KellyRN2013 replied to Acraley19's topic in Uniform/Gear
don't forget that Dankso's have a wooden sole so if you have a high arch it may hurt your foot. the reason being is because danskos don't allow your foot to do its normal motion, hints why you normally need a larger size for them to be comfortable, ...
KellyRN2013 replied to perfexion's topic in Ob/Gyn
39 weeks is now considered full term. I worked OBGYN for 5 years and back in 2011 our hospitals would not let any physician schedule an elective induction or C-Section until 39 weeks. Apparently there were studies done and majority of the infants lun...
KellyRN2013 replied to ChrisB718's topic in Pre-Nursing
Go for your ADN! you can always bridge to BSN or even Master's. I am currently in my master's program and yes you are correct that undergraduate loans ONLY have a lifetime amount of 35000.00 and graduate loans up to 135000.00 I have almost hit my 35 ...
KellyRN2013 replied to vamaybe's topic in Virginia
Jay jay I am in southwest VA. They hire adns you just have to start a BSN program within 2 years of hire and complete it within 5 years from your hire date but they don't hire any LPNs
KellyRN2013 replied to MarquieshaH's topic in Pre-Nursing
I agree with the other post. Talk to someone directly from the school. You can take the pre-requisites at a community college. We had a lady who worked in our health science department that would sit down with students who were interested in the nurs...
KellyRN2013 replied to GinabinaRN's topic in NCLEX
The best book I studied with was the NCLEX RN Exam Cram! I learned more from that book than I ever did in school! Good job to you for passing the NCLEX!
KellyRN2013 replied to vamaybe's topic in Virginia
VANurse2010 you are correct. the HCA hospitals here do require that you start a BSN program within 2 years of your hire date and you must complete it within 5 years! I believe a lot more hospitals will be going to this within the next few years :)
Oh wow! that is way outside of their boundaries. How did they get the patient information in the first place? I think that is way past a HIPAA violation because the patient may not want this rep to know that he sees a certain doctor. I would be livid...
KellyRN2013 replied to Mommytracknurse's topic in Home Health
I completely understand your concerns. I live in the mountains of VA and barely have cell reception anywhere on the mountains. Sometimes I went so far up in the woods that I didn't even think there would be a house back there. Sometimes you end up in...
KellyRN2013 replied to sunrays1981's topic in Job Hunt
attached is an example of my cover letter that I use and just change out the name of the company and position, etc. Also, make sure you use KEY words that are used in the description for the job. Like if it says "we are looking for a detail-oriented ...
I am in Virginia too. Which part are you located in? I may be able to help you find a place to work. The healthcare industry is different in all parts of VA so knowing where you are located is important. If you are in northern VA finding a nursing jo...
KellyRN2013 replied to fournee's topic in Geriatric
This question is asked a lot! I work as a DON in an assisted living facility so I completely understand what you are talking about. Does your facility have a wander guard system? If so, I would go talk to your DON or administrator about that for the ...
KellyRN2013 replied to Ancientnurse18's topic in General Nursing
Honey GO FOR IT!!! I am currently enrolled in the MSN program in Leadership and Management through Walden University online and at the beginning of each class we all introduce ourselves and everyone in the class is between the ages of 40 and 65!!! Yo...
I forgot to mention...apply for scholarships!!! You can get a scholarship for anything literally lol you can get a scholarship for being left handed or even having a dog as a pet. Ask your school for a list of scholarships they provide and apply appl...