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  1. Online BSN but I have pain when I walk.

    kcochrane replied to LearningRN's topic in General Nursing

    Are you already an LPN or

  2. is it wise to do lpn first then rn online?

    kcochrane replied to supermodelnurse2b's topic in LPN to RN

    I wouldn't have done it any different than I am doing now. I am very glad that I went the LPN route first. As far as the enrollment vs graduating stats. I started with 43 in my class and only 27...

  3. Fed up of losing working hours

    kcochrane replied to letina's topic in General Nursing

    I think the max for unemployment in Florida is like $275/wk or close to it. Therefore if you are making more than that each week even when they send you home, than it isn't worth filing. So that is...

  4. New Nurse Blues

    kcochrane replied to newnurseblues's topic in General Nursing

    I can relate. I started in LTC as a new LPN. Unfortunately it was a very busy floor with very sick people. I went home in tears many days. I finally got it together and could handle the workload,...

  5. Fed up of losing working hours

    kcochrane replied to letina's topic in General Nursing

    I think the labor board might want to hear about this since you don't have a union. I ditto the unemployment route. Your place of employment is going to have to explain why they cannot supply you...

  6. Likely healthcare reform next year and how it will impact health care professionals

    kcochrane replied to ssambakd's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    And I just saw a poll that shows this congress with the lowest approval rating ever. So....who the heck knows. :) We MIGHT have more of an idea when the final two shake

  7. When do you think it will end?

    kcochrane replied to xxgreenfirexx's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, until working conditions for nurses improve, the shortage will continue. And I don't see that improving any time

  8. is it wise to do lpn first then rn online?

    kcochrane replied to supermodelnurse2b's topic in LPN to RN

    way to go!!!! i'm thinking of using them for my bsn. i did use them to challenge my fundementals. that was 7 credits that my cc would take since i was an lpn - saved me a semester of nursing...

  9. Do you think i should continue

    kcochrane replied to digestthis's topic in New York Nursing

    I went to LPN school with a lady that had MS, but she really had mild symptoms at the time. She actually was the top student. She didn't practice her LPN, but went on to get her RN. So yeah, the...

  10. is it wise to do lpn first then rn online?

    kcochrane replied to supermodelnurse2b's topic in LPN to RN

    I thought about doing it that way. But I decided to use the local community college instead. You can take a lot of courses online. Back when I started, excelsior did not have financial aid...

  11. practical nursing program

    kcochrane replied to kc87's topic in LPN to RN

    I rec'd a student loan (about 4,500) and had some money from Kodak where I got laid off. Whatever school you're looking into should have a financial aid officer that can help you apply. You may also...

  12. NG regretting picking nights, am I irresponsible?

    kcochrane replied to holdensjane's topic in General Nursing

    ITA about the kids part. It is so nice to be home if they need you. I no longer have to miss school activities or any other activity (i.e. cheerleading competition). Once you are on nights for...

  13. NG regretting picking nights, am I irresponsible?

    kcochrane replied to holdensjane's topic in General Nursing

    Nights are not for everyone....but I think you need a little longer to determine that. It took me awhile to adjust. I go to sleep as soon as I get home and sleep until about 3-4pm. At first I was...

  14. Flu after Immunization????

    kcochrane replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    I think sometimes people do not know what the flu actually is. Many believe a stomach virus is the flu. And like you mentioned a bad upper respiratory infection is sometimes defined as the flu. I...

  15. Likely healthcare reform next year and how it will impact health care professionals

    kcochrane replied to ssambakd's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'm not sure where you get the idea that the democrats will take the white house this year, unless you have a crystal ball . I don't think we will even have a clue how this will go until we get down...

  16. Flu after Immunization????

    kcochrane replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    It takes about 2 weeks to get full immunity from the flu vaccine, so in that two weeks, you are still vunerable. It also only has 3-4 different strains, so if you exposed to a different one, than...

  17. Failing Clinical... What is a friend to do?

    kcochrane replied to missrebecca's topic in General Students

    Even IF the instructor was wrong, in my experience it is really difficult to challenge and win. It seems that due to a shortage of instructors, most admins will need to see some really good facts to...

  18. LPN clinical schedule.....this seems like alot!

    kcochrane replied to MrsBradyMom's topic in General Students

    Ours was M,T,F clinicals 7-2:30 W,TH Classroom 8-2:30 Your schedule sounds

  19. Failing Clinical... What is a friend to do?

    kcochrane replied to missrebecca's topic in General Students

    I agree that unless you have some proof or facts to support your friend, you will do no good in this case and may be targeted if you have her again. Vouching for her is really not going to be helpful...

  20. What do RNs do that LPNs can't?

    kcochrane replied to TiggerBelly's topic in LPN to RN

    I ditto the "it depends on the facility and the state". In our facility we cannot start IVs, take phone orders or do assements. But in the hospitals you can. I don't regret taking the LPN route,...

  21. Immigration Status Questions To Expand To Healthcare?

    kcochrane replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    A fence is only part of the solution. A fence/wall is meant to slow down those coming in illegally. BUT if we don't have enough agents to respond to those coming over the fence, then it IS a waste...

  22. Lets do this differently for a change.

    kcochrane replied to teeituptom's topic in General Nursing

    I for one love to train the new nurses and actually asked to be a preceptor. MOST that come through actually want to learn and appreciate the training. The only think I hate is when our floor...

  23. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    kcochrane replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Looks like North Dakota had a requirement, but has since dropped it...and that was few years back.

  24. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    kcochrane replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I heard this when I was in nursing school 3 years ago for LPN. I guess NY state was considering it. Haven't heard much since. I'm not worried since I'm working on my associates right now and will...

  25. Sen Clinton walks a day in a nurse's shoes

    kcochrane replied to bethin's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I understand that....but you just made my point. They are not nurses and have no idea what the job entails. 2 hours of shadowing does not give you any idea the true life of a nurse - or probably any...