jmking

jmking

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  1. Best Field Of Nursing

    jmking replied to rajotolentino's topic in General Nursing

    Psych nursing in the best.....I like helping the mentally ill, challenging at times but very

  2. Why can't I train my husband?

    jmking replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    Only use a cell phone...I never give work an alternate phone

  3. It's CHRISTMAS!!!!!!

    jmking replied to danissa's topic in General Nursing

    Just want to wish everyone on allnurses.com, happy holidays, Merry Christmas, and a Happy New

  4. Do you enjoy nursing?

    jmking replied to mikethern's topic in General Nursing

    I'd say about a 9, I love my job but it does have its ups and

  5. LPN Starting Salary

    jmking replied to pat8585's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    At my psych/group home facility, I make 18.67 an hour, plus I get holiday pay, sick time, and up to three weeks of PTO. I work by myself with two other techs, I enjoy the job a great

  6. Do You Look Like A Nurse?

    jmking replied to showbizrn's topic in General Nursing

    I think I get a 50/50 response out of people. I get the "Oh, you look like a nurse," or the "Really

  7. did not passed... HELP

    jmking replied to Clarissa_'s topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Try buying a few practice books and treat them as the actual tes, and no looking in the back at the answers!...are you anxious...you may need to examine your test taking

  8. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    jmking replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Here's my two cents: "No, I will not close the door for you, since obviously you could open it by yourself." "Please stop screaming my name........IT DOES NOT MAKE ME MOVE FASTER, SINCE IT"S THE FIFTH...

  9. Do you think some schools are turning out nurses too fast?

    jmking replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe some schools are turning out nurses too fast. Yes, I feel like I didn't absorb that much when I was at clincal. I wish we would have spent more time with clinicals and when I asked my...

  10. ATI Testing

    jmking replied to almostanurse26's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My school did the whole ATI thing. It is my opinion it is nothing like the n-clex but it does prepare you to start to study. My best advice is to read the book frequently in your spare time....

  11. Roll Call: Introduce Yourselves, LPNs!

    jmking replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My name is Jennifer, I graduated as an LPN in March 07 and passed the boards in April of 07. I started my first job in July. I work for a non-profit mental health organization in Washington. I work...

  12. Do LPN's get pinned?

    jmking replied to mamunsey's topic in General Nursing

    I got

  13. Some parents amaze me

    jmking replied to teeituptom's topic in General Nursing

    My mom worked at a Children's hospital in Seattle for many years and has too many sad stories of neglect to tell. I worked in retail for ten years and have witnessed too many times kids running around...

  14. Retire by 30, thanks nursing!

    jmking replied to ThePrestige's topic in General Nursing

    I am 29 and far away from retiring. It's a nice to have a plan but remember you are still very young and ideas change. Life can be expensive when you least expect it. I encourage you to start...

  15. Disrespectful Nurse aids

    jmking replied to holdensjane's topic in General Nursing

    As I can recall, not only nurses are known for this behavior. Docs, nursing assistant, MA's, and other health professioals exhibit this behavior

  16. Too UGLY for Nursing?

    jmking replied to showbizrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I feel bad for the nurse....and I wish nothing but a lump of coal for family members for

  17. Can somebody answer my questions!!!

    jmking replied to shakshi's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    It is my understanding that most ADN's and BSN new nurses earn the same amount when they first start. The BSN does offer more oppertunities if you want to go into mangement.

  18. mother dies after refusing blood transfusion

    jmking replied to FireStarterRN's topic in United Kingdom

    Here is a recent story of a fourteen-year old boy and Jehovah's witness who died. It's a little unsettling that he is fourteen and dead. I do respect one's right to freedom of religion but this case...

  19. Why So Many Unhealthy Nurses?

    jmking replied to kukukajoo's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses are just as unhealthy as the rest of America. Nursing can be stressful, causing alot of us to be emotional eaters. Long hours don't help because it's hard to fit in time to exercise. We live...

  20. What do you think should be the starting salary for nurses?

    jmking replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    I'm an LPN and I make 18.67. Yes, I would like to make more but I'm okay with

  21. Nursing Sucks! Or Does It?

    jmking replied to Pianoforte's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing does not suck.....but like all jobs you can be disatisfied with them at

  22. What do nurses think of calorie restricted diets?

    jmking replied to Alpha13's topic in General Nursing

    I think diet restrictions depend on what population you are dealing with. I work at a psych boarding house. We have several patients who are diebetic. I try my best to make healthier options...

  23. What patient population do you enjoy working with the most?

    jmking replied to philosophical's topic in General Nursing

    I love working with psych population, mostly older

  24. PA Prescription Pads

    jmking replied to antidote's topic in General Nursing

    My mom works under a doc's liscense but does prescribe medications with her own

  25. I was a ______ prior to being a nurse/student nurse

    jmking replied to nurz2be's topic in General Nursing

    Let's see... clerk at an arts and crafts store made eyeglasses apprentice optican eyewear specialist LPN Now in RN