Kateoh82

Kateoh82

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  1. LPN to RN Program - SWIC, Belleville IL

    Kateoh82 replied to nossawja's topic in LPN to RN

    Do you have to have a year of lpn work before you can get accepted in to this program? Just

  2. Is it worth it, lpn programs...?

    Kateoh82 replied to RNHealer08's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Not always necessarily true about lpns only working in ltc depending on the area they live in... and some people like myself are in an LPN program, with hopes of bridging after, so we don't have to...

  3. Unprofessional doctor

    Kateoh82 replied to LNDRN19's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It sounds like she has a personal issue and feels the need to take it out on you. It isn't right. What happened to "treat others the way you would want to be

  4. From Business Degrees to Nursing

    Kateoh82 replied to morri082's topic in General Nursing

    My bad! Thanks for the clarification.. Good luck to

  5. From Business Degrees to Nursing

    Kateoh82 replied to morri082's topic in General Nursing

    Why should she "rethink" the nursing thing? In reading her post she clearly is prepared to begin her journey through the program she got in to... why the discouragement toward

  6. My lie to patient's mom

    Kateoh82 replied to hiddencatRN's topic in General Nursing

    Fake it til you make it... Good for you though on your first

  7. What color is your stethoscope???

    Kateoh82 replied to sch1109's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Littmann Classic II in black.. thought it was a practical.. the lady at the store told me i looked like a hot pink kind of girl.. (they had one in that color).. I think it would have been a bit much,...

  8. What is your current LPN salary

    Kateoh82 replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Wow that is quite low if you ask

  9. Reality Check for Nursing Hopefuls

    Kateoh82 replied to DedHedRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Debbie Downer for sure.. Bottom line: not everyone's experience finding a job will be the same, and all of us live in different areas where they may or may not have nursing shortages....If you really...

  10. How can you tell if nursing is a good fit for you?

    Kateoh82 replied to doxiern40's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Exactly why I completed a CNA program last summer.. I have never worked as a CNA, just wanted to take in the experience to get somewhat of a feel of what it might be like... and I really enjoyed

  11. Anyone on the waiting list get a letter from San Diego City College?

    Kateoh82 replied to OnTheWaitingList's topic in California Nursing

    4 year wait lists! geez.... That is exactly why I said screw that, and go for my 1 year LPN program (I start tomorrow) First!.. then bridge to the RN program. i cannot afford to wait a year, let alone...

  12. Just wanting to vent .....

    Kateoh82 replied to kbm318's topic in General Students

    haha. when I went through a CNA program I wasn't the greatest at making beds.. I had this senile instructor that made me do it over 3 times... First of all, the sheets were the wrong size for the bed...

  13. LPN's that are moms

    Kateoh82 replied to peppapig123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Due to the long waiting lists and ridiculous pre-requs that is why I too decided to take the LPN route, and then bridge to RN... Its the best plan for me. A lot of people really discourage those who...

  14. Scared of Getting Shots

    Kateoh82 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a physical tomorrow morning and i'm looking at the form and it says : The following immunizations require a vaccine date or a blood titer drawn to verify immunity: mmr, polio, and tetorifice......

  15. Can someone mentor me?

    Kateoh82 replied to aniandr's topic in General Nursing

    I think that is really good advice for her. I went through a CNA program just to get some insight, as well as getting my feet wet into the medical world. I have never worked as one, but plan on...

  16. Drug screen now includes screen for nicotine. Is this legal?

    Kateoh82 replied to Psychtrish39's topic in General Nursing

    I know at the Cleveland Clinic you have to submit to a nicotine test. It is not taken lightly there at all and basically one should not apply there if they are a smoker. I don't work there, I have...

  17. Why is it so hard?

    Kateoh82 replied to ogfmama's topic in General Nursing

    If there is no shortage of nurses then why am I always seeing thousands of open positions for rn's and lpn's? Just curious on that one. It seems like it just depends on the area you are living

  18. OMG It's Over!!!

    Kateoh82 replied to jaded72's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congratulations to you! I'll be starting my year long lpn program in April and I can only imagine how happy you are to be done. I hope you find an amazing job. good

  19. Just Got Accepted to LPN school!!!

    Kateoh82 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am so exicted to begin this journey in my life of becoming a nurse! I know it will be challenging, and difficult but I am ready for it! Orientation begins in March and I begin in April! Congrats to...

  20. breakups during nursing school

    Kateoh82 replied to jesslpnstudent's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Focus on being the best you can be. Immerse yourself in your studies, so that he's not constantly on your mind. Success is the best revenge. My heart goes out to you, as I know too well how sad it...

  21. Working while going to Nursing school

    Kateoh82 replied to Tarlin's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It just depends on how rigorous of a program you are going to be in. I know the school has told us that you can pretty much only work 20 hours max a week.. The program i'm in is 8-4 everyday, and...

  22. Just Got Accepted to LPN school!!!

    Kateoh82 replied to Kateoh82's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Tried to add you as a friend.. my computer is acting goofy.. Yes I would love to have contact and keep each other

  23. Just Got Accepted to LPN school!!!

    Kateoh82 replied to Kateoh82's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Yes it is! found out last monday... we can def correspond with each other.. I'm really excited but

  24. How much was your LPN/LVN school?

    Kateoh82 replied to tempestxoxo's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'll be starting in April and my program costs 11,000.. i don't think thats bad at all compared to some of the outrageous costs of other

  25. Is LVN a good choice

    Kateoh82 replied to WANT2BSN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Junie Bug great post! i agree with a lot of what you are saying as i have just been accepted into an LPN program. thanks so much for that.. it made me feel even better about the decision i