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  1. LPN to RN wage in current LPN position

    kcochrane replied to sallyjane's topic in LPN to RN

    I agree, in my old facility RNs had a totally difference job. They were usually charge and did a lot of the paperwork for admissions, care plans, etc. LPNs could not take telephone orders or start...

  2. other rn mama's ..going back to work after

    kcochrane replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    I think working one night a week is a great idea. You still get to stay home the majority of the time, but you keep your foot in the workforce world. You never know what life can hand you and having...

  3. LPN to RN wage in current LPN position

    kcochrane replied to sallyjane's topic in LPN to RN

    They do, but they do it all again when you apply as a RN after school. Seems like a waste of $$$. I would guess the background check is pretty

  4. LPN to RN wage in current LPN position

    kcochrane replied to sallyjane's topic in LPN to RN

    I worked for a LTC facility run by the county. Anyone (including myself) had to re-apply, get the background check, physical, drug screening etc. before we could get an RN position. I ended up...

  5. Need info about Bryant and Stratton nursing program..

    kcochrane replied to avneet1's topic in General Nursing

    Wow..like I said they only have medical assistant programs here (upstate NY), that's why I was confused. Hope someone has some info for you.

  6. Need info about Bryant and Stratton nursing program..

    kcochrane replied to avneet1's topic in General Nursing

    Here they only have a medical assistant program. What are you getting after you graduate?

  7. doing ourselves a disservice

    kcochrane replied to Altra's topic in General Nursing

    I'm guilty of this. Some days I've just read something too fast, someone at home interrupts me or I just am too eager to respond to something without really

  8. RN-BSN bridge vs straight BSN, is it the same education?

    kcochrane replied to Saysfaa's topic in General Nursing

    thanks...i see from your posts after that the concern if you are getting the same "nursing" education with both. it is probably hard to compare. like someone else mentioned, i think they are...

  9. Any Advice?

    kcochrane replied to lpn-ny's topic in General Nursing

    Normal. I felt this way as a new LPN and again as a new RN. As time goes by and you learn more, your confidence will get better. Good luck!

  10. RN-BSN bridge vs straight BSN, is it the same education?

    kcochrane replied to Saysfaa's topic in General Nursing

    BTW I think Moogie has it right on. Not one path is better. Just depends on what your needs are at this time. Either way you will be well prepared to be a nurse. :) Do you want the "college"...

  11. RN-BSN bridge vs straight BSN, is it the same education?

    kcochrane replied to Saysfaa's topic in General Nursing

    I

  12. RN-BSN bridge vs straight BSN, is it the same education?

    kcochrane replied to Saysfaa's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on the program. I have to take 18 liberal arts credits in addition to the RN-BSN program in order to get my BSN. I also am required to have Ethics and Statistics before starting the

  13. Helpless Visitors

    kcochrane replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient once whose daughter was visiting. She had some sort of disability that made walking difficult. She used a walker or wheelchair if she was tired. I think there was some mental issues...

  14. Classmate making me feel uncomfortable.

    kcochrane replied to agua's topic in General Students

    OP - keep us posted on what happens. I wish you the best in this situation. No matter what, it isn't easy place to be. It is easy for me to say that you should have said something, but like I said...

  15. new to site, assignment for school

    kcochrane replied to Seichb01's topic in General Students

    I love this site to vent - because only nurses really understand what we go through. :) This helps me continue on and hopefully have a long career in nursing. My family just gives me a blank stare...

  16. Classmate making me feel uncomfortable.

    kcochrane replied to agua's topic in General Students

    I'm talking about in the eyes of the college, workplace. I have spend many a day in these awareness classes put on by corporations. You need to first tell the person to stop or that it makes you...

  17. Classmate making me feel uncomfortable.

    kcochrane replied to agua's topic in General Students

    True...probably equally on both

  18. Classmate making me feel uncomfortable.

    kcochrane replied to agua's topic in General Students

    I'm with dudette too. It isn't really sexual harrasment if you haven't told him to stop. It is college and some men that are not mature yet. Now mind you I would have said some smart a## thing back to...

  19. I'm mad and sad(about pt's family)

    kcochrane replied to singleye's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree with several here that stated maybe the father did not have a good relationship with his kids. I worked long term care for 5 years and the person we saw on our unit was not always the...

  20. Medically restricted from night shift?

    kcochrane replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    See if you can find another person on your unit that would be willing to work straight nights. That would accomodate the

  21. 39 and just starting?? Am I crazy?

    kcochrane replied to collegegirl209's topic in General Nursing

    I was 42 when I got my LPN - 47 when I finally finished my ADN. I am now working on my BSN. No - you are not crazy. If you are, so am I. Forgot to add, I work at the bedside 12 hour nights...

  22. Help me PLEASE!!

    kcochrane replied to gina9525's topic in General Nursing

    I ditto that it is never too late to go back to school. I got my LPN at 42 and my RN at 47. I am not working on my BSN with thoughts of getting my NP. Consider that you will probably be working...

  23. hospitals

    kcochrane replied to ttpurtee's topic in General Nursing

    It really depends on the situation. We allow open visitation. But we do also encourage less visitors depending on the patient's condition. Also, remember that a room can barely fit in two visitors...

  24. ADN: Is it worth it?

    kcochrane replied to Confused New Yorker's topic in General Nursing

    That should have been $1 more per hour. Not

  25. Common LTC no-no's (part vent, part question)

    kcochrane replied to Zergasaurus's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have to agree. I got so tired of coming in on the night shift and being short on certain meds because no one bothered to re-order. Takes two seconds. Our pharmacy at our old job left at 4:30pm...