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  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. A nurse called me a "little pretend nurse!"

    Amber628 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Ok, so i work as a PCT in a NJ hospital on a BUSY unit. I am currently 1/2 way thru LPN school and plan to bridge to my RN. I had a nurse on my unit ask me why I want to be a "little pretend nurse"...

  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 ESPECIALLY to go smoke. My PTS come first, and I...

  10. 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

  11. 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...

  12. 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...

  13. 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

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. New Nurse/Old Attitude

    Amber628 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    this is very true; i am in LPN school now and my instructors do not reflect to students how the real world is, as LPNs we will have to do a med pass on 20-50 patients in a nursing home, sorry you do...

  18. Know it alls....

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

    HMMM... On the other end; did you ever think that the "know it alls" happen to spend hours studying or have been doing things for a long time? Perhaps they have degrees in a related field. You would...

  19. CNA TO Nurse Practioner BEST ROUTE????

    Amber628 replied to nubianqueen24's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    it depends if you are taking ADN for LPN or RN; for LVN you will take NCLEX PN ; for RN you will take NCLEX RN. You must continue to bridge

  20. "You won't like being a CNA!"

    Amber628 replied to Moriah02's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You may not LIKE being a CNA somedays. We all have those days, BUT being a CNA before nursing school gives a big advantage when you start nursing school. The first clinical in nursing school you will...

  21. Horrible time at clinicals

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

    Day shift is CRAZY period. CNAs have a tough job but its way harder to be a nurse! Although it sucks now you'll get better; BUT u do need to use common sense. When your a CNA you may have 10-15 pts on...

  22. New Nurse/Old Attitude

    Amber628 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This was a very good article. I do understand the "nurses eat their young" its the same in MOST healthcare. When I was a fresh MA; or CNA in LtC.. also now that I am a PCT in a hospital & in LPN...

  23. Pathophysiology

    Amber628 replied to bear14's topic in General Students

    I dont understand it either! I am a PCT in a hospital and I am currently in LPN school, during my PCT orientation I had girls who were RN students and asked me WHY I was taking pharm?! I asked them...

  24. Pathophysiology

    Amber628 replied to bear14's topic in General Students

    basic pharmacology for nurses 15th edition by clayton; stock; cooper pub by mosby / elsevier it comes with evolve online and has a matching study guide its a GREAT book. breaks everything down by...

  25. Uncomfortable waistline

    Amber628 replied to OKNurse2be's topic in General Students

    ive never heard of a program requiring a specific BRAND; a color yes, brand NO. but i would search amazon/ebay/google for your brand with an elastic waistband, much more comfortable. Ask your Dean if...