NurseKitN

NurseKitN has 4 years experience and specializes in Geriatrics, pediatrics, LTC..

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1. Why I'm leaving nursing

   NurseKitN replied to UK nurse88's topic in General Nursing

   Amen. I also left bedside nursing (kind of) 3 years ago and it's the best decision I have ever made. Now I'm a PDN and although I do direct patient care I don't feel like I'm spreading myself too thin while at work. I have time to build rapport (some...

2. Person Vue Trick-It was wrong for me. June 2016

   NurseKitN replied to Britt_RN2016's topic in NCLEX

   I tested the same day, did the PVT the following day at 0700. I used the wrong expiration and got the idea recently scheduled message. Tried again at 24 hr mark and still the same message. I guess it worked for me because I did pass. *shrug* and I ne...

3. What is the Registered Nurse Patient Ratio at your hospital?

   NurseKitN replied to LinenP's topic in General Nursing

   When I worked on a Skilled Nursing Unit at the hospital it was 8-10:1 usually 1 CNA. That was rough as patients are higher acuity now a days.

4. 2015 allnurses Salary Survey Results

   NurseKitN replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   New RN grad with 4 years LVN experience. 3 years experience in the field of pediatric home health. $27/hr for lower acuity, $29/hr higher acuity trach/vent. Benefits not that great but hours are. Rural area in Texas.