Amber628

Amber628 has 6 years experience.

Latest Activity

1. What would you do?

   Amber628 replied to sweetsole's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I Know in most states you will not be able to work as a CNA if you have an LPN

2. Having a baby during first year of working as a nurse

   Amber628 replied to MegzRNSTL's topic in Nursing Career

   I know depending on the hospital they have "pumping rooms" im pretty sure memorial sloan kettering and other big name hospitals ecourage/support

3. Pediatric patients...parents are KILLING me!

   Amber628 replied to lovelane78's topic in Private Duty

   I do understand where you are comming from, I once oriented on a case (that I didnt take) because the mom had hired help for EVERYTHING, a nurse for her son a nanny for her daughter, an assistant type...

4. An Unapologetic Reasoning On Why You Don't Want To Be A Nurse.

   Amber628 replied to Mr Midwife's topic in General Students

   i could not agree with this more! I started off as a new grad LPN in a nursing home because although I have always wanted to do peds i was discouraged by everyone thats LPNs esp. New grads do not work...

5. An Unapologetic Reasoning On Why You Don't Want To Be A Nurse.

   Amber628 replied to Mr Midwife's topic in General Students

   Why did you become a nurse if you dont "love people" ? Do you love to help or care for people? I am asking this because many of times i find that prior classmates, coworkers ect who are nurses because...

6. Preferred Home Health Care Agency?!

   Amber628 replied to SueSueRNBSN's topic in Home Health

   I work for preffered. They have classes before they let you go on a case and they also orient u atleast 3 full days before they let you on your own, because i have vent/trach exp i passed the exam...

7. Where to go to next after LPN?

   Amber628 replied to nic0lle's topic in New Jersey Nursing

   Jersey College in Ramsey has a full time 15 mo LPN to RN and you dont need to retake a&p if you had it in your LPN program. Holy Name in Teaneck also offers it but you will need your pre reqs....

8. Stupid q's: Has smoking cigarettes kept you from getting a job?

   Amber628 replied to mls4455's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   and BTW, I work as a PCT in the hospital, I get only TWO BREAKS in my 8 hr shift, a 15 minute and an 30 min lunch, I NEVER take more breaks than that ESPECIALLY to go smoke. My PTS come first, and I...

9. Stupid q's: Has smoking cigarettes kept you from getting a job?

   Amber628 replied to mls4455's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   and BTW, I work as a PCT in the hospital, I get only TWO BREAKS in my 8 hr shift, a 15 minute and an 30 min lunch, I NEVER take more breaks than that

10. Stupid q's: Has smoking cigarettes kept you from getting a job?

    Amber628 replied to mls4455's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Some replys on here are really out of hand! Everyone has their vice, weather is smoking, drinking, eating unhealthy foods, tanning, ect. To say that a person can or cannot smoke while they are not at...

11. Socializing after work in your scrubs

    Amber628 replied to klone's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I dont think anyone should assume someone is in scrubs so they just got off work; sometimes after class when I was in the night program for LPN wed have a final or HESI and go to chilis or somewhere...

12. Stupid q's: Has smoking cigarettes kept you from getting a job?

    Amber628 replied to mls4455's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Hmmm. You can choose things like religion so how is smoking

13. Going to school for lpn now

    Amber628 replied to nicoleg4646's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Keep reading! Dont fall behind! Use quizlet.com or the quizlet app to make flashcards, it also makes games and tests with the flashcards...highlight highlight Highlight. Get a study partner or group...

14. What is the point of becoming a nurse?!

    Amber628 replied to newRN121's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think alot of people have hit the nail on the head, currently as a nursing student i hear ALOT of my peers saying they wont work here or there. As a new nurse TAKE WHAT YOU CAN being picky, isnt...

15. Teacher to CNA Advice

    Amber628 replied to peachshan's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Personally, If i was you id look into a part time program. Not only will it give you more important time with family, but theres nothing worse than being stressed about school AND money. Also part...