KimberlyRN89 BSN, RN

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    Thinking about becoming an LPN!

    KimberlyRN89 replied to anamarii1984's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    It also may help to google your state nurse practice act as well..the scopes for LPNs vary so much from state to state, so it's hard for me to give you a clear idea of what you could do in the state...
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    Dermatology office pays $13/hour

    KimberlyRN89 replied to 50kn's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I made $13/hr as a CNA..that pay seems way too low for a nurse. I think the Dr. is using the "economy is bad, so I as the employer have the upper hand" card to his advantage. I could see maybe...
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    Here's another one!!!

    KimberlyRN89 replied to ren3741LPN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Thanks!!
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    Here's another one!!!

    KimberlyRN89 replied to ren3741LPN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Sorry you are having a rough time I just finished my LPN program last week & I'm getting all my stuff together for the BON & NCSBN, but I've been keeping my eyes on the job outlook. It...
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    I caught a cheating classmate

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

    Maybe my view on the situation is a bit different, but I wouldn't worry too much about the cheater. They may get away with it for a while, but it will catch up with them
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    I got my days screwed up

    KimberlyRN89 replied to medic1282's topic in Excelsior College

    Aww praying it all works out for
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    Who's program teaches the apothecary system?????

    KimberlyRN89 replied to garnetgirl29's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    We touched on it vaguely in our Dosage &Calculations class, and we had one question based on it one semester for a dosage exam..it's just good to know for a basis & general info I suppose
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    Thinking of transferring to an out of state program..

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

    It is usually very rare that nursing credits transfer, since different nursing programs have their own set of requirements (i.e., the amount of lecture time, clinical & skill hours,etc). Honestly,...
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    Nursing exams - testing your patience

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    We took all of our exams via Blackboard, so the minute we hit submit, we had our grades available..sometimes that's a good thing..most of the times it's
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    How to NOT interview for your RN/LPN job!

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

    Call me odd, but I enjoy interviews. Not to toot my own horn, but I think I interview quite well :) I think that nursing programs should include a discussion about how to interview..some people may...
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    Work full time AND go to nursing school?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to katy81's topic in General Nursing

    I truly believe it varies by person. For my 1st 2 semesters in my LPN program I worked PT, and in my 2nd semester I failed patho (had to retake it) and passed Med-Surg 1 by the skim of my teeth &...
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    I'm SN, but I Can't Handle The Other Students

    KimberlyRN89 replied to SirSpyCat's topic in General Nursing

    Ah yes, I know your type. The one who thinks they are superior to their fellow students. Word of advice, you may know more than your classmates, but you don't know more than your instructors. I've...
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    initial licensure or licensure by endorsement?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to 1RDinovitzer's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Here's some info on compact states : https://www.ncsbn.org/nlc.htm since it doesn't appear that NJ is a compact state, it would make the most sense to contact their BON & apply for initial...
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    Are risk for diagnoses always a lower priority than actual ones?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to ER(notso)n00b's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I always Dx by Maslow's & ABC's first, then the ones that aren't extremely serious (activity intolerance for example), and then risk
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    Is 'scope of practice' not taught in school?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to kids's topic in General Nursing

    I guess it depends on the school & what they feel is important. In our skills lab, our scope of practice (as LPN's) was discussed a lot. Our instructors always told us that we should go to our...
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    Any LPNs going to Leads School of Technology In Deleware

    KimberlyRN89 replied to lovely39's topic in General Nursing

    I believe they all are by DC's regulations. I am not sure in terms of NLNAC or whatever accrediting board. UDC has a good LPN program I've been
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    I'm tired of working full time!

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

    Have you considered becoming a sitter? I know many of my classmates work at hospitals & also in client's homes and they just sit with them..a lot of time they are able to study as well.. Good luck...
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    Nursing school is pretty easy so far...

    KimberlyRN89 replied to rjones416's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Yes I agree with those that say the AMOUNT of content is time-consuming & difficult. Have you had a test yet? In A&P only one answer is right. But in nursing, the question could be asking you...
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    Do you like being a CNA?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    ^^This! I am currently wrapping up my last semester in LPN school, and I think that the time I spent as CNA was very much beneficial to me. Without it, I think I would have struggled sooo much in...
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    My DON is sexually harassing me

    KimberlyRN89 replied to bstewart40's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    How awful! Work is stressful enough w/o being harassed. Sorry you're going through this. I agree with everyone. Document, see who you can talk to..maybe if you got together with the other people he is...
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    More to being a LPN than LTC?....

    KimberlyRN89 replied to CantWait2Nurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm not too enthused about working in LTC either (no offense to any LTC nurses however) I'm going to be finishing my LPN program at the end of February, and along with the places that previous...
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    end of nursing school- itis !

    KimberlyRN89 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    i'm glad there are others experiencing this..i just can't find motivation to buckle down n focus this trimester for some reason I know I need to though..we can make it
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    Any LPNs going to Leads School of Technology In Deleware

    KimberlyRN89 replied to lovely39's topic in General Nursing

    Have you ever considered going to DC? There are several LPN schools there that do not require
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    How can I make up clinical hours?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to girlwith1eye's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    We're only allowed to miss 1 day of clinical. There is no make-up clinical. Anyways, I do remember reading on here a long time ago about how some one paid their clinical instructor ( I think about...
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    In LVN/LPN school....

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Kaligirl02's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My Med-Surg book has an A&P review for some of the different systems..it's really helpful. But yes, I do agree brush up on Cardiovascular, and Respiratory too. Good luck