klmRN234

klmRN234 specializes in ICU, Peds, M/S, HH, PACU.

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1. Trouble with seasoned nurses?

   klmRN234 replied to AprylLPN's topic in New Nurse

   What you have described doesn't just happen to new nurses. I have been a nurse over 20 years and sometimes in report I get asked the most obscure question about a patient. If I don't know, I'll say "I don't know, let's both try to find that answer. D...

2. more than nursing professionals wearing scrubs

   klmRN234 replied to wearingmanyhats's topic in General Nursing

   I loved it when I first started nursing-we wore white nurses' uniforms and a cap. I really felt like a professional and I was thrilled to wear my uniform. Now, I feel like I'm going to work in my "jammies." Comfy yes, professional looking --No. Look...

3. Anyone go from ICU to med-surg?

   klmRN234 replied to TraumaGirl1018's topic in General Nursing

   When I graduated in '86, our class was advised to work on a med/surg floor for at least a year before going to another speciality. I took that to heart and worked on a ped's med/surg floor for two years before transferring to the PICU. I was extremel...

4. Glen Beck's hospital experience

   klmRN234 replied to emmycRN's topic in Headlines

   END GAME RN: That was a very powerful post, thank-you. Even though I think most nurses are compassionate and knowledgable, the bad one's really make the rest of us look like dog poo.

5. "Don't waste your time getting your BSN..."

   klmRN234 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in ADN/BSN

   If you're able to get your BSN (either 1st or after the ADN) I would say go for it. You certainly won't reqret it! I got my ADN first, then went back to school for my BSN. I'm really not sure if I'm paid more than an ADN grad, but for me-I'm just rea...

6. Comparing Wages in the OR setting

   klmRN234 replied to dmclung's topic in Operating Room

   I work in Utah at a large hospital. The pay is $29.10 hour for a nurse that has over 20 years experience (in any area). I hope this helps.

7. Anyone resign due to hostile work environment?

   klmRN234 replied to ceecel.dee's topic in General Nursing

   Brownms46: I think I know the place you're talking about- I used to work there in Tele! Does Austin sound familiar??

8. Glen Beck's hospital experience

   klmRN234 replied to emmycRN's topic in Headlines

   Instead of being insulted by Glen Beck's tirade, why not take a step back and see what he is really trying to get across to our profession. Be Compassionate! Our patients are sick, they are in pain, and they are foremost scared. How much of an effort...