Icooka4u

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  1. Im 24 years old and I don't know what I want to be!!

    Icooka4u replied to LizMateo10's topic in US Territories, Puerto Rico

    Re: Is this normal to feel struck at 24 about what I really want as a career?” Hi Liz. Yes it's perfectly normal to not know what you want as a career at your age. I know people in their 40s...

  2. I'm So Over Nursing. I would rather work at Costco!!

    Icooka4u replied to rnfrombama's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure the majority of nurses have experienced this feeling at some point in their career. I know I have. And I actually acted on my feelings and left temporarily rather wanting to work at Barnes...

  3. January 2017 Caption Contest Top 8 - Select $100 Winner

    Icooka4u replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Don't make eye contact. Don't make eye contact. Don't make eye contact. Dammit Hope, side eye counts. Lunch

  4. Is LPN school hard?

    Icooka4u replied to MeaganVerdun's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Go straight for an RN program. Where are you located? Some places LPNs are phased out of most areas except LTC/SNF, Doctor Offices, & Clinics. Other places they are gainfully employed with great...

  5. LPN being forced to introduce self to pt's as a CNA

    Icooka4u replied to Skarpzz's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    So I was at clinicals today with my RN program this just so happens to be the same hospital I work at on the weekends... She asked if I was introducing myself to pt's as an lpn. I said yes I passed...

  6. Wound Care Cerification for new grad LVN

    Icooka4u replied to KatrinaS.B.'s topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    https://allnurses.com/lpn-lvn-corner/wound-care-cerification-1082256.html Re: KatrinaS.B My questions is, do I need to pass Nclex first and be a certified LVN in order for me to be qualified to get...

  7. How much do you make 2016

    Icooka4u replied to soon2bnurse5's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    historylovinglpn, LPN When I first started (I think it was 96 or 97) I made $10 an hour and thought i was making BANK!> Upstate NY [Rochester, Buffalo area], 22yrs exp LOL! Graduated in 94 started...

  8. Gradurated LPN SCHOOL 6YR AGO

    Icooka4u replied to RNDREAMS813's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In my area NYS, it would be a waste of time to start or re-do an LPN Program, unless your career goals were working in LTC/Nursing Homes and or Doctor Offices. Hospitals want Magnet status which calls...

  9. LPNs in regards to L&D

    Icooka4u replied to ashleyv10613's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If so, what are the roles of an LPN in the delivery room? Does an LPN need any kind of continuing education in order to assist in the delivery room? I'm in Upstate NY. I use to work on a High-Risk...

  10. Would I have to do catheters at every place I work?

    Icooka4u replied to Beeboop12's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Re: I remember the first time I was a part of catheterizing a patient while in nursing school clinicals. I damn near fainted, and another student had to take my place. I got over it because the...

  11. What do you usually do as an LVN in a dialysis setting.

    Icooka4u replied to NurseEnvision's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Dec 2, '16 by Fiona59 ...everybody cleans and sets up machines in addition to patient duties. Vitals, weight , blood sugars. Monitor. Chart. Two sets of patients on an eight hour shift. Usually groups...

  12. Is 35 too old to start from Scratch?

    Icooka4u replied to BellaGrl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No, you are not too old. A nurse I know in her 60's completed her 2nd M.A. degree. It might take a little longer because high school/foundational information in your head is not fresh. That's what...

  13. How to reply to negative comments

    Icooka4u replied to LSimleRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    RE: by LSimleRN, ADN I so hate it when other members of my family make less than helpful comments. I empathize with what you are experiencing from other family members. I too have experienced that....

  14. low-down on St Thomas USVI

    Icooka4u replied to mtlj's topic in US Territories, Puerto Rico

    RE: Dec 30, '16 by kiakia122002 Hello, I'm an LPN and i have an assignment starting on Feb. 27th at one of the nursing homes in St. Thomas, the capital, what are some of the things i need to be aware...

  15. Burnout in transition to FNP

    Icooka4u replied to rehric00's topic in General Nursing

    I'm an LPN in Upstate NY and that is a little less than our HHC (home health care) rate. I left LTC 11yrs ago. When FULLY staffed the nurse to patient ratio: Days 1:23 & 4-5 CNAs days Eves 1:23...

  16. 2017 Salary and Negotiation LPNs & RNs (ADN & BSN)

    Icooka4u posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Returning to work in a Hospital, Doctor Office, Methadone Clinic, or Agency after working in Private Duty Home Care as a Medicaid Independent Provider for 15yrs (nurse for 22yrs). Need to be informed...