kimmersRN

kimmersRN has 2 years experience and specializes in mostly pediatrics and women's care.

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1. Independent EMR Nurse Consultants?

   kimmersRN posted a topic in Nursing Informatics

   Are there any independent EMR (electronic medical record) Nurse consultants out there? It looks as if it's been awhile since anyone has been active in this board under new convos and I wanted to start...

2. Relocating to NH...advice please

   kimmersRN replied to Becster's topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I see this post is a bit old. I'm wondering if you ended up moving, if you are working at Dartmouth? How have things worked out for you? I am in NC and looking to move NORTH! I am undecided on...

3. Looking to relocate to central Vermont, concerned about pay/working conditions

   kimmersRN replied to acourser's topic in General Nursing

   I just wanted to follow up. I don't see a lot of responses. Not sure if that's good or bad. I am also interested in moving to Vermont and am wondering about wages, working conditions, etc. I know a...

4. Interview Tues, leaving ICU for LTC

   kimmersRN replied to kimmersRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   To clarify :) The director interviewed me for the position. HR is the one who offers the job and discusses salary. I've been told that it's unprofessional to discuss salary during the interview. The...

5. Interview Tues, leaving ICU for LTC

   kimmersRN replied to kimmersRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Well I got the job! She said it may not be until next week to hear from HR so she wanted me to know that I got the job. Now I'm just hoping that the pay will be decent. I'm expecting it to be less....

6. I love my residents!

   kimmersRN replied to SneakySnake's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   How so

7. Interview Tues, leaving ICU for LTC

   kimmersRN replied to kimmersRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Wow you guys, thanks for all the input. Just a few things. I will be still working weekend nights. I'll be doing 2 16 hour shifts plus 1 8hour shift every other week. Also, the LTC/Rehab is owned by a...

8. Interview Tues, leaving ICU for LTC

   kimmersRN replied to kimmersRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Yeah, thanks guys! I really was hoping for more specialized care, etc do more for each patient. But, really, it's so much more charting that I have LESS time with the patients and their families and I...

9. Interview Tues, leaving ICU for LTC

   kimmersRN replied to kimmersRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   You go for it. You can have that ED. I have to say, the best thing about ED is always having a MD right there. Thanks for the reply. And, best of luck to

10. Interview Tues, leaving ICU for LTC

    kimmersRN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hey guys. It's been awhile since I've been on this forum. I wanted to just stop by. I live in NC. I've done all aspects and realms of acute care nursing that I can bare anymore. I've worked peds...

11. what are some things you do for family members dealing with grief?

    kimmersRN posted a topic in Critical Care

    Hey you guys, I've been a nurse 6 years and just recently started in the ICU. I'm doing well with all the assessments, skills,etc. It's hard for me to find words for my family members dealing with the...

12. Undecided on Shadowing after job interview

    kimmersRN replied to stylishgurl's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I used to work for Rex PRN on their mother/baby unit and I really really liked working for them. As far as shadowing goes, they cannot and will not ask you to do anything to or for the patients. While...

13. MDS meaning ????

    kimmersRN replied to rnanita's topic in Nursing Career

    This actually sounds like fun to me...but I'm OCD so, I can see myself going nuts with post-its and highlighters :) Ahhhh to think of an actual office and desk for these

14. Pregnancy and nursing

    kimmersRN replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    Dang, an entire year? That's wild and unheard of. Wow, I just started back to work after taking 2 weeks off ---I couldn't afford to take time without pay. Luckily my dear husband is wonderful with the...

15. From Raleigh to Wilmington?

    kimmersRN posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi all!! I'm kindof stuck and was wondering if anyone had a few words of wisdom for me :0) I'm working at Wakemed, LOVE my job but I'm not making enough $$. We never get to really get away and when...