KimberlyRN89 BSN, RN

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    I will never get into a nursing school

    KimberlyRN89 replied to blez's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Don't feel down I felt the same way you did 2 yrs ago. Have you ever considered completing an LPN program? From there you could do a bridge
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    How long did it take to get your first LPN job?

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

    Finally can update this..it took me 2 months to finally get my first LPN job. Starting next week at a detention center
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    LVN/LPT and Xray Tech....Torn between two careers...HELP

    KimberlyRN89 replied to pnkgirl25's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I voted for both! I've seen posters on AN who were both RN's & dental hygienists or respiratory therapists & they enjoyed what they did. The most important thing is to see what the job...
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    New Grad LVN in home care

    KimberlyRN89 replied to su742's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Maybe you should look at the Home Health nursing forum for a bit more support. I have a friend who has been an LPN for about 4 yrs & she said HH was her first job out of school. She said she...
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    I cried at work is it embarrassing? How do I get over this?

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

    Don't feel bad!! When I was a CNA, I was on the verge of tears once after being assaulted by a patient as well (didn't get anything broken but it took me by surprise) & I was embarrassed too b/c I...
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    ATI Appeal

    KimberlyRN89 replied to sparklenshine1210's topic in General Students

    Sorry, I should have said the review at the end. It is printable, however & itemizes what questions that were missed and where to find it in the ATI
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    Entry Level Salaries for LPN's

    KimberlyRN89 replied to lifeisgood2012's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was a CNA for 3 yrs, and a requiter told me it doesn't count. Only experience you get as a licensed
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    How exactly does a BSN program work?

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

    My school is on a trimester system. The first year is all pre-req's. The second yr is fundamentals, med-surg I&II, and Maternity/Pediatrics I. After that, you can exit out and take the NCLEX-PN...
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    I had a terrible day at school today... Accused and feel awful.

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

    We didn't practice using a mechanical lift in CNA class, but we all had to participate in skills that weren't all that "appealing". You mentioned the heavier ones were CNA's in the past. Maybe they...
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    Finally Hired! =). Need help doh

    KimberlyRN89 replied to jkglvn37's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congrats!! Youtube is a good place to start, if you're tight on money b/c they have lots of videos on various skills & that can be very helpful. If money is not an issue, there are DVDs you could...
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    What would you think of dropping "Licensed" from our title.

    KimberlyRN89 replied to CaliBoy760's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I refer to myself as a nurse, just to save the hassle of explaining to someone the difference between an LPN and
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    ATI Appeal

    KimberlyRN89 replied to sparklenshine1210's topic in General Students

    I agree with JMederich . ATI provides a print out of questions that you missed on your test. Review those areas and it will help you when you take it again. Good luck
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    Entry Level Salaries for LPN's

    KimberlyRN89 replied to lifeisgood2012's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congrats on the interview! Did you google the average salary for a LPN in your area? I think in my area it was about $45,000, which breaks down to (I believe) about $20.75/hr or something like that....
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    LPN Clinicals- what are they like?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to student forever's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    One of my friends was not allowed to participate in clinical during her first semester in the program b/c she was due to deliver about halfway through the semester. She was allowed to take the theory...
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    How did you get your nursing home job?

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

    I had a hard time getting a job at a nursing home after I completed my CNA class. I accepted a job at an assisted living facility, and worked there for 6 months and reapplied to nursing homes. I then...
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    RN tried to talk me out of Nursing school...

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

    :lol2:
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    How many LPN's had phlebotomy including in their course?

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

    Some hospitals have IV therapy teams I believe, but not all of them. I know of one big hospital system in my area that did away with them to cut
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    What is the hardest subject in the nursing curriculum, in your opinion?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to DichloroacetateAl's topic in General Students

    Patho just didn't resonate with me the first go around..it did the second time
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    Should I get a desk to study at

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

    I have a spare room in my house that was converted into my "office". I have a nice desk & a nice chair..I'll study at the desk for a while, but then I usually get up & move around the room, or...
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    Took the NCLEX got 85 ?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to jojo1985's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    One of my friends did not have any dosage q's and her test stopped at 85. She passed. I had 2 of them. Test stopped at 85 & I passed too! Everyone's test is different. Don't stress too much. Try...
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    Are LPNs allowed to volunteer to give free health screenings in their community?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to LPNKY2012's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I see ads quite a bit looking for LPN's to work at health screenings/fairs & such. You should see if there are any in your
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    LPN Clinicals- what are they like?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to student forever's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Don't be too nervous. Maybe your instructor will pair you up on the first day so it won't be so bad. Just remember everything you've learned in school so far and apply it to practice :) Clinical is...
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    What should I do about this Instructor?

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

    I agree. We have an instructor in our program who was quite rude & disrespectful to us. She loved calling us cheaters, and weak. And that we wouldn't make it through nursing school! She also...
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    Certified Medical Assistant?

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

    Yes, please check with your local community college before you go to a place like Everest! A classmate of mine did her MA program at the community college & she said she spent about $8,000. At a...
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    Has anyone taken or heard of the lpn step exam?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Katie6421's topic in LPN to RN

    Took it on 4/26. Scored a 73.3%, which put me in the 84th percentile I think..It wasn't too bad. I didn't really study for it, but then again, I had just taken the NCLEX on 4/13 so the material was...