KimRN03

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1. What can I do to reduce the number of cancellations for GI endoscopy procedures?

   KimRN03 replied to 1ninjanurse's topic in Gastroenterology

   I also agree with the other post. Our Endoscopy center used to call each and every patient a couple weeks prior to the appt. Unfortunately, this took a lot of time from Nursing staff, not to mention money. So, we started sending out a questionnaire ...

2. I think I have a duodenal ulcer

   KimRN03 replied to mharrah's topic in Gastroenterology

   Marlene~Unfortunately, the ED in my hospital will not do a consult in GI for anything but emergencies (Foriegn Body or GI Bleed). I would maybe give your doc a call and tell him the med is not working, order an H Pylori test and can he refer for an E...

3. Endoscopy RN...would you recommend it?

   KimRN03 replied to stefanitenzi's topic in Gastroenterology

   Stephani~First of all, congrats on finishing school! When I graduated from Nursing school, I had no idea what I wanted to do. I knew more specialties that I didn't like that I was interested in. My first job was on an Orthopedic floor, simply because...

4. Made Mistake transferring to the OR?

   KimRN03 posted a topic in Operating Room

   I worked on an Ortho floor for 14 months as a RN before I transferred to the OR. One of my fellow nurses had transferred down there and she loved it, so I decided I would try it. I have been down there for 1 month and really have not been in many roo...

5. New PICU RN

   KimRN03 replied to obnurse2004's topic in New Nurse

   I am also feeling the same way you guys are! I am off orientation in two days and feel physically ill! I don't know if I can do this! My preceptor and NM both constantly compliment me, but I feel I don't know anything. I HATE calling docs and tak...

6. PDA Software/download Questions

   KimRN03 replied to Chickp's topic in General Students

   I LOVE my Tungsten E!! I got it as a graduation gift from my husband. I so wish I would have had it during clinicals, it sure would have beat lugging half a dozen books to clinicals! As a new grad, I use Davis and Taber's ALL the time! I got my t...

7. Arghhh, my aching legs & feet!

   KimRN03 replied to KimRN03's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Thanks for all the suggestions! I will try a different pair of shoes and some support hose!

8. very anxious now

   KimRN03 replied to JuliaR's topic in New Nurse

   Sounds like you have done what you can to prepare! I took Kaplan and they said as long as you were scoring above 65% on their questions, you will be in pretty good shape. How many questions have you done? Kaplan also says you should do 3,000 quest...

9. Arghhh, my aching legs & feet!

   KimRN03 posted a topic in Uniform/Gear

   I am a recent graduate and my lower legs have been killing me when I get home. All I want to do is lie on my couch with my feet up when I get home from work. Anyone have any advice?

10. how will/did you find your first job after nursing school?

    KimRN03 replied to newgrad2005's topic in New Nurse

    I was a Nurse Intern on my Ortho floor last summer. I stayed on that floor last fall as a CNA and was hired my that NM without ever having to apply anywhere else. Now, that's my kinda job searching. My advice...make some contacts or consider worki...

11. iTS OFFICIAL...

    KimRN03 replied to chuckcamp's topic in General Students

    Congratulations! Changing careers can be very stressfull, but extremely rewarding. I would give them as much time as possible if you can. Who needs to burn their bridges, ya know?

12. Question about nursing curriculums

    KimRN03 replied to joey442000's topic in General Students

    OB & Peds are so much fun! It is such a different atmosphere. I was more relaxed in my OB & Peds rotation. I felt it was more of a learning experience/observation experience. I didn't feel like the pressure was on me to perform new skills ...

13. Clinical in ortho advice

    KimRN03 replied to thumper23's topic in Orthopaedic

    P RN, yes, I just sent in my registration and $85 to NAON, I am excited to hear more from them. Do you have any insight on getting an ONC? Just curious....why would you have to give it up. I am so excited to go back to work, I have been off for 6 ...

14. I Bombed On My Iv Calculations Test!help!!

    KimRN03 replied to Born2BAnurse's topic in General Students

    Does your school have any nursing tutors you can see. Once you understand how to set up the calculation, you will be fine. Good luck!

15. New Grad Reality Shock

    KimRN03 replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    There is a reality shock when you finish school, but it is nice to finally be in charge of what you are doing. I really didn't feel like a nurse until I was completely responsible for my own patients. There is nobody standing over you to make you n...