kwong30

kwong30 has 2 years experience and specializes in ICU.

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1. Is it hard to find jobs for someone who went through Entry Level Masters Program?

   kwong30 replied to live.love.laugh's topic in California

   optimism, You take the same classes as required by other BSN programs. So no, it would not be MORE difficult to find a job with an entry level MSN. I graduated with one, and I was hired. If anything, I think having an MSN and a BA/BS makes you a mo...

2. How do you deal with residents who only want to take a fraction of a med ordered?

   kwong30 replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in Medications

   sure, even if she does not have the order to take half the dose, pt has the right to refuse (6th right). perhaps vicodin knocks her out completely. you document " on pt's request" to take 1/2 the dose, for whatever reason she tells you. the doc could...

3. anyone else having low unit census?

   kwong30 replied to northcoastnurse's topic in MICU

   yep, we've had 3 patients... census is sometimes very unpredictable. most of the ICU nurses had to float to TCU that night.

4. Tips for nurses in their first year of nursing

   kwong30 replied to Brian's topic in New Nurse

   During shift report write everything down (we use SBAR). You might forget important info that needs to be passed on to the docs or oncoming nurse. (little bits of uncharted info you might have on your notes). Don't be afraid to ask for clarity if you...

5. Prior CNA Experience Survey - Nurses Needed for Statistics Class Research

   kwong30 replied to jtboz's topic in General Students

   1. What is your age? 29 2. How long have you been a nurse? less than 2 years 3. Did you work as a CNA before becoming a nurse? no 4. If yes to #3, how long did you work as a CNA before becoming a nurse? 5. If no to #3, do you wish that you had? yes, ...

6. ACLS question

   kwong30 replied to RNMeg's topic in General Nursing

   I think you should just enjoy your summer. Take ACLS when you get hired into the unit that requires it so you get reimbursed. ACLS is not a difficult course and I think everyone passes. The other 2 new grads did not take ACLS nor was it asked during ...

7. ICU experiences: how do you know when to worry...

   kwong30 replied to vastudent09's topic in MICU

   I am a new nurse too and I always worry. If I am unsure about something eg. the changing status of a patient and actions to take, I feel the need to ask another nurse, sometimes even before I call the MD. And if I don't feel convinced with one answer...

8. Am I the only new nurse who doesn't hate my job?

   kwong30 replied to kmarie724's topic in New Nurse

   It was most stressful when I was orienting and had no confidence. I was SLOW and prone to mistakes and forgetting. It hasn't been a year yet, but things have gotten much better now! I can say I love being a nurse and I love what I do. Nothing else t...

9. Recent New Grads: Job Search Poll

   kwong30 replied to muesli's topic in New Nurse

   Looked into positions early in April/May 08. Interviewed in June 08 and got job offer 2 weeks later via a phone call from HR. Received NCLEX results in July 08 and officially employed in Aug. And I have been working since... :)

10. Non-BSN to MSN advice?

    kwong30 replied to natty553's topic in New Nurse

    I was in your position 3 years back and i didn't think I was "qualified enough" and the reality is, you won't really know until you've applied to find out. Also, application pool varies and every school looks at the applicant on an individual basis. ...

11. Salary in San Jose

    kwong30 replied to Nurse008's topic in California

    It's possible to make that much in the Bay Area. New nurse on 3-12s at night with just over 6 months makes 59/hr. But I agree with everyone, there is a major hiring freeze now.

12. CA post-grad nursing schools and grades

    kwong30 replied to sashimi's topic in California

    Since I don't work for admission, I can't objectively answer your question. But I would think chemistry and micro (science) classes are equally important as anatomy/physio. All the science classes are probably looked at more than just the basic non-s...

13. CA post-grad nursing schools and grades

    kwong30 replied to sashimi's topic in California

    My undergrad grades were pretty crappy and it didn't stop me from getting into these "competitive" nursing schools. I was not wait-listed either. In fact, for Western U, I was one of those "20 early accepted," who didn't require an interview. Maybe ...

14. question about panel interview

    kwong30 replied to it's hot in phoenix's topic in New Nurse

    Although they will have a copy of your resume, still bring copies pf resumes/references to your interview. I had a panel interview and it was not so bad afterall. A nurse manager, educator and a staff RN. All took turns in asking me questions. This w...

15. Recommendation?

    kwong30 replied to grbluvscj1's topic in California

    If you really think it is worth it... but that is very expensive tuition for LVN training. Have you expanded your options for more affordable programs?