KacyLynnRN

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  1. Is it easier?

    KacyLynnRN replied to jschut's topic in LPN to RN

    I did think it was easier going through school, already having my LPN knowledge. It sure made clinicals much easier, and a lot less nerve-wracking! Also, my orientation wasnt as difficult the second...

  2. Need Advice Desperately!!!

    KacyLynnRN replied to rnwendy23's topic in LPN to RN

    I went through a traditional LPN to ASN program vs. a home-study program. I went that direction because a relative of mine went through excelsior years ago and failed her CPNE twice, (did finally pass...

  3. Where to work as an LPN while going for RN?

    KacyLynnRN replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in LPN to RN

    I was an LPN for a year and a half before I went back for my RN. I worked in a hospital on the medical/surgical floor. They were flexible with shift times, and working on med/surg made clinicals a...

  4. Neglect...LPN was fired, RN was not

    KacyLynnRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I wanted to get everyone's opinion on a heated debate at my workplace. I work in a large hospital's Med/Surg unit. Usually 8-9 patients are lumped together as a "team" with an RN, LPN and CNA on each...

  5. Please tell me how this is right?!?!

    KacyLynnRN replied to L&DRNJenn's topic in General Nursing

    My workplace is jumping on the customer service bandwagon as well...which wouldn't be a bad thing, except they tend to have the attitude that the customer is ALWAYS right. A few weeks ago, a patient's...

  6. working on Christmas?

    KacyLynnRN replied to scrmblr's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I have to work a 12 1/2 hr. shift on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, because Christmas is my holiday, and it is also my weekend to work. I am just a little bit bitter about that...working...

  7. My School is Gone!

    KacyLynnRN replied to glascow's topic in Post Graduate Students

    For those of you who are blasting the original poster on being sarcastic, I think she was reacting to Suzanne's very uncompassionate and downright rude post. (see post #2 of this thread) Others said...

  8. New nurses getting out of bedside nursing

    KacyLynnRN replied to pie123's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with others who state that it is no longer important to be in Med/Surg for a year or so before moving on to a specialty area. At least, that hasn't been the case with my situation. I was an...

  9. Strange Nursing Student

    KacyLynnRN replied to NurseKitty NC's topic in General Nursing

    There was a student I went to nursing school with who was very inappropriate as well. He actually got thrown out of a patient's room one day for harrassing the patient. The patient spoke spanish, and...

  10. Kids home from school sick...could it be an opportunity?

    KacyLynnRN replied to javanurse2000's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Something else that no one has mentioned...is the fact that, even if you have the best of immune systems, being around sick kids is a sure way to get sick yourself. I worked at a daycare center...

  11. Indianapolis hospitals that pay for grad school?

    KacyLynnRN replied to RN05's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Oh that is so wrong...I was an LPN, just finished RN school, and if you work hard enough and work for the right organization, you can get most of your school paid for!! Try:

  12. Pantoprazole IV question!

    KacyLynnRN replied to RNinRubySlippers's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital runs protonix over 30 minutes, it ends up being 200mL/hr. We just started not using a filter too. I don't know

  13. Marion Community School of Practical Nursing

    KacyLynnRN replied to new_mom26's topic in Indiana Nursing

    If you have a little one at home, I would definitely recommend J. Everett Light LPN school. It does take 18 months, but the first semester is only M-TH 8-noon, 2nd and 3rd semesters are M-TH 7-3. And...

  14. CNA classes?

    KacyLynnRN replied to jen07's topic in Indiana Nursing

    If there is an Ivy Tech college near you, check into them. Most campuses offer a CNA

  15. Lots of Diet /nutrition Questions???

    KacyLynnRN replied to zander's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had about 5 or 6 diet related questions. One on celiac disease diet, one on high potassium diet, one on low fat diet, one on diabetic diet. I think I got so many diet questions because I was getting...

  16. Percent on Practice Test vs. Passing NCLEX

    KacyLynnRN replied to shannan67's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    On Kaplan cd-rom tests, I scored between 60-64% on all tests. On Saunders and Mosby tests, it was usually around 70%. I passed NCLEX-RN with 75 questions. Hope this helps!

  17. What route to choose LVN-RN or RN only

    KacyLynnRN replied to Angela2006's topic in Nursing Career

    I can't tell you what to do, but I can tell you what I did. I obtained my LPN, worked and made approximately 75% of RN pay, then went back into an LPN-to-RN program. Just graduated that in May, passed...

  18. I Passed!!!!!!!

    KacyLynnRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey everyone!! Just found out today that I passed NCLEX-RN!!!!!! I had 75 questions. I just took it yesterday, and my state was super fast about getting my license # and status up on the net. I keep...

  19. Nurses Who Shouldn't be Nurses

    KacyLynnRN replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    You know, I am going to say something here that no one else has said, I don't think... I really enjoy nursing because I feel it's the type of job for me. I like being busy at work (I couldn't stand...

  20. NCLEX Result Update

    KacyLynnRN replied to tmarie75's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATS

  21. Took NCLEX Yesterday

    KacyLynnRN replied to tmarie75's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took NCLEX-RN today and my computer stopped at 75 questions. I feel like I failed!!! It was the hardest test I've ever taken! Several questions on different diets for different disease processes ??...

  22. Here we go!!!!

    KacyLynnRN replied to DCCCRN2Bn05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I feel everyone's pain...I take the "Big B" in a week, on the 8th!!! I already have a field full of butterflies in my tummy!!!

  23. Anyone else nervous about scores on practice tests??

    KacyLynnRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    OK...question here... I took Mosby's assess test in school, scored 191...said that 98% on people with that score pass NCLEX-RN.. Took a Kaplan review course. I am 3 weeks away from boards and have...

  24. Anyone else nervous about scores on practice tests??

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

    Thanks for replying everyone! It makes me feel a lot better that I am not alone. Last night I got a whopping 66% on a Kaplan test. I am just going to keep plugging away, doing questions and studying...

  25. Just got ATT!!!!

    KacyLynnRN replied to DCCCRN2Bn05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi! Recieved my ATT for NCLEX-RN yesterday, and scheduled my test for June 8th!! I'll pray for you, if you pray for me! Keep me posted on how you do.