KLeigh

KLeigh

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  1. Thinking of moving to NC after graduation

    KLeigh replied to Jessicalk05's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    At Carolinas Medical Center (CMC Main) in Charlotte, NC, the RNs have 2 pts each in the MICU, which seems pretty good. I do acute dialysis all over the ICUs, so I just go there to dialyze the patients...

  2. Moving to Charlotte & so confused!

    KLeigh posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi everyone! I've been an RN for 7 years, 6 of which I've spent in here in San Diego, CA (the other one in Ohio). My husband recently got a great job offer in Charlotte, NC (he's an engineer), so we...

  3. Moving to Charlotte & so confused!

    KLeigh replied to KLeigh's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Thank you very much for the information! I really appreciate your feedback--it's been really tough for me to get an idea of a typical pay scale, since it varies so much by region (and I think I made...

  4. Pets as therapy

    KLeigh replied to nyapa's topic in General Nursing

    I work at the University of California San Diego Medical Center, and I often see "volunteer pets"--they actually have a "staff" made up of dogs lol--I'll explain. You all know the extremely wonderful...

  5. Bummed...Can I not do travel nursing in the area I currently live?

    KLeigh posted a topic in Travel

    Hi everyone, I guess I have been naive, because I was all pumped up, thinking I would make some extra money at an in-between point in my life by switching to travel nursing, yet I wanted to "travel"...

  6. Married / engaged nurses...

    KLeigh posted a topic in General Nursing

    Do you wear your wedding / engagement rings to work? In what setting do you work (hospital, doctor's office, etc)? Newlywed here, just curious!! I just got married in July, and didn't wear my rings to...

  7. embarrassing moments

    KLeigh replied to emmycRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I think I have a pretty good one....This happened when I was a new grad, working on a med/surg unit. I had just finished everything I needed to do in my (totally alert, oriented, and awake) patient's...

  8. Psychiatric / Mental Health NP, pharmacology

    KLeigh posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi, I have been an RN (working acute care) for 5 years, and I have my BSN. I have always wanted to be a psychiatrist, but I am not sure I'm in for the long haul (so much school before I'd finally be...

  9. Shoes

    KLeigh replied to ghost's topic in General Nursing

    I just tried out my crocs professionals this weekend--two very busy 12.5 hour shifts in a row, and absolutely no foot pain!! That's a first for me, so I'd say the Crocs are the

  10. Shoes

    KLeigh replied to ghost's topic in General Nursing

    As promised, here is my review of the Comfort Clogs from allheart.com: they're grrrrreeeeaaattt! And they only cost me $8.99, because they're on sale! Actually, I just checked their website, and it...

  11. please help us help night shift!

    KLeigh replied to pk1's topic in General Nursing

    i completely agree with you here! one of my greatest pet peeves is the lack of respect for night-shifters' schedules by most of the world! of course, the vast majority of our society functions...

  12. Shoes

    KLeigh replied to ghost's topic in General Nursing

    I'm having some trouble finding a good pair of shoes, too, especially since my right foot is almost an entire size bigger than my left! That makes it so hard, and I almost always come home with one...

  13. Are you my waitress today?

    KLeigh replied to adria37's topic in General Nursing

    During the last year of my BSN program, we studied the progression of the nursing profession over the years. I remember one of my instructors gave us a handout that listed what the responsibilities of...

  14. Personality Type and Nursing

    KLeigh replied to Mesomorph's topic in General Nursing

    i'm an infp! i remember getting the same result when i took the test several years ago,

  15. IV tips

    KLeigh replied to AngelsRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hi there! I thought I'd offer a few tips that I have found useful in finding veins/starting IVs. Sorry if I end up repeating what has already been said (I haven't had a chance to check out all of the...

  16. input- Most common nursing skills on med-surg?

    KLeigh replied to ncriverrat's topic in Medical-Surgical

    :chuckle :yelclap: that's hilarious, grace90!! and all this time, i've been feeling stupid when i try to maneuver through all the equipment in a patient's room, while dodging visitors and trying to...

  17. What do patients say that irks you?

    KLeigh replied to NurseforPreggers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I once had a teenage girl say to me (while I was drawing her blood) that she could never be a nurse because she doesn't enjoy inflicting pain upon other people!!! :uhoh21: Concentrating on that blood...

  18. Psychiatric / Mental Health NP, pharmacology

    KLeigh replied to KLeigh's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks Coffeegirly, that's great to hear! I also have one more question, if you don't mind: Is it a good idea to go for just the PMHNP, or would that limit me in what I could do? For example, would...

  19. Are LVNs being hired in your hospital or only RNs hired?

    KLeigh replied to Bala Shark's topic in California Nursing

    Our hospital only hires RNs--no LVNs. I work at a large hospital in San

  20. Paradise Valley Hospital

    KLeigh replied to Nurse'n'Sooth's topic in California Nursing

    Hi, I live in San Diego, and although I am not familiar with the Paradise Valley Hospital in National City, I am familiar with the general area. I have a co-worker/friend who lives in National City,...

  21. how expensive is california? CAN A NURSE MANAGE WITH HER WAGE??

    KLeigh replied to curlysin's topic in California Nursing

    Hi, Yes, California has a very high cost of living, although it does differ slightly depending on where in the state you live. First off, just letting you know that I am not a traveller, so my...

  22. SAN DIEGO Travel Nursing???

    KLeigh replied to madkitty's topic in Travel

    I have to agree that your hourly rate seems very low for San Diego. I have been living in San Diego and working as a nurse here for the past 4 years and I am NOT a traveller (although I want to become...