Keri8680 BSN, RN

Keri8680 has 2 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Cardiology/Telemetry.

Latest Activity

1. organizational skills

   Keri8680 replied to idahostudent2011's topic in General Nursing

   On my report sheet I write out alittle "to do" list for stuff that pertains to that patient, before I start my rounds. (Before you start rounds is KEY for this to work out) I look on their med profile and check out their orders for this list. For ex...

2. Help with finding hospitals!

   Keri8680 replied to michellethuy's topic in General Nursing

   I started applying the December before I graduated (which was May 2009). I had job interviews set up for my spring break in March, and job offers quickly after that. I had my job waiting for me once I graduated. You can never be too early!

3. New RN looking for NICU position in PA

   Keri8680 replied to bigskye15's topic in General Nursing

   i did notice just last week an open posting for the NICU at Magee in Pittsburgh. go to www.upmc.com Not sure if it's still there though.

4. All preferences aside, what is the best "track" for a new nurse to learn?

   Keri8680 replied to RevolutioN2013's topic in General Nursing

   It probably depends on how much you really want to challenge yourself. I work on a stepdown floor, and can get a 4-6 patient assignment each shift. We see patients right from the CCU, on drips, etc. This was right for me at the start, now I feel I...

5. How do you document telemetry in a paperless system?

   Keri8680 replied to mistygwenrn's topic in General Nursing

   we still do paper strips but i think they eventually get scanned into our system.

6. Questions

   Keri8680 replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

   FIrst job: July 2009 Unit: cardiac/tele Orientation: 3 months I am still here!

7. How do I prepare myself for nursing school?

   Keri8680 replied to tatempole's topic in General Students

   Congrats....It's hard work, but once you're finished you will feel an amazing sense of accomplishment! As for prep work, see if you can get the copy of the syllabus for that class you are starting with, that way you can get a head start on the read...

8. NCLEX priority help! Nclex next week. HELP!

   Keri8680 replied to jcutler's topic in NCLEX

   buy the book prioritization, delegation and assignment by linda lacharity. it's all those sorts of questions and it's only 14 dollars. it helped me bunches!!! good luck.

9. NCLEX priority help! Nclex next week. HELP!

   Keri8680 replied to jcutler's topic in NCLEX

   i bought a book that helped me alotk, let me think of what it was called....

10. Any advice for a new grad starting in cardiac?

    Keri8680 replied to robyn226's topic in Cardiac

    I went into Cardiac nursing right out of school (started summer 2009) I really enjoy it, I feel it's a great first step for me. I've gone thru basic arrhythmias and ACLS all paid for by the hospital! I've learned so much and I love knowing how to ...

11. Is relocating the "smart move"?

    Keri8680 replied to Mommyof3Boys's topic in Pennsylvania

    In response to your questions, I moved from CT to the Pittsburgh area last summer (2009) after i graduated with my RN. My fiance was out here and we wanted to be together. I found a job right out of school (after looking and applying and interview...

12. RN jobs in Pittsburgh area

    Keri8680 replied to MichelefRN's topic in Pennsylvania

    i think it's going to start getting harder to find a job here. several of the local hospitals are downsizing, therefore leaving many nurses to find jobs elsewhere. However, there is a new UPMC hospital opening just east of Pitt in Monroeville in th...

13. Possible move to PA-advice please?

    Keri8680 replied to lupin's topic in Pennsylvania

    I moved out to the Pittsburgh area this past month and Pitt seems to have RN job openings. I'm a new grad and had 2 job offers back when I interviewed with UPMC. It may be a better job market out here than eastern PA.

14. CALLING---Those who have Jobs- WE need you!

    Keri8680 replied to k.morris's topic in New Nurse

    1.what kind of floor are you working on? cardiac/telemetry 2.where are you from? ct, but just moved to pitt to be with my fiance 3.how did you get that job?-- once i decided to move out to pitt this past winter i started sending my resume around. ...

15. Books you'd recommend for NCLEX-RN practice questions?

    Keri8680 replied to jo716's topic in New Nurse

    I was told by a new nurse on my clinical med/surg floor to buy "Prioritization, Delegation and Assignment by Linda LaCharity. It's got tons of questions with the rationales r/t prioritizing and delegating, two of the hardest concepts to learn in my ...