TKL

TKL has 13 years experience and specializes in ICU, OB/Pediatrics, Education.

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1. Anxiety, depression and job hopping

   TKL replied to Peachpit's topic in Health, Stress Management

   Thank you for sharing. It's hard not to question the what ifs and contemplate how our decisions shape our reality, both good and bad. Unfortunately, not everyone has control over how they can make...

2. New Grad Nurse and New Mom

   TKL replied to RAINBOWIE's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Congratulations on the birth of your little one! I will jump right to your questions: -Yes it is manageable. Especially if you find the right nursing family to join. It won't always be easy....

3. Can an RN Volunteer on the Floor?

   TKL replied to kat1822's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I agree with everything mentioned. Having a PRN/Per diem job can really be the best of both worlds. Each hospital system is different but some have little requirements for how many shifts you need to...

4. Vanderbilt NP Direct Entry 2022

   TKL replied to tarheelnurse95's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   I'm another considering Vanderbilt for 2022, a lot of my research has put this school in my top 3. Block scheduling is a little scary due to the distance I need to drive/fly but the school is very...

5. How to find a shadowing opportunity?

   TKL replied to Emptymain's topic in General Students

   Some hospitals have shadowing programs you can apply for, they tend to have a list of requirements before you are allowed in due to HIPAA and health & safety issues. Obtaining experience as...

6. Dealing with patient death

   TKL replied to pinkdoves's topic in General Nursing

   It's a terrible feeling, loss. Some stick in our minds for quite some time. As others mentioned above, it's okay to acknowledge and have emotion. With time, it is still difficult but you will find...

7. Does it get better?

   TKL replied to Toaster2k18's topic in General Nursing

   Everyone provided beautiful insight. You're human, and sometimes freezing happens. Panic, feeling overwhelmed; sounds like you hit fight or flight mode. Recall the good aspects of your care: you...

8. How does your unit determine who floats?

   TKL replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Nursing

   The first unit I worked for used the I've been here for x number of years approach, not approved by management or the nursing office, but oh well. When I went from FT to casual status, I also tended...

9. Should apply to the ICU?

   TKL replied to Alexag63's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Best wishes! As mentioned above, check with HR about transferring...many hospitals require 6 months to 1 year in a position before you move departments; unless you are moving from a PRN or PT position...

10. Rejected from job listings

    TKL replied to Heccadecca's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just wanted to wish you luck! Apply for those med-surg positions, the ones in the hospital that has a NICU you want to work in. Build yourself up there, make connections and attempt to transfer once...

11. New grad advice please

    TKL replied to NewbieNurseRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Absolutely use your experience, they will want to see you have leadership skills, communication skills, customer service experience, etc. Apply for any area you would like to be in, sell yourself. Let...

12. First Position - How to not look dumb?

    TKL replied to Vicki17's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's better to ask then practice unsafe care as you guess your way through each task. Have a small notepad so when you ask, you can write things down. Remember to look up things you don't know later,...

13. TIME MANAGEMENT HELP

    TKL replied to memyselfandI67's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The above was perfectly written. You will learn with time, you are still getting your feet wet. You can do this! Have a small sheet for each patient on the important notes from the prior shift,...

14. Frustrated New Graduate

    TKL replied to armymedic80's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm sorry for your struggles to get in. I don't live in California but my local hospitals are pushing heavily for BSN prepared nurses. Half of my unit went back to school to receive their Bachelor's,...

15. L&D/ PP New Grad

    TKL replied to beachlove123's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm sorry you haven't received responses yet but wanted to wish you the best of luck! I began working as a new grad in ICU and found I loved it. I worked there for 3 years before I transitioned...