Red Kryptonite

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  1. "Don't Work" Isn't An Answer

    Red Kryptonite replied to mirandaaa's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A CNA tried this crap where I'm doing clinicals. She got fired. So I would recommend against this

  2. 3.4 gpa-doomed?

    Red Kryptonite replied to iheartcells's topic in General Students

    Ok let's not go nuts here....if someone actually gives up on becoming a nurse through community college ADN programs because of a random remark from some insensitive fool on the internet, that's on...

  3. 3.4 gpa-doomed?

    Red Kryptonite replied to iheartcells's topic in General Students

    You and your interviewer both sound like prejudiced asses. I'm sure the people getting ready to flunk out of my CC LPN program would be interested to hear this viewpoint. Grade inflation has been an...

  4. Need help choosing my classes

    Red Kryptonite replied to manda90's topic in General Students

    Dear Lord. I am a former home schooler myself and a friend to many others, so I'm not against it, but this is inexcusable. Didn't you have to meet any minimum state requirements? This kind of thing...

  5. "Don't Work" Isn't An Answer

    Red Kryptonite replied to mirandaaa's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Reading a lot of these posts makes me very grateful to have an employer who works with my school schedule. My LPN program has day and night options. I chose night and I also work nights, so when I'm...

  6. "Don't Work" Isn't An Answer

    Red Kryptonite replied to mirandaaa's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yeah, well, that was 40 years ago, when you weren't allowed to wear makeup, and had to wear white dresses, stockings, and nursing caps, and stand whenever a doctor came onto your floor. Things have...

  7. Chamberlain Nursing School... Is it worth it?

    Red Kryptonite replied to MarquieshaH's topic in Chamberlain College

    And saddling yourself with huge loan payments from going to a school that is hugely expensive, instead of a more affordable option, will destroy

  8. I work at the worst LTC facility ever.

    Red Kryptonite replied to nursegal1992's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The one I'm doing clinicals in right now is nothing like that. It's actually changed some of my opinions on LTC. In spite of nurses being required to wear all white I'd be willing to work there...

  9. I failed nursing school one week before graduation.. now what?

    Red Kryptonite replied to kbates57's topic in Nursing Career

    PS I'm really sorry. I can't imagine how crappy this

  10. Who establishes the rules

    Red Kryptonite replied to quizzical's topic in General Nursing

    I really, really hope you're

  11. I failed nursing school one week before graduation.. now what?

    Red Kryptonite replied to kbates57's topic in Nursing Career

    There's nothing to do but fulfill the requirements the school sets before you, if you want to achieve becoming a RN. If they're giving you a way to have a second chance, take

  12. Working as a CNA as a muslim?

    Red Kryptonite replied to inshaallahme's topic in General Students

    I don't think anyone should become a CNA thinking they can only provide care to certain groups. Either provide care to all patients or stay out. When you're at work doing patient care, it's not...

  13. Just a couple questions...

    Red Kryptonite replied to KcDawn's topic in General Students

    Not looking to get punked again by you. I suggest we should all ignore threads started by this poster. PS anyone "torn" on the topic of vaccination is a scientific troglodyte and has no business...

  14. Allowing Corpsman to Become Nurses

    Red Kryptonite replied to Asystole RN's topic in Government, Military

    Gateway Community College in Phoenix recently started what they believe to be the first and only program of its kind in the country: a five month military medic to LPN course. It builds on the...

  15. Holy Redeemer Hospital New Hire Smoking Policy

    Red Kryptonite replied to Maryannesweeny's topic in General Nursing

    At least one major hospital system here in AZ tests for nicotine and refuses to hire anyone who tests positive. I'm sure one consideration is that smokers (and to a lesser extent, dippers) will cost a...

  16. How do you study for the NCLEX?

    Red Kryptonite replied to tkoneida's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm a very religious person, but I think this needs the Willie Wonka treatment. "Scratch that, reverse it." Prayer shouldn't be regarded as a magic solution that saves you from bad decisions, and not...

  17. Esme Needs Your Prayers

    Red Kryptonite replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Any more

  18. Need a little encouragement...

    Red Kryptonite replied to jojo489's topic in LPN to RN

    Do you have any kids? Because if you don't, then get school done NOW before you have them. I love my crumb crunchers but they do make it a lot harder, and mine are old enough to be fairly self...

  19. Thinking about becoming a CNA but...

    Red Kryptonite replied to shabish's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Lots of LTCs and SNFs hire people for "double weekends" which is where you work 16 hours each on Saturday and Sunday

  20. Nurses with ear piercings

    Red Kryptonite replied to hshuang's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Yes, these silly restrictions really are finally loosening up. My school has the same rule about tattoos - basically nudity and curse words are out, but tattoos are generally okay. My employer says,...

  21. If you decided to be a RN, think again..

    Red Kryptonite replied to kate_ibl's topic in General Students

    Are you applying only to hospital jobs, or have you also tried LTC, LTAC, rehab, corrections, etc? What about private duty or home

  22. I'm in a Quandary

    Red Kryptonite replied to Hooligan's topic in General Nursing

    My kids' school has a policy that cellphones are turned off and kept in lockers during the school day. Being seen with your phone on campus during class hours will get you written up and can lead to...

  23. Bedpan? Why not a Poise pad?

    Red Kryptonite replied to TryVeganToday's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not up for the Brazilian wax job that would come with using it either. Bring on the

  24. Work during LPN classes

    Red Kryptonite replied to JCa1978's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ha ha..... Apparently I hurted somebody's wittle feelings...... Anyway, OP, many people have worked and gone to school at the same time. A good support system is crucial. I couldn't do this without...

  25. Work during LPN classes

    Red Kryptonite replied to JCa1978's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Gateway CC in