katrenia04

katrenia04

psychiatric, med/surg, cardiac, LTC, HHA

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  1. LPN thinking about applying to CNA positions

    katrenia04 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I am an LPN, and have just landed a private duty home health position, I make more money, am my own boss, and its easier work. I will mostly be doing HHA/CNA work, but its less stressful, than 30...

  2. NCLEX PN

    katrenia04 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have just took the NCLEX PN yesturday, and am praying the pearson vue trick works, I got the "good message", but Im worried because half of my test was select all that apply and prioritizing, which...

  3. Took NCLEX yesterday...GOD help me I am about to pull my hair out!

    katrenia04 replied to SavShaneyfelt's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATS!!! I did the PVT and worked for me:) Im a believer in it, 2 other friends did the PVT as well and it

  4. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    katrenia04 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I got the good pop up and passed, I believe in the

  5. Please Help, failed my nclex

    katrenia04 replied to justaperson's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just took my Boards the 7th, and found out I passed today. I had the saunders NCLEX book and ATI from school, but hardly had time to do it... I was actually scoring below the benchmark on the ATIs,...

  6. NCLEX PN

    katrenia04 replied to katrenia04's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed! The pearson vue trick worked for me:) got my quick results

  7. What Is The Total Cost Of Your LVN/LPN Program?

    katrenia04 replied to tavia_yeung's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    28,000 I am getting the pell grant (5,000) Concorde Career College Aurora,

  8. Can someone explain the difference in duties between an STNA and PCA?

    katrenia04 replied to happy2learn's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Hello, I was a CNA (never heard STNA, but assuming same thing) I worked HHC, LTC, and AFC. I the got hired to a trauma 1 hospital as a PCA (In Michigan) I had to go through approximately 2 weeks...

  9. Any LPN/LVN's that was MA's First.

    katrenia04 replied to mydee's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Work as a CNA, Seriously, Im almost done with LPN school, and being a CNA has helped with everything, the entire 1st term waqs mostly CNA work, clinicals, everything. I actually was paid to become a...

  10. any LVNs who miss being a CNA?

    katrenia04 replied to Kellyma's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I made $15.50/hr as a CNA, and I hated LTC, (mostly b/c backbreaking, i had almost 30 residents a night, and NEVER enough time to give each resident, what they deserved) I enjoyed Home health 1:1 with...

  11. It's great when you realize you made the right choice!

    katrenia04 replied to rayk1021's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats!! Its a wonderful feeling, when you have the adreniline running, and knowing that your truly making a difference in someones life. Thats what Nursing is all

  12. What kind of patients?

    katrenia04 replied to NurseMegh's topic in General Nursing

    I worked full time Home Health Care(as a CNA) and am graduating as an LPN in Novemebr, Ive seen different clients in Home health care, the wealthy ones, that are private pay usually (Ive had 2, and...

  13. I feel bad for quitting a new job

    katrenia04 replied to Ginger80's topic in General Nursing

    That works! I do the

  14. First CNA/Clinical Job interview on hopistal Psych Floor

    katrenia04 replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in General Nursing

    I Love psychiatric, I ran a 12 bed AFC (Adult Foster Care)Home for Adults with mental impairments, TBIs and neurological impairments. Its Not for everyone, but I Loved it, Its what got me into...

  15. Does anyone know how to read vital signs - is this anything to worry too much about

    katrenia04 replied to Holly.G's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    With those vital signs, for normal range, B/P is a little low (but depends on pt history, condition, etc) HR is high (should be 80-100), resp are a lil high but ok, (again depends on pt info) and spo2...

  16. LPN or CNA Advice Needed for High School Student

    katrenia04 replied to kcrmyz's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    well Ive worked as a CNA for 6 yrs, and am currently an LPN student planning to go for my RN, you dont have to do the stepping stones. Its provided me a great deal of knowledge and experience, and...

  17. Chronic HBV and Nursing School

    katrenia04 replied to etaylor900's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Im not sure, I dont think you have to disclose it, b/c u have the right to refuse the vaccines etc. But u can also just tell the school, and inform them you dont want anyone (fellow students to know)...

  18. LPNs called to come in and work as Aides? Is this common?

    katrenia04 replied to lisaannjamRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am a CNA, attending school for my LPN, i worked in a Nursing home, where mostly all my nurses were LPNs. Yes it was very overwhelming, never enough aides for the residents. But my nurses wouldnt...

  19. New LPN students to start soon !! Come share your experiences :)

    katrenia04 replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I start Monday November 2nd and have orientation

  20. anxiety about starting LPN school

    katrenia04 replied to rma2lpn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I too hear you, I begin Nursing school on Monday. First off, its M-F 8am-3pm and its a 2 hr commute one way in good weather! I have a 6 month old son, i found a babysitter, but can hardly afford the...

  21. Go for PCT or LPN???

    katrenia04 replied to Misslady113's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Id go for the LPN, much better experience, education, etc.. you will be a nurse, and there are ways to go from LPN to RN... plus places might pay you to do so if you work for

  22. Looking for LPN school in Michigan

    katrenia04 replied to morgan32's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Im From MI, and most colleges have loooong waiting lists, For a quick 11 month program Id recommend Everest in Grand Rapiids, you have to take the compass tests, then the PSB exam.. they start 4...

  23. CNA hourly pay rate?

    katrenia04 replied to SuBinCRNAtoBe's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In Michigan I was paid $10.50/hr to become a CNA.. During classes, then went to $11/hr starting

  24. Cna/ekg tech/phlebotomist

    katrenia04 replied to nic123's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello, I think the pay rate always varies on who and where you work. I was a CNA and went through a hospital, and got paid $12.50/hr to become a PCA, where I learned EKG's, cardiac monitors, how to...