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  1. tattoos and Nursing

    kappykatlpn replied to Tiffie1210's topic in General Nursing

    I have 3 tattoos, two are visible at times ( on my arm and ankle). My workplace has never said anything about them. There are many workers with visible tattoos where I work. My nursing school and...

  2. Accellerated RN Program --Distance Learning Systems

    kappykatlpn replied to madisent's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hello, I think its a publishing company just like The college network and Rue to get your degree at Excelsior

  3. Verbal Abuse and Nursing

    kappykatlpn replied to JackTorsRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked in LTC care for about 15 years (the last 8 as an LPN) and I don't think i could count all the times have been verbally abused! Mostly by Alzheimer

  4. I hate being a LPN in LTC. The horror!

    kappykatlpn replied to Plagueis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In addition, I've been told about some of the "interesting" habits that I've read about on this site, which I'm told is nursing-home gospel, such as:combining meds from different times into one pass...

  5. Smoking in LTCF

    kappykatlpn replied to jschut's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello! Well, I live in Michigan, and I have never heard of any rules about watching residents smoke in LTC. But we have the same problems where I work. We have some residents that want to smoke, and...

  6. No More Afternoon Med Pass? Say It Ain't So!

    kappykatlpn replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in General Nursing

    Hello! I am an LPN in LTC. I have been a nurse for about 8 years, all in LTC. I really don't see how that is going to work! Wow, I am really curious. Keep us posted how how is goes.

  7. Completely online ASN degree that I found.,

    kappykatlpn replied to CRTtoRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i know this post is al little old, but i did research this school through the michigan state boards. here is what i found. if your school is listed on the non-accredited universities and colleges on...

  8. State survey

    kappykatlpn posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello all! This isn't really a question, but mainly a vent. We recently had our state survey and got a cite for skin integ. The state is saying that a resident developed a pressure ulcer. We are...

  9. Question about making dr apts for residents

    kappykatlpn posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello!! I have a question for LTC nurses. Ok, lets say a new admit comes in on second shift. On the transfer paper is says for the patiend is to follow up with Dr whoever. Now you are unable to do...

  10. Question about making dr apts for residents

    kappykatlpn replied to kappykatlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    HI! Thanks for the replys! (Keep them coming!) I like the one about putting it on the MAR's or TARS's. That is a good idea, and since you are always passing meds or tx's it would be seen. I don't...

  11. used current edition nursing textbooks for the lvn to rn bridge excelsior

    kappykatlpn replied to Strawberrybutterfly's topic in LPN to RN

    Hello, I have been using books for the nursing program one edition older, and have not seen any difference in the content, and u can get them pretty cheap on ebay, half.com, and

  12. It's official -- RN!!!

    kappykatlpn replied to Lunah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    congratulations!!! i don't post much here, i guess i am a "lurker" but i have been watching and watching you is an inspiration! i have yet to take a class, but am working on a&p, its taking a...

  13. question about links to thepoint

    kappykatlpn replied to kappykatlpn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi, thanks for replying. I was wondering if that was the case with the codes. Thanks,

  14. question about links to thepoint

    kappykatlpn posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hello, I have noticed that there are a lot of links to helpful sites here. But a lot of them take me to a web site called The Point. I can't access anything there. It asks for an access code....

  15. question about links to thepoint

    kappykatlpn replied to kappykatlpn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Lol,, I guess it would help if you knew where the website was. here it is...

  16. Help and suggestion with A & P

    kappykatlpn replied to emijen2girls's topic in Online Distance Learning

    hello, I am also tackling this "beast" I am using Studygroup 101's from ebay. And the college network book, also I bought on ebay. The info for this one is so overwhelming!! Good

  17. unprofessionalism?

    kappykatlpn replied to sophieblophie's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello, I am an LPN in a LTC facility, have been for 8 years, before I got my nursing license I was a CENA for 7 years. I have seen people like that in my opinion, people like that are only there...

  18. Hanging up on me!

    kappykatlpn replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    OMG, I saw this post and couldn't believe it, I was in the same situation today! I am a nurse in an nursing home, I have 25 patients. Well today was "doctor day" meaning he came in today, well he...

  19. I PASSED Health Safety today!!!!!!

    kappykatlpn replied to rdelo00's topic in Online Distance Learning

    :yeah:congratulations!!

  20. A and P question

    kappykatlpn posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hello everyone!! I am studying A and P. I have the college network book for this. I also have the text book. There is so much much more info in the text book that is not in the college network...

  21. Poll Time: Come in all you Distant Learners

    kappykatlpn replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    lol, i like that, lurker. i guess i would be a lurker, i haven't posted much here, since i am just starting to get my act together, haven't taken a class yet, working on a and p. anyways my name is...

  22. any excelsior students from michigan

    kappykatlpn posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hello everyone. A coworker told me not to go this route because she checked it out and said that it's not accredited, and that most schools wont accept the Asn or Bsn degree if I chose to go on...

  23. Roll Call all EC...Newbies.....after Oct 1

    kappykatlpn replied to BetterMeRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi! I will be enrolling after the oct 1st deadline (well it's already passed). I can't wait! I live in

  24. EC and LTC

    kappykatlpn replied to rh39's topic in Online Distance Learning

    hello everyone! i was a cena for 7 years before i became an lpn. i have been an lpn for about 6 years. i work in ltc in the subacute/medicare section. i was also a little worried about the cpne...

  25. lpns and iv's

    kappykatlpn posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hello. I am a LPN, and cannot start iv's d/t this. Now I met a LPN who is iv certified in florida. Can LPN's do this in Michigan?? I am curious if this is a state rule about not starting iv's or...