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  1. At what point should a negative background check be mentioned?

    kk2000 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi. Hope I am posting this in the right place. If a graduate nurse has some some "blemishes" on her background check, at what point should this be mentioned to the interviewer? I say to mention it...

  2. Yes...another ATT question!

    kk2000 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    HI. I am a bit anxious here. It has been about 30 days since I received my postcard saying the BON has received my application. It has been well over 40 days since I mailed it. Spoke with Pearson...

  3. Yes...another ATT question!

    kk2000 replied to kk2000's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Suzanne, I am in Florida. So, I will receive a letter from the BON prior to my Pearson email, or not necessarily, right? I have already signed up and paid with Pearson, and opted for the email...

  4. Would appreciate some opinions on pain management

    kk2000 replied to kk2000's topic in Pain Management

    Yes, yes, yes...I totally agree. I am the original poster. Just need to point out that I am a huge advocate for people in pain getting timely and effective meds. I am a pain patient myself and have...

  5. I got my ATT to test!!!!!

    kk2000 replied to islandti_patty's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    congrats on getting your att! how long did it take to get it once you sent your application in? i heard that it takes up to a month. i sent in my info on january 23rd and am getting a bit nervous i...

  6. At what point should a negative background check be mentioned?

    kk2000 replied to kk2000's topic in Nursing Career

    I understand where you are coming from, but... I have been in 3 job interviews, they all have offered me a job during the interview. Now, I have filled out the applications and signed consent for the...

  7. how long to get approval to sit for boards?

    kk2000 posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi, Just a question for the Florida nurses out there. It seems as if I am waiting forever to get some word from the Flordia BOn about my application. I mailed it (with Delivery Confirmation) on the...

  8. how long to get approval to sit for boards?

    kk2000 replied to kk2000's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thank you, Suzanne. Yes, I know the BON recieved my application as I sent it delivery confirmation. I also received a postcard from the BON that they received it. I guess my question is this: I...

  9. what are your thoughts...

    kk2000 posted a topic in General Nursing

    A male patient, usually continent of urine and stool. Left side weakness, can use the commode with a transfer assist. In hospital for testing and some confusion- requests repeatedly for assistance...

  10. what are your thoughts...

    kk2000 replied to kk2000's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yes...I am on my way there tomorrow. I am VERY protective of my dad-I just can't wrap my head around the fact that this is actually happening! I will keep everyone

  11. what are your thoughts...

    kk2000 replied to kk2000's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to all that replied. I should have made it clear in my original post that this is not a patient of mine. My mom just told me this happened to my dad last time he was in the hospital. I am...

  12. what are your thoughts...

    kk2000 replied to kk2000's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks. I guess I just needed some validation here. yes, this man has lost enough already d/t the stroke. Going in brief and then lying in it for who knows how long is an insult, in my opinion....

  13. BON, NCLEX & misdemeanors

    kk2000 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi. Just wndering if anyone has, or knows anyone who has been approved to take Nclex with a criminal history? I know it is supposedly judged on a case by case basis, but was wondering if anyone has...

  14. I Passed the NCLEX-PN

    kk2000 replied to tleo's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi tleo- I will taking my nclex soon, just waiting for my ATT,how do I use the quick result option? Will I be told that at the exam center??? Thanks in

  15. Florida Board of Nursing background checks

    kk2000 posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi. I was wondering what type of background checks the BON does on new applicants. Is it a state or federal background check? Thank you,

  16. Please help... (felony and nursing?)

    kk2000 replied to godin78's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. every day I find another reason to question my decision to go into nursing. People can change. People do incredibly stupid things. But do you believe that a felony for say, murder or rape, is...

  17. ever heard of challenging the nclex pn?

    kk2000 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi, I have one class left in pn school and am unsure whether I can actually finish school at this time. (personal reasons) I get good grades in clinical and class. A friend said she thought I could...

  18. Hospice volunteerism and nursing

    kk2000 posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    hi, I am a PN student who will be graduating in December. I plan on taking a little time off and then going on for my RN. (I am an older student, must work soon!) The hospices in my area do hire...

  19. Would appreciate some opinions on pain management

    kk2000 replied to kk2000's topic in Pain Management

    Thank you for your reply. Your post reminded me of a good article I read on pain in infants and children and how science is finding out how much kids really do feel pain.(think circumsion!) i will try...

  20. Would appreciate some opinions on pain management

    kk2000 replied to kk2000's topic in Pain Management

    I appreciate your, and everyone's, thoughful replies. I cannot believe what I am seeing and it frustrates me so! I myself have some pain issues (6 herniated disks), and am fully aware of what it...

  21. Would appreciate some opinions on pain management

    kk2000 replied to kk2000's topic in Pain Management

    To elaborate a bit: Many discussions about patients that know the time the meds are due, know the name of the meds, or my favorite, "The patient was laughing and smiling when their family came...

  22. when to begin my job search?

    kk2000 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi, I will be completing an LPN program in December and continuing my education with Excelsior college online courses as quickly as money will allow. How and when should I begin my job search?...

  23. when to begin my job search?

    kk2000 replied to kk2000's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks, KatieBell, good

  24. Advice on when/how to begin job hunt

    kk2000 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi everyone. i will be graduating in Decemberffrom a PN class. I do not want to work full time in either a hospital or nursing home. Is is realistic to consider agency/pool work and to try to find a...

  25. Assessment: tricks of the trade...

    kk2000 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi, Although I have found quite a bit of info on general assessments in my nursing texts, I was wondering if anyone could give me an idea of how they do a head to toe assessment. For instance, i am...