KrisRNwannabe

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  1. Lpn who cant find a job other than LTC

    KrisRNwannabe replied to Nurse-Tee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I just graduated and I am working in a hospital but I also had to take a 7 dollar per hour pay cut over what I would have made in a LTC. But, i looked at this way... I have no interest in working as...

  2. Fox TV's House

    KrisRNwannabe replied to ticker-rn's topic in General Nursing

    I watch it every week. I assumed someone would start a thread about it sooner or later. Personally, i laughed when he said clean up on aisle 5. I watch the show for what it is...a drama. if I...

  3. My first job as a nurse on Nov 14!

    KrisRNwannabe posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well I start my first job as a LPN on Nov 14 and I am very nervous!!! I graduated from a LPN program in august and took the boards in oct. I decided to take a large pay cut and work at a hospital...

  4. What is the highest blood sugar you have seen in a walky talky patient?

    KrisRNwannabe replied to austin heart's topic in General Nursing

    700 on a patient I had in clinical. his wife kept sneaking him those huney bun things that are like dough and sugar. did I mention the lovely wife was also a

  5. School Pins?

    KrisRNwannabe replied to 1Tulip's topic in General Nursing

    I just graduated from LPN school in august and honestly I don't think anyone bought the school pin. they were pretty expensive. I decided to wait until I get my RN and then buy

  6. Gastric Bypass.... yes or no???

    KrisRNwannabe replied to alichael's topic in Gastroenterology

    Alicheal, I am in your shoes right now. I am torn between having the surgery or not. I found a wonderful website called obesity.com In my opinion you need to talk to many people who have had the...

  7. well, I took it

    KrisRNwannabe posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    well I took the NCLEX-PN yesterday. and now I am waiting. it shut off at 85. I am a 4.0 student and i know i am smart but eek that test. i got all teaching and priorty and one check all that apply...

  8. Nursing and Piercings

    KrisRNwannabe replied to futureTMA's topic in General Nursing

    I one hole in each ear and one my tongue, and if I could see my belly button i would get that done as

  9. Adoption Issues

    KrisRNwannabe replied to Priddyeyez's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Bama I am so sorry that happened to you. In my eyes that baby was yours. That is why my friend is doing an overseas adoption so that the birth mother can't come back. THe adoption system in this...

  10. well, I took it

    KrisRNwannabe replied to KrisRNwannabe's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, I checked this morning when I got back from doing all my pre-employment paperwork at the hospital and I PASSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i just stared at the screen. I am so happy. Nursing is my second...

  11. well, I took it

    KrisRNwannabe replied to KrisRNwannabe's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks guys!! also i want to post a question that i got on the test. it is still bugging me. "You are a nurse working in a long term care facility. While passing meds you hear noises coming from a...

  12. What can I expect?

    KrisRNwannabe replied to love2barn's topic in Michigan Nursing

    last I heard Baker in Flint was only taking 35 per year because the program is fairly new at that campus. Because Mott CC has over 900 on their waitlist, baker had over 700 applicants. if you don't...

  13. 1st job a joke?

    KrisRNwannabe replied to kgrego11's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If you live in a "employ at will" state you can be fired for anything. sounds like a not so nice place to

  14. My first and hopefully last resignation letter I will ever have to type...

    KrisRNwannabe replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    Raindrop, I agree that it is in poor taste to just drop off a letter and leave. Please try and stick it out 2 weeks. Realize that in nursing lots of people know one another or know somebody who...

  15. Holidays - deciding who works??

    KrisRNwannabe replied to PJMommy's topic in General Nursing

    at my hospital we do every other one. we get double time for working holidays (even if it is your regularly scheduled day to work) so sign me up!! i can eat turkey any

  16. MA to LPN??????

    KrisRNwannabe replied to highasthesky's topic in General Nursing

    Good point RN4NICU. While I am sure there are many MAs that are good at there jobs they are definetly not nurses. aren't the programs like 6 weeks or something? That being said, I think that LPNs...

  17. Baker College

    KrisRNwannabe replied to L&Dwant2b's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Baker in Flint? If it is I have friends who are finishing their pre-reqs for the program. I looked in to going there but they wanted me to retake a couple of classes that i had B's in from 6-7 years...

  18. Nurses with ADD/ADHD?

    KrisRNwannabe replied to Metron's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I am 27 and I was diagnosed before I started nursing school last year. Before I was working in my previous career and things that were happening at work now makes so much sense. I had many things to...

  19. "What do you need Christmas off for? You don't have kids!" (rant)

    KrisRNwannabe replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    holiday pay is double time at my facility. so sign me up to work!! I can eat turkey a different

  20. "What do you need Christmas off for? You don't have kids!" (rant)

    KrisRNwannabe replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    My opinion is that if these people that have kids feel they need to spend every holiday and event with them, then maybe they should find a m-f, 9-5, no weekends, no holidays. i think these attitudes...

  21. TV's ER new NM, Eve

    KrisRNwannabe replied to maolin's topic in General Nursing

    When i did my peds clinical we got to spend lots of time in the NICU. The docs their were so kind and caring. I went to get supplies out of a nursery and the one of the docs was in there singing to...

  22. TV's ER new NM, Eve

    KrisRNwannabe replied to maolin's topic in General Nursing

    I was going to ask if anyone had watched this last night!! I couldn't stand her, what an awful attitude. when she pulled that i've got a phd crap, i wanted to scream!!! I have never even liked the...

  23. Need Advice, My Son Was Diagnosed With Add

    KrisRNwannabe replied to JasmineG's topic in Psychiatric

    I am 27 years old and 2 years ago I was diagnosed with Adult ADD. I had just quit my job in my previous career to start nursing school. I also switched to a new family doctor who diagnosed me....

  24. Poll: Male Nurses in the OB? Ok or No Way???

    KrisRNwannabe replied to KrisRNwannabe's topic in General Nursing

    thanks to all that have replied!!! keepem' coming please!!

  25. Is it wise for a new grad to start in ICU?

    KrisRNwannabe replied to Kolt19's topic in MICU, SICU

    My mother is in our local Neuro ICU right now and she has had 2 different nurses that are new grads and they are wonderful. I feel if you want to specialize than do it. good luck in what ever you...