kurlyy1

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1. Any RNs that are fitness instructors?

   kurlyy1 replied to HealthyRN's topic in Stress 101

   Hi Healthy RN!! Thanks so much for the reply! You are right I just have to make it number one! Ive done it before but I wasn't working 12 hour shifts. I work 4 days one week and 3 the next. I want to get in 'the best shape of my life' and I seriousl...

2. HELP. possibly relocating to Atlanta

   kurlyy1 replied to mercedes7's topic in Georgia

   I am thinking of relocating to Atlanta. I am interested in Grady because I would like to work in the burn unit there and eventually go on to get my masters specializing in dermatology. Can anyone tell me anything about good areas near there to live a...

3. Best Florida city?

   kurlyy1 replied to lmolvr's topic in Florida

   Thanks for the feedback Angie! That is comforting to know about the schools in Tampa. I actually have an aunt there so I would have some help, although she is an extremly busy woman. I will keep that option open(-:

4. Any RNs that are fitness instructors?

   kurlyy1 replied to HealthyRN's topic in Stress 101

   Hi healthy RN! I am not a fitness instructor but would love to get to that point...fitness and health are my first loves. How do you find the time to stay fit?! I used to be very fit and still am in pretty good shape but am struggling to get back whe...

5. Florida Roll Call ......

   kurlyy1 replied to RNPATL's topic in Florida

   Hi everyone,my name is Providence :Santa1: and I went to nursing school in Jax at UNF. Unexpectedly moved to, gulp, Lake City Fl which was NOT in my plans at ALL! I am working as a med-surg nurse and love it I am a single mother of two:uhoh3: so I ...

6. Best Florida city?

   kurlyy1 replied to lmolvr's topic in Florida

   I am inviting any opinions/advice. I am trying to decide between Jacksonville and Tampa/St Pete area. What is the most important thing to me is the quality of education. I have a 6 year old and a nine month old. I am a single mother and I know it wil...

7. Living poor to living middle class!

   kurlyy1 replied to rn2bn07's topic in New Nurse

   Thank you so much MommyNurse2be! I guess I have had so much on my mind I just couldn't think straight to break it all down simply, but it definately seems I'll be better off, of couse, with the nursing position offered to me. No I don't have any insu...

8. Night Shift and Health

   kurlyy1 replied to RNSuzq1's topic in New Nurse

   Wow...I am really scared now. I am a morning person. I am healthy, need to fit a workout schedule in to keep endorphins up or I get depressed. Need to get good rest or I am irrationally depressed and then become isolative due to the depression. I am ...

9. Living poor to living middle class!

   kurlyy1 replied to rn2bn07's topic in New Nurse

   Wow. I can completely relate to YOU!!! I am the single mother of 2, and it seems I had money for shopping and other little things from time to time as a student. Groceries weren't the constant struggle they are now because I recieved food stamps, and...

10. Living poor to living middle class!

    kurlyy1 replied to rn2bn07's topic in New Nurse

    Well I have a question for you...I have a job I love right now as manager of a weight loss clinic. Now that I have passed the boards I am ready to start nursing, but REALLY hesitant to leave the job I love SO much! Especially if I make a similar inco...

11. Jobs: What are the other options to bedside nursing?

    kurlyy1 replied to nadjjaa's topic in New Nurse

    I am very interested in derm nursing. Do you have any suggestions on how I should get into that field? I am about to start my first nursing job on a telemetry floor and will be there for at least 6 mo. but I would eventually like to do derm nursing s...

12. Who's doing Nursing School with a kid?

    kurlyy1 replied to MrsRitchie's topic in General Students

    I went through nursing school as a single mother of son exactly your son's age. I had no family in town although they were a few hours away. It was tough and there were some days where I felt I would not be able to scrape myself up off the floor, but...

13. GN starting rate?

    kurlyy1 replied to RNismycalling's topic in New Nurse

    Yeah, I live in Jacksonville, Fl and the starting rate is the same...

14. Have I waited too long after graduation??!

    kurlyy1 replied to kurlyy1's topic in New Nurse

    That's great!! What state do you live in? Just wondering cuz new nurses generally start out around $20/hr where I am! That would be a dream job for me! Best of luck to you!:biggringi

15. Have I waited too long after graduation??!

    kurlyy1 replied to kurlyy1's topic in New Nurse

    Hi newlvngrad! I had an interview yesterday for a position on a telemetry unit. I am very nervous about it because other nurses in the area have told me what a tough hospital it is due to being shortstaffed and a high patient load.... I am thinking t...