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  1. How can someone even be like that?!

    kcochrane replied to futureRN_Anastasia's topic in General Nursing

    My mother was a LPN and hated it. She had no choice in her days. She did a good job, but got out as soon as she could. Therefore when I wanted to be a nurse, she was against it. Fast forward to 42...

  2. Is It Possible An LPN Can Make More Then An RN?

    kcochrane replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    I know its a deadhorse..but each state has its own scope of practice for LPNs and RNs and that is the best way to determine how you work. NYS changes its scope like it changes it underwear...lol....

  3. NSO malpractice renewal?!?

    kcochrane replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in General Nursing

    I remember someone using them and said there were great. I'll see if I can find the

  4. NSO malpractice renewal?!?

    kcochrane replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in General Nursing

    I've used them for over 5 years with no problems. Even if I'm late renewing, they will backdate it so I have no lapse in

  5. Feeling Wronged

    kcochrane replied to ScrubMan0416's topic in General Nursing

    Very possible. Hopefully the op will come back with more info. Its hard to judge just from the info we have. I did get better treatment being a LPN, but I still have to finish my prereqs and was...

  6. Is It Possible An LPN Can Make More Then An RN?

    kcochrane replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    If you read my post, you would have noticed that I referenced an LPN being a charge nurse not a manager. To me there is a big difference. It has nothing to do with being egotistical since I am...

  7. Contact after interview

    kcochrane replied to fhockeychick504's topic in General Nursing

    It took 10-12 days for me to hear I had a job at the hospital. That is one reason why I always ask if I will hear either way. That way I know that if time goes by and I don't hear no, it it still...

  8. Cried at Work...& Investigations

    kcochrane replied to skittlebear's topic in General Nursing

    That is why the MAR and charts exist..because there is no way to remember everything we do everyday. So I agree with the other poster - ask to see the MAR when they ask. I've cried several times...

  9. Follow-up of the post titled: "Academic dishonesty dilemma! Advice needed, plz..."

    kcochrane replied to aflac381's topic in General Nursing

    Actually they could. Maybe they know enough and only need a good review class. The chances aren't good, but very possible. I personally would not want to work with that person on the floor. Just think...

  10. Is It Possible An LPN Can Make More Then An RN?

    kcochrane replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    Well I have to agree with you and the person you responded to: In NYS LPNs practice under the direction of an RN not the other way around. So I can see an RN not wanting LPNs to be giving...

  11. Feeling Wronged

    kcochrane replied to ScrubMan0416's topic in General Nursing

    I think the OP mentioned that they are getting accepted into the program prior to finishing their prereqs (A&P, Micro, etc.) and are allowed to finish them while in the program. There is also a...

  12. Saying No

    kcochrane replied to tolerantgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the others. Say no you have a prior commitment, but please ask again. As someone with older children, time goes by fast. Of course if you need the money to pay bills, that is another...

  13. Psych Clinical Worries

    kcochrane replied to izzycatswimRN's topic in General Students

    ECT is a lot different than it used to be. For some it is the last resort and does work. So don't worry about it. You should also be told about safety measures like not letting the pt. get between...

  14. Feeling guilty, lazy, and incompetent...

    kcochrane replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    We have list of creams that can be applied by the CNAs and those they do. Since they are already there, it is pretty easy to do for them. They are really good about letting me know if they are low....

  15. How many hours of sleep did you get a night when you were in nursing school?

    kcochrane replied to 2bnurseofchrist's topic in General Students

    Since I worked full time nights, I averaged 5-6 hours. That was if my kids didn't need running around after school or if there wasn't other events going

  16. Psych Clinical Worries

    kcochrane replied to izzycatswimRN's topic in General Students

    We usually had one patient. We passed meds and basically buddied up with them all day. Encouraged them to go to groups, shower, etc. I really enjoyed it. Every after two weeks, I could see some...

  17. nursing home rn's

    kcochrane replied to danetteherl's topic in General Nursing

    Wow..I might have stayed at my facility when I graduated from RN school if they had that experience. Good reason for the op to shadow. Even in this areas each LTC facility really differs. At some...

  18. nursing home rn's

    kcochrane replied to danetteherl's topic in General Nursing

    In my facility most RNs are charge nurses. If there is more than one RN they will alternate between charge and passing meds. The charge nurse does the care plans, creates assignments, montors...

  19. Anyone have anything positive to say about nursing school?

    kcochrane replied to AllThingsPink's topic in General Students

    Loved my fellow classmates. Everyone supported each other and helped out whenever

  20. Need advice for schooling! LPN vs A.A.S in Nursing

    kcochrane replied to honeydewnyc's topic in Nursing Career

    Like everyone has said..depends on how fast you need to get to work and how long the waiting lists are. I started out as a LPN because I needed to work quickly. It took me 4 1/2 years to get my RN,...

  21. what kind of questions do they ask in nclex pn about infection control

    kcochrane replied to princess007's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What I remember from 5 years ago is that they don't really ask specifics about infection control but instead give you 4 patients and ask you to decide who to put in a private room..or who share a...

  22. To all the students out there....

    kcochrane posted a topic in General Students

    I'm just here to say..you can do it!!! I just finished 4 1/2 years of pre-reqs and nursing classes and have FINALLY graduated from RN school. The last semester was the worst, but I took each day as...

  23. What orders can an LPN write?

    kcochrane replied to nuebelpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Check your hospital policy for telephone orders too. At my facility, LPNs are not allowed to take telephone

  24. To all the students out there....

    kcochrane replied to kcochrane's topic in General Students

    Check the board of nursing in your state. If you don't see ITT tech listed, call them to make sure. If they recognize it as a legitimate program, then employers

  25. Are you forced to get Immunizations?

    kcochrane replied to HighNursingGoals's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have a link to this? I think it might be hard to claim religious exemption if 1. Your religion does not prohibit vaccination or 2. You are someone that does not associate with any certain...