kettlecorn60

kettlecorn60 BSN, RN, EMT-B

RN BSN

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About kettlecorn60

kettlecorn60 has 10+ years experience as a BSN, RN, EMT-B and specializes in RN BSN.

Worked as a CNA (5 years), EMT (12 years) and ER PCT (11years), all while raising my 3 (now grown) children.  I already had my BS  degree (in Business) from years prior and began my RN conquest slowly, in order to focus on obtaining excellent grades in my prereq nursing classes.  I attended a local community college before applying to nursing programs and got accepted into an accelerated 15 month BSN program,  graduating in 2013 (while still working fulltime in the ER) and helping care for my elderly mother in declining health. I put my nursing career on hold to be there for her. 

I finally landed my first RN job and worked 3 years as a charge nurse/part-time supervisor before finally getting hired at the VA in 2016. This is my “second career” and although I could have made different choices along the way,  I now realize that each step was an integral part of the process. Each was necessary in order to bring me to where I am today.  I Love being a nurse! And I strive to bring joy and make a  difference, each day, one patient at a time. There’s no career more gratifying.

Latest Activity

  1. Getting NURSE II at the V.A.

    kettlecorn60 replied to RN_by_day's topic in Government

    Me too! [email protected] thanks much!

  2. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

    kettlecorn60 replied to Sarah918's topic in Government

    CLC I’m a Nurse 1 (step 9)??? I surely hope to attain nurse 2 (which they probably would have started me at) but I had only been a RN for 2.5 yrs at the time of my interview and when I started my orientation it had been 3 yrs. So they based it on t...

  3. VA Proficiency Nurse III Frustration & Appeal

    kettlecorn60 replied to Sarah918's topic in Government

    Have worked at the VA as RN-BSN for a year and my first proficiency is now due. Need examples of the keywords to use in the proficiency and any examples of a valid proficiency as a guideline. Most appreciated!! [email protected]

  4. Waiting in the ER & Heard This

    kettlecorn60 replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Emergency

    You are so right. But they still have to be treated, regardless í ½í¸“

  5. Waiting in the ER & Heard This

    kettlecorn60 replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Emergency

    Unfortunately this happens everyday at the ER. People come in holding their bag from McDonalds or a DD coffee, and claim that they have "10/10 pain" "chest pain" or "trouble breathing." These have become some of the "code words" people use because ...

  6. "I have an ethical problem"

    kettlecorn60 replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    It's so important to not be that typical cynical, UNempathetic caregiver! It makes a huge difference when establishing a good patient rapport. Too often and too early on in their careers many health care professionals become like this. And when I ...

  7. Failed NCLEX for the 3rd time

    kettlecorn60 replied to lizzyxpooh's topic in NCLEX

    While I can surely appreciate all the encouraging advice here, no one truly knows the gut wrenching pain and heartache that results from repeated failed attempts at conquering this test! I am an adult learner, successfully raised three intelligent co...

  8. Failed NCLEX for the 3rd time

    kettlecorn60 replied to lizzyxpooh's topic in NCLEX

    While I can surely appreciate all the encouraging advice here, no one truly knows the gut wrenching pain and heartache that results from repeated failed attempts at conquering this test! I am an adult learner, successfully raised three intelligent co...

  9. NCLEX-RN: 5th Time Test-Taker

    kettlecorn60 replied to Hello.Kitty.Girl.'s topic in NCLEX

    While I can surely appreciate all the encouraging advice here, no one truly knows the gut wrenching pain and heartache that results from repeated failed attempts at conquering this test! I am an adult learner, successfully raised three intelligent co...