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  1. Working the night shift

    kcochrane replied to luvmykids1123's topic in General Students

    That's what I do. If I was working days, I wouldn't be home anyways. On my nights off, I still stay up until 2 or 3 and get up around 10ish. To the op, trying gradually staying up later and later...

  2. How long did it take you to get into your nursing program?

    kcochrane replied to RetroReactive's topic in General Students

    It took me 3 years to get my prereqs part time while working. I got right in the nursing program since I was already a LPN. Ours is based on a point system and you have to apply each semester. You...

  3. Is it ever appropriate to tell someone...

    kcochrane replied to dinah77's topic in General Students

    I have worked with nurses that are nice and are extemely dangerous. I have also worked with nurses that are nasty but competent that make the workplace environment for both patients and coworkers...

  4. what do you think of this policy?

    kcochrane replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Here's the post. https://allnurses.com/geriatric-nurses-ltc/you-required-call-334093.html Personally I would be ok with calling the DON first...if there was time and with the understanding that I...

  5. what do you think of this policy?

    kcochrane replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You know, I remember someone else asking this same question...let me see if I can find it. Sounds like a way to save money at the expense of the resident and/or

  6. what do you think of this policy?

    kcochrane replied to Ms.RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Do you trust your DON? I think that would be my first concern. How is her ability to assess and how are her decisions? As a LPN I have to work call a RN first at night who then calls the doctor....

  7. Does this sound like a typical Clinical experience?

    kcochrane replied to anon695's topic in General Students

    I was there also. At some point, for most, it becomes a aha moment. Thanks to some night CNAs I was able to really improve my ADL skills and am very glad for it. And again it is a skill that is...

  8. Does this sound like a typical Clinical experience?

    kcochrane replied to anon695's topic in General Students

    Many places are going to primary nursing - which means you do everything for the patient and there are no techs/CNAs. Even without primary nursing, you may have to do this tasks. So please don't...

  9. Is it ever appropriate to tell someone...

    kcochrane replied to dinah77's topic in General Students

    I agree. The majority of jobs are bedside. Even if you do happen to get one of those limited non contact with human type jobs, you will most likely have to do some work at the bedside. I can't...

  10. scared of nursing

    kcochrane replied to girlgirl4's topic in General Students

    Nursing can be very rewarding, but it does involved weekends, holidays and different shifts. It does required contact with bodily fluids. It is still possible and likely, even with new technology,...

  11. Is it ever appropriate to tell someone...

    kcochrane replied to dinah77's topic in General Students

    I have to agree. It is acceptable and done for many fields. Many people are told they aren't material for certain jobs or careers. I also don't think its a problem to give a little reality to those...

  12. Totally lost! Anyone else?

    kcochrane replied to CrunchyMama's topic in General Students

    I've been a LPN for 5 years and will (hopefully) have my associates in nursing in a few weeks. I know it is overwelming, but you will get it. Just try and learn all you can now and try everything...

  13. I am tired of this attitude

    kcochrane replied to PostOpPrincess's topic in General Nursing

    Personally I don't think anyone should be in management/administration without spending some time down in the trenches. How the heck are you able to make good policies based on theory? No problem...

  14. Student Wrongfully Dismissed

    kcochrane replied to thinksdifferently's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't really get whether or not he was taping the questions or not. In my school, you have to sign an agreement that you will not share test questions..written, verbal or other. Violation is...

  15. which comes first ?report or counting narcs

    kcochrane replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    We count first and then get report. But report is taped, so the previous shift can leave as soon as the narcs are counted. My issue is that I have to wait for the day shift to punch in and finally...

  16. OH NO! the A & P classes are FULL!

    kcochrane replied to nickynoodles's topic in General Students

    I can understand the prof not being able to add you to the lab. We have wait lists at our CC and they are required to attend class the first week because most times people will drop. Unfortunately it...

  17. Failed NCLEX RN CAN I TAKE NCLEX PN?

    kcochrane replied to Stressed2TheMax's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I've taken the NCLEX-PN and probably is going to be just as difficult if not more difficult. Not because of the content, but because of the different scope of practice. If you decide to go that...

  18. Do all states / schools require CNA to train for RN??

    kcochrane replied to caltripp's topic in General Students

    It is not required in my area - upstate NY. But like others have said, she will have to take care of adult patients in nursing school. Of course by then she will be

  19. Have you had a bad reaction to the H1N1 vaccine? If so what happened?

    kcochrane replied to pawsomepooch47's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I had the nasal mist. Felt a little under the weather for a few days, but nothing more than

  20. With this economy...Are LPN jobs easier to obtain

    kcochrane replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a LPN currently doing a job search in anticpation of graduating with my RN in Dec. LPNs were utilitzed here in the hospital, but not so much anymore. Since there are plenty of RNs to use, they...

  21. How to deal with those family members who are "nurses"?

    kcochrane replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    I also usually don't admit I'm a nurse either. I don't like to make them nervous. But my husband who has medical problems always pipes up to tell everyone. As far as the blanket. Why couldn't she...

  22. NSO vs. Proliability

    kcochrane replied to CollaborateRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've had NSO for years without any problems. They even back dated my policy when I was a month late on my renewal. That left me with no gap in my

  23. Seeing a lot of Flu symptoms, or is it just media hype..??

    kcochrane replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    My kid's school has been hit with something...at least 20% of the kids are out. Both my son and then my daughter had some viral type thing. Luckily they are both

  24. If You Knew Then What You Know Now

    kcochrane replied to brinn1269's topic in General Nursing

    Yes..I waited until 42 to become a nurse (due to life) and don't regret it for a day. It isn't easy, but worthwhile. The biggest problem I have is dealing with administrative BS - but that was the...

  25. Opinions pls!, Is it to late?

    kcochrane replied to RosellaBellaNY's topic in General Nursing

    Another go for it! I became a LPN at age 42 and am currently in my last semester of RN school (age 47). I plan on pursuing my BSN after I get settled in as a RN. I am married and still have a 16...