nktxo

nktxo specializes in Neurosurgery, Stroke, Trauma, NICU.

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1. Which Milk Warmer Do You Use?

   nktxo replied to mgturtle's topic in NICU

   We use the Medela Waterless Milk Warmers :)

2. The Six Month Scream

   nktxo replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

   I struggled with my first few months off orientation on a neuro/trauma floor. I eventually got the hang of it with time though. I learned to prioritize better, I figured out how to cluster my care better, and I developed ways that worked best for me ...

3. 11/7: what I learned this week: Trey Anastasio wants to weigh your head; Cerner is stupid

   nktxo replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

   About a month ago, I transferred from a neuro/stroke/trauma unit to a NICU and here's what I've learned this week: 1. My former elderly patients and my current NICU babies are very different, yet...very, very similar. 2. Suck-Swallow-Breathe is a dif...

4. Neonatal nurse in Seattle Wa

   nktxo replied to Hilen's topic in General Students

   Hello, just browsing through threads. I'm currently a neonatal ICU RN in DC and a former neurosurgery RN. Message me with more specific questions if you would like.

5. NICU vs. Peds Med-Surg/Step-down

   nktxo replied to nurse-samie's topic in Pediatric

   When I was reading your post, I actually thought I was the one who wrote this. A little crazy but I actually worked in adult neuro until I had the opportunity to work in both a NICU and PICU. I eventually chose NICU because it was ultimately the pati...

6. Would a neuro nurse be willing to answer these ten quesitons?

   nktxo replied to futuremurse1's topic in Neurological

   Hi, I am a neuro nurse and would be willing to answer your questions. I saw this forum late so I don't know if it is still relevant for you but just message me :)

7. Questions about Neuro Nursing

   nktxo replied to MissyNik's topic in Neurological

   I work on a neurology/neurosurgery floor in a level 1 trauma hospital that is also a comprehensive stroke certified hospital. Our floor utilizes tele only on patients with indications for tele (strokes, significant cardiac history, etc.). You can als...

8. NEW GRAD PAY???

   nktxo replied to nealmink's topic in New Nurse

   I know greatly of 3 areas the best because I have been working in two of them and have had job offers in all 3 areas when I was a new grad RN last year. City/State: Northern Virginia Position: RN I (New Grad RN) Pay: $25/hr new grad RN pay with $4-5 ...

9. NCLEX tips

   nktxo replied to futureNurseKEE's topic in NCLEX

   I passed my NCLEX last year in 75 questions. I took Kaplan because it worked for me. I require a lot of practice and repetition and that's what Kaplan provided me with. To my understanding, Hurst reviews a lot of content but I knew I wouldn't be able...

10. Decisions Decisions

    nktxo replied to akcw1981's topic in Pre-Nursing

    It's really up to you, your goals, and what you want for yourself because you honestly can get burnt out from both professions. I am currently a neurosurgical RN and I am at the bedside the entire shift for my patients, managing and carrying out thei...

11. Moving to Springfield, VA

    nktxo replied to Chelaea.Satterf's topic in Job Hunt

    I grew up in Northern Virginia and I've spent time volunteering, shadowing, and clinical time in many of the hospitals in Northern VA and DC. I also worked at Inova Fairfax Hospital for about 4 years prior to me getting my BSN last year. Inova Fairfa...

12. I test in a week please help!

    nktxo replied to Zion5335's topic in NCLEX

    Hi, I recently made a post on July 18, 2014 titled "Took Kaplan and passed NCLEX with 75 questions". My scores were: Diagnostic Exam: 57% Readiness Test: 57% QT1: 61.33% QT2: 51% QT3: 52% QT4: 54% QT5: 93% QT6: 80% QT7: 50% QT7 retake after reviewing...

13. Good pop up, but, haven't heard anything

    nktxo replied to LiveFree17's topic in NCLEX

    Hi, I took my NCLEX this week in Virginia too and the morning after I took my NCLEX, I just googled "license lookup va" and clicked the first link and searched for myself. That's how I found out I was issued my license. Hope this helps!

14. Took Kaplan and passed NCLEX with 75 questions

    nktxo replied to nktxo's topic in NCLEX

    Aw, you're welcome! Posts on here helped me out a lot over the years so I'm more than happy to help others. I noticed many people on here use several resources but I searched through what I thought would be best for me and that was Kaplan. I stopped ...

15. NCLEX coming up

    nktxo replied to jennirnbsn's topic in NCLEX

    Hi, I recently made a post on July 18, 2014 titled "Took Kaplan and passed NCLEX with 75 questions". My scores were: Diagnostic Exam: 57% Readiness Test: 57% QT1: 61.33% QT2: 51% QT3: 52% QT4: 54% QT5: 93% QT6: 80% QT7: 50% QT7 retake after reviewing...