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  1. worried about not being able to find a job after school

    kcochrane replied to kikio352's topic in General Students

    I ditto about worrying about school right now. Things can change quickly even in 6 months time. Even though things are tight in my area, most graduates found a

  2. question about hiring?

    kcochrane replied to Josh.P's topic in General Nursing

    Possibly. If that is a path you are looking at. ..doesn't hurt to

  3. Multiple preceptors

    kcochrane replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is worthwhile to ask a new hire what they prefer. If they choose only one preceptor, explain that even though you can give them one most of the time, there will be a few times that they...

  4. should rn keep medical assisting certification current?

    kcochrane replied to Sherry6789's topic in General Nursing

    I'm keeping my LPN active even after I pass my RN boards. You just never know what the economy can bring. I agree that you might as well keep it active if it isn't too much money or

  5. IDoes the probation period means the same as orientation?

    kcochrane replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with everyone else. In my jobs, orientation was usually 12-16 weeks. After that you were on probation to see if it was going to work out. My last job, the probation period was a year..this...

  6. question about hiring?

    kcochrane replied to Josh.P's topic in General Nursing

    In both cases, the HR person told me what was available and where I would like to interview. I then interviewed with those nurse managers and waited for a offer. One hospital though was hiring for...

  7. Multiple preceptors

    kcochrane replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with you..as a new nurse I like having different preceptors. I had a few different views and took a little from each. I know some people like consistency and one preceptor is better for them....

  8. Older students after graduation

    kcochrane replied to Saysfaa's topic in General Nursing

    I was 42 when I graduated as a LPN. I worked on a LTC floor doing patient care assigments a few days a week and passed meds the rest. I have to admit my body was killing me at first, but I adjusted...

  9. If Nurses were paid $8.50 per hr, would you or would you not

    kcochrane replied to RNnbakes's topic in General Nursing

    As a LPN starting in 2005, I got 14.55/hr. That was pretty much the going rate for any facility at that

  10. Question about the Mumps Titer

    kcochrane replied to emilyp84's topic in General Students

    http://www.mdadvice.com/library/test/medtest344.html Of course we know how "normal" values fluctuate according to facilities..but this is what I found online. Hope it

  11. LTC interview update

    kcochrane replied to mharrah's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I just came from a 500 bed LTC facility where there was 2 RNs on at night. Maybe 3 if they were lucky. We had several respiratory floors and some really sick residents. So I think 1 for 130 beds is...

  12. WOW at least they are being honest...

    kcochrane replied to Coloradogrl's topic in General Students

    People have to make enough to pay bills and take care of their family. So I don't mind if someone is concerned whether nursing pays enough. But if your only concern is money and you are not...

  13. Mandatory flu shot?

    kcochrane replied to colavadel's topic in General Students

    I'm just curious..has anyone actually fought it and won? This is in regards to nursing school. I know it is possible in

  14. Older Nursing students

    kcochrane replied to MarieD's topic in General Students

    I was 42 when I got my LPN...most of the students were 35 or older. I am 47 and just graduated from RN school. Many students were in their 30's, 40's and some in their

  15. If Nurses were paid $8.50 per hr, would you or would you not

    kcochrane replied to RNnbakes's topic in General Nursing

    Not really, because the selfless still need to eat and sleep. And probably many of the selfless have children. Only nuns could truly be selfless since they got room and board with their

  16. Mandatory flu shot?

    kcochrane replied to colavadel's topic in General Students

    Ours was mandated, but it was due to clinical sites mandating it. They also had health services come for a day so we could get it. I think if they are requiring it, they should offer it. Can you not...

  17. My Two Cents

    kcochrane replied to Joyfull77's topic in General Nursing

    In most cases nursing schools are teaching you to be able to reach a certain level to allow for critical thinking and passing the NCLEX. So they base their entry requirements on those they feel have...

  18. Are you forced to get Immunizations?

    kcochrane replied to HighNursingGoals's topic in General Nursing

    i see this is from texas. new york state is one the most difficult state to get a religious exemption. so it may be just that easy in your state, but i have to assume it isn't in this state. so i...

  19. If Nurses were paid $8.50 per hr, would you or would you not

    kcochrane replied to RNnbakes's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps they were trying to prove that, but it proves nothing IMHO. Needing to make enough to pay the bills does not imply that most of us are just in it for the cash. Unfortunatley none of us...

  20. LTC interview

    kcochrane replied to mharrah's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In many of the LTC facilities in my area, most RNs are in charge. On my old unit RNs were either charge or passed meds. IVs were started by any RN that could do one or the IV team was brought in...

  21. Thanks to the decision makers in Albany!

    kcochrane replied to JDougRN's topic in General Nursing

    There was some change in scope of practice. I believe it relates to central lines. Weren't LPNs allowed to change solutions on a central line after a RN started them up at one time. Perhaps it...

  22. Questionable practices at a LTC home

    kcochrane replied to luckynurse_1234's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Not sure why you didn't say this in the first place? BTW, the op did write that she agreed to being a CNA in an emergency and she did mention speaking

  23. Questionable practices at a LTC home

    kcochrane replied to luckynurse_1234's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    On my old unit, every new orientee precepts with a CNA for a week. This is not only to learn the patients but to learn what a CNA job entails. It is not uncommon for RNs to do a CNA job in an...

  24. If Nurses were paid $8.50 per hr, would you or would you not

    kcochrane replied to RNnbakes's topic in General Nursing

    If money were an issue, I could have spend the energy, student loans and time getting a degree with less responsiblity and less stress. Of course I have to make enough to live on and take care of my...

  25. Thanks to the decision makers in Albany!

    kcochrane replied to JDougRN's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe its me..but I noticed the scope of practice and hiring of LPNs tend to change with the economy and/or shortage. I bet you anything IF the economy perks up and the shortage hits again, you will...