KimmieKoo72

KimmieKoo72

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  1. HIgh School LPN program?

    KimmieKoo72 replied to amber_n_schultz's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    HOLY MOLY! 29,000 for an LPN program!!!!! Eeeek! Mine was only 9,000!!!!! Seriously, if you are going to spend 29,000 on an LPN program you would be better off investing it in an RN program. I...

  2. LPN to RN

    KimmieKoo72 replied to pupsnpaws's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Every college is different with how they work their LPN-RN programs. But being an LPN does give you an advantage, I think. You already have some clinical experience behind you, and some schooling....

  3. Amazing..lpn's actualy needed....

    KimmieKoo72 replied to mrsmoo2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I didn't think LPNs could hang blood products at

  4. HIgh School LPN program?

    KimmieKoo72 replied to amber_n_schultz's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If you are thinking of investing that much money in an LPN program, then invest it in an RN program. The opporitunities, not to mention the pay are much

  5. Floating...

    KimmieKoo72 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've been an LPN for almost 2 years now and I work on a rehab floor in a hospital.. down there we function alot differently.. I'm not you're regular, "med-surg" working the floor kind of nurse. On my...

  6. Excelsior?

    KimmieKoo72 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm currently in LPN school and have been pounded with brochures, and e-mails all about this LPN to ASN program through Excelsior. I'm just wondering if anyone out there has been through one of these...

  7. Cuyahoga Valley Career Center?

    KimmieKoo72 replied to imanlpn's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Getting into CVCC is just like any other nursing program. It's competitive. You have to take an entrance exam, the "work keys" test.. which I thought was basically to test your common sense.. Then...

  8. Cuyahoga Valley Career Center?

    KimmieKoo72 replied to imanlpn's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I went through the full time (9 month) program. It was a very good program in my opinion, and the instructors were wonderful. I don't care what nursing program you go into, LPN, RN... whatever, I...

  9. Need some input!

    KimmieKoo72 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am an LPN with 2 years experience, I currently work on a rehab floor in a community hospital. I work the weekend program, which has it's perks and it's downfalls.. I have an opporitunity to take...

  10. To switch jobs or not

    KimmieKoo72 replied to mamato3's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Just curious.. why don't you try to find a more stable position working at a hospital or a nursing home, assisted living, doctor's office.. That pay cut does not sound worth it to me. If I were you I...

  11. LPN doing assessments Mn

    KimmieKoo72 replied to ElderCare Nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You need to stop discounting the education of the LPNs. And might I remind you... an RN practices under an MD also, so what's your

  12. LPN doing assessments Mn

    KimmieKoo72 replied to ElderCare Nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is the truth: Some of these RN's wouldn't be able to function, nor provide GOOD patient care if it wasn't for the LPNs. It's amazing how RNs think they OWN the nursing practice, when the...

  13. LPN doing assessments Mn

    KimmieKoo72 replied to ElderCare Nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Okay... this is a touchy subject. There are so many things that LPN's can NOT do. Where I work, I as a LOWLY LPN, yes, an LPN.. do assessments everyday. Please tell me what is so hard about it? Why...

  14. Need advice please- should I go for LVN?

    KimmieKoo72 replied to Ziela's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm going to be completely honest with you. Go straight for the RN! You will be glad you did! I'm currently an LPN that is desperately trying to inch my way through school and get that high and...

  15. abuse of lvn staff by rn staff

    KimmieKoo72 replied to momma mia's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm a newer LPN (7 months and going strong! woo hoo!) and I agree. Even the short time that I've been in the field. I don't have alot of self esteem as it is... but working with certain RN's (the...

  16. NA's not professionals

    KimmieKoo72 replied to Jabramac's topic in General Nursing

    I myself am an LPN, and I am a little bit offended that one of the posters to this thread referred to an LPN being a part of a vocation.... I'm not a nun. I'm a Lisenced Practical NURSE. Last I...

  17. Cuyahoga Valley Career Center?

    KimmieKoo72 replied to imanlpn's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Well seeing as it's been over a year since you posted this... lol I'm a new grad from Cuyahoga Valley Career Center, I took the 9 month progrm full time. They also have an 18 month part time...

  18. How long did it take you to feel comfortable in LTC?

    KimmieKoo72 replied to vanilmil's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I myself am a new LPN (3 months now.. woo hoo!) I also work in LTC and I *HATE* it. I can relate to what you're talking about.. especially how the nurse who takes all the shortcuts is thought of to...

  19. Potential new law to be passed...to help nursing shortage

    KimmieKoo72 replied to maggymae's topic in General Nursing

    WOW. Reading that entry really scared me! Being a new nurse if I had to delegate those types of duties to a CMA, I think my head would explode! I'm not saying these people (CMA's) are...

  20. Insanity over Insulin!

    KimmieKoo72 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm a new LPN, I work in LTC. The floor I usually work on I have 33 residents.. 9 of which are diabetic and require accuchecks and coverage. About a week ago I had my first resident bottom out on me....

  21. LPN or RN

    KimmieKoo72 replied to phillies's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I went for my LPN first b/c of the long waiting lists at the CC's. It will take you 3 years if you have all your pre-req's done, have the right GPA, and take the NET and apply to the program. If the...

  22. UltraScope Stethoscopes

    KimmieKoo72 replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in General Nursing

    When I started nursing school I bought an ultrascope, the acoustic quality was good... a little too good. I found it to pick up every little sound not from my pts, for example, when I would take BP's...

  23. Insanity over Insulin!

    KimmieKoo72 replied to KimmieKoo72's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you all so much for your input. I really appreciate any advice I can get! Nursing is forever a learning field and I have so much more to

  24. New Grad.. feeling down.

    KimmieKoo72 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work at a LTC facility. I love working with the elderly, but where I'm at I'm responsible for 33 people. I've worked at this place for about a month, and I'm begining to feel comfortable with the...

  25. Graduate in December. Apply for jobs now?

    KimmieKoo72 replied to PICUFL's topic in First Year After Licensure

    From my experience, I would wait until you have a date set for your boards. Every place that I interviewed at before I graduated told me the same thing... "Well, it would be great to hear from you...