kbok

kbok has 4 years experience and specializes in med-surg.

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1. RN on med surg for 3 months, need advice

   kbok replied to Redeemed98's topic in New Nurse

   you are totally not alone! when i was a new nurse (also med surg), my first 2 years were miserable! well, miserable because i felt overwhelmed by all the responsibilities and my lack of experience. it was extremely challenging (mentally and physicall...

2. College Student Wants to Gain Some "Nursing" Expereince?

   kbok replied to jupiter4's topic in Career Support

   i think there is value in obtaining any kind of degree, whether its liberal arts or sciences or whatever else. however, as with anything, education comes with a cost and then there's also the practicality and usability of it. you can totally fini...

3. Boston Med-new TV show, will you be watching?

   kbok replied to kat von b's topic in General Nursing

   wolverine. i totally agree! i liked episode 2 this week. I thought it was much better than episode 1! they did a good job of showing the various roles and responsibilities that nurses do on a daily basis that defy the nurse stereotype often portraye...

4. Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

   kbok replied to sethmctenn's topic in Humor

   i knew a Dr. Stool. critical care. it would've been funnier if he were GI though.

5. Relocating to Houston TX

   kbok replied to shoegalRN's topic in Texas

   memorial hermann and ben taub are both level 1 trauma centers and you'll see all kinds of stuff there. memorial hermann is private though and ben taub is public so the uninsured go to ben taub. yes the cost of living is crazy cheap in texas. you can...

6. May 2009 OLD grad, called 17 hospitals today...

   kbok replied to GuatericanNurse's topic in Massachusetts

   don't give up. i'm sure you'll find something. be persistent and bug the heck out of those HR pps. =) did you ask your supervisor at children's if there's another unit that is hiring? maybe she can talk to another manager on another unit that needs ...

7. looking to get some info from experienced RN's in the Boston/Cambridge area

   kbok replied to Ottermischief's topic in Massachusetts

   the harvard affiliated hospitals in boston are Beth Israel, Brigham and women's hospital, and Mass general hospital. all good hospitals to work for. Brigham and women's has some openings for ER nurses, as i recall seeing in job postings recently. w...

8. married to MD

   kbok replied to onthefence's topic in Men

   i'm a female nurse married to a male doctor so its the opposite of your situation. however my husband and i were like you and your wife, in that we both started our schooling at the same time. except back then we weren't married yet, and we were long...

9. nursing jobs in texas (austin, houston or dallas)

   kbok replied to nky30's topic in Texas

   why are you interested in relocating to texas? if you're an experienced nurse, i dont think you'll have a hard time finding a job in any of the major cities. so i recommend you base your search on finding a city that works out for you. for e.g., do ...

10. New grad starting salary- St-Luke's houston, TX

    kbok replied to 2008el's topic in Texas

    i haven't worked at st. luke's in several years, but the last i remember you pay a small amt for parking and you park in a lot near Old Spanish Trail then tail the metro rail into the med center. but if you work at night you can park in the garage wh...

11. May 2009 OLD grad, called 17 hospitals today...

    kbok replied to GuatericanNurse's topic in Massachusetts

    everyone already replied with the advice i would give. definitely consider smaller hospitals (outside of boston) not limiting yourself to larger hospitals. i worked in a small community hospital prior to relocating here to boston. - the advantages ...

12. What The Bleep Happened To The Shortage?

    kbok replied to Pedinurse888's topic in Massachusetts

    i agree with your reply, April. it seems to be tough competition with older experienced nurses returning back to work (even retired nurses who are no longer retired, seeking work because of the economy). on my unit, there's even an N.P. who decided s...

13. burn out

    kbok replied to FanceeKP's topic in Massachusetts

    i've only been a nurse for 4 years, but if you're feeling burnt out i would recommend switching into a different area. when i was in school, one of my nursing professors warned us of burn out- its when you get impatient easily, you get annoyed easil...

14. What The Bleep Happened To The Shortage?

    kbok replied to Pedinurse888's topic in Massachusetts

    i didnt realize the nursing shortage wasn't much of a shortage, until i moved to MA. i'd recommend new grads to search for jobs outside of the city, in any type of facility, any type of setting, not limiting themselves to acute care hospitals and pos...

15. boston nurses--what makes boston a great place for nurses?

    kbok replied to surferbettycrocker's topic in Massachusetts

    i work in a boston hospital but have also worked elsewhere (i'm originally from texas). pros about working in boston: high appreciation for nursing by hospital administration, doctors, patients, good nurse advocacy and support, encouragement of resea...