KacyLynnRN

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  1. Nurse Emptied Sharps Container!!!!

    KacyLynnRN replied to proudmommielpn's topic in General Nursing

    We used to throw wasted meds in our sharps containers, such as carpujects of Morphine, Dilaudid, etc. until someone caught one of the nurses picking through the contents of a sharp container to get...

  2. how much Indiana nurses make

    KacyLynnRN replied to nurseluv9's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I work as an LPN in a med/surg unit of an Indianapolis hospital. I have been there 2 years and now make about $15.50/hr. RN's at my hospital start at $19-21/hr. Hope this helps. :)

  3. Just too NCLEX-pn and freakin' out

    KacyLynnRN replied to waskflask's topic in General Nursing

    I had 85 questions on the NCLEX-PN and passed. Friends of mine had 125 questions and 225 questions and they both passed too. I really don't think the number of questions you have indicates if you...

  4. Muncie

    KacyLynnRN replied to faithrn2002's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Hi, I have had friends that worked at both Ball Memorial in Muncie (which is the only hospital in Muncie) and St. John's hospital in Anderson, IN. (which is about 20 miles south of Muncie) and both...

  5. Why so few LPN Programs in Indiana?

    KacyLynnRN replied to tonicareer's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Lori, I got my LPN at J. Everett Light school of practical nursing. It is a fantastic program and I highly recommend it to anyone. It is a comprehensive, 18-month diploma program. The 1st semester...

  6. Team nursing is causing many good nurses to leave any suggestions

    KacyLynnRN replied to fight fatigue's topic in General Nursing

    The facility I've been at for over 2 years does team nursing. As an LPN it has been great experience. However, I graduate RN school in May and I am scared when I think about being responsible for...

  7. What do you do to motivate yourself?

    KacyLynnRN replied to lil me's topic in General Nursing

    Do something nice for yourself...a small treat...exercise...go to Starbucks and have a cup of coffee alone...get a massage (if you are broke, most massage schools only charge around $20)...get a...

  8. University of Southern Indiana

    KacyLynnRN replied to KatrinaRN's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Hey guess what! A co-worker who just sarted at my work a few weeks ago gave USI a rave review...she said it was great, she had zero problems, the program was not too difficult (ok, she said it was...

  9. Your perception of student nurses when they visit your hospital?

    KacyLynnRN replied to avery's topic in General Nursing

    Just a funny little sidenote...not to get the whole LPN vs. RN thing going again, but something that I have noticed...I have been an LPN 2 1/2 yrs. I am now in an ASN program and will graduate this...

  10. learning from mistakes...too many?

    KacyLynnRN replied to miss.bandaid's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You sound a lot like me...I have been a nurse for 2 1/2 years and I have made some mistakes and I did beat myself up (ruthlessly!) about them...but I am trying to change my attitude. I keep telling...

  11. Anyone ever feel like there license is in jeopardy?

    KacyLynnRN replied to RN123456789's topic in General Nursing

    YES I DO and have felt my license was in jeopardy, many times!! I just try to chart, chart, chart as much as I can and if something very odd or something I consider 'high risk' happens, such as a MD's...

  12. Are you required to use "in house " cell phones??

    KacyLynnRN replied to mdfog10's topic in General Nursing

    We use spectra-link phones where I work...it's nice to be able to page a doc and then go about your business until he calls back, but it's awful when it's 8am and I just come on shift at 7am, and I've...

  13. PRO's for feeding tubes...please post or respond!

    KacyLynnRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I am doing a presentation for school about the PRO's (good reasons) for feeding tubes...G-tubes, J-tubes, whatever... I know a lot of us do not like them, (myself included) but I had to take this...

  14. PRO's for feeding tubes...please post or respond!

    KacyLynnRN replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks all...these points have really helped. This project is in a roles class, where we have to present an ethical debate with a partner, well we got the ethics of feeding tubes, and I was the one...

  15. PRO's for feeding tubes...please post or respond!

    KacyLynnRN replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks all...these points have really helped. This project is in a roles class, where we have to present an ethical debate with a partner, well we got the ethics of feeding tubes, and I was the one...

  16. What job titles have you had working in healthcare?

    KacyLynnRN replied to PHTLS's topic in General Nursing

    CNA for 3 years, LPN going on 2 1/2 years, will graduate with my ASN May 2005 and become an RN

  17. What job titles have you had working in healthcare?

    KacyLynnRN replied to PHTLS's topic in General Nursing

    CNA for 3 years, LPN going on 2 1/2 years, will graduate with my ASN May 2005 and become an RN

  18. PRO's for feeding tubes...please post or respond!

    KacyLynnRN replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I am doing a presentation for school about the PRO's (good reasons) for feeding tubes...G-tubes, J-tubes, whatever... I know a lot of us do not like them, (myself included) but I had to take this...

  19. What should they teach in nursing school but don't. What do they teach but shouldn't?

    KacyLynnRN replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    Time management and general organization...there should be a whole class on it. It is something you use every day as a nurse, and if not, you'll have a rough

  20. Anyone starting clinicals this fall, and where?

    KacyLynnRN replied to studentnurse74's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Yes, I agree...I had heard when applying to ASN schools that to get your LPN first and then go into an LPN-to-ASN program was easier to get into, so I went that route. I applied to 4 different LPN to...

  21. Where's the best pay for RN's WHEN you also consider cost of living?

    KacyLynnRN replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    I live in Indianapolis, and oh the RN money is GOOOOOOD!!! Motivated me enough to return for my ASN. :)

  22. Ivy Tech Question

    KacyLynnRN replied to mycorysmom's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Lori, I would definitely suggest getting your LPN if you need to get through quickly. I don't make what RN's make, but very close (LPN's in Indy make anywhere from $14-20/hr, depending on where you...

  23. Second Degree/Accelerated BSN Programs

    KacyLynnRN replied to AnnaN5's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Hi Anna, A good friend of mine who had a master's degree in another area applied to get into the accelerated BSN program at IUPUI. She had a 3.8 and did NOT get in...there are only 30 slots (over...

  24. Anyone starting clinicals this fall, and where?

    KacyLynnRN replied to studentnurse74's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I go to IU Columbus, and we are doing clinicals at Columbus Regional Hospital, which I must say is FANTASTIC...I wish I lived closer to Columbus, I would work there! We also do clinicals at St....

  25. University of Southern Indiana

    KacyLynnRN replied to KatrinaRN's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Katrina, I graduate with my ASN in May, and I am considering doing the online RN-to-BSN program at University of Southern Indiana as well. I was going to do IUPUI's online program, but USI is quite...