lkwashington

lkwashington

Tele, ICU, ED, Nurse Instructor,

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  1. Accepted to SRMC Spring 2010!!

    lkwashington replied to jadedgreeneyes's topic in Virginia Nursing

    When SRMC school of nursing was a 3 year diploma school they had the best NCLEX passing rate around. Now since they changed their program in 2003 to a 2 year program they NCLEX passing ranked stinks....

  2. Student caught stealing

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

    If someone steal from my wallet, I would press charges. Its a crime and lesson need to be taught. Do this school do criminal background checks? It wouldnt matter to me if it is the persons first...

  3. Calling ALL Walden Univ BSN-MSN Nursing Leadership and Management Students

    lkwashington replied to BMORE-CSU-RN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I will be starting Walden U on January 3. MSN in education. We may have some classes together. I am slowly getting prepared. I will be by the time school start. Good luck to all us

  4. Capella University vs. Walden

    lkwashington replied to freezebabyRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I also start in Jan 3 studying their education track. We all might have some classes

  5. Capella University - PhD Nursing Education

    lkwashington replied to RNPATL's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thanks everyone for the good

  6. I'm exhausted...it's ridiculous (and unsafe)

    lkwashington replied to jelptex's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to hear about your night at work. You maintain safety of the patients. I hope you can get you some rest so you can enjoy Thanksgiving. I told myself I could not work LTC/SNF because I will feel...

  7. Notes for new graduates

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

    What happened to nursing students working as Nurse Techs in the hospitals? This is what helped me land a job. I had my foot in the

  8. Notes for new graduates

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

    1. Get over your anger/frustration/disappointment that the "nursing shortage" turns out to be largely overblown. To all nurses who don't have a job this includes new grads and experience nurses. By...

  9. I want to be a nurse educator, but need experience...

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

    I have my BSN. I teach classroom and clinicals in a practical nursing program, which is a tense 15 months of classroom, clinicals, and studying. My plans are to start earning my MSN this January. I...

  10. Jehovah's Witness nurses in the critical care unit?

    lkwashington replied to asdf88's topic in Critical Care

    I am sure the OP will giving blood transfusions on any floor not just Critical Care Units. This would mean another nurse would have to hang the blood and push the start button for the OP everytime....

  11. Dont want to be a nurse anymore due to the politics and lack of support

    lkwashington replied to ruby_red's topic in General Nursing

    dthfytr this is good advice. I had to make some changes in the facility I worked. I was working on one unit which it was micromanaged. The unit has a high turnover rate for directors and NM. I...

  12. Flu shot 2010-2011

    lkwashington replied to alibliss's topic in General Nursing

    I had to sign one,

  13. Dont want to be a nurse anymore due to the politics and lack of support

    lkwashington replied to ruby_red's topic in General Nursing

    You want to be a nurse educator such as staff development, with this position you be able to do inservices for nurses that would benefit the

  14. CARE PLAN HELP!!!

    lkwashington replied to Sftblgrl21's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    For an example: Risk for Constipation r/t pain medication AEB patient states "not having a BM in several

  15. What do you think about my pay cut?

    lkwashington replied to dekagirlsRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is a good

  16. What do you think about my pay cut?

    lkwashington replied to dekagirlsRN's topic in General Nursing

    It would be hard for her to look for another job due to working long hours. If she has an interview she would have to call in. If she don't get the job it will put more strain on this job. I do agree...

  17. What do you think about my pay cut?

    lkwashington replied to dekagirlsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Since you are such a good worker, it should'nt be a problem you going to your manager to see if you all can come up with a good plan. Such maybe working four days a week with ten hour days, to give...

  18. CARE PLAN HELP!!!

    lkwashington replied to Sftblgrl21's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Was a BNP done since the patient has a history of CHF? GI bleed is a medical diagnose, you can not use it your NANDA. You have to reword it. AEB hypotension use what you observe. What is exactly the...

  19. Saw this on Facebook. Felt the need to share.

    lkwashington replied to KarmaComesAround's topic in General Nursing

    You don't get rest in the hospital. You get rest at home after

  20. Travel Nursing

    lkwashington replied to RN,Edie's topic in General Nursing

    This sounds good, atleast you have a plan. How many years of medical-surgical have you worked? Most travel agencies wants atleast 18 months of hospital setting. Travel agencies be looking for ICU,...

  21. Joint Commission

    lkwashington replied to silentRN's topic in General Nursing

    In my opinion, the only stress that is put on the workplace by JCAHO is making sure all policy and procedures are in place for the safety of the employees and patients. I think the stress comes from...

  22. CEU's

    lkwashington replied to bigdttu's topic in General Nursing

    How about your CPR, ACLS, and inservices from

  23. Career Pathing

    lkwashington replied to flyingchange's topic in General Nursing

    From 2003 to 2007 work as a PCT on a Progressive Care/Telemetry Unit. 2007 worked as an RN on PC/Tele from 2007 to 2010. Earned my BSN in 2009. 2010 decided for more of a challenge. Now working in...

  24. Emory's MSN Program

    lkwashington replied to miamiprincez305's topic in General Nursing

    You may want to look into other master programs by comparing the programs and price of tuition. All programs are different from admission requirements, classes provided, and the lenghth of the...

  25. Paid for background check and still no work....

    lkwashington replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    In my opinion, I feel if a potenial employee has to pay for their own background check something it is