KimberlyRN89 BSN, RN

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    What does an RN in an assisted living facility do?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to treefrogprincess's topic in General Nursing

    A pharmacy tech?! Woahhhh. I worked in an alf for 2 yrs. The RN was usually in a management/supervisory position, and was also "on call" in case of emergencies, the LPN called out, etc...I agree with...
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    Questions for lpns in Maryland?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Ash25ley's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hey good luck with the lpn program. if you're considering a bridge program though I do not think BSU has one. I know Howard has one though. Anyways to answer your question, I see openings quite often...
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    Where are you working while in school?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to cmm4ever's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Lol I feel ya 100%. I'm down to working weekends again and my paycheck isn't what it used to be!! But you're right, it's just temporay
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    Where are you working while in school?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to cmm4ever's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    When I was in the LPN program, I worked weekends at an assisted living facility. Sometimes I got to study, after all my residents were tucked away to sleep & every task was completed
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    Thinking of having a baby while in LPN school

    KimberlyRN89 replied to malloryg's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I know this is not what you want to hear, but I wouldn't recommend it either. During my last semester in the LPN program, four of my classmates found out they were pregnant. Two did just fine, and...
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    New LPN grad having difficulty finding a job.. Help

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Curtiss12's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ditto on trying corrections. They seem to be more willing to hire new grads. I got hired about a month & a half after passing the boards at a local jail. The pay is okay, and I'm learning a lot so...
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    Any LVN's currently/former DAVITA employees in CA??

    KimberlyRN89 replied to patty_o's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I recall seeing a few threads about Davita on the dialysis/renal/urology subforum. I would head on over there & see what I could find out about the company..from what I recall however, they...
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    Rude ED Doctors

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Skayda's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm confused why someone would deem it appropriate to call & tell the ED Doc what tests to run. :uhoh21::uhoh21: Lol, hanging up was a heck of lot better than having the doc verbally annihilate...
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    Single Mom on the Fence about once again postponing school or quitting current job...

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Nathifalr26's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You could look into unit clerk positions at the hospitals & nursing homes. Also , when I was working at nursing homes they usually all had weekend secretary positions available. Idk if working in...
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    New Student, Not Sure Which Route to go?!?!

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Sunchine123!'s topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yeah that's a great way to get experience while in school & it might help if you get with a facility that will give you a position once you finish school & pass the NCLEX
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    Job fair attire??

    KimberlyRN89 replied to punkydoodlesRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I've been to two job fairs, and each time I noticed that people either came in professional wear or scrubs. There were a few select that showed up in wrinkly clothing or jeans..I wouldn't recommend...
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    How do i get hired as a cna with no experience?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to loveandgames's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My first job as a CNA was in an assisted living facility. They may be willing to hire new CNA's :) Also, home health is a good place to look to as well. I did sign up with a few agencies, but they...
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    Role of CNA in addictions nursing? Cross Post Sorry

    KimberlyRN89 replied to SlaveHeart's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Glad to help! I touched on it briefly when I took Med Surg II so that's why I couldn't provide too much info. But if you could go to the library & read some nursing books (more specifically,...
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    lpn orientation

    KimberlyRN89 replied to reencole's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm in corrections, and I got 40 hours orientation (2 on day shift, 2 on evenings, 1 on nights). I still ask questions since I've been off orientation
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    How long is your commute to nursing school?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to BlueChocolateCat's topic in General Students

    About an hour..the drive doesn't really bother me too much anymore. You get used to it
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    Role of CNA in addictions nursing? Cross Post Sorry

    KimberlyRN89 replied to SlaveHeart's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Wow! Sounds like a cool job. I'm not really an expert on behavioral health & addictions, but my guess is that you would get vitals for the patients (detox vitals are very important b/c they could...
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    Single Mom on the Fence about once again postponing school or quitting current job...

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Nathifalr26's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Maybe you have some home health agencies around that just hire sitters(meaning you don't have to have a CNA certificate in order to work for them). The pay is a little less than a CNA, but it's a job...
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    24 hrs post NCLEX exam

    KimberlyRN89 replied to molivas26's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!
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    Longer without an LPN position, the harder it is to obtain one?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to nursty's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Are you interested in working in corrections? They seem to be willing to hire new
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    Jury Duty and Nursing School

    KimberlyRN89 replied to bear14's topic in General Students

    My county would not allow me to defer it, but I could reschedule it d/t being a student. I eventually served during my semester
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    Nursing students get any assistance from the government if school wont let you work?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to ms.nikki's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm in school pretty much every day this semester too (with the exception of weekends & Tuesday). I'm just gonna work the weekends (like I did before as a CNA). I would definitely recommend...
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    HELP! My second time around in nursing school...

    KimberlyRN89 replied to necholahnnn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    thanks for this detailed post! i really believe that when people ask for study tips, they should first take a quiz to determine how they study. i'm more of a visual& auditory learner myself. but...
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    School withholding transcripts, diploma and threatening to not send application

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Trixyp's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Our school did that to us as well (due to the PN scores falling a point below the minimum standard for 2011). Our dean informed us a couple of weeks before the semester ended. We were all so mad! But...
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    Issues...

    KimberlyRN89 replied to AlexCNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Oh I didn't direct that towards you. It was for the OP. I think they were trying to imply I was downing CNA's which I would never do in a million
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    Selecting which nursing homes to work at?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to panjia's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My first nursing home job was at the lowest rated places in the county. I only stayed a couple of months, but boy did I learn a lot cuz it was a good learning experience. The most important thing as...