SKM-NURSIEPOOH BSN, RN

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    "Just an LPN"....does anyone else get discouraged?

    SKM-NURSIEPOOH replied to DeniseLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    that used to burn me up too :angryfire.... ~ still does really ~ 'cept now when i'm asked that stupid question....i just say i'm both ! cheers!
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    "Just an LPN"....does anyone else get discouraged?

    SKM-NURSIEPOOH replied to DeniseLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    but unfortunately, you're a little off base :uhoh21:. cnas & mas no doubt are vital people within the healthcare industry; but they aren't licensed nurses! please don't further confuse the "lay...
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    LPN2005 Magazine

    SKM-NURSIEPOOH replied to MiaLyse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    what sort of articles would you like to see in lpn2005? i know i receive advance for lpns & find a lot of their articles watered-down. often times, i feel that that particular magazine seem to...
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    I was fired for refusing to give injections incorrectly!

    SKM-NURSIEPOOH replied to katlpn6's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    you did good by sticking to your code of morals ! i'd look for another position first...of course...then go after that practice for wrongful dismissal! you should have no problems with winning...
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    Can you see your exam if you fail?

    SKM-NURSIEPOOH replied to MelRN80's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    drop the notion to *see* your test questions. you'd do much better in reviewing the *areas of weakness* instead. like someone else stated above, you'll be given a whole new/different set of...
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    E-coli infection in toe

    SKM-NURSIEPOOH replied to curleysue's topic in General Nursing

    omg...not trying to be mean or anything but, i was thinking the same thing...lol :rotfl:! :chair: i do apologize for my insensitivity here ~ cheers!
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    A question to those who took Kaplan and passed NCLEX

    SKM-NURSIEPOOH replied to share's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i believe it does spell everything out....how to use their system...when to take which test...etc. how could you've taken the readiness test without taking all of the pre-testing, online chapter...
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    Addressing issue of removal of perioperative component from today's nursing programs

    SKM-NURSIEPOOH replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    cuz i've applied to a number of philly hospitals systems in the peri-operative dept as that area was my biggest interest....& all have said no to new graduate rns. i stated i've had experience in...
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    NCLEX-RN versus NCLEX-PN

    SKM-NURSIEPOOH replied to mye614's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    your experience as an lpn will differ than that of a gn (rn), mye614....that's if you're still considering writing the nclex-pn. as an *new* lpn, you will not be allow to do certain (& in some...
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    good credit

    SKM-NURSIEPOOH replied to stephera's topic in General Nursing

    and others don't (i suspect due to the nsg shortage). those who do...however...do so based on moral character. to some employers...if one can run up (usually credit card) bills, then one should be...
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    NCLEX-RN versus NCLEX-PN

    SKM-NURSIEPOOH replied to mye614's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    why not just wait until you graduate from your rn program? you are doing o.k....right? i wouldn't take that on unless you absolutely must (for financial reasons)...you'll get plenty of experience...
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    Bill of Rights for Nurses

    SKM-NURSIEPOOH replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    i prefer this one ~
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    Bill of Rights for Nurses

    SKM-NURSIEPOOH replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    they...along with the current teaching/philosophy of various rn programs today...unfortunately consider lpns to be in the same category as uaps due to the rns having to have to *cover* them ~ that's...
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    Kapplan's NCLEX in a box?

    SKM-NURSIEPOOH replied to S.N. Visit's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :wink2:
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    Kapplan's NCLEX in a box?

    SKM-NURSIEPOOH replied to S.N. Visit's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    located in the nclex discussion forum. there are a few located at the top...check out tips for nclex pliz.... :wink2: . it may be easier to just post your nclex questions there so that everyone...
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    TIPS/Info for passing NCLEX

    SKM-NURSIEPOOH replied to paula77720's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the online course only - I'm more of an independent worker. plus I can also work at my own pace & at whatever time I want to. Hope this helps ~ good luck & :balloons: CONGRATS...
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    Forcing nurses to work as aides

    SKM-NURSIEPOOH replied to findingmywayRN's topic in General Nursing

    this is only my opinion here.....but on the one hand....i understand findingmywayrn's concerns regarding not being oriented to 1) the equipment & 2) knowing how to execute certain said tasks in a...
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    NON-Patient Care Employment for new R.N.s

    SKM-NURSIEPOOH replied to California-O.T.'s topic in Nursing Career

    you could also go str8 for a nursing informatics degree, for example, which is either post bachelor's certificate or master's. one can also work in community health with minimum patient contact...i...
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    I was punched

    SKM-NURSIEPOOH replied to Still Riding's topic in General Nursing

    next step is to file obstruction charges against that hospital administer!!! how dare s/he tell you that you & your fellow classmates would be in danger of not completing your clinicals there!...
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    Help with "Bait & Switch" tactics at new job

    SKM-NURSIEPOOH replied to TennNurse's topic in General Nursing

    but you say that on the one hand, you're having problems with receiving the specified bonus money and having personnel/personality problems with others on your current unit. however, you've also...
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    Not feeling to good about a co-worker

    SKM-NURSIEPOOH replied to susanna's topic in General Nursing

    from what you've described to us....this co-worker & your boss *are* having some sort of affair!!! there's no doubt about it in my mind's eye (or in others for that matter). if not...i'd bit...
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    Advice please re: evil clinical instructor

    SKM-NURSIEPOOH replied to JennInColumbus's topic in General Nursing

    i would either approach the instructor as a group...say at the beginning or end of post conference. write an anonymous letter to her & cc a copy to your nursing director. write an anonymous...
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    What is your favorite nursing journal?

    SKM-NURSIEPOOH replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    i've just ordered revolution mag & am anticipation the reading! cheers,
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    What is your favorite nursing journal?

    SKM-NURSIEPOOH replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    and soon to be the new lpn 2005 which is in the works . it'll be interesting to finally see a magazine devoted to lpns that won't be too (how should i say this?) 'dumb-down!' i mean, i...
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    Drowning in BIO 202..What to do???

    SKM-NURSIEPOOH replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Arizona Nursing

    what did you decide ? some friendly advice...i'd reduced the amount of hours working. take that part-time job if offered. then i would focus on your class at hand. i would make use of the online...