - please, what is the "pvt

11. "well I think that nursing is easier than working in a factory"

    StudentNurseKitteh replied to IdianaCNA1993's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Note OP's poor spelling, typing, and punctuation. Says a lot about a

12. First day of Nursing School..

    StudentNurseKitteh replied to dsf43's topic in General Students

    OP: keep up the enthusiasm! Best wishes on your journey! (I remember my "high" after my first clinical! We were not allowed to "do" anything - but I was on Cloud 9! I still love clinicals.)...

13. Pt's/visitors reading Fifty Shades of Grey???

    StudentNurseKitteh replied to neverbethesame's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    why on earth do you care what they

14. Experiences with rude staff at clinical sites

    StudentNurseKitteh replied to SdntNurse's topic in General Students

    Get over it. The nurses are there to do their job - which is PATIENT CARE. They are not there to teach you. That is what your instructor is paid to do. Students are a HUGE inconvenience to staff....

15. I want to know how much LVN's in the San Fernando Valley get paid in CA

    StudentNurseKitteh replied to basskat's topic in California Nursing

    There are a LOT of unemployed new-grad LVNs in the SFV - so very many for-profit schools churning them out and too few jobs. Instead of focusing on how much they get paid, focus on how many job...