NRSINGED KAREN BSN, RN

NRSINGED KAREN has 14 years experience as a BSN, RN.

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1. Incompetent nurses

   NRSINGED KAREN replied to medicrnguy's topic in General Nursing

   I worked on a cardiac unit right out of college (I have an RN associate). I was not trained well enough to work this unit, neither in nursing school or on the unit. The supervisors were helpful, though and would intervene if needed. KAF

2. ISU. a little help please?

   NRSINGED KAREN replied to PulchritudinousRN's topic in Online Learning

   I don't know if the LPN to RN online students are exempt from the foreign language requirement. I would contact the nursing dept and ask. They are pretty busy sometimes and you may have to call a few times, but don't give up. Karen

3. What's your best weight loss tip?

   NRSINGED KAREN replied to JenMarie82's topic in Stress 101

   Weight loss tips: Limit sodas, candy bars, donuts, etc, those foods high in fats, sugar, salt. I have decreased my intake of foods from the cow as they are given steroid hormones to increase their size. I have lost a few pounds over the past two week...

4. Nurses who are dancers...........

   NRSINGED KAREN replied to Guest717236's topic in Stress 101

   I would love to take a dance class, just haven't had time in my busy schedule KAF

5. Finding my "nitch" as a nurse.

   NRSINGED KAREN replied to snowfreeze's topic in Career Support

   Yes, life is too short to stay in one area too long! Karen

6. ISU. a little help please?

   NRSINGED KAREN replied to PulchritudinousRN's topic in Online Learning

   If you are taking the online RN to BS program, you should be exempt from the foreign language requirement. I have been at ISU for quite awhile, both on campus and through online courses. Karen

7. need advice for interviewing/job change

   NRSINGED KAREN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello all, I am a 34 yr old RN seeking a new nursing job. I worked LTC for 6 yrs, Cardiac/ICU for about 2 yrs, and home health now for 3 yrs. I like home care, except for our long on call times. The nurses are required to work full time + take call o...

8. Any good tips on interviewing?

   NRSINGED KAREN posted a topic in Career Support

   I have trouble interviewing. I become nervous and it seems that the wrong words come out of my mouth. I feel like I can't answer the questions correctly. I had a poor interview several months ago and would like advice on questions that the employer m...

9. Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted? Resume + Interview hints!

   NRSINGED KAREN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Job Hunt

   I become nervous at interviews and worry that I will not answer the questions correctly, which in turn causes me to give a poor interview. I tried to follow guidelines from my college's career website, and brought a professional portfolio with me to ...

10. Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted: Resume + Interview hints!

    NRSINGED KAREN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Career Support

    I become nervous at interviews and worry that I will not answer the questions correctly, which in turn causes me to give a poor interview. I tried to follow guidelines from my college's career website, and brought a professional portfolio with me to ...

11. Can't do nightshift

    NRSINGED KAREN replied to Pitbullgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I worked 12 hr night shifts for about 8 months and fought sleep around 3-4 in the morning consistently. I did not get used to it completely and caught a respiratory infection that lasted over a month. On the other hand, when I switched to days, I ran...

12. Why Can't Hospitals Offer Shifts Other Than 12 hr. 7 to 7?

    NRSINGED KAREN replied to neonurse97's topic in General Nursing

    Message to the nurse working in Germany: I agree with the idea of overlapping the shifts. The shift times seem more sensible as well. Many studies have proven that the chance for errors increases after working more than 8 hrs, especially at night. Th...

13. Tips for nurses in their first year of nursing

    NRSINGED KAREN replied to Brian's topic in New Nurse

    I have a little advice also. I made a hugh mistake when I started my first job at a hospital as an RN. I went in with a professional, friendly attitude. I was treated like a doormat and had to repeatedly stand up for myself and prove myself. A little...

14. RN to BSN online

    NRSINGED KAREN replied to mona b RN's topic in Online Learning

    I am currently in the RN-BS online program at Indiana State University. The website is www.indstate.edu.

15. took the nclex twice and failed please help

    NRSINGED KAREN replied to tee27's topic in Indiana

    I passed using several methods. I took a four day prep course, studied the Springhouse and Saunders Q & A. I used Saunders with my LPN and RN tests. You can order those online from Exselvier books. Hope this helps.