KimberlyRN89 BSN, RN

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    What age of patient's are the most difficult for you?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to ddane94's topic in Patient Education

    Yes, I rarely like dealing with pts my age (20 something's)
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    How to get into Case Management

    KimberlyRN89 replied to roemerr's topic in Case Management

    I would like to know the answer to this too. I am currently an "old" new grad (Spring 2013) and I'm working on a med-surg urology floor. However, I would love a career in case management one day
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    Advice for the first year of Nursing

    KimberlyRN89 replied to SandandSandwiches's topic in Nursing Career

    I felt the same way you did before I began my job. I've made my peace with it though.. Well,
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    Torn between Dialysis and med/surg for my first job

    KimberlyRN89 replied to NurseyMomma's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hello, I am a 'old' new grad (spring 2013). I am just wrapping up my 10 week orientation on a med surg dialysis floor so I felt that maybe I could offer my 2 cents. I think dialysis is great and you...
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    Does your facility encourage to work while sick?

    KimberlyRN89 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Today I went to work for the first time this week & develop pink eye. I was scheduled for this weekend but I informed my manager that I didn't want to get anyone sick. They gave me such a hassle!...
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    Does your facility encourage to work while sick?

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

    Wow, talk about a blast from the past. I wrote this thread almost 4 yrs ago about one of the facilities I worked at when I was a CNA. Since then, I became an LPN, and then an RN. I naively thought...
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    Which stethoscope do you like?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to ElanaJ's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    In nursing school I used the Prestige Medical steth (got it at the uniform supply store for $14.99). Don't recommend it all. After I graduated my dad got me the Littmann Classic II and I love it! The...
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    Keep your pants on...

    KimberlyRN89 replied to ceebeejay's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Maybe try some pants with elastic around the
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    Ugghhh, another new nurse...

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    Maybe I'm that "new" nurse, lol. So far I'm really liking the floor I'm on and my preceptor is very
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    Resigning

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Sinah's topic in Nursing Career

    Corrections is rough. I give kudos to all who make it their career, but for me.. 14 months was my limit! I always recommend resigning in the most conflict-free method,
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    new grad rn- can't find a job

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

    Don't feel bad for not working as a tech through school. Although I worked 90% of my college years as a CNA and LPN, most of the job interviewers did not care one single bit Anyways, although I am...
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    Can you get hired somewhere with an Associate Degree in Nursing...??

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Gaby_rmz77's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It depends on your area. What state do you live in? If need be, would you be open to relocating or commuting long distances for a
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    People confusing and mixing titles

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

    I was a CNA for three years, and I never heard other CNAs refer to themselves as nurses. However, I met many medicine technicians and medical assistants refer to themselves as
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    Six semester nursing program? Need advice :-)

    KimberlyRN89 replied to sweetiepie92's topic in General Students

    Having failed Patho myself, I understand your frustration. I found that taking concept maps really helped me understand the class better. As far as your concern for clinical, have you spoken to anyone...
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    How to study Medical-Surgical Nursing?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Lynn2013's topic in General Students

    Saunders!!! I recommend all nursing students to use this book. I also used concept maps
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    PDA La charity

    KimberlyRN89 replied to ssk5's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't remember my scores because I gave my book away to a classmate. But your scores sound pretty
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    I can't work at the VA hospital when I graduate!

    KimberlyRN89 replied to El_blanco's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    My nursing program is in the process of seeking accreditation from CCNE I think, but as of now they only have state accred. Because of that,many VA hospitals will disqualify the application based on...
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    Which would you choose, IRU or Med/Surg?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to MsConstrued's topic in Nursing Career

    I think your mind is made up then. Try the med surg job, and see how it
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    first job working dayshift?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to carefulcare's topic in Nursing Career

    I think a lot of places want new grads on days, becaus they say there are more resources there and it will help them get acclimated to the
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    How to be successful with a phone interview

    KimberlyRN89 replied to futurepedsnurse1's topic in Nursing Career

    I find it helps if you have certain things written, such as the types of clinical rotations you did while in school, as well as any healthcare related job experience you may have. This helps to avoid...
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    pass or fail in nclex rn at 75 questions?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to krisses25's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats new RN
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    RN to nanny?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to studentnurse9806's topic in Nursing Career

    When I was an LPN I met a fellow nurse who was a nanny for five kids and she absolutely loved it. She said it paid more than she was making as an LPN. Granted though, we live in a very expensive area,...
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    Passed NCLEX...Waiting for license #

    KimberlyRN89 replied to BethStarRN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Depends.. I find that if you wait until your license is close to the expiration date, it takes them a couple of business days to show it as being "renewed". But your license will still be listed as...
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    Could I even survive nursing school? C student

    KimberlyRN89 replied to MikeDee1234's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was a c student too prior to nursing school. But thanks to tutoring from our department, study groups, and sheer determination, I made it through nursing school. Yes I will admit, I did fail a class...
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    pass or fail in nclex rn at 75 questions?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to krisses25's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Try the Pearson vue trick! It works