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  1. Stuck between a rock and a hard place

    kkluczynski replied to N1colina's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for the

  2. Need advice..LPN to RN transition

    kkluczynski replied to kkluczynski's topic in General Nursing

    re: Would I recommend Excelsior...So far I think the only thing i find is difficult is the self motivating part of it. Its all on you and there isn't anyone to guide you. So other than that I'd say...

  3. Need advice..LPN to RN transition

    kkluczynski posted a topic in General Nursing

    :) Hello..Ok so I'm doing online schooling to obtain my RN, I've been working as an LPN for 3 years. I'm terrified that in the end when I start a new job as an RN that the skills I currently have...

  4. Need advice..LPN to RN transition

    kkluczynski replied to kkluczynski's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to all who replied, I really appreciate it! Helps make me feel

  5. Stuck between a rock and a hard place

    kkluczynski replied to N1colina's topic in General Nursing

    I'm currently working on the LPN to RN program through Excelsior as well. How do you feel about the program? Do you feel you're prepared? I'm so worried about this because I'm not sure what to expect...

  6. considering homehealthcare, need input...

    kkluczynski posted a topic in Home Health

    Ok, so I am an LPN currently working on getting my RN through an online program. I currently work in LTC on the skilled unit, I have been there for 2.5years. I know nothing about homecare and have...

  7. Wound vac question/vent

    kkluczynski replied to Nursetastic's topic in General Nursing

    The sponge wasn't sutured into the wound it covered the sutures helping remove excess

  8. Wound vac question/vent

    kkluczynski replied to Nursetastic's topic in General Nursing

    We had a lady recently where I work who had a vac placed over a hip replacement incision. I never had seen it either until then but I was told that its something surgeons are doing now in order to...

  9. LTC Nursing...Who likes it, who doesn't?

    kkluczynski replied to Julz034's topic in General Nursing

    little old lady=

  10. LTC Nursing...Who likes it, who doesn't?

    kkluczynski replied to Julz034's topic in General Nursing

    LTC nurses are nurses, that statement is just crazy. I work in LTC/rehab and I enjoy it for the most part. Sometimes you get those LOL who are on a rampage like last night I got hit in the jaw by a...

  11. KUDOS to LTC nurses

    kkluczynski replied to cardiacmadeline's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks that makes us feel

  12. Charting Bloopers

    kkluczynski replied to AHarri66's topic in Nursing Humor

    Got an order from the doc the other day it reads " please do not disturb this resident between the hours of 11pm and 8am, these are her normal sleeping times at home. also serve a glass of warm milk...

  13. LPN....I'm still a nurse, right??

    kkluczynski posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone at AN, this is going to be a slight venting session. I will apologize in advance if it becomes a little long... I am a LPN, graduated last March and I've been working at the same...

  14. LPN....I'm still a nurse, right??

    kkluczynski replied to kkluczynski's topic in General Nursing

    Ok so last night went better. He showed up about a half hour into my shift and all I could think was why? why did he have to come in the start of the shift, what a way to start. So he didn't say...

  15. LPN....I'm still a nurse, right??

    kkluczynski replied to kkluczynski's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone...Im starting to feel a little better. I appreciate the support. Im leaving for work in about an hour so I'll keep everyone updated on how tonight goes. Hopefully better. Thanks

  16. LPN....I'm still a nurse, right??

    kkluczynski replied to kkluczynski's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, I appreciate your encouraging words, really I

  17. What's in your pocket(s)?

    kkluczynski replied to AllieSparksRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work LTC..usually in my pockets pens scissors highlighter change keys to my cart alcohol

  18. questions from a pre-nursing student

    kkluczynski replied to jocdelucio's topic in General Nursing

    Wow thats a lot of questions... well I graduated March 08 took my nclex April 08 got my first job May 08. I remember taking the nclex, I was terribly nervous, every fear and emotion going through me...

  19. Best thing about being a nurse?

    kkluczynski replied to Lindsay2228's topic in General Nursing

    Feeling like you are making a difference in a patient/resident because of your care. I had a residents wife make me potholders because she said I'm so nice and helpful. Awww, wasn't that sweet.. made...

  20. LPN or RN What should I choose?

    kkluczynski replied to Tattooedtonya24's topic in General Nursing

    Happydrunkcat: How do you like that program? I considered doing that myself but was nervous about doing it online and ive never heard of this college. Did you go through Rue Education? I would...

  21. Attitudes towards LPN's

    kkluczynski replied to emt... rn student's topic in Canada

    Geez. Becoming an LPN is a huge accomplishment. THANK

  22. Moms who have made it through nursing school!

    kkluczynski replied to hopefulabby's topic in General Nursing

    I went to school full time at night, worked during the day and my kids were 18months and 5 at the time. thank goodness for my husband because he was with them at night and picked them up from...

  23. How long after you graduated did it take you to take the NCLEX-PN?

    kkluczynski replied to luckystudentnurseRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I graduated march 2008 took the NCLEX-PN mid april. I got my results within 2 days online and all my paperwork with license etc in the mail I think by the end of april started my first job june

  24. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    kkluczynski replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    nurses that don't know what they are doing...literally. i work with this nurse who had a resident pull out their g tube and she had to put it back in, fine but then i noticed her looking in a med...

  25. IV Certification for Nursing Students? HELP!

    kkluczynski replied to Tolstoym1's topic in General Nursing

    im in ohio, a lpn and we had an iv cerification class during school. we don't take blood but can start and manage peripheral