KimberlyRN89 BSN, RN

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    Corrections interview..what to expect?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to KimberlyRN89's topic in Correctional

    Thanks, will try to look for it
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    Inaccurate respiratory rates

    KimberlyRN89 replied to MattNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I did my LPN clinicals on a sub-acute rehab floor @ a nursing home. One pt I had towards the end of my Med-Surg II rotation had CHF. He was dyspneic, and had +2 edema on his extremeties. I did his...
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    Maryland LPN work???

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

    Have you tried home health agencies? Since you have yrs of experience, they would gladly take you. I'm always seeing ads on craigslist. Have you ever worked with peds or with trachs or vents? I see...
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    Quick question

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Dulce29's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm a new LPN..I live in MD. Before I started the LPN program I had been a CNA for 2 yrs. I think it helped a lot w/ the basic skills, and also to expose me to the healthcare field. I worked up until...
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    don't know what to do

    KimberlyRN89 replied to mibrow81's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There are a lot of office jobs available for LPN's, just keep an eye out. Try using indeed.com or Craigslist. I see ads all the time. Like others have mentioned, the pay is less than LTC, but the...
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    New Graduate RN in Maryland

    KimberlyRN89 replied to lovnurs's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Have you considered working in corrections? I just got a call from Corizon(who pretty much handles all the healthcare staffing for detention centers & prisons in this area) for an interview. It's...
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    Ad for an MA program

    KimberlyRN89 replied to psu_213's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I can't believe this slipped my mind...but many of the ppl I see on my Facebook timeline who are enrolled in these MA programs like to say that they're in "medical school":uhoh3: That just irks me....
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    Non-nursing job with LVN education

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Janc1986's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've seen ADON positions & LPN's are encouraged to apply, provided they have a few yrs of experience. This is in MD. Anyways, I wanted to add, maybe you could check out being a unit secretary at...
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    Ad for an MA program

    KimberlyRN89 replied to psu_213's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ugh I cringe every time I see that commercial..I think it's Sanford-Brown. They advertise every 5 minutes, I swear. A girl I went to high school with just posted a status on FB about how excited she...
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    If your teacher gets her tests directly off the Internet...

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Melseal's topic in General Students

    A well published study guide is one thing. They recommended us to buy the study guide for our med-surg book as well (we used Black & Hawks). The questions in the guide were NOT NCLEX style. But...
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    So frustrating and discouraging.........

    KimberlyRN89 replied to lpn92211's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yeah it's super rough in this area :-( And thanks, I'll let ya know ! He did mention during my interview that he was impressed by my resume; I put my clinical rotations on there as well as my GNA...
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    So frustrating and discouraging.........

    KimberlyRN89 replied to lpn92211's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yup! Annoying isn't it? I just went on an interview this afternoon. The person interviewing me was also an LPN. He said it took him 2 yrs to find his first nursing
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    So frustrating and discouraging.........

    KimberlyRN89 replied to lpn92211's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    All depends on your state regulations, is what I've been told. I called an agency that a classmate of mine recommended me to, and after I mentioned that I was a new grad- "Sorry, Maryland statutes say...
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    nursing agency/registries

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

    This is the question I'm wrestling with too. One of my friends who has been an LPN for 4 yrs started out doing home health (and still does) and she gave me the numbers to some agencies. But my mom...
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    Onto my 2nd semester!

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Iridescent Orchid's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Med-Surg 1 & 2 in a span of 8 weeks I took these classes over a 2 semester period (totaling about 6 months) and I felt it was too much to digest in that period! The thing that helped me stay...
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    I have no work experience what so ever... what do i write under work experience?

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

    Did you have to do volunteer hours in high school? Maybe you could include that on your
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    Do i belong somewhere else or am I overreacting?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to sarahg88's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I THINK I recall my program's assistant dean saying that in the state of Tennessee, LPNs can hang IV meds (she lives in TN) . But I am not sure. Overall, I agree with you. If you are not able to...
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    Still trying to find a LPN job/ May 3, 2012

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

    I am in Bowie too, however I'm looking all over the state really. Like I said before there are tons of nursing programs in this area, & they're always pumping out grads. I've been licensed about a...
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    Orientation....

    KimberlyRN89 replied to mibrow81's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm not trying to be rude, but is this your first job (not just as a nurse, but period)? Usually when you have orientation it is paid. Some places will pay you at the rate of your hourly wage (for...
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    If your teacher gets her tests directly off the Internet...

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Melseal's topic in General Students

    I would still say study the content. A lot of my classmates would study just the test bank that they bought on the internet, but would still FAIL the tests, and eventually, the class. Why? Because of...
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    Recommended Stethoscope for STUDENT!

    KimberlyRN89 replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I agree, not b/c of the "not knowing what you're listening for" part lol but if your school is anything like mines..your stethoscope might grow legs & walk away if you know what I mean. Don't...
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    Advanced standing in nursing school to CRNA?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to PmedJake's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Have you looked into EMT to RN bridge programs? A couple of community colleges in my area have
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    Are all CNAs mean

    KimberlyRN89 replied to 2bthelpngirl's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    All CNAs are not mean. And while we're on the subject, all nurses are not mean & unhelpful (I see new CNA students complain of this alot :-/ ) . I too did my clinicals for my LPN program at a...
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    Still trying to find a LPN job/ May 3, 2012

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

    The Maxim's in MD do not hire unless you have 1 yr related experience. OP I understand what you're going through, I'm in the dmv area too & I think its so hard b/c there are tons of nursing...
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    CNAs working in corrections

    KimberlyRN89 replied to IdianaCNA1993's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I assumed the poster was referring to if the pt sucessfully commits suicide, since they mentioned the CNA is supposed to be watching