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    Valencia Community College LPN to RN program??

    nekozuki replied to ashley2757's topic in LPN to RN

    That's awesome, John! Can you describe your experience in the
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    Negativity toward nursing as a career choice

    nekozuki replied to MssNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A month after graduating, the only people in their class with jobs were those who were already employed as techs or CNAs with hospitals. By six months, everyone had jobs, but mostly in home care,...
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    Negativity toward nursing as a career choice

    nekozuki replied to MssNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't know what your sources are, but expect a much lower figure as a new grad RN. 18-22/hr is what my west palm and Miami nurse buddies have made as they've started their careers. And in SE Fl,...
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    Negativity toward nursing as a career choice

    nekozuki replied to MssNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It isn't negativity toward nursing you are observing, but rather negativity toward the flawed perception of nursing. So long as website banners and Facebook ads scream "NURSING SHORTAGE, CLICK HERE TO...
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    Valencia Community College LPN to RN program??

    nekozuki replied to ashley2757's topic in LPN to RN

    Nope, retakes are
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    Valencia Community College LPN to RN program??

    nekozuki replied to ashley2757's topic in LPN to RN

    I'm applying for fall, and just attended an information session. Average GPA runs around 3.4, but there is a point system in place that places a much greater value on science pre-reqs. Micro, API and...
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    Why are Coworkers Discouraging me from doing my LPN

    nekozuki replied to badbwoyjojo's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Go for the RN. It's tough enough for new grad RN/BSN folks in SoFlo, and LPNs aren't being hired in acute facilities (unless you have thirty years of specialty experience). They aren't discouraging...
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    How can you work and go to school?

    nekozuki replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I work 50 hours a week as an LPN, take 18 credit hours per semester, and have maintained a 4.0 GPA. To do this, I simply stopped sleeping regularly, my meals are served through take-out windows and...
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    Ugghhh, another new nurse...

    nekozuki replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    Laughing my butt off at this cartoon. Truer words have never been spoken! I'm only 13 months into my nursing career, and I often joke with my fellow nurses (who have been in this profession for longer...
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    Roaches ON the patient

    nekozuki replied to nekozuki's topic in Private Duty

    Thanks for all the replies, folks! Just wanted to update the situation: I was little (and by little, I mean A LOT) frustrated when the case manager didn't return my calls/messages, so I went down to...
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    Roaches ON the patient

    nekozuki replied to nekozuki's topic in Private Duty

    I brought no food, just a few sealed snacks and a few cans of soda, all stored in the fridge triple bagged in ziplock, because even the fridge is disgusting. I was too leery of all the dishes shoved...
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    Roaches ON the patient

    nekozuki replied to nekozuki's topic in Private Duty

    I actually haven't left yet, still a couple more hours to go. If I'm completely honest with myself, I don't think the agency will do anything unless I'm adamant about follow up. We'll see how that...
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    Roaches ON the patient

    nekozuki replied to nekozuki's topic in Private Duty

    They know the place is filthy, and the way they warned me in advance makes me suspect they are aware of the roaches. But I'm going to bring it to their attention nonetheless. It's crappy government...
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    People being spiteful about grades?

    nekozuki replied to LPN709's topic in LPN to RN

    You should feel proud rather than embarrassed, OP. I've been in your position before, but I have the luxury of being the polar opposite of shy/timid. Just cock a grin, lift your chin up and announce...
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    Pediatric Daycare Facilities

    nekozuki replied to sanaalam's topic in Pediatric

    My company runs a PPEC in addition to many other services (mostly PDN and nurse-staffed foster home type facilities). While the company welcomes new grads, the PPEC positions are hard to come by and...
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    Is Netflix your BFF? What do you watch?

    nekozuki replied to CloudySue's topic in Private Duty

    Sherlock! It's my latest addiction. I also work in a group home with other nurses once a week, and Sunday nights are Walking Dead nights. Nothing says bonding time like shrieking like five year olds...
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    PLEASE don't use photos as avatars!

    nekozuki replied to RNsRWe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am not actually a corgi. Shame, really. I'm hoping I'm reborn as one though, because with as many hours as I put in between my PDN cases and school, it'd be nice to worry about little more than...
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    conviction ?

    nekozuki replied to zolon123's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I'm not sure if your question violates this website's TOS, but I would definitely recommend you contact your state board of nursing. They are the only ones who can give you a definitive
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    Tips for Nursing Students also working full time jobs (40hrs/week)

    nekozuki replied to IanTeig1982's topic in General Students

    Ha, it's not for everyone, but it works like a charm for me! I think it definitely depends on what type of person you are. I am not naturally organized and methodical, and I am simply incapable of...
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    The death of nursing

    nekozuki replied to massrn116's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Not only that, but the hospital is posting millions upon millions of
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    Tips for Nursing Students also working full time jobs (40hrs/week)

    nekozuki replied to IanTeig1982's topic in General Students

    I really does depend on who you are. Many of the students who worked eventually failed out of my program or went to part-time, but part-time was still a crazy workload. From what I understand, the PT...
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    Big pay cut at Orlando Health, please help your fellow Nurses

    nekozuki replied to skyflight's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Lol, there is nothing left to cut from us! My employer offers no benefits (except one vacation day per 400 hours worked, max out at 5 days, pay rate is 14/hr for 8 hours as each "vacation day," more...
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    Ipad Air worth the money? Already have MBP.

    nekozuki replied to 7237dallas's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    pmabraham: You are amazing, and those are some killer notes. I gave up on any such electronic devices and simply use a 49 cent spiral notebook. Did you have the really labor over those notes, or can...
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    Why NOT private??

    nekozuki replied to MssNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Everyone has a different end game, and it is difficult to say with certainty what will or will not work best for YOU. I chose the community college to state university route, and not simply because it...
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    Jobs that older nurses do. (?)

    nekozuki replied to conroenurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work with a lot of semi-retired nurses in private duty/medical foster home situations. It's an awesome arrangement, and as a new nurse, it really helped me adjust to the field (as nursing stubbornly...