kathconserv

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1. First week down........

   kathconserv replied to LoriRNCM's topic in General Students

   Most nurses have not worked in the "medical field" before working. Nursing is nursing.

2. So I failed

   kathconserv replied to jenjen44's topic in NCLEX

   I have been a nurse for seven years and so much has happened since my passing the NCLEX. It is something that nobody discusses at work. Serioulsly. Just take them again. The boards are nonsense and do not reflect nursing at all.

3. Med Surg Nurses That Switched Over to ICU Nursing

   kathconserv replied to GaMommy81's topic in MICU

   I worked the floors for four years and went to the ICU and have been here for two years! I do not regret my floor days! I loved it!

4. LVNs in the ICU

   kathconserv replied to TexRN08's topic in MICU

   I have tremendous respect for LPNs but I don't believe they should work in the hospital setting. It is not about "doing the same tasks as an RN." It is about responsibility.

5. LVNs in the ICU

   kathconserv replied to TexRN08's topic in MICU

   I have worked in a setting where they have nursing assitants and techs do the finger sticks and urinary output and help with washing patients. This was a 12 bedded ICU with 6 to 7 nurses. I now work in at 12 bedded ICU with 6 to 7 patients and we d...

6. Shift change and visitation in ICU/stepdown

   kathconserv replied to opossum's topic in MICU

   Columbia presbyterian has zero visitors from 6-8 on both shifts and no admissions as well!

7. UMASS on Nurse Strike

   kathconserv replied to TinyRNnurse's topic in Union

   Do not feel bad for them. They have a choice.

8. UMASS on Nurse Strike

   kathconserv replied to TinyRNnurse's topic in Union

   This is not a travel assignment if you are crossing a picket line. You will be transported into the facility in street clothes and transported back to the hotel where you will be staying. I personally hate unions because they brainwash people into...

9. My first med error (Rant)

   kathconserv replied to MissHaleyDawn's topic in General Nursing

   That is not a big deal. Believe me. You will be ok.

10. Finally got an interview

    kathconserv replied to Anniehow's topic in Operating Room

    There is a fine line between desperation and excitement. Having two years of med/surg experience is wonderful and that is going to strenghten you in the OR. I wish you the best of luck. Let me know how it goes.

11. Long shifts = Higher levels of burnout

    kathconserv replied to Brian's topic in Rock

    When you cannot get out of bed to go to work without dragging yourself, it is time to take some time off. Nurses are given vacation time and personal time and need to use it accordingly. If you come home from work and are still thinking about how m...

12. Nursing: Art vs Science

    kathconserv replied to jadelpn's topic in General Nursing

    You need to leave the profession immediately.

13. excelsior college RN-BSN?

    kathconserv replied to grateful2010's topic in Excelsior

    did you experience any friction with nurse managers because you do not have a BSN? I ask because I havea a bachelor degree in Business and wanted to go straight to MSN and was told that not having a BSN would hurt me.