jmking

jmking

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  1. Question for RNs. . . current nursing problems.

    jmking replied to Dove1019's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    No

  2. ATI Test for Placement

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

    You can go to the ATI testing site and pay for a practice test. They have a comprehensive

  3. Ms. Jekyll or Ms. Hyde, what will it be this time?

    jmking replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    I work in psych.. and this happens alot. With some patient you can redirect, some you cannot. I have one client that has her "off" days. She is happy to see me one moment and taken her pills all the...

  4. How do you wear your scrubs?

    jmking replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    No scrubs here, just jeans, t-shirt, may-be a lab coat and cowboy

  5. I am startign LVN School on Monday Any Advise????

    jmking replied to Stephy83's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My best advise is have a supportive friends and family to help you make it through nursing school. It's going to be tough and you may cry, it's normal. Tons of reading, tough instructors, and rough...

  6. So I'm fired. Again.

    jmking replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm all for constructive criticism but I think's it's important to show support for other nurses. We all go through rough times, it's apart of human process. Ps-I'm really sorry about the firing Sue....

  7. Need advice Fast

    jmking replied to jean333's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Always ask questions first....see what the facility has to offer. You can interview at several places, and be upfront. Tell them this is you first job and make sure you have a window of time where you...

  8. Need advice Fast

    jmking replied to jean333's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Always ask question first....see what the facility has to offer. You can interview at several places, and be upfront. Tell them this is you first job and make sure you have a window of time where...

  9. Colostomy Demonstration Apron

    jmking replied to CindyPaw's topic in General Nursing

    Neat.

  10. Would It Be Better To Be A Lpn First, Then Go For Rn?

    jmking replied to wannabaRN's topic in LPN to RN

    I finally got accepted in an RN program. It's the same school I graduated with my LPN. I think it's okay to get your LPN first. It just depends depend where you are in life. I make a nice wage...

  11. How much do u have in loans?

    jmking replied to 23mark23's topic in General Nursing

    I have roughly 36,000 in student loans. I am going back to RN school now and have the money to pay out of my pocket to finish up nursing school. It will probably take about 15 years to pay off my...

  12. What type of education do you have?

    jmking replied to Conrad283's topic in General Nursing

    Just got my LPN in March, and I start my RN in two monthes, plus I already have a

  13. Shoes...what do you wear?

    jmking replied to scallywags's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear cowboy boots.......but then again I don't have to wear scrubs. I'm in mental

  14. Specialty within the Nursing feild that requires little or no contact with blood?

    jmking replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    Doesn't everyone have to work the trenches first? Sure bodily fluids are gross but hey we all have

  15. Psychiatric Patient's triaged through ER?

    jmking replied to retro-active's topic in Emergency

    Is it voluntary or involuntary? Ususally if the patient is having a relapse we send them to the ER. This is from small mental facility that can treat fairly stable

  16. Just recieved my third rejection letter

    jmking replied to vaness87's topic in General Nursing

    Meet with a nursing advisor or other school admissions staff and have them look at your transcripts. Ask them what you can do to improve. You may have to retake some classes, volunteer, or look at...

  17. Advice needed =**o(

    jmking replied to NICUrn2B's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You can try another lender, is it a fsfa Loan or private? Before you sign up for the loan, contact another lender to see how much it would cost. Try citibank or salliemae.

  18. Feeling like a TOTAL loser (long)

    jmking replied to Jen1228's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you really like geriatrics. Maybe find a rehab facility, or another LTC. Working med-surg is great too, but I would still explore your

  19. Get pregnant now or later???

    jmking replied to Tysmommy's topic in General Nursing

    I'd wait. My husband and I are waiting for a while. I think he's frustrated but I know in my heart it's the right

  20. Austin Community College

    jmking replied to jmking's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks, hookem05. I've been trying to find an LPN-RN program in Washington before I leave but alot of them require you to work one year as an LPN, or they have changed their program format all...

  21. Austin Community College

    jmking replied to jmking's topic in Texas Nursing

    How competitive is ACC, I know it maybe different since I am already an LPN. I may have to retake some of my prereqs. Not because of grades but some may be expiring

  22. Experienced Nurses and Recent Nursing school Graduates, need advice..

    jmking replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    I recently graduated in the spring. Nursing school is never easy. All I can say is take one day at a time and have a great group of friends to keep each other motivated. My best advice is to always...

  23. Which job would be better for a new LPN?

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

    Take the pysch job! I graduate in March and I work at small mental health facility. I want to be psych nurse too. Don't stress over ltc if that is not what you want to do.

  24. Piercings!!

    jmking replied to Angel323's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    At my nursing program, you could only wear simple pair of studs, no plugs. You can check with the program first but most likely you will have to remove them. Secondly I paid about 1,250 dollars on...

  25. Money For School!!!

    jmking replied to ladycool's topic in General Nursing

    My first question is are you paying for school? Public or Private school? For aid try finical aid through the government at fsfa.gov (I think that it). You can try private lenders but be careful...