kellyo LPN

kellyo is a LPN and specializes in CV Surgery Step-down.

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1. Johnston Memorial Hospital

   kellyo replied to Lost in America's topic in North Carolina

   I graduated w/ a bunch of folks who work there and really like it. Very much a community hospital w/ a small-town feel and friendly people (did clinicals there). They have a new director who is really trying hard to upgrade the facility and make it...

2. Cardiac to L&D

   kellyo posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   I have been working in a CV surgery step-down unit since I graduated about 1 1/2 years ago. I love my job, but there was an opening in L&D at my hospital. I applied and got the job (not too many openings ever pop up -- this one was because the un...

3. Just diagnosed with breast cancer

   kellyo replied to survivor08's topic in General Students

   A woman in my graduating class underwent double mastectomy (with reconstruction) over Christmas break and returned in January and graduated in May. She had chemo prior to the surgery and radiation after. Never skipped a beat. She missed a day here...

4. NC Hospitals

   kellyo replied to JennaRN1006's topic in North Carolina

   I work for Wake Med and really like it there--not only my unit, but the hospital has a friendly work atmosphere (at least in my opinion). Contact ncbon.org for info on your license. I know a reputable realtor if you want more info about the area. ...

5. How many new nurses like their job???

   kellyo replied to SmetRN2008's topic in New Nurse

   I can honestly say that I love my job. I absolutely hated the first 3 months (orientation) and cried at least 2 days a week (sometimes on the job), had dry heaves every morning in the parking lot and eventually went on meds to control my anxiety (be...

6. new grad jobs in NC

   kellyo replied to newnurseinNC's topic in North Carolina

   Wake Med has a boatload of positions in all areas (ICU, PACU, ED, endo, etc.), all just for new grads in their Nurse Fellows (new grad) program. Check out www.wakemed.org. Check out the jobs under "staff nurse" and "staff nurse fellow". Good luck!

7. Moving to Raleigh (2 Questions)

   kellyo replied to nursesarenice's topic in North Carolina

   New grads start at just under $20/hr, so a nurse w/ experience would make more. Check out Wake Med, Rex Hospital, UNC Hospitals, Duke and some of the community hospitals like Johnston Memorial, Wayne Memorial and Duke Raleigh. Depending on where you...

8. Last shift I worked I wore whites and a cap! Now returning. School pin question

   kellyo replied to BSN74's topic in General Nursing

   I'm a new nurse (6 mos in) and I proudly wear mine attached to my badge. I have it rigged up to the badge holder. I'm the type that would wash it, so the badge holder was the best place for me!

9. Highest BP you have ever seen on a pt

   kellyo replied to nckayaker's topic in Emergency

   Had a pt w/ 57/37 (manual) this week. Felt "a little dizzy". First time I have had to put a pt in trendellenberg! By the way, pt had history of orthostatic hypotension and the 50's were not "unusual" for him. Scary part though, is that this 80-ye...

10. Ok, silly/strange uniform question...

    kellyo replied to fleur-de-lis's topic in General Nursing

    Got some at The Gap Outlet and some at Target. Make sure you get the ones that are cotton AND lycra. They dont lose their shape.

11. So Glad I found this Forum

    kellyo replied to RNSuzq1's topic in New Nurse

    Susan- I sent you an e-mail. I'm so sorry that it hasn't worked out. Let me know how your new job goes! All the best to you... Kelly

12. Psyching yourself up to go to work..

    kellyo posted a topic in New Nurse

    So, what do YOU do to psych yourself up to actually set foot in the hospital for your shift? I've been orienting on the floor for a few weeks, and although things are going well, I find myself getting worked up the night before a shift and talking t...

13. What makes you like your job...

    kellyo replied to willdgate's topic in New Nurse

    I started on a CV Surgical stepdown unit a few weeks ago. My brother spent over a week there at the beginning of nursing school two years ago after his CABG x4 surgery (45 yo). I knew that's were I wanted to work from the start. I was lucky enough...

14. French RN needs books advice

    kellyo replied to daphnis's topic in New Nurse

    Chloe: I don't know about the first two books, but I've always thought that books by Mosby are very helpful. I had the RN pocket guide for psych, and NEVER opened it. Good luck! -Kelly

15. Are you satisfied with your first RN Job?

    kellyo replied to RNSuzq1's topic in New Nurse

    Susan: I'm glad to hear that things have gone better since your last post. My preceptor has told me that one big thing I need to work in is getting in and out of the rooms quicker. She's not timed me yet (thank goodness) but I think I'll time mysel...