NurseKellyKMo replied to WeimaranerluvinRN's topic in Travel
I'm on a local travel assignment now. I'm considering getting a camper/5th wheel for my doggo and I to travel in. I have a pitbull, and most mobile home parks don't allow them. However, you can also park in a state park with a permit. And they're les...
NurseKellyKMo replied to evreux96's topic in LPN-RN
Hutchinson actually has an IV Cert class in Hutchinson, McPherson, and Newton I believe. So, you can go to any campus. Also, they have an online class and I took it.
NurseKellyKMo replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in NP Students
This is my ultimate goal - to be a FNP. There is a great scholarship program that helps people attain those goals if they agree to work in an underserved community after graduating for a certain amount of time. If you would be willing to share your e...
NurseKellyKMo replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in General Nursing
I'm so glad that someone took the time to share what they carry on a daily basis. I've been trying to assemble my things in an orderly fashion. I'll be starting my second ever full time RN nursing job at a local nursing facility. I'll be working 12 h...
NurseKellyKMo replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing
I'm absolutely cackling from reading this thread! I'm the non-politically-correct girl. Before becoming a nurse, I spent four years working in auto parts. My coworkers took off running if I walked up to them and said, "Hey. You guys wanna hear someth...
I'm a nursing student at Hutchinson Community College's LPN to RN Traditional Bridge Program. I'm seeing lots and lots of posts about different programs and I'd like to share my experiences this far. I started my LPN to RN "Tranitions" class mid Jun...
NurseKellyKMo replied to evreux96's topic in LPN-RN
Have you considered Hutchinson Community College LPN to RN program? I am accepted into their traditional bridge and the application period for the online programs just started this month.
NurseKellyKMo replied to Housebabyj's topic in LPN-RN
I had most of my RN prereqs done before I started lpn programs. If you know that is what you want to do, and if time is of the essence, by all means take courses. Just make sure that you don't have to ignore your lpn studies.
NurseKellyKMo replied to Reneeangel12's topic in General Students
I'm sorry to say, but evening clinical rotation is a rare thing when you are first starting. It's possible to still work, most of the people in my class worked through school. Just make sure you run your schedule as efficiently as possible. Make very...
Cracking up reading this article. I am an lpn, do wound care on a regular basis. However, my mom just had surgery and I have had to assist her with post BM paperwork. On more than one occasion I felt myself winding up to gag. Some menthol rub on your...
NurseKellyKMo replied to Lsjackson26's topic in General Nursing
I think patient contact is what you make of it. You will still have the opportunity to speak with your patients and educate them on different areas all the while doing whatever you are tasked to do.