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kcochrane

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  1. If you graduated between 2008 and 2009,how long did it take to find a job ?

    kcochrane replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in General Nursing

    Graduated Dec. 2009, had two job offers before I graduated. Live in upstate

  2. Is having a ADN useless these days?

    kcochrane replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Not in my area either. BSNs only get $1/hr. The CC I went to has a great reputation and the local hospitals love to hire them. So it does depend on the hospital and the area. Call your local...

  3. Nudity?

    kcochrane replied to tlp514's topic in General Students

    Both in LPN and RN school we kept our clothes

  4. Can I get my LPN license after completing an entire year of Nursing school?

    kcochrane replied to Felicia327's topic in General Students

    Here is the info on CNA certification: http://www.mbon.org/main.php?v=norm&p=0&c=cna/nsg_students.html I don't see anything that refers to LPN NCLEX, but looks like you can email them with...

  5. lpn supervising RN!!!

    kcochrane replied to masry123's topic in General Nursing

    I think it would be more in the case of a RN acting as a charge nurse or supervisor. If they delegate to an LPN and that task is beyond that LPN's scope or they know the LPN is not trained for that...

  6. Being Sued / Losing License

    kcochrane replied to Meraki's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'm with all of you. If the hospital can pin it on you, they will. I would not put my future in the hands of my employer. Having malpractice means I have my own lawyer that is looking out for me....

  7. Being Sued / Losing License

    kcochrane replied to Meraki's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    That site is interesting. There are several also for signing for meds/treatments not done. Forgot to add, I don't know of anyone that has lost their license or been sued, but I've only been a nurse...

  8. does working as an lpn stop the clock for rn experience?

    kcochrane replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    That is a good idea..because each state is different. In NY you can hold both licenses and they are both valid. Liability is another issue that I still need to call the BON on. I plan on keeping...

  9. does working as an lpn stop the clock for rn experience?

    kcochrane replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    Given the economy and the fact that many new GNs aren't finding jobs...I don't think it will look

  10. does working as an lpn stop the clock for rn experience?

    kcochrane replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    In some facilities, 2 years of LPN experience counts for 1 year of RN. That is how I got a higher wage at my current job. But not all places count that. It really will depend on the facility and job...

  11. Dog on the floor, what do you think?

    kcochrane replied to mappers's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like the dog behaves better than most human visitors..lol I have heard of dogs that can predict seizures, but who knows if this one does or not. But like others have said, I wouldn't make a...

  12. First nightshift down

    kcochrane replied to gtoko's topic in General Nursing

    Even though I love nights, I have to agree with you. Some people just don't do well on nights, no matter what. They either can't adjust or just can't get the sleep they

  13. First nightshift down

    kcochrane replied to gtoko's topic in General Nursing

    Give it a good 6 weeks to adjust and a good 6 months to feel good. I get home at 8:30 and sleep until someone calls to be picked up at school (3:00 pm). I think the biggest problem will come if you...

  14. Night shift my only choice as a new hire?

    kcochrane replied to swayman2202's topic in General Nursing

    Even if you got a 12 hour day shift, your time with your family will be limited. You will leave before they get up and get back for about a few hours before they go to bed. And the days you work you...

  15. I think I made A Med Error

    kcochrane replied to RaziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Kudos for actually admitting to the mistake and making sure your patient was ok. It is the worst feeling to realize that you made a mistake, but as others have mentioned, bet you won't make the same...

  16. There is nothing that can fix this is there? (ok it's a rant)

    kcochrane replied to anonymous1919's topic in General Nursing

    As I said before, can't fix lazy. But I did want to point that out, because I've been quilty of assuming someone was not busy myself. I've also been accused of not having anything to do when I was...

  17. There is nothing that can fix this is there? (ok it's a rant)

    kcochrane replied to anonymous1919's topic in General Nursing

    I do agree that sometimes it appears a nurse is not doing anything, when in fact they

  18. Nurses not speaking english at work

    kcochrane replied to Guest296136's topic in General Nursing

    me too..i've seen it happen. especially on weekends when admin isn't around. with a mix of different type of employees. it is one thing to speak your native language on your break or for personal...

  19. Failed nursing student

    kcochrane replied to bobokoama's topic in General Nursing

    I agree Excelsior will accept you if you have finished at least 50% of the RN

  20. There is nothing that can fix this is there? (ok it's a rant)

    kcochrane replied to anonymous1919's topic in General Nursing

    You can't fix people that don't care. I could have written your post except using CNAs as an example. I worked LTC for 5 years. Med passes where long, but if I had time, I would pass trays, feed...

  21. Day/Night with young children at home

    kcochrane replied to jesshopper12's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. I find I get more time with my children working the night shift. But I work 3 12 hours shifts - all nights. I wouldn't want to switch back and forth. I sleep when they are at school, so...

  22. Does anyone hate their job as a nurse?

    kcochrane replied to Pongoo's topic in General Nursing

    I love being a nurse. Sometimes I have a bad day...but this happened in other jobs I had. I worked in LTC for 5 years as a LPN. That was tough, but I loved my residents. I now work on an acute...

  23. New RN hating night shift

    kcochrane replied to lindseyjaneRN's topic in General Nursing

    I love nights, but I realize not everyone can adjust to them. Are you keeping a regular night schedule even on your days off. Trying to switch back to a "day person" on your days off is not good....

  24. HELP: quit LTC without 2 wk notice and ED treatened to report me to BON

    kcochrane replied to hgal's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If the ED was so concerned about endangering the residents, she would have made sure you were properly oriented. 3 days is not

  25. quit nursing after med errors?

    kcochrane replied to ris_03tdgz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    ITA. It could be you, it could be the job. Are you working in a place where there is too much to do and you are overwhelmed? If you are working somewhere where you don't have time to use your five...