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  1. Can a RN fill a CNA slot?

    kcochrane replied to SkySoldier's topic in General Nursing

    There are two different scenarios here and how liable you are depends on your state. In NYS if you have a CNA certification and a nursing license, but you are hired as a CNA, that is the parameters...

  2. Can a RN fill a CNA slot?

    kcochrane replied to SkySoldier's topic in General Nursing

    Check with your board. In NYS you cannot be hired as a CNA unless you are certified as one. But many facilities utilize nurses as CNAs when needed. Check with your board to see if you qualifiy with...

  3. Need some advice - LPN first, then RN?

    kcochrane replied to HopefulLInurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with you. I got my LPN first and should graduate in December with my RN. I had got laid off and needed to get back in the workforce quickly. But I do not regret it. I'm glad I've had the...

  4. No more LPNs?

    kcochrane replied to nrsman1's topic in General Nursing

    In my area, upstate NY, LPNs are still in high demand at hospitals and LTC. LPNs have been being phased out since the 70's. It will not happen unless we get a whole lot of RNs out in the workforce....

  5. VENT!! Called off and labeled "No Call No Show" LOOONG...

    kcochrane replied to so alive LPN's topic in General Nursing

    Glad to hear

  6. Night shift nurses

    kcochrane replied to CABG patch kid's topic in General Nursing

    Good point. My family finalized realized, with help from me, that if I was still working days, I would not be home until 4ish. So therefore, expecting me to be awake before then is unrealistic,...

  7. Night shift nurses

    kcochrane replied to CABG patch kid's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with you. I need to maintain a pretty constant sleep/wake cycle to feel my best. When I first started nights I would stay up at least until 3 or 4 on my nights off. Worked very well for me. I...

  8. VENT!! Called off and labeled "No Call No Show" LOOONG...

    kcochrane replied to so alive LPN's topic in General Nursing

    First of all..don't erase that voicemail on your phone. That proves that they called you off for that night. I'm not sure how this whole scenario counts as a no call no show? You were called off...

  9. can i take the lpn exam

    kcochrane replied to gemini525's topic in LPN to RN

    This is the information on why NYS doesn't:

  10. Students that cheat

    kcochrane replied to NewNurseAlert's topic in General Students

    I think our school has tried to keep the Jans to a minimum in nursing school. We can only take our pencils and the only approved calculator in. All books, bags, purses, drinks and coats have to go...

  11. A 100 % on Dosage and Calculations

    kcochrane replied to Favz's topic in General Students

    Our school just started with the math proficiency exams last semester. You had to pass with 100%, you had 3 attempts...BUT there was no penalty if you still didn't pass the 3rd time. This semester,...

  12. What is the hardest semester in nursing school

    kcochrane replied to ccstudent's topic in General Students

    I've heard that our last semester, Med/Surg II is the hardest. I just got off my psych rotation and a lot of students felt that the classroom portion of that was very difficult. We have 5 not pass....

  13. Working in LTC during the RN transition

    kcochrane replied to EeyoreAddict's topic in LPN to RN

    LTC has a lot of good experience that could work to your favor. I think there is a difference between working in LTC as a LPN and then trying to get a job in acute as a new RN and working as a RN in...

  14. can i take the lpn exam

    kcochrane replied to gemini525's topic in LPN to RN

    Most states have discontinued allowing students to sit for the LPN after a certain number of semesters because of error issues. NYS stopped this practice recently. That being said, some people...

  15. Teachers just changing class days...

    kcochrane replied to sproeber89's topic in General Students

    Is this a college? Because I don't see how she can just change the schedule? Hopefully others will respond, because I think this is not

  16. Teachers just changing class days...

    kcochrane replied to sproeber89's topic in General Students

    Our schedule usually remains the same. If they want some people to change classes they ask for volunteers. Your teacher needs to remember that some people do work while going to school and can't...

  17. How Much Do You Make???

    kcochrane replied to amoss2345's topic in General Nursing

    LPN Vocation school 4 years experience Long Term Care - Resp. Unit Rochester, NY Started at $14.5 Now at

  18. Should I quit my job before nursing school?

    kcochrane replied to TrinaCNA's topic in General Nursing

    I work full time nights and have children. I have about 3/4 of a full load at school. I won't hide the fact that it is hard, I have had days where I have cried and wanted to quit. But it is doable...

  19. 3 dui's in mi

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

    Excellent point. If you don't have trouble driving while drunk, why would taking away your license matter? Chances are you can get away with driving without it for a long time. Jail time is the...

  20. 3 dui's in mi

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

    I guess its possible the OP was just posting an FYI. Hopefully she will come back and try to

  21. 3 dui's in mi

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

    I can. I do like to drink, but I learned at an early age that alcohol and driving do not mix. I saw way too many classmates get killed. It stuck on my mind and never left. As the years have gone...

  22. Lighting at night

    kcochrane replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    Our hallways are dimmed at night until 5:00 when we start AM care. I like it. It gives the air of "this is night". Even in rooms I only turn on the minimal lights necessary. This is my resident's...

  23. how much is a nurse able to do?

    kcochrane replied to motherofgirls's topic in General Students

    It really depends on the area you go into. In long term care a RN could end up doing a lot of paperwork and supervising. But in my facility they still pass meds. They don't get a lot of IV...

  24. Wearing scrubs to nursing school?

    kcochrane replied to jpearl119's topic in General Students

    I only wear scubs/nursing uniforms in class when I am coming after work. Our school does not require uniforms unless you are in clinical. In some psych rotations you may not wear one either. I ditto...

  25. How long are we expected to have this "hiring freez for new grads"?

    kcochrane replied to nina9's topic in General Students

    I think it depends on what area you live in and how fast they bounce back. Because of the economy you are getting nurses that were in other jobs and have returned and you are getting nurses that...