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  1. Can RN student take the LPN test?

    kcochrane replied to Dadou82's topic in General Students

    There are not many states that allow this anymore. HCKELLY is right, I think 2007 was the last year to allow this in NY. Here is the info on NY if you are interested in the reasons why:...

  2. stupid mom

    kcochrane replied to beachmom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If he is abusive to the gf, he could be abusive to the baby. But sometimes when the abuse moves to the child, the woman decides enough is a enough. I hope she gets out before this happens. And if...

  3. Need to vent about manual BP

    kcochrane replied to OrthoFNP's topic in General Students

    fa2ns, its too bad you felt the need to leave. hopefully you are still reading the replies. what you are getting here is only a taste of what will happen when you start practicing as a nurse. you...

  4. People are dropping like flies

    kcochrane replied to 20mom10's topic in General Students

    We lost 15 last semester (3rd semester). No one really gets dropped until after the final. Since the points are cummulative, you really can't "fail" until after you take the final unless you were...

  5. LPN FIRST OR RN???????????????????

    kcochrane replied to student1488's topic in General Students

    I went the LPN route first before attempting my RN. I needed to get back into the job market as quick as possible. I don't regret it at all. I have learned the basics of being a nurse without having...

  6. Can nurses have piercings?

    kcochrane replied to toninz's topic in General Students

    Once you get out of school you shouldn't have an problem showing that individualism. Although I think most facilites do not allow false nails and giant earrings (safety issue). But I've never seen...

  7. Can nurses have piercings?

    kcochrane replied to toninz's topic in General Students

    In both LPN and RN school we were allowed only one pair of earrings (even men) that were stud type and simple. Sometimes the instructor will overlook the extras...but that really depends on the...

  8. Vaccinated and Sick--But I'd do it again

    kcochrane replied to Sonia,RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I had the H1N1 nasal mist last Wednesday at school. We did not have the option of the vaccine unless we were over 50 or worked with severly compromised patients. I've been a bit under the weather...

  9. Should student nurses be required to get the H1N1 vaccine

    kcochrane replied to Heather Molesworth's topic in General Nursing

    Our school required the flu vaccine. They did at first require the H1N1, but also backed off after the hold in the courts in NYS. Our school had a clinic last Tues. and Wed. and encouraged us to get...

  10. Need your help in becoming a LPN (practical Nurse)

    kcochrane replied to DHORNER's topic in General Nursing

    Depends...some of the nursing homes in this area do not require LPNs to do patient care. My facility does - especially if you work on the day shift. I did a patient assignment at least 2 days per...

  11. My pt accused my coworker of taking her Percocets! (long)

    kcochrane replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    If I understand this right, this was the same nurse that was helping you figure out why the narc was grayed out. So if she saw your patient crashed while you were trying to get that medication, its...

  12. HIPAA VIOLATION!

    kcochrane replied to mehart2001's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry, but I would have to born yesterday to believe that the you just all of sudden found this "stuff" after the relationship was over. Stop with the moral issue. If you were so moral, you would...

  13. Seasonal Flu and H1N1 Vaccine-will you get it if forced by your employer? why/why not

    kcochrane replied to MammaNurse2Be's topic in Disaster Preparation

    To crunchymom, Smallpox is the only disease that has been completely eradicated. There is no one around that can spread that diasese, therefore we are not immunized against it anymore. It does exist...

  14. ALL NURSES this affects all of you

    kcochrane replied to AnalegnaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Not a big deal to me. Of course I have probably been vaccinated twice with many vaccines. I'm one of those old military people that got all of my vaccines all over again. They were still...

  15. Flu shot policy at your hospital....(m)

    kcochrane replied to pink2blue1's topic in General Nursing

    Our policy is get it or waive it. Haven't heard about making anyone wear masks at this point. School is a different story. Get it or you can't go to clinical. No biggie for me. I get it every...

  16. Family members and Visitors telling me HOW to do my job!!!

    kcochrane replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I do listen to family members if I feel they have some insight into my resident....likes, dislikes, what worked, what didn't. But bottom line, until the family member's name appears with mine on my...

  17. HIPAA And My Rights As An Employee

    kcochrane replied to jprn7171's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    ITA with the crowd that believes this is a violation. Results can only be released with YOUR permission. You are not the patient of your boss and she had no right accessing your records. Good luck...

  18. Is it ok to call CNA's nurses?

    kcochrane replied to jean36's topic in General Nursing

    No CNAs are not nurses, but they are an essential part of the nursing

  19. We had clinical orientation today

    kcochrane replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    I have worked in LTC for almost 5 years now. It can be a rewarding experience if you let it be. It never fails that at least one of my residents will make me laugh or smile. They are my family....

  20. flu shot required

    kcochrane replied to lalalalexi's topic in General Nursing

    It is now required at my school..which is fine. I get it every year anyways to protect my residents and my husband who has some medical issues. Only the flu vax is required at this point, but I plan...

  21. My Pharm. Calc. teacher can barely speak proper english! help

    kcochrane replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you, BUT it really doesn't matter how well they can teach if they can't be understood. And some people find understanding accents easier than

  22. Husband wondering about nursing school failure/dropout rates

    kcochrane replied to hubby73's topic in General Nursing

    Good point - I know California doesn't. They still do recognize it here in

  23. Husband wondering about nursing school failure/dropout rates

    kcochrane replied to hubby73's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with the group that yes this is common. I have one more semester left for RN school and I do not consider myself home free yet. Our school is great in that you know exactly how may...

  24. Why can't I sleep?

    kcochrane replied to Mary C's topic in General Nursing

    I know many people who have trouble sleeping during the day after a night shift. I am lucky in that I can get in bed and crash as soon as I get home. I think in some cases, nights just don't work...

  25. Would you say this nurse has a ' problem?'

    kcochrane replied to IMABSNRN's topic in General Nursing

    Most likely she is using the pain meds to self medicate the depression. Considering she has been prescribed meds for depression and/or anxiety..this is probably the case. Unless she is working...