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  1. Vent - Still frustrated about this situation, what would you have done?

    kcochrane replied to ChocoholicRN's topic in General Nursing

    In that situation where it was apparent you needed help, you should not have had to ask. When I'm not busy I ask if people need help and/or I can see where there is a need for help and step in. I...

  2. New Nurse Position

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

    Thats ok...didn't even

  3. Can I work as an LPN?

    kcochrane replied to lalalalexi's topic in General Nursing

    I've heard people use it to get jobs they wanted that didn't hire RNs. Some keep it in case a facility gets rid of RNs to save money and they want to keep benefits/retirement until that turns around...

  4. Do you actually memorize all pts meds?

    kcochrane replied to Nuieve's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've seen that too, but I also seen them make errors because of meds that were d/c'd or changed. When I worked in long term care after awhile I did know what each patient took. I would pull them out...

  5. Can I work as an LPN?

    kcochrane replied to lalalalexi's topic in General Nursing

    Check with your BON. I have both my LPN and RN licenses and plan on keeping them both. But that is allowed in New York State. As others have mentioned before you will still be held to the higher...

  6. Anyone doing their BSN through Excelsior?

    kcochrane posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Just wondering if anyone is currently or has used Excelsior for their BSN and what their experience

  7. Need an 85% on ATI Comprehensive Predictor PN

    kcochrane replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    Unless your predictor exam is different than mine in scoring, 85% is not really 85%. It means you have a 85% chance of passing the boards if you took them today. Our school gave than exam at the end...

  8. Listing colleges on your resume.

    kcochrane replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    Most people that take the ADN route do it because of time and/or money. In my case I started with LPN since I was starting a new career after getting laid off. I just got my RN. Next I will work on my...

  9. New Nurse Position

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

    I've interviewed a few times for nursing positions. Some questions asked: What do you like in a nurse manager..what don't you like? How was your attendence at your last job? What are your strengths?...

  10. Does it make a difference in new grad hiring? BSN or ASN?

    kcochrane replied to red.tm's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It really depends. My two year college has a better reputation than many of the 4 year ones. The NCLEX pass rate is high and the students are well prepared. So that gave me an edge. But some...

  11. Single mom nursing student without help-needing advice and encouragement

    kcochrane replied to 2blessings's topic in General Students

    Just want to add on to put a portion of those flashcards in your purse so that you can study them whenever you are just sitting (yeah I know that probably doesn't happen often). The three year old...

  12. Listing colleges on your resume.

    kcochrane replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    When you get your RN, you probably don't have to list where you got your LPN, only where you got your RN. Just include work experience as the LPN. I'm with the poster above, you are probably going...

  13. what would you do advice please

    kcochrane replied to futurenicunurse2008's topic in General Nursing

    Take the job you have but I would go for the interview. Who knows what will happen and you may find from the interview if it is really the job you

  14. No Sugar Tonight (Da-un-do-dow dow da-un-do-dow)

    kcochrane replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in General Nursing

    I agree...the pt did mention not having any inulin in the last few days due to insurance issues. Even in the LTC home where I used to work, first thing we did with a new admit is take a BG. So I...

  15. What are all of the duties of LPNs at LTC Facilities?

    kcochrane replied to Rosejun62's topic in General Nursing

    All of the above and in my facility we did patient assignments once or twice per

  16. Did anyone who is a new grad get a hospital job?

    kcochrane replied to lion09's topic in General Nursing

    I had two job offers when I graduated. I did not have connections at either hospital. I applied to both online, but did call HR after to let them know. I believe most graduates in this area were able...

  17. Nursing Home will not accept deaf students into their CNA course

    kcochrane replied to Silent Prayer's topic in General Nursing

    My old nursing supervisor had one of those..it was cool. I don't think it could detect bowel sounds, but I never asked. I too would love to hear more - sounds very

  18. insomnia question re: night shifts

    kcochrane replied to alias's topic in General Nursing

    Once you get your prereqs out of the way, you have only nursing classes to do. Clinical is one day a week and lecture/conference is 3-4 hours per week. Could be all on one day..could be on two days....

  19. I just finished NCLEX

    kcochrane replied to sayang87's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :yeah::yeah:

  20. Are most shifts usually 12 hours?

    kcochrane replied to michelle_d's topic in General Nursing

    Another- depends on the hospital. Once hospital I applied to does only 8 hour shifts. The one I accepted a job at has both 8 and 12 hours shifts. I wanted 12 hours shifts to cut down on drive time....

  21. Nursing School Interview on Friday

    kcochrane replied to Fmartin's topic in General Students

    Tell them about wanting to be a midwife, but you can add...I want to get some good nursing experience before I get there. I told prospective employers that I wanted to teach someday, but wanted to...

  22. I just finished NCLEX

    kcochrane replied to sayang87's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That's what I'm thinking...stress - new job/boards, etc. Can't wait to hear from

  23. insomnia question re: night shifts

    kcochrane replied to alias's topic in General Nursing

    I can tell you that sleeping at night I sleep very light. But when I switched to nights I sleep better during the day. Maybe that will be the case for you. I agree not to worry about it until you...

  24. I just finished NCLEX

    kcochrane replied to sayang87's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks..let me know how you do. Ended up calling in sick to work. Not because of the boards, but I've had some sort of virus for 4 days

  25. I just finished NCLEX

    kcochrane replied to sayang87's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    https://allnurses.com/nclex-discussion-forum/pearsonvue-trick-true-374829.html The first post gives you the instructions. Both Kaplan and Saunders are excellent study guides. Just keep doing those...