KimberlyRN89 BSN, RN

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    What did some do after failing nursing school?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to nursing212's topic in General Students

    I knew a lot of people who went on to gain degrees in social work after failing nursing
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    soon to be LPN grad!!

    KimberlyRN89 replied to TiffanyLeigh's topic in Correctional

    Hi Tiff, congrats on finishing school. I started out in corrections as a new LPN too. I worked in county jails while I finished up my BSN so it was great experience. I got to deal with psych issues,...
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    Not sure what to do?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to SunshineDaisy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    After a night like that, I think I would have told them "GOODBYE FOREVER!!" and run to the nearest exit. Is there any way of transferring to another unit within the facility? Maybe one that's better...
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    Not sure what to do?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to SunshineDaisy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You've already been charge ? Wow. Is the turnover rate high on your floor
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    Calling All First Year Med-Surg RN's!

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Catherinexi17's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm almost six months in. I'm on a med surg dialysis unit. I'm learning but I couldn't see myself staying on this floor
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    work at Sheppard Pratt

    KimberlyRN89 replied to artsyrn2's topic in Psychiatric

    I've applied at Sheppard Pratt many times over the years, lol . I guess it's a very hard place to get into
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    Did you work while in LPN school?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to ajerm9's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I worked as a CNA prior to starting nursing school, and my last trimester in my LPN program I stopped working. I passed boards and then got a job very quickly at a local jail. Then I went back to...
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    Textbooks keep/rent?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Mysticmomma's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I graduated last year and I kept 80% of my books. The ones I sold or rented were some of my "minor" courses in my BSN program, like a nursing research class, nursing management, multicultural nursing,...
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    Maxim or MHM

    KimberlyRN89 replied to LookingforChange's topic in Correctional

    I was just extended a PRN position at a prison in MD through MHM. Anyone have some advice about this
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    Leaving the nurse profession

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Cindycin37's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree, maybe corrections may be what you are looking for. With your experience, you would be probably land a job in a jail or state prison as a Charge
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    Feeling Overwhelmed & Incompetent

    KimberlyRN89 replied to newgradpedsnurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree. New RN here with 5 months experience on a busy med-surg floor, and like you mentioned I will either ask my more experienced co-workers or I even call the OR to make sure giving a med pre-op...
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    To those who wants to quit nursing: Try another job!!

    KimberlyRN89 replied to candyapple1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was a LPN and I worked in corrections. Home health was also another popular field that my classmates worked in. Around here, LTC don't want to hire (brand new)
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    Finally got a job!

    KimberlyRN89 replied to msnorth's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats :) I think you will like oncology. I work on a med-surg urology floor but I get a ton of cancer patients too. I think after my year is up I will transition to oncology, it suits me better I...
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    Two offers, one hard choice. HELP!

    KimberlyRN89 replied to newbie5's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I went to nursing school in baltimore, and I did clinical at Hopkins. It is a good hospital, but the area leaves a lot to be desired. Also, the cost of living is sky high in this area too, so don't be...
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    New Grad RN program $15/hr

    KimberlyRN89 replied to WannaBNursey's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You made a great point. I too was asked to sign a 15 month contract, but it started after my orientation was complete. So essentially, I'm only two months into my commitment :-( but the cost of...
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    New Grad RN program $15/hr

    KimberlyRN89 replied to WannaBNursey's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    As part of my internship, I had to do take classes, spend time in the sim lab, spend time with the wound care nurse, the EKG tech, perform trach care in the IMCU and spend four hours in ER doing iv...
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    Heartland Hospice

    KimberlyRN89 replied to rubysasha's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I work on a med-surg floor and I'm wanting to pick up a PRN job. I just applied to Heartland Hospice.. I'll let you know if I hear anything from them
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    Why become a CNA? Be a Medical assistant instead

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Faro's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm just warning you now- don't think that the heavy lifting will stop once you become a nurse. I bathe, I perform peri care and I help the techs that I work with turn & re-position patients. I...
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    New Grad Starting Salary

    KimberlyRN89 replied to hopefull1n30188's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes I am. The market is rough here for nurses, BSN and
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    First med-surg job

    KimberlyRN89 replied to jessicaRN32's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I would just suggest to take it all in and know that med-surg is a BIG learning experience :) A couple of weeks ago I heard my charge nurse say that she learns something new every day on the...
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    Job Offer Questions - New Grad

    KimberlyRN89 replied to TraumaRN316's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Any job that does not have a contract is the one I vote for
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    New Grad Starting Salary

    KimberlyRN89 replied to hopefull1n30188's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Med -surg nurse here! I'm in the DC metro area, started out at 27.58/hr. The differentials are awesome too. $3 for evening, $6 for
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    **POLL** LPN Salary - New Grad

    KimberlyRN89 replied to hopefull1n30188's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi ! I became an LPN in April of 2012. I got a job about six weeks later at a local jail in northern virginia. Started me out at $21/hr. I stayed there a little over a yr and then quit because I was...
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    Its been 7 years since nursing school

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Dixie Darlin's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    OP I'm so sorry for your losses. I think it takes courage to pick yourself up and move forward, so you are on the right track. For studying material, I definitely recommend Saunders. Their nclex...
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    what is a typical patient load like

    KimberlyRN89 replied to readytobeanurse's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    I had an interview at a ltac in North Carolina and the day shift typically had 5. Looking back on it, that would have been overwhelming for me as a new