KayteRN

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1. Advice needed for a nervous ICU newbie

   KayteRN replied to sweet~revenge's topic in Critical

   I also just started working in ICU (cardiac/neuro) after 1.5 years working in psych. I am struggling. It's been a very difficult adjustment. There is so much to keep track of and to know. It's still quite overwhelming. Just when I think I'm on top of...

2. Has ANYONE been hired with priors?

   KayteRN replied to KayteRN's topic in Criminal

   I was hired at a county psych hospital, which is sucky in the area. Worked there for almost a year and JUST got hired at a very great hospital in my area on another psych unit.* I have these on my record: possession/paraphernalia, marijuana (2001) DU...

3. New Grad, New Psych Nurse, HELP?

   KayteRN posted a topic in Psychiatric

   I just recently got a job as a psych nurse on a mainly geropsych unit, that I began 3 weeks ago. There are some younger pts as well, but "frail", or vulnerable (as if psych pts aren't). i.e. with more medical problems as well, that may have greater d...

4. Psychiatric Nursing

   KayteRN replied to DreamyEyes's topic in Psychiatric

   I also just got my first RN job in a behavioral health setting, working in the county facility. There is the potential for violent patients, and that does frighten me. I DO however feel, that a "good" psych nurse is able to communicate and tune into ...

5. Worried my nursing career might be over...

   KayteRN replied to foreverLaur's topic in Criminal

   I am in the exact same boat here. 1 year later, RN and still no job. DON'T go to school for nursing and waste all of that time. They won't give you a chance (employers). They simply wont.

6. How is this fair?

   KayteRN replied to PhoenixTech's topic in Criminal

   i wouldn't bother. I have a record. I got INTO school. I graduated from school. I was allowed a license. I passed my boards. And a year later, nobody will hire me. Even though it's illegal to NOT hire me based on my background. THey can. And they do....

7. Bankruptcy or credit collections ruin chance of taking NCLEX-RN

   KayteRN replied to henryjames6868's topic in Criminal

   No. I filed bankruptcy last year and still took my nclex. Havne't found someone to hire me yet, but thats another story.

8. Has ANYONE been hired with priors?

   KayteRN replied to KayteRN's topic in Criminal

   Had interviews at 2 different places the last week in june. BOTH were really great! One place (a rehab unit at a LTC) I had a 2nd interview. HR knew about the background, and called me in for the 2nd. I thought this was a great sign. The other place...

9. new grad depressed and feeling burnt out already

   KayteRN replied to LookForward's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with who said to stay and work. Also a new grad, and been looking FOR A YEAR. I would give anything to have a hospital job. PLUS, many hospitals, (even in this economy) will help pay for a portion of your schooling if you decide you like it a...

10. RN wanting to work below license

    KayteRN replied to rn4ever7411's topic in General Nursing

    I really feel for you. I have been in the same situation (in WI) since LAST MAY. Of 09! So for me it's been over a year. I just started volunteering at an STD clinic and a free clinic I start volunteering at within 1 week to try to network and make c...

11. Has ANYONE been hired with priors?

    KayteRN replied to KayteRN's topic in Criminal

    What type of establishment did you get hired at? Was it recently? With the economy dive and all? I'm really hopeful about this job, but obviously, I have an uphill battle. I'm not sure whether it's a tiny hill, or a big ole' one quite yet. Time will ...

12. Has ANYONE been hired with priors?

    KayteRN replied to KayteRN's topic in Criminal

    Right. I have my license. It's the JOB I'm concerned with now. I have them listed in the begining of the blog I believe.

13. Has ANYONE been hired with priors?

    KayteRN replied to KayteRN's topic in Criminal

    I've found it hard, as I have no experience. So I don't know how to get into home health. How did you do it Chicago? Did you have prior experience? I just had an excellent interview at a hosp in Milwaukee. I was recomended by HR to be interviewed, lo...

14. Med Alert jewelry

    KayteRN replied to Song Palmese's topic in General Nursing

    That's horrible. I am a diabetic (type 1), and wear a tiffany style bracelet with and engraved charm on it stating "diabetic insulin" on both sides of the charm. I would think that as a medical professional, it's horrible practice to overlook an engr...

15. Automated Email after and Interview and Shadow?

    KayteRN replied to LoriNJ's topic in General Nursing

    I always refer to these as the "default email" and have gotten it frequently. I granduated in May (BSN, and am a new RN) and am having great difficulty finding a job, but have an interview on monday for a hospital in my area. I am praying that it is ...