krrbrr ADN

krrbrr has 7 years experience as a ADN and specializes in ICU, Pre-Op, OR, PACU.

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1. Reserves Nursing

   krrbrr replied to krrbrr's topic in Government

   Thanks for the response, I figured that might be the case and have looked into ICU & ER positions already locally. The "I can't relocate" is more on a permanent basis. My husband has an amazing job here and I don't want to disrupt his job. Howeve...

2. Reserves Nursing

   krrbrr posted a topic in Government

   I'm looking for information on the different branches for Reserves. I currently work at an ASC as an OR Charge Nurse and am wanting to branch into the military setting. Experience 9 months med/surg1 year OR1 year PACU/Pre-Op/OR at an ASCI am currentl...

3. Entry level positions as ED/ER Tech?

   krrbrr replied to Oxygenforeverybody's topic in Washington

   NAC is just what WA state calls their CNA's :) I don't know the specifics on why the name/acronym is different, but it is the same thing! NAC=Nursing Assistant - Certified. So as long as you use a school listed in my post above you'll be on the right...

4. Entry level positions as ED/ER Tech?

   krrbrr replied to Oxygenforeverybody's topic in Washington

   Since you already have prior medical experience and if you're not working I would highly suggest looking into one of the faster paced programs so that you can get your license ASAP. The one I attended was 3-4 weeks long (Tues-Fri 8am-2:30pm, but they...

5. From night shift nursing to Fitness Model

   krrbrr replied to laurendrainfit's topic in General Nursing

   This post was extremely inspiring!!! I have been attempting to lose weight for going on 5 years now and while I have made a downward progress (lost 50 lbs!) I am still far from my end goal. I appreciate all the details you put into this post and I wi...

6. Help relocating to Dupont WA

   krrbrr replied to lauris4luv's topic in Washington

   I'm still a student, so I'm unsure of pay or job availability in itself, but I'll share what I do know. Dupont itself doesn't have anything much to offer nurses (only a few doctors offices). You'll need to look into Olympia, Tacoma, or work on base ...

7. New student, severe anxiety...

   krrbrr replied to Cynthiahatespatho's topic in General Students

   hang in there!!! My program hasn't even started yet and I already feel overwhelmed and extremely anxious as well. I've considered asking my Dr for anxiety meds as well, but am afraid it might mess with my performance once school starts. For now I'm t...

8. Ok Class of 2017, Where are you??

   krrbrr replied to Wifeoffireman's topic in School Programs

   My class doesn't start until the 21st and I am EXTREMELY nervous! More than anything I've been trying to look up ways on how to reduce stress and anxiety so that I have a game plan for when I do get overwhelmed in the program! Good luck to everyone w...

9. Centralia College starting Fall '15

   krrbrr replied to krrbrr's topic in Washington

   easier said than done! LOL I think I'm freaking out more since I know I won't be at orientation and I'm very afraid that I'll miss out on hearing something!

10. Centralia College starting Fall '15

    krrbrr replied to krrbrr's topic in Washington

    ddfg34, did you ever decide which school you'll be attending? Someone from SPSCC called me yesterday since I had been holding off on sending my response until I knew CC received mine! Have you gotten your hep B vaccination yet FNP? I'm going to get ...

11. looking for ADN or BSN nursing program in pacific north west

    krrbrr replied to snowlover10's topic in Pre-Nursing

    South Puget Sound Community College and Tacoma Community College are both lotteries (although higher grades + certifications, etc do give you an advantage and minimum grades are required for certain classes).

12. Centralia College starting Fall '15

    krrbrr replied to krrbrr's topic in Washington

    It was a tough call! For me it ended up being a comfort decision more than anything. I ended up making a spreadsheet to compare the two and it really came down to whichever one I wanted! I was unable to find anyone who had specifically participated ...

13. SPSCC Fall '15

    krrbrr replied to krrbrr's topic in Washington

    Yes! :)

14. SPSCC Fall '15

    krrbrr replied to krrbrr's topic in Washington

    I won't be at orientation sadly! I will definitely be there the first day of class though, see you soon!

15. SPSCC Fall '15

    krrbrr replied to krrbrr's topic in Washington

    totally understandable! Good luck to you and I hope you make it in!