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jesskalpn

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  1. New LPN grad with upcoming corrections interview-help!

    jesskalpn posted a topic in Correctional

    Hello all, I got my LPN license in July and I've finally landed an interview for job in a state corrections facility (Ohio). I'm triply nervous as I haven't interviewed for a new job in five years,...

  2. New LPN grad with upcoming corrections interview-help!

    jesskalpn replied to jesskalpn's topic in Correctional

    Thank you both for the replies! I'm still super nervous but I feel a little better knowing what could potentially be asked. I'll let you know how it goes

  3. Are "Baby Friendly" hospitals dishonoring cultural diversity

    jesskalpn replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My OB unit is designated "baby-friendly" and I don't think that we practice any differently than any other OB unit. The 10 steps that designate a "baby-friendly" facility are: 1. Maintain a written...

  4. MOLST anybody familiar with this?

    jesskalpn replied to gettingupthere's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am unfamiliar with this acronym, and upon googling it I found that "MOLST" is specific to the state of New York. Posting on the New York state board may yield more responses. Hope you find what...

  5. BON ATT frustration

    jesskalpn replied to kadell's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I had to call the BON several times because the timeline that was given to me originally by the BON proved to be incorrect. After three separate calls I spoke to a super nice woman named Leslie, who,...

  6. When are TEDs no longer EFFECTIVE

    jesskalpn replied to Craychek's topic in General Nursing

    I googled around a little bit and didn't find much but this particular passage did jump out at me: "In a number of prospective, randomized studies, SCDs have been shown to reduce the incidence of both...

  7. Patient Care Tech in L&D

    jesskalpn replied to mochabean's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Humanity, I have been an OB tech for 8 years and I personally do a WHOLE LOT! My unit is structured in such a way that I am titled an OB Scrub Tech, meaning that I set-up and scrub into lady partsl...

  8. Frustration with BON about ATT!

    jesskalpn replied to jesskalpn's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Thanks! I'm trying to be patient and am just trying to enjoy the fact that I actually have time to breathe now. I'll keep checking the website and don't worry, you'll all hear when I pass my

  9. Frustration with BON about ATT!

    jesskalpn posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    Ok...so I graduated from my LPN program March 28, had to resend my application to the board (went out around April 25) and I'm STILL waiting for my ATT. Ugh. I called the BON yesterday and after...

  10. I want to transition from clinical healthcare to administration

    jesskalpn posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hey all, I'm currently an OB scrub tech (8 yrs experience) and I just graduated from an LPN program and have yet to take the NCLEX. I've always been interested in healthcare administration but...

  11. New student here at Hondros

    jesskalpn replied to Timustang04's topic in Ohio Nursing

    In regard to job placement assistance, as far as I know there isn't any. I'll be Level I Term 4 after finals next week and we have never been told about any such service. I have heard from students...

  12. Nursing schools with SANE policies

    jesskalpn replied to carolanivey's topic in General Nursing

    Well, with some BSN programs I was under the impression that at some point before actually attaining the BSN one was eligible to sit for the NCLEX. If that's a possibility I think it would behoove her...

  13. Nursing schools with SANE policies

    jesskalpn replied to carolanivey's topic in General Nursing

    Carolan, I just reread my post and I didn't mean it to across so insensitively. I know firsthand how frustrating these policies can be and believe me, I was more than angry when I was told that :...

  14. I Contracted HIV

    jesskalpn replied to sarahwv's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry! Please do get a repeat test! You're in my prayers, and as another poster said....Never apologize for venting! That's what this community is for and we are here for

  15. Nursing schools with SANE policies

    jesskalpn replied to carolanivey's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Batman. My school (Hondros College, Cincinnati) has a similar policy in which we must pass all nursing courses with a 78%, and only one nursing course may be repeated. If there is another...

  16. I'm looking for advice from LPN students about half way through the program....

    jesskalpn replied to LBS2008's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm sorry to hear that you're going through so much right now...I can't imagine how difficult it is. Now for my advice...I think you should delay your entry until you don't have so much going on. You...

  17. Medical This or That

    jesskalpn replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

    4th degree perineal tear. Necrotizing fasciitis or 3rd degree burns over 10% of your

  18. All Programs in Ohio

    jesskalpn replied to NurseHopefulInOH's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Really, the Ohio Board of Nursing is going to be the best place to look for these programs. It lists all approved LPN and RN programs in the state.

  19. cincinnati affordable scrub!!!

    jesskalpn replied to KellRrn2b's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Scrubs have gotten pretty expensive. I'm fortunate to work in a surgical environment so mine are provided, but when I had to buy a few pair for clinicals, I was shocked that it would cost me more to...

  20. Hondros RN program in Cincy? conditinal approbal??

    jesskalpn replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I'm currently a student in the LPN program at Hondros. Please don't waste your money.... As of right now, the school has not graduated an RN class because it is still so new. The level of...

  21. Pinning Song

    jesskalpn replied to wbowker's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Feels Like Today by Rascal Flatts. It's a great one for a slide/show powerpoint with pictures. Check it out. Lyrics: I woke up this morning With this feeling inside me that I can't explain Like a...

  22. Anyone do LPN-RN at Christ College of Nursing?

    jesskalpn posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    Just curious as to whether anyone has entered Christ College as an LPN? If so, was the process difficult? I'll be finishing my LPN program in January and was planning on taking 2009 to pay off a...

  23. Loose visiting policies lead to HIPAA violations

    jesskalpn replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Tntrn, my unit(Birth Center) also has an extremely lax visiting policy, making it extremely difficult to keep under wraps some of the patients' histories. It is extremely annoying to have to deal...

  24. Trade school or community college?

    jesskalpn replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm attending Hondros College in Cincinnati...it's a one plus one program, meaning that when I'm finished with the LPN portion, I have the option of continuing on for the RN portion. The tuition is...

  25. fingerstick on mastectomy pt!

    jesskalpn replied to janetrette's topic in General Students

    Heparin injections are only given in the