Kickinnrs

Kickinnrs specializes in Peds Trauma, Neurosurgery, Othopedics.

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1. Becoming a Nurse..?

   Kickinnrs replied to ChristyGirl's topic in General Nursing

   I think most of your questions have been answered by the others, I have direct knowledge of working with children. I signed at a Children's hospital right after graduation. At this particular hospital you have to work for them 3 years before you can...

2. Gn?

   Kickinnrs replied to lvnandmomx3's topic in California

   It depends on the state. Some have Graduate Nurse programs and some don't. The state I live in (OH) does not have it, but I work in PA which does. It's a temporary work permit that is only good for one year after graduating nursing school. The down ...

3. Can i work whiles retaking NCLEX RN?

   Kickinnrs replied to A+malenurse's topic in General Nursing

   Absolutley! I would take a job as a CNA or Patient Care Technician or whatever they're called where you are. Good luck on your NCLEX!!!!

4. Nursing school vs. Nursing

   Kickinnrs replied to heavenly14313's topic in General Nursing

   My situation may be a little different. I graduated nursing school in May 07. My stress level during nursing school varied between an 8 and 10, depending on what we were testing on. My stress level in the nursing world (I work on at a children's hos...

5. nursing program

   Kickinnrs replied to lalunia86's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with the above post about Medications and memorization. The big panic subject in my class was Fluid and Electrolytes. I found that study groups were a HUGE help. Although I personally study just fine on my own, I also found that in a group, s...

6. Does anyone else find themselves doing this...

   Kickinnrs replied to MrsCaseyRN's topic in General Nursing

   I find myself checking out peoples veins all the time. I'll be standing in line at the store and glance at someones arms and think "oh man, I'll bet I could get those on the first try" or "I wouldn't want to have to stick them". Or if I hear someon...

7. Im 42 year old male and just about to begin Nursing

   Kickinnrs replied to ready2beAnurse's topic in General Nursing

   So sorry for your loss. I turned 40 just a few months before graduating from nursing school. It's the best decision I ever made. I love what I do and have never once regreted my decision to change careers later in life. You sound like you will make a...

8. Ha! Students following me?!

   Kickinnrs replied to Achoo!'s topic in New Nurse

   Oh man! I know how you feel. I just graduated in May and I had my first student with one of my patients back in November. I work at a Pediatric hospital so they don't pass meds, but she followed me in the room to deal with a pain issue when the pt co...

9. Nursing School (how Do You Play The Game)

   Kickinnrs replied to kristiern's topic in General Nursing

   I don't usually post, (mostly a lerker), but this really bothers me. I had a friend in nursing school that went through something similar. She had trouble pronouncing some words and had a really country accent. She was always told by professors th...

10. Too old????

    Kickinnrs replied to Yayamaya's topic in Career Support

    I just turned 40 this year and am a new graduate nurse. Not one of the 20/30 something nurses that I work with have made me feel like I'm too old. They've done nothing but support me and encourage me. I think as long as you don't draw focus to you...