RntobeKelly

RntobeKelly specializes in Neurology, Trauma, Urology.

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1. Rehab Nursing advice please...not a real nurse?

   RntobeKelly replied to leolomb's topic in Rehabilitation

   Our rehab is becoming is getting residents that have more acuities than ever before. I started in hospital setting and learned neurology and inpatient trauma before coming to rehab and both have been a GREAT help for me. I am DEFINITELY a real nurs...

2. Info on Johnson City Medical Center Please

   RntobeKelly replied to xdriggs's topic in Tennessee

   I work at JCMC and love it here. Originally from MI so there was a big difference in the pay, but living here has been a great move for us. It is my understanding that the pay scale for this area is just about the same unless of course you go to wo...

3. How do you keep awake on a slow night shift?

   RntobeKelly replied to TylerDurdenRN's topic in General Nursing

   I restock supplies outside of rooms, start IVs for other nurses, clean the rooms, med room, and anything else that I can find (So not a neat freak either) read through my patients charts more than I normally do. When I get home and tell hubby about ...

4. Galaxy Blue scrubs with 36" inseam---help!

   RntobeKelly posted a topic in Uniform/Gear

   I graduate from Nursing school next month...HURRAH!! I have been hired at a hospital in Tennessee (Where I am moving to from Michigan Dec. 26th) and need to have my uniforms before then...problem is that i have A VERY LONG inseam and they have a defi...

5. To be a Hospice Nurse?

   RntobeKelly replied to RntobeKelly's topic in Hospice

   Thank you all! Since the initial post I have been doing more research. I am more convinced than ever that this is for me. Hope that you all have a safe and happy holiday, Kelly and family

6. Stethoscope issues

   RntobeKelly replied to Tristar's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I did, and the result is a slight hearing loss in the right and the left is fine. The only time that I have any problem is when allergies act up, then the meds dont clear it all. Thanks

7. Stethoscope issues

   RntobeKelly replied to Tristar's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I have trouble hearing when my allergies act up and patients with faint heart and lung sounds can be a problem for me. I am going to purchase the Littman 3000 after the holidays. May be a little overkill, but I want to be sure that I am hearing cor...

8. To be a Hospice Nurse?

   RntobeKelly replied to RntobeKelly's topic in Hospice

   Thank you! I understand your note about having things taken out on you. The day before Bill passed his neck tumor was pushing on his trach and we were unable to clear the secretions. It seemed he was literally choking to death. We asked the doctor...

9. All Wcccd Nursing Students

   RntobeKelly replied to rntoben2008's topic in Michigan

   What are the benefits to membership? Just completing first med-surg and interested. Thanks, Kelly

10. To be a Hospice Nurse?

    RntobeKelly posted a topic in Hospice

    Hello everyone, My name is Kelly and at 42 I am just completing my first Med-Surg rotation in Nursing School. I have worked as an Administrative Assistant developing training materials for Sedation Analgesia and served on Committees within my hospit...