Kashia

Kashia ASN, LVN

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  1. got yelled at today- for volunteering

    Kashia replied to nurse441's topic in General Nursing

    I believe what you did was very creative and a win win situation. They can have an intelligent well trained volunteer and you can check things out. There will always be people that disagree but...

  2. Is it possible to arrange shadowing a nurse...

    Kashia replied to Kashia's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for all the replies! guess I will just give it a try and call some hospitals in area and

  3. How hard is LPN school?

    Kashia replied to aidensmommy's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My experience was challenging. It was a three semester program. There were more hours of lecture than I could ever have imagined. The clinicals...some anxiety but that depended on which professor was...

  4. Are they trying to get rid of me? Will I make it as nurse?

    Kashia replied to bluemorningglory's topic in General Nursing

    Actually your looks can have something to do with it! Not in reality, but working around nurses that are functioning at this level emotionally..it can make a difference. I had this experience when I...

  5. How do you build confidence as a nurse?

    Kashia posted a topic in General Nursing

    What are some of the ways you are or have in past built up your confidence as a nurse? Addressing experienced nurses returning after absence or new

  6. Starting a home care/ home health agency

    Kashia replied to eligrace's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I believe there are some old posts here that talk about starting your own agency. I think one of the moderators of allnurses posted some things. anyways I think do-able and probably great venture. I...

  7. Getting back into nursing-- so much anxiety!

    Kashia replied to MissIt's topic in General Nursing

    I am going back to and feel the same way as you! I have been away 2 yrs. The agency I have worked with on and off for many years and knows my prior work history will put me right back to work. But I...

  8. returning after 2 yr absence...

    Kashia posted a topic in California Nursing

    Any tips from other nurses what to focus on when preparing to return to LVN work after 2 yr break? I do have a lot of prior experience in most areas but just feel not so confident at this moment to...

  9. New health care bill..

    Kashia replied to Keptonkurtis's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Educate yourself. Check http://www.commondreams.org for some thoughtful articles on bill. The Thomas Library of Congress carries the full version of the bill. Of all bills pending and passed fyi. In...

  10. Is Nursing Right for Me? (Holistic-Minded)

    Kashia replied to jkmk's topic in General Students

    I have also felt perplexed on this issue. When I was a new LVN grad I had at same time met a holistic practitioner in San Francisco that taught me more about wellness and supporting bodies natural...

  11. New nurse here...slapped today by patient.

    Kashia replied to Bonny619's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry that happened to you as a new nurse especially. But get ready!! It could be worse like flinging stool! I also would question assessment A/O x 3.....there could be underlying medical or mental...

  12. patient dies from combination of drugs that doc prescribed. who is responsible?

    Kashia replied to premedwoahs's topic in General Nursing

    As I understand it, always the nurse first and then in law suit, Does 1 through 100 meaning everyone else

  13. What is on employer skill test for LVN?

    Kashia posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am returning to work after 2 yrs absence. I have a lot of work experience in acute care, skilled and home health. Employer I have worked with in past - a staffing agency- is asking I take a skill...

  14. What is on employer skill test for LVN?

    Kashia replied to Kashia's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you Babs....you just brought my anxiety level down to a 1!! bless you. I am however still refreshing math drug calculations and go in

  15. I am a week into my lpn program & already feeling overwhelmed. Need advice.

    Kashia replied to s81chubbs's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    As I remember, "overwhelmed" is something you will become accustomed to feeling and at that point your confidence rises and it turns into challenged:-) Good luck. repeat many affirmations to yourself...

  16. Co-Worker not smelling so good

    Kashia replied to RelloydRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would refer this one to charge nurse so it can be appropriately handled without any repercussions to you. They must notice this too. good

  17. Which is correct method admin meds via GT

    Kashia posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have not found this explained on previous posts. Patient has GT with 12 hr continous feeding fibersource and two 250cc bolus during other 12 hrs. Medications are crushed and administered via GT....

  18. INfo for LVN to BSN at indiana state university?

    Kashia posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    it states intheir material that clinicals are done locally with a preceptor..does this mean you have to do a practical clinical test in order to complete the program ( like regents?) or you just do...

  19. 10 Excellent Reasons for National Health Care

    Kashia replied to herring_RN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I have been in support of Natl Health Care until it occurred to me why do I believe the gov that has created the worlds second largest humanitarian crisis ( Iraq ) drops bombs on innocent people and...

  20. Tattoos and nursing

    Kashia replied to PrincessJessica's topic in General Nursing

    There are plenty of nurses that have tattoos. When I was doing my public health rotation, the nurses there took me aside and showed me their tattoos and piercings. I have two myself, one is visible,...

  21. Would you get the vaccine?

    Kashia replied to Aneroo's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I have never gotten a flu vaccination. I came across this website. I've heard reference to these things before, makes one think.

  22. LPN scope of practice in MT

    Kashia posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am LVN CA considering a travel position in MT on med surg unit. I have searched all morning for LPN-MT scope of practice and there seems to be none. So now I am inquiring here, perhaps any RN's...

  23. questions for Montana LPN's..

    Kashia posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am a CA LVN considering a travel position in Montana. I have been searching all morning for scope of practice for LPN's and now wondering if there is one? Anyways I have some questions regarding...

  24. I Quit!

    Kashia replied to Super Nurse JoshuA's topic in General Nursing

    RIGHT ON! So 28 patients divided by 2 if you work with competent LPN would be 14 patients each with barely any assist CNA coverage if this is acute care I would say criminal.- I refuse to work long...

  25. LPN Petition to Take RN Boards

    Kashia replied to withasmilelpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In California at least, experienced CNA's can , after meeting the requirements, challenge the LVN