jkw_83RN BSN, RN

jkw_83RN is a BSN, RN and specializes in Telemetry, ER, SICU.

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1. Need some advice!!!

   jkw_83RN posted a topic in SRNA

   Ok, so I totally didn't like working in the ICU. I worked there for a 1 and 1/2, but I didn't really like the co-workers and the whole environment. I did the work and did it well, but the environment just wasn't for me. I guess I don't do well with l...

2. CRNA school and babies -- can you have both?

   jkw_83RN replied to MarySunshine's topic in SRNA

   Some programs are longer than two years, and life is unpredictable by itself. If your heart truly desires having children first, I say go ahead and do it while you are young. You already have a career as a nurse--so you make decent money, and Nurse a...

3. Frustrated

   jkw_83RN posted a topic in SRNA

   Please help me understand why do some CRNA programs ask for letters of recommendation from people I may not have encountered. For example, how am I supposed to get a letter of recommenation from the dean of my nursing program when I have never met th...

4. People who took GREs.....

   jkw_83RN replied to jfk6668's topic in SRNA

   I haven't taken the GRE yet (will 7/27), but I either read or heard somewhere that a SAT score is not a predictor for the GRE because the SAT is testing your ability after high school and the GRE is testing your ability after attending some college....

5. Teamwork and Support in ED's

   jkw_83RN replied to PEDSVA's topic in Emergency

   I have worked in two emergency departments, and luckily almost everyone understood that we all needed to work as a team. Of course we had a couple of nurses here and there who didn't do much, but that happens everywhere.:uhoh21: I would give the plac...

6. Preceptor woes....

   jkw_83RN replied to InfoNurse81's topic in General Nursing

   I've personally witnessed and experience this type of so-called preceptorship and the best advice that I could give you is to repeatedly call her out on it. Yeah, you may be experienced, but you are in a new environment. If this is the only person av...

7. Question about Rush U. application

   jkw_83RN posted a topic in SRNA

   I am interested in applying to Rush's NA program, but I am unsure about the Biostatistics class. It has to be a graduate level, and it can be taken off campus, but it can also be taken on campus (at least I think, I believe it is online). Anyway, ca...

8. Any mothers out there who have been through CRNA school with young children at home?

   jkw_83RN replied to 6xblessd's topic in SRNA

   I am in the process of applying to three schools with the high hopes of being accepted into at least one of them for next year. I have a 6 year old and I am expecting twins anytime now. My husband has a good job, but I am still pretty sure that there...

9. Getting Divorced During Nursing School

   jkw_83RN replied to NBMom1225's topic in General Nursing

   I have not been divorced, but I did have a nasty break up after a 7 year relationship with my son's dad. My son was 3 years old, and I couldn't afford daycare. I can't necessarily relate to the court situation, but the emotional and mental stress tha...

10. I give up on waiting and I need a new plan

    jkw_83RN replied to clamaity21's topic in General Nursing

    Is there a particular reason that you decided not to continue nursing school or radiology? I do not know much about medical billing or coding, but I am a nurse and my husband is a radiology technologist. I am 23 and he is 26, and we make a pretty dec...

11. What do experienced nurses expect from new nurses?

    jkw_83RN replied to alabama2's topic in General Nursing

    I'd have to agree with previous posts. Being humble and attentive to your surroundings go a long way. Do not be afraid to ask questions or ask for help when needed. Be a team player. Do not act like you know it all because no one does. Pay attention ...

12. The War with the Floors

    jkw_83RN replied to zima60's topic in Emergency

    Like it has been said several times before, this is one of those never ending battles. The hospital where I worked, we left a recorded report for the floors and then we had to wait 20 minutes after before we could take the patient up, unless it was a...

13. What are the best shifts if you have kids?

    jkw_83RN replied to hamlj's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, nocs works best for me, or weekend program. I have a five year old son and have custody of my two cousins who are 13 and 14. It's easier to accomplish more things during the day if you have to if you work nocs (ie doctor's appts, court, s...

14. Dopamine Guidelines

    jkw_83RN replied to Treen's topic in General Nursing

    It is extremely weird to me that a patient would be on a dopamine gtt without having to be on a cardiac monitor. First I would want to know why is the patient on dopamine, is it for renal perfusion (a low dose 1-5 mcg/kg/min) or is it for the blood ...

15. What did you sacrifice to get where you are?

    jkw_83RN replied to GTChick01's topic in General Nursing

    I sacrificed sleep, time with my son, and plenty of nights partying...but it was well worth it because I make more than the girls that wanted to party all the time and I am able to provide a stable lifestyle for my son.