KimberlyRN89 BSN, RN

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    Which would you choose?

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

    I think I would go with the school job, b/c Pediatrics is awesome & one of my favorite areas lol. Plus the job sounds like it comes with a lot of stability. However,the downside to school nursing...
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    When will people learn NOT to say the "Q" word...

    KimberlyRN89 replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ehhh, I'm not entirely sold on the "q" word yet lol. I'm an LPN at a jail and last weekend I mentioned it was very quiet in the booking area. I mean absolutely quiet: no inmates brought in during my...
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    Certified Nursing Assistants - The Nurses think we have it so easy.

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

    I was a CNA for 3 yrs before becoming an LPN. I hated every minute when I worked in LTC and I truly believe it takes a special person to work in those facilities b/c they are emotionally draining. I...
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    LPN School - Fall2012

    KimberlyRN89 replied to SouthernLPNStudent22's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    There's nothing wrong with becoming an LPN first :) I went to school with lots of girls who had failed out of other RN programs and did just fine. Now the majority of them are working on the BSN's and...
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    My 1st LPN job!!!! Night shift...FREAKING out!!

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Arcadia73's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I know how you feel ! It took two months for me to find a job & I wasn't reviewing my skills like I should of during that time. I had to give an IM Haldol injection on friday at my job, and I...
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    Took NCLEX today...how accurate is PVT?

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

    I didn't wanna believe it but I took the nclex-pn in April, test stopped @ 85. Got home & tried it & i got the good pop-up. 2 days later I paid for the unofficial results & it said "pass"...
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    4 days left till NCLEX..What do you do? Relax? Study? Cry? Pray?

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

    "relax? study?cry? pray?" I did all
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    You look too young to be a nurse

    KimberlyRN89 replied to SwansonRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I feel ya. I'm pretty sensitive too. But working in this field will help you toughen up
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    You look too young to be a nurse

    KimberlyRN89 replied to SwansonRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've always had this problem & it's something you have to just ignore. I'm 22, but I always get mistaken for like 15 or something
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    Questions for lpns in Maryland?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Ash25ley's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I'm surprised! My last job at a nursing home was in 2011 as a GNA & I made $15.92/hr( differentials were added b/c i was PRN and the PRN employees got paid more). The medicine aides got $18-19/hr....
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    Just took nclex today and I feel cheated

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Sejl90's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree. The questions I got were very ambiguous & some were even repetitive. Still, I passed with 85 questions (the minimum for
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    Questions for lpns in Maryland?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Ash25ley's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I'm a new grad and I experienced a lot of difficulty with trying to find a job. Most of the nursing homes in the area want LPN's with experience. I am currently working in a detention facility in...
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    Nclex pn on Saturday !!!!!! Omg so nervous ! HELP

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

    Do you have a nclex review book? That's what I used in the last few days before the test. Passed with 85 on the first try too :) good
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    I'd like some advice. I'm 42yrs old and i've been an LPN 7yrs.

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

    @ Mary I agree 10000000% . I absolutely detest online dating sites & it will be a cold day in hell before I sign up for one again lololol. But I mentioned it b/c some ppl have found success with...
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    I'd like some advice. I'm 42yrs old and i've been an LPN 7yrs.

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

    Online dating sites,
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    how long did it take you to prepare for nclex pn

    KimberlyRN89 replied to TEE1978's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My semester ended Feb. 20th. I took a week's break, thank God that I passed everything lol, and then got down to studying. I studied every day up until my test date (April
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    CNA TO LPN

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

    If your end goal is to be a nurse, I would just skip the M.A. program all together. I think their job is really interesting(and they always seem to look like they enjoy their jobs when I go to various...
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    CNA getting negativity from other CNAS because of acceptance in nursing school!!

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

    Happened to me to. Best thing to do is not worry about it. Those people aren't really your friends anyway if they can't be happy for you. I was upset like you at first, but I went to school, made new...
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    I'd like some advice. I'm 42yrs old and i've been an LPN 7yrs.

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

    I would move (just because I like "fresh starts" lolol) and attend a LPN-RN bridge program. Or LPN-BSN program, since you mentioned that you really have interest in informatics. I've seen some online...
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    Hey! I am new!

    KimberlyRN89 replied to jaycee15's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi! It's super hard, but doable. I recommend staying organized most definitely! And never ever fall behind in your reading & homework assignments. Keep a little date book or calendar to help you...
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    Depressed about not finding a job

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

    My best advice is just to continue to apply everywhere. Home health, jails, schools (if your district uses LPN's, some counties in my state do), assisted living facilities, dialysis clinics,methadone...
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    Do CNA's have better luck finding new grad LPN jobs?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to mom2many2012's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It really just depends. When I was a cna, the facilities I worked at did not want to hire new nurses. But that's not to say that its like that everywhere. I would definitely ask the facilities u are...
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    Anyone registered for Fall 2012 classes yet?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to SopranoKris's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm too excited--this is my last fall semester ! I'm taking Community Nursing,Mental Health and Role
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    Approximately how long will it take for me to get an ATT in Maryland?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Ellisjc0507's topic in Maryland Nursing

    You sent it via mail? Idk how long it might take for them to get around to opening it lol, they move pretty slowly. I have friends who graduated in May and from what I've been hearing from them, the...
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    What is your current LPN salary

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    New nurse...first job at a detention center in Northern VA: $21/hr, with $1.50 shift differential, PRN. Just had another interview at another detention center at a detention center close to Baltimore...