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  1. Why Are So Many Students Worried About Expensive Tuition

    kcochrane replied to khiasdestiny's topic in General Nursing

    This is the Rochester area. They start new grads out at $22-25 hr. Sometimes you can get more if you have LPN experience. My facility starts new RNs out at $19/hr (LTC). If you look for a job out...

  2. Can I become a CNA after completing Nursing Fundamentals?

    kcochrane replied to Felicia327's topic in General Students

    Many states besides NY do not allow this option (LPN). So please be careful and call the BON in the state you are interested in before you make

  3. National Petition to Change N-CLEX Exam Process

    kcochrane replied to caravacaa1's topic in General Nursing

    My instructor and charge nurse both had to wait for the test - given every six months. It was a two day test and you waited weeks also for the result. BTW I knew the day after my test that I passed....

  4. Did you have any other options?

    kcochrane replied to Coloradogrl's topic in General Nursing

    Always wanted to be a nurse, but didn't have the chance until I was 42. I've done many things and have enjoyed them all, but I'm glad I'm finally where I wanted to be. I've been in the Navy,...

  5. Oldest Nurse

    kcochrane replied to KY RN's topic in General Nursing

    We have a 80 year old supervisor that works every now and then. She is awesome. We also have a 70 year old supervisor that teaches - also awesome. My charge nurse just retired at 65 and she was the...

  6. Full timers-how many sick days do you use per year?

    kcochrane replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    My first year I finished with using only 3 sick days..and then it went downhill after that. I seemed to catch every bug that existed - strep, sinuse infection, roto virus, etc. That year I used...

  7. Why Are So Many Students Worried About Expensive Tuition

    kcochrane replied to khiasdestiny's topic in General Nursing

    In upstate NY a new RN starts at about $22-25/hr. Perhaps with overtime someone could get close to $70k/year here. Some hospitals offer loan forgiveness of up to $3k..really not that much. In this...

  8. I was fired. Now what?

    kcochrane replied to buickroadmaster2003's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    These are the times when I hope Karma really exists. Hold your head up knowing it wasn't you :heartbeat ..... but someone that has no reservations about screwing someone else to help their own....

  9. I think my professor is making up stuff.......not sure what to do.

    kcochrane replied to katmarieRN's topic in General Students

    I'm all for advocating for breastfeeding, but let's do it with the right information. If you distort facts you only hurt your own cause (not referring to you BTW , but the instructor). This really...

  10. Do nurses from big name schools get paid more?

    kcochrane replied to sawana's topic in General Students

    I have yet to see anyone get paid more for going to a big name university. The only advantage in where you get your education is maybe getting hired - or if you plan on furthering your education....

  11. I think my professor is making up stuff.......not sure what to do.

    kcochrane replied to katmarieRN's topic in General Students

    I have to go with the rest that advise leaving it alone. I know its annoying. But after going through LPN school and now RN school, I have yet to see anyone win against an instructor. I have seen...

  12. LPN School

    kcochrane replied to Angela.Tris24's topic in General Nursing

    Upstate NY...BOCES (I went there), EOC (low income) and Isabella Graham

  13. 3 dui's in mi

    kcochrane replied to lifeistweet's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Thanks for sharing. If addiction was involved that would explain why the first one didn't change him. I'm thinking more of the run of the mill social drinker that thinks nothing of climbing in a car...

  14. 3 dui's in mi

    kcochrane replied to lifeistweet's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I'm all for second chances, but those killed or injured by drunk drivers never get that. You husband was REALLY lucky he didn't kill or hurt someone. I'm glad he has his life together and has changed...

  15. Would you get the vaccine?

    kcochrane replied to Aneroo's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I got the vaccine in 76 also. I have had many vaccines in the military and I continue to vaccinate as new ones come out that are appropriate for me. So yes, I would get

  16. shift differentials not as common as i thought?

    kcochrane replied to lalalalexi's topic in General Nursing

    I got that... I was looking at legalities also. The fact is that you can be sued for anything. Whether or not they can win or have a case is another. If you are following state protocols, that is...

  17. How far would you go to help someone.

    kcochrane replied to diane227's topic in General Nursing

    Not to be graphic, but I have to imagine it took awhile to cut her head off with a knife???? In my mind that would give plenty of time to do something. I agree with someone else that mentioned that...

  18. How far would you go to help someone.

    kcochrane replied to diane227's topic in General Nursing

    I was thinking the same thing. Heck most of the backpacks we have to carry for school would do some major

  19. How far would you go to help someone.

    kcochrane replied to diane227's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I'm one of those that would do something...which irritates my husband to no end. But there is always something that can be done - even if it is only calling 911. In this case I guess I would...

  20. LPN School

    kcochrane replied to Angela.Tris24's topic in General Nursing

    Same here. I got my LPN first since I needed to get back into the job market quickly and couldn't afford to take 2 years off for school - plus be on the wait list for another 1-2 years. It has taken...

  21. shift differentials not as common as i thought?

    kcochrane replied to lalalalexi's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on the state. In NYS you have to work under the license/certification you are hired at. If you are hired as a CNA, that is the scope you must practice under. I know a few RNs that still...

  22. Is It Possible to Work and Still Be Successful in Nusing School?

    kcochrane replied to Seyma's topic in General Students

    I work full time nights as a LPN. I have a family with two children still school age (11 and 15). I am currently working on my RN. I have about a 3/4 school schedule - 4 credits shy of full time....

  23. Weaker nurses at night?

    kcochrane replied to LeeniesMomRN's topic in General Nursing

    At our facility it isn't easy getting a night position. New grads go onto the day shift until the nurse manager feels they are fully trained. I worked days for 2 1/2 years before I decided to move...

  24. Insubordination????

    kcochrane replied to smoses99's topic in General Nursing

    That is hard. It is not insubordinate as a nurse to refuse to do something that puts your patients or your license in jeopardy. But how you word that refusal is the key. It is time to sit down...

  25. shift differentials not as common as i thought?

    kcochrane replied to lalalalexi's topic in General Nursing

    In my facilty you don't get a shift differential unitl after 6PM. But if you work the 3-11 shift, you still get it after 6. It is only .85 cents. As others have stated, you were hired as a CNA...