jmking

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  1. HOT TIPS: a NuRsInG school survivor's guide for dummies ;-)

    jmking replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    If your having trouble with a teacher, find a teacher or someone else you can talk to. Bottling up emotions is never

  2. Why do I always hear, why are you ONLY doing LPN?

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

    We will all possibly hear this from time to time. I hate hearing why didn't you become an RN. Some people are just close

  3. Any Lpn's that would never become a RN?

    jmking replied to kgard7777's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am currently in the process to apply to an rn program. If I don't get in, I will try again. I do hate the fact that you have to jump through hoops to get into nursing school. I am expecting the...

  4. r u a lvn and people bugging u 2 go 2 rn

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

    I got the same crap when I was in nursing school, whay don't you just become an rn? I usually just smile and say, "It's just not time yet." However, in the back of my mind, I'm thinking, like...

  5. LPN Employment Poll

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

    geri pysch facility, boarding

  6. daughter stressing in clinicals

    jmking replied to joannep's topic in General Nursing

    I remember having a very difficult teacher my first two clinicals. I got sent home. All you can do is support her and tell her to be better prepared. Some instructors are there to make you life a...

  7. Degree?

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

    Aw...yes, I am an individual who has a useless college degree. It's a really expensive paper fluffer. I graduated in 2001 with a BA in art history. Bascially, I can give my prospective of Jackson...

  8. LPN - RN in Seattle

    jmking replied to Sk8rbug's topic in Washington Nursing

    1) There are a few lpn-RN programs in washington, mostly at community colleges. a) Everett Community Colleges b) Lake Washington Technical College c) North Seattle Community College d) Shoreline...

  9. How has Nursing changed you?

    jmking replied to NC Girl BSN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I do not feel any different. I do like the responsiblity that comes with the job. Finally all the classes pay off! Jennifer

  10. Our teacher fudged our clinical hours let us go home and now I am out of school

    jmking replied to SaraLee's topic in General Nursing

    If you have a lawyer and documentation, proceed as advised but make sure you get a lawyer who is familar with the healthcare

  11. LPN Psych Nurse

    jmking replied to mamac0805's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I currently work as a psych nurse and I love it. I pass meds and consult with the doctor in their treatments. I work with sixteen clients and I learn something new

  12. First day in school for LPN....

    jmking replied to Cherry2's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am a LPN, yes I tried to get into RN school but instead I got my LPN. I am still a nurse either way. I love my job. Who care what they think. Jennifer

  13. Do you wear different scrubs for psych?

    jmking replied to angelfire280's topic in Psychiatric

    Street clothes, no

  14. "Oh, so you'll be doing all the dirty work..." Help?

    jmking replied to WVlpn2b's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Some people are just plain

  15. Importance of GPA for LPN

    jmking replied to mommie2bodie's topic in General Nursing

    GPA is very important when applying for nursing school but it not the only factor in a well rounded applicant. They also look at what of healthcare experience, possibly work experience, or volunteer...

  16. How long did you stay at your first job and would you stay at mine?

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

    Whiner you are not. Give notice and when you leave contact the state and report the nursing home. It sounds like a dangerous place. Jennifer

  17. Non smoking hospital: What is this?!!!

    jmking replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    Many of the hospital in washington have adopted a no smoking policy. I think its great but at the mental health institution I work at, almost all the residents smoke. They have don't have a no...

  18. Did becoming a nurse change you????

    jmking replied to TruDivaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, a title of LPN or RN or any other credential can lead to an inflated ego. For some it is temporay disease and for most people suffering it is chronic. If you really value you friendship just...

  19. Questions for LPN's

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

    Sorry I did answer the last question, I applied to several school over two and half years. I finally got into a technical college on the second attempt. Jennifer

  20. Questions for LPN's

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

    1) no, was never a cna 2) Maybe, I graduated from a class of 35 and only 16 of us graduated. Only three of us were cna's The rest of us were looking for a second career. I say maybe because it does...

  21. Too many Negative remarks regarding Nursing School here!! Stop the discouragement!!

    jmking replied to RNsoon!'s topic in General Nursing

    Nursing school was hard work but in the end if you pass the big test you are a nurse, and as a new nurse, it is so worth it!:) Jennifer

  22. Anyone use ATI testing...

    jmking replied to RNmom08's topic in General Nursing

    The ATI is okay but nothing like the nclex. It is great tool because it does force you to study. However the downfall is that my school started using it to determine if you pass the quarter. If you...

  23. Bling on the job?

    jmking replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    I usually wear my rings to work. Nothing too big though. I wear a pair of simple earring but no necklaces ever! Jennifer

  24. To Continue as an LPN or get my RN

    jmking posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I don't know about everyone else but I had a heck of time getting into nursing school period. The process took about 2 1/2 years. I graduated in March. Currently I work at mental health facility....

  25. LPN Tuition-how much did you pay?

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

    I paid about $6,000 all together.