Kevin RN08

Kevin RN08

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  1. Most Humorous Call-In Excuses

    Kevin RN08 replied to jeffrey_rn's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Jeff, I figured "as much as possible" would apply but was curious what the standard is. Having worked office jobs where it was simply "before your report time". Before that I was in the Navy...

  2. Do you need to carry your personal cell phone while at work?

    Kevin RN08 replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    The problem is the clerk at Walmart realizes that they could be immediately replaced thus losing not only their earning power but any benefits they may have. These unprofessional RNs, CNAs feel they...

  3. Caught stealing drugs

    Kevin RN08 replied to vonxojn's topic in General Nursing

    I remember reading about this. She was truely evil, she'd refill the bottles with NS and put them back in pyxis. So the staff thought they were administering way too much Fentanyl when they were only...

  4. Most Humorous Call-In Excuses

    Kevin RN08 replied to jeffrey_rn's topic in General Nursing

    Here's one that could be "dual threaded" to the cell phone thread. We had a CNA call out a week or so ago with ... "I dropped my cell phone in the toilet and am too upset to come in." Just curious, I...

  5. The NEW Nurse (Not the ones AOL speak of)

    Kevin RN08 replied to walk6miles's topic in General Nursing

    I'm retired from the Navy and years ago in a leadership course we were having a similar conversation about the new recruit's lack of professionalism, understanding, and their unwillingness to learn....

  6. Do you need to carry your personal cell phone while at work?

    Kevin RN08 replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am suprised at all of the "I have to have it" comments, phone that are PDAs is one thing, but a plain cell phone is a need? Not in my opinion. Family members should have your station number and if...

  7. Sentara School of Nursing ... typical day?

    Kevin RN08 replied to blessedx2's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I can't make any comparisons, I am a student at TNCC who selected nursing as a second career following 20 years in the navy. I chose TNCC over other programs because I wanted to ensure my credits...

  8. Sentara School of Nursing ... typical day?

    Kevin RN08 replied to blessedx2's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Singlemom- The NET was very easy, reading comprehension and math (fractions, ratios, decimals). In my opinion there should be little reason for you to buy a study guide if you are a good reader and...

  9. Nursing School Options Around Mankato

    Kevin RN08 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am posting this with interest for my nephew who lives up there. The problem is his school guidance counselor is a real piece of work and seems to not want to help my nephew in weighing his options....

  10. Help with Nursing school stress

    Kevin RN08 replied to CaringBella's topic in General Students

    While I agree with Curious, I would like to add that I've also seen a hypnotist and now self-practice to maintain. The cost was about $400 ($85 X 4 sessions), but in hindsight it was money well...

  11. Nursing School Options Around Mankato

    Kevin RN08 replied to Kevin RN08's topic in General Nursing

    How it works here is that you are "awarded" points for the prereqs that you complete then admission is based on these points, GPA, history, etc. 2 years for LPN? Seems awful

  12. Advice needed, back against the wall, clock's ticking

    Kevin RN08 replied to knexx's topic in General Students

    knexx, With all of your distractions my fear is that it would be $30K down the drain. Those programs are usually very fast paced, and there isn't a whole lot of room for error. My two cents say you...

  13. Private School/Vs. CC

    Kevin RN08 replied to HeyHeyitsMaay's topic in Virginia Nursing

    bluedog i have never heard of aii. go to the state nursing board website, they list all approved nursing programs and also have recent stats on their exam pass rates for rn and lpn....

  14. Sentara School of Nursing ... typical day?

    Kevin RN08 replied to blessedx2's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I can only speak for the TNCC program. They normally admit 60ish to the fall class based at the Hampton Campus, there is another in Williamsburg that starts in January, but only seats 10 per class...

  15. All I do is study and it doesn't get me anywhere!

    Kevin RN08 replied to 4thGenNurse's topic in General Students

    I recently experienced much of what you describe, I'm in the third semester of ADN with a 3.5 GPA. I would study my butt off, normally 40+ hours per week outside of class, doing NCLEX questions,...

  16. Any nurses work at Mary Immaculate Hospital?

    Kevin RN08 replied to LostNurse24's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I'm a TNCC student and we do our clinicals at MIH. I won't be able to give you any of the inside scoop as far as pay, benefits, and such. I am qualified to tell you that the staff is great in...

  17. Readmission to nursing program

    Kevin RN08 replied to nurse2btracy's topic in General Students

    Off the cuff, now you have a BA/BS degree, look for admission to an accelerated BSN program. It will probably take the same 2 years (+/-) as an ADN or diploma program. Best of

  18. Readmission to nursing program

    Kevin RN08 replied to nurse2btracy's topic in General Students

    How far into your program did you get? Did you complete a full semester? Many schools have adopted a "1 chance" policy, meaning you have 1 shot w/ no failures and no withdrawals. Which is confusing...

  19. Tuition Reimbursement

    Kevin RN08 replied to AngelNurse3's topic in General Nursing

    Are you from Fairmont? I was born in Fairmont, then grew up in St. James, left 24 years ago to see the world, saw most of it and now am considering moving back, but not too close ... wife is from...

  20. Tuition Reimbursement

    Kevin RN08 replied to AngelNurse3's topic in General Nursing

    April, I was visiting a couple years ago, and learned that Good Samaritan LTCs have some sort of scholarship/externship, I don't know if they have a tuition bonus. 2 Samaritan LTCs are St. James and...

  21. HCMC doesn't like new grads!?

    Kevin RN08 replied to FromNH2VAwherenext's topic in General Nursing

    From what I've been seeing, many hospitals consider 32-36 hours per week to be full-time depending on the floor. And as pointed out by others, the ad states that you are elligible for benefits at...

  22. Anyone from MN/WI move south and back up here?

    Kevin RN08 replied to freezebabyRN's topic in General Nursing

    It makes me think more than twice! Wife is going up to see family for a week, looking at the forecast it's supposed to be mid-twenties while she's there. I think the key for us is to move in the...

  23. Anyone from MN/WI move south and back up here?

    Kevin RN08 replied to freezebabyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I grew up in MN, joined the Navy (stayed for 20 years) and still live in VA. But it seems like every time either my wife or I get the itch to go back to be closer to family we turn on the TV and see...

  24. Private School/Vs. CC

    Kevin RN08 replied to HeyHeyitsMaay's topic in Virginia Nursing

    There is also an ADN program at TNCC, they have a small campus in Williamsburg. I don't know where you are for prereqs, but the program at Historic Triangle begins in Jan with application in September...

  25. Why did you pick the nursing school you did?

    Kevin RN08 replied to Mnstn's topic in General Students

    Location, Location, Location! Seriously, this being a career change and since I'm doing very minimal work to concentrate on school, location was a big consideration since the next closest program...