kath<3 BSN, RN

kath<3 has 2 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Respiratory Step Down, telemetry, hospice.

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1. Too quiet to be a PACU nurse?

   kath<3 replied to kath<3's topic in PACU

   Well...hand holding was not an issue.....just a lot of "alpha type" personalities. I think the final straw for me was after a 2.5 months there I was given my orientation book.....after 2.5 months I...

2. Too quiet to be a PACU nurse?

   kath<3 replied to kath<3's topic in PACU

   Thank you all.....but I decided to go ahead and save myself and I resigned my position. Kind of a shame because I really enjoyed the work. However it felt kind of exhilarating to tell them I was not...

3. Sample sched office daylight hours that include Sat

   kath<3 replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

   Saturdays always are the end of the week, I believe, no matter where you work. I always did weekend option and had Mon-Thurs off as I requested to do three and

4. I've decided to go into nursing at 32. Is this a good choice?

   kath<3 replied to violetrays's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I started back at 38 and graduated with my BSN at 42.....the same year my youngest son graduated from high school. And for a humorous note...my oldest son and I took chemistry

5. Too quiet to be a PACU nurse?

   kath<3 posted a topic in PACU

   I have just started a new job in a PACU. I am in my 5th week of training. I have been a nurse for 2 years and worked in a step down unit prior to this job. The other day my manager called me in to...

6. LPNs Often Fare Better Than Some Degree Earners

   kath<3 replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   One thing I would add.....there is only one hospital in my area that still hires LPN's and AN's. The rest of the hospitals require at least a BSN. Watching some of the people I know going back to...

7. LPNs Often Fare Better Than Some Degree Earners

   kath<3 replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I graduated in 2010 with my BSN. I do not regret it because I did some serious thinking about it ahead of time when deciding to do an LPN, AN or BSN. The reason I chose BSN was because I knew I...

8. Pyxis (almost) nightmares. PLEASE be careful.

   kath<3 replied to dudette10's topic in Patient Medications

   As a nurse, who previously worked as a pharmacy tech, I would also like to add....check the medication after you pull it. Sometimes wrong meds can be put in a drawer (extended release tablets placed...

9. Frustrated Registered Nurse with very little experience

   kath<3 replied to adenia's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I agree that it depends on the state you are in. I graduated 2 years ago, as well, and all the grads were able to find employment upon graduation. Good luck to

10. looking up a patients arrest records?

    kath<3 replied to LPNweezy's topic in General Nursing

    Looking at them as innocent angels when they are cuffed at the ankle and wrist to the bed and there is a officer with a gun in the room with them 24/7 isn't always easy. Personally, I don't let it...

11. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    kath<3 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took the NCLEX-RN this morning....just about wanted to walk out into traffic after it was finished. Answered ALL 265 he**ish questions...went to Pearson Vue...said my test was submitted successfully...

12. Hrsa 08-09 Nursing Scholarship

    kath<3 replied to geteducated123's topic in General Students

    Honestly, I really don't remember....it was a year ago...I just remember signing up for it, but I really do not remember when I

13. Hrsa 08-09 Nursing Scholarship

    kath<3 replied to geteducated123's topic in General Students

    It would not do you any good if they did not give a screen name and password

14. Hrsa 08-09 Nursing Scholarship

    kath<3 replied to geteducated123's topic in General Students

    I am not trying to get your hopes up, but after reading your posts about the payroll system being down I grew concerned because when I logged on to the payroll it did not show a posting yet for...

15. Hrsa 08-09 Nursing Scholarship

    kath<3 replied to geteducated123's topic in General Students

    If I recall correctly....but I cannot predict what they will do this year...I received my first payment at the end of October last year. It has been a year and I have slept a little since then so I...