KaraThrace
has 7 years experience and specializes in ER, Trauma/Resus, Step Down, ICU, MS, HO.
Currently Emergency Room RN, my favorite discipline.
6 years as EMT and medic, 5 years as SICU and ED tech, CNA, LPN, grad c RN in 2007, ADN (B.S. Biology 1994)
Just wondering if you have settled in anywhere, started on your unit (was it cath lab??). Just generally how you are faring. Please let me know if there is anything I could help with and good luck....
In my very humble and subjective opinion, the facility failed this nurse. Security measures should have been in place such that "just anyone" could never have called directly to the staff caring for a...
KaraThrace replied to turnforthenurse's topic in General Nursing
Agreed. I also wonder how having a "stranger" sign a document that I am assuming is stamped/stickered or some how labeled with the pt's name, dob, age--or even involving them in witnessing--is not in...
Hello, I am not a traveler (but interested, hence browsing this forum). But I did just finish working one year in Las Vegas, at SHMC. Small world. I was able to find a one bedroom apartment very near...
KaraThrace replied to KaraThrace's topic in Travel
Thank you so much for the reply (I too am traveling with my Dog...the main man in my life! I know all too well how items tend to "breed". I moved from Vermont to Washington State a year ago and am...
Howdy All! Long time lurker, first time posting here. I have finally made the leap and have a recruiter "presenting me" to several accounts. I have searched high and low for some packing tips, lists,...
I am a little jaded yet to maybe speak to E-charting. I spent the beginning of my carreer hand charting as many of us--and still kind of liked the convenience of jotting down significant points right...
KaraThrace replied to nitenurs2's topic in LPN to RN
Well howdy back! :) As an LPN student awaiting her acceptance to our colleges RN program, I appreciate the offer for information or help! And hardy congratulations! :w00t:
KaraThrace replied to KaraThrace's topic in LPN to RN
Well thank you very much. That was very helpful. I do enjoy those little Sunday morning research projects! A little coffee goes a long way! (Ok...so, a lot of coffee....)
KaraThrace replied to KaraThrace's topic in LPN to RN
Thank you both so much for your replies. I honestly had not even known such bridge programs (LPN>RN) existed until recently! I am still digging around. Texas, while appealing is a bit far...but if...
Hello All, I posted this in the LPN/LVN forum before I saw this one (pardon me!! newbie still fumbling around!!:imbar ) Has anyone researched around about the few LPN-BSN programs out there? I am...
I actually gave this subject thought--but have landed heavily on the side of attending my ceremony. My performance in my undergrad. degree program was...well....lets just say mediocre at best, and...
I am new, but was inspired to respond and offer you the most sincere CONGRATULATIONS! I was diligantly printing off your tips, and then followed the thread through, only to see that you passed. What...