KacyLynnRN

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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. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. 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...

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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:...

  12. 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...

  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 -

  16. Last-minute clinical instructor: Is this usual??

    KacyLynnRN posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Hi all! I am a soon-to-be brand new med/surg clinical instructor. To those of you clinical instructors with experience under your belt, I am wondering if what is happening to me is the usual...

  17. Last-minute clinical instructor: Is this usual??

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

    Hi all! I just wanted to 'update' from my original post. I too, have found out that clinical instructors must be very flexible and easy going to make it in teaching! I have been doing med/surg...

  18. Do RN's in Indiana think they are adequately compensated?

    KacyLynnRN replied to inmale's topic in Indiana Nursing

    No, I don't. I am an RN with almost 6 yrs. experience and am currently making $23.50/hr for day shift medical/surgical hospital floor work. I started there making $19/hr out of school. I have always...

  19. IUPUI second degree BSN?

    KacyLynnRN replied to dizze98765's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I had a good friend who went through that program. She had a 3.98 GPA and said she almost didn't get in! I think you pretty much have to have a 4.0 to make it. Also she said there were only 30 spots...

  20. Does anyone here teach an LPN program?

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

    Hi, I have not started my instructor position yet (will start 9/18) but I, like you, have 5+ yrs. experience in med/surg nursing. I am going to be an Med/Surg clinical instructor in the LPN program....

  21. Online MSN?

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

    I don't know about Walden University...I am looking into starting the online MSN at University of Southern Indiana with a specialty in nursing

  22. NCLEX-PN vs. NCLEX-RN

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

    I have sat for the NCLEX-PN and the NCLEX-RN and would have to say the NCLEX-RN was more difficult, only because it required more critical thinking skills, while the PN test seemed to ask more direct...

  23. ASN to BSN

    KacyLynnRN replied to courtneyalissa's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I just graduated this past May from IU Kokomo's RN to BSN program. VERY, VERY flexible program! I loved it! The class only meets 7-8 times a semester, and there is no testing, just papers and...

  24. Labyrinthitis? OFF WORK & Going crazy!

    KacyLynnRN replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the responses/suggestions everyone. I'm still having some dizziness, some days are better than others. I have an ENG scheduled 5/1 so hopefully I will know more then.

  25. Labyrinthitis? OFF WORK & Going crazy!

    KacyLynnRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been off work for 2+ weeks and I am going insane. About 2 weeks ago, I started having periods of severe dizziness, and felt like I was going to pass out (I never actually did). I went to my...