kimbacats

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1. Advice Needed

   kimbacats replied to kimbacats's topic in Career Support

   Hey Lance, Sorry to hear you've had the same trouble...it's very disheartening, isn't it? The first few days I felt like total crap, but the more I thought about it, I realized it was just the situation. I did have a wonderful job before I moved, and...

2. Do you know your Blood Type?

   kimbacats replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

   AB- I was told this was on the rare side, but also told I cannot donate because I have epstein-barr? Any truth to this? Also received Rhogam prior to a miscarriage.

3. key west, florida

   kimbacats replied to CatFancy23's topic in Florida

   Hi- I recently moved from Key West after 20+ years there! LKMC is one of the largest employers, and I haven't worked there in some time, but I can say that the majority of the staff there is wonderful! Administration could use an overhaul, but other ...

4. What was your job before you became a nurse?

   kimbacats replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

   Well, this should give everyone a chuckle: I put the little brushes in nail polish bottles as they came down the line (a little Laverne & Shirley-ish)! I also twisted soft pretzels, made t shirts, babysat, ...all of this at a tender young age.......

5. Do Nurses Eat Their Young?

   kimbacats replied to Brian's topic in Relations

   Oh, and in response to this...having seen and been where I have, I would most certainly go out of my way to help a student who truly wanted to learn. (and NOT eat them alive)! I always reminded myself of this in nursing school. I know how busy it get...

6. Do Nurses Eat Their Young?

   kimbacats replied to Brian's topic in Relations

   Hi Miami Nurse...it's funny, I just moved from Key West...I truly am in a different world...I think maybe it had something to do with my situation, but I sure tried to make it work...maybe you have a suggestion for another avenue of nursing besides m...

7. Advice Needed

   kimbacats posted a topic in Career Support

   I am two years out of school, just moved to a new state and could use some advice. I went straight from school to doing the intake and referral for a hospice and home health agency (in hindsight I think I may have cheated myself a bit), but after wor...

8. Do Nurses Eat Their Young?

   kimbacats replied to Brian's topic in Relations

   I've often wondered about psych nursing, although I don't know much about it. I do like spending time with patients and talking to them. I am at such a loss right now! (Down but not out!) Anyone with ideas on this?

9. Do Nurses Eat Their Young?

   kimbacats replied to Brian's topic in Relations

   Thanks so much-and I hate to sound dumb, but what is MDS? I really appreciate your input- I hate to throw in the towel this soon!

10. Do Nurses Eat Their Young?

    kimbacats replied to Brian's topic in Relations

    Boy, I'm sure feeling that way right now! I am two years out of school, just moved to a new state and could use some advice. I went straight from school to doing the intake and referral for a hospice and home health agency (in hindsight I think I may...

11. schools for a transfer student?

    kimbacats posted a topic in New York

    Does anyone have any information on two year RN programs in the NYC area? I have been on the wait list here for a year, and class sizes are limited to 35 students.....all pre-reqs are done, I'm considering a move to complete my education! Thank you!