Kate_Peds

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1. Ready to tackle MSN-but want the easy way

   Kate_Peds replied to FLGirl2000's topic in Post Graduate

   I will chime in. Perhaps you should think about your passion in nursing. Is it truly in the leadership program? No quality graduate program is going to hand you a degree after collecting your tuition (although, there are less desirable programs that ...

2. Entitled Nurses

   Kate_Peds posted a topic in Activism

   We all know someone that we consider to be "entitled." They believe, and in many cases demand, special privileges that they have not worked to earn. Working with these people is a total drag. But... What if there are instances in which bein...

3. Your First Nursing Resume

   Kate_Peds replied to Kate_Peds's topic in Job Hunt

   Hey, AlleycatLady! I believe that it would be appropriate for a career changer to include transferable skills from previous employment. I have yet to edit the resume of a career changer, but some skills are universal and fit well on all resumes. Grea...

4. Your First Nursing Resume

   Kate_Peds replied to Kate_Peds's topic in Job Hunt

   That is wonderful! Best of luck to you in the interview process!

5. Your First Nursing Resume

   Kate_Peds posted a topic in Job Hunt

   Expert note-taker... Fierce clinical bag organizer... Religious consumer of Starbucks seasonal frappucinos... If you're like many of today's nursing school graduates, you have your own collection of unique skills that you've acquired during a gruelin...

6. Why Do Nurses Quit?

   Kate_Peds replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

   I would encourage everyone to remember what it is like to be a new graduate. Hopefully that way the line of communication will remain open. The issue of new grads leaving is not just the topic of a popular gossip session, it's a very real problem. I ...

7. Why Do Nurses Quit?

   Kate_Peds replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

   "If I took report and this was the situation you'd bet I would say something very directly to the nurse who was sooooo busy. We could debate this all day long I suppose but I still think it's a poor example of an unfriendly environment." I think open...

8. New LVN in desperate need of advice.

   Kate_Peds replied to 2014PN's topic in New Nurse

   2014PN, what you've just described is very concerning. I am concerned that your training seems sparse, but more importantly, it is worrying that your preceptor would tell you to knowingly conceal any mistakes that could harm a patient. I do not typic...

9. Whatever happened to going to school to be a nurse?

   Kate_Peds replied to indish's topic in General Nursing

   "So... to revisit the OP's initial question of "whatever happened to just being a nurse?" my answer is this: some of us simply have different interests. We accepted the fact that there is more than one way to be a nurse and used that to our benefit. ...

10. I really do feel depressed about the situation

    Kate_Peds replied to NurseEnvision's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry that you feel this way. I agree with many others who have posted here. It might be worth it to contact your previous employer and see if they will hire you back into LTC. If that doesn't work out, try looking at clinic work or sometimes ...

11. New LVN in desperate need of advice.

    Kate_Peds replied to 2014PN's topic in New Nurse

    Hey 2014PN! I enjoyed the assisted living facilities that I did clinicals for in undergrad. They can be intimidating, particularly because of the volume of patients. However, that quickly subsides after you get used to it. HouTx is right, you typical...

12. Why Do Nurses Quit?

    Kate_Peds replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I remember being a new grad and experiencing the "floating" that, ultimately, caused me to find a new job. Being new, I had the fewest points, meaning that I was the first pick to float every time. My first week and a half off of orientation I floate...

13. Is the Grass Really Greener on the CNP side?

    Kate_Peds replied to sunnyskies9's topic in NP

    Hey, there! You seem to have a very unique RN job that affords you a lot of benefits not typically associated with this field (no holidays, no weekends, snow days, etc.). I believe that it would be difficult to leave a job with so many positive attri...

14. I hate my job!

    Kate_Peds replied to RNlooking4freedom's topic in General Nursing

    OP, keep in mind that taking a school nursing job does not mean you will have to accept a pay cut with no opportunities to make extra money. Remember that school nurses often times have summers off. That's a lot of time for you to pick up an extra 10...

15. Quitting a per diem job

    Kate_Peds replied to 1Jessie86's topic in General Nursing

    Like others have suggested, I would not mention any "erratic cancellations." Yes, it sucks. Perhaps if they had been more aware of their staffing needs they may not have been calling you off with such short notice. However, a polite and professional ...