lkwashington

lkwashington

Tele, ICU, ED, Nurse Instructor,

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  1. advice please: private lpn school or nvcc?

    lkwashington replied to freemiki's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Do your research. Find out how long will the waiting list before you be accepted into any RN program. I will continue to finish the prereqs, apply to other RN programs. I know some schools have 12 mos...

  2. Working mom going back to school for Nursing

    lkwashington replied to kprice's topic in Virginia Nursing

    You can think about taking out student loans. Just enough to get through nursing school and to help take care home. You may choose to go part time at your current job also. I am currently working two...

  3. looking for info on RSHT

    lkwashington replied to Sakina's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hi all, I have read all posts. I am a graduate from JSRCC RN program. It was a great program for me. Others thought it could have been better. I put my all in the program and got more than my money...

  4. Confused by schools in VA

    lkwashington replied to rubydoo's topic in Virginia Nursing

    My understanding the VA BON has stopped the LPN to RN bridge at JTCC. I think the reason is something like the program was not up to code for the state. I heard this from a person who is attending the...

  5. Did anyone else have a good night?

    lkwashington replied to Up2nogood RN's topic in General Nursing

    the grass may be greener on the other side but there is always a septic

  6. I'm sure this has been said.. MA's calling themselves Nurses

    lkwashington replied to AprilN's topic in General Nursing

    The medical assistants students are taught by an RN or LPN. The MA's learn different things nurses are not trained to do until they are on the job. I dont excused this a bit. The doctor offices are...

  7. Input on job choices please?

    lkwashington replied to NanikRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above posts. It appears to me you have answered you own question. I think you just need some encouragement. Go for it. You can work prn at the agency. The agency may be mad but at...

  8. What do you absolutely LOVE and absolutely HATE about your job as a nurse

    lkwashington replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    I love my job since I changed my position, before I just didnt want to go to work. Now, I am able to breathe

  9. So ready to throw in the towel and it makes me sad...

    lkwashington replied to FiduciaRN's topic in General Nursing

    In some places of employment, some people just want to see others struggle and fail. I just came to a conclusion this is a part of life. Everywhere you work there are going to people who are in...

  10. Who is hiring new grads in Virginia??????

    lkwashington replied to shortyrn77's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Medical College of Virginia is which now VCU health system (Virginia Commonwealth

  11. Did you got placed into your preferred field of nursing right after graduation?

    lkwashington replied to EatLoveNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I was a tech on a Tele unit for 2 years prior to graduating. The only thing I had to do was the transition to RN. Most of us doing this time was able to work the units we wanted. Good luck to

  12. Nursing and sexual orientation

    lkwashington replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    I could not have said it better. This is nothing but the

  13. Nursing and sexual orientation

    lkwashington replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    You have a good point. What is

  14. Nursing and sexual orientation

    lkwashington replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you on certain points. The one point I dont agree with you is lying about your sex orientation. I feel a person needs to be true to themselves if not no one else. I do understand why you...

  15. Laid off after 38 years

    lkwashington replied to Ckwil1948's topic in General Nursing

    JoPACURN, I agree with you. I just accepted an offer to be nursing instructor. I continue to do bedside nursing because at the moment I love it. I hope I would not be doing bedside nursing for the...

  16. Life as a New Grad Sucks

    lkwashington replied to lifeasanewgrad's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with the OP to a certain extinct. I had made plans to do some travel nursing. I had some family issues that made me change my mind. Family member in hospital twice and one major surgery this...

  17. Accepted a clinical instructor postion

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

    I apologize for the mispelled word. I am so excited about all of

  18. Nursing and sexual orientation

    lkwashington replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the all posts. The only thing I can add is that you have to be yourself and do you. This means whatever makes you happy and keep you happy. I know Im happy. Guess what misery loves...

  19. Laid off after 38 years

    lkwashington replied to Ckwil1948's topic in General Nursing

    You may want to look at clinic work to help pep up your skills. You may want to do school nursing, health department, case management for a insurance company, or even homehealth just to name a few....

  20. Career switch

    lkwashington replied to lovle1025's topic in Virginia Nursing

    How long did it take you to find a job once you graduated? How hard was the job search? How do you like your job now? Any advice you can give is greatly appreciated. I had a position waiting for me...

  21. GRRRRR...why no phone calls?

    lkwashington replied to dinah77's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with 2ndwind. What makes me mad about the situation is that there only three positions open and fifty applicants. It is a shame. I wish you good luck and keep placing applications in

  22. Student Loans

    lkwashington replied to velocity2325's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, Im planning on going back to school in January for MSN. I know I will be getting a student loan. I agree with the above posts. A person has to be responsible dealing with borrowed money. I know I...

  23. Dating someone from within ???

    lkwashington replied to johnny depp23's topic in General Nursing

    Situations like the above post stated it will cause an unhealthy work environment. Some people dont care as long they get what they want and they are happy. Some people dont care if some talks about...

  24. Dating someone from within ???

    lkwashington replied to johnny depp23's topic in General Nursing

    UnionRN2 I totally agree with you. People needs to learn to keep their mouths shut at all times. Everyone at work are not your friends. I believe this is where the problem located. When you think...

  25. Looking ahead, think I might want to go in to education eventually....

    lkwashington replied to hiddencatRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    You may want to have some clinical experience prior to teaching clinicals to other nursing students. This would increase your chances getting the job. If you teach theory you can relate theory and...