KacyLynnRN

KacyLynnRN has 14 years experience and specializes in Med/Surg.

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1. Out of nursing over a year...this stay at home mom thing just isn't for me!

   KacyLynnRN replied to MaiBee's topic in General Nursing

   Oh my goodness yes! My husband and I knew we wanted me to stay home with the kids, but I loved my career as a med/surg floor RN. I feel like I have found the best of both worlds by working PRN. My...

2. Older nursing students, would love your help!

   KacyLynnRN replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Students

   Thank you so much for your response! Would love to hear from others as

3. Older nursing students, would love your help!

   KacyLynnRN posted a topic in General Students

   Hello, I have a nursing blog and was wanting to write a post about older students going to nursing school (age 50 and older).. If you are a nursing or pre-nursing student who is 50 or older would you...

4. I would like to hear form those that have refused the mandatory Flu Shot.

   KacyLynnRN replied to Anniehow's topic in Disaster Preparation

   OK so I am curious..had a severe reaction to influenza vaccine years ago and have refused it ever since..could my employer force me to have a vaccine even if I am allergic to it? BTW My employer...

5. Frustrated in BSN program

   KacyLynnRN replied to JZ_RN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   I can totally understand wanting your BSN. Is it possible for you to look for a different RN to BSN program that is more affordable? I attended an in-person 18 month program at a state school where I...

6. Publishing in Nursing

   KacyLynnRN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello all, First off forgive me if I did not post this in the appropriate forum, unsure of where to post this... I am curious about writing nursing articles. I have never done so, but have...

7. Teaching with only a ASN?

   KacyLynnRN replied to nurturing_angel's topic in Indiana Nursing

   I am currently a clinical instructor and I know that the Indiana state board of nursing states that you must have a minimum of a BSN degree to teach LPN students and a MSN degree or a BSN currently...

8. How My Instructor Affected My Life

   KacyLynnRN replied to raebabelvn's topic in General Students

   As a clinical instructor myself, I vow NOT to be like the clinical instructor you wrote about in your essay. While she may have pushed you to stay on top of things and learn more, I do not for a...

9. Nursing portfolio - preparing for an interview?

   KacyLynnRN posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

   Hi all - I need some quick advice if possible. I have an interview with a head of nursing education for a community college in 2 days. I am trying to get my "professional portfolio" updated - I...

10. Teaching on line courses?

    KacyLynnRN replied to booklovinrn's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I will be starting back for my MSN Jan. 2009 and I too am interested in online teaching. A local college offers an online certificate program in online teaching, here's a link:...

11. Are you glad to be an LPN/LVN first?

    KacyLynnRN replied to Hausfrau's topic in LPN to RN

    Yes I am SO glad I was an LPN first! I was able to have my first job in nursing, as an LPN on a med/surg floor, and make good money while returning to school for my RN. I also felt like going back to...

12. Med/Surg Certification - which one to get?

    KacyLynnRN posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hi all! I am a med/surg nurse with 6 years of experience, 3 as an LPN and 3 as an RN. I have been wanting to get med/surg certified for awhile, but just recently starting researching what all I have...

13. any one out there doing hourly checklists ?

    KacyLynnRN replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes my med/surg floor has been doing hourly rounding for the last year. It is a giant pain in the ass. I am not saying what we are asking isn't important (pain, potty, positioning) but it truly is...

14. Orientation Day LPN to RN

    KacyLynnRN replied to 99percentangel's topic in General Nursing

    Great article! Reminded me of my first day at school in my LPN to RN program! With your enthusiasm and wonderful support system, I am sure you will breeze right through "the year from hell" (as I...

15. What to wear to clinical?

    KacyLynnRN replied to nursebrandie28's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I wear a solid colored scrub set while teaching my med/surg clinicals. I would like to think I do too much bedside care with my students to wear street clothes/ professional wear -