kimmersRN

kimmersRN

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. 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...

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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....

  8. I love my residents!

    kimmersRN replied to SneakySnake's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    How so

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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

  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...

  16. Courtney Estates or Brier Creek

    kimmersRN replied to bonesrn's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Brier Creek alll the wayy....that place is growing so fast and is smack dab in the middle of everything. You'll love it!!

  17. Multiple Job Offers

    kimmersRN replied to BaByNuRsE07's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    LPN4U-- If for some reason, you don't get a call, you should call and follow-up.The children's ED manager told me that she was sorry it took her so long to get back in touch with me...that, sometimes...

  18. Anyone working at Duke? I have question about pay range

    kimmersRN replied to NurseAmy's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I agree with Cay and 99nurse....Duke is ALL politics and how much butt you can kiss. I'm getting OUT!! If we wanted to kiss butt all day, we'd do something else. Why isn't it all about the patients?...

  19. Multiple Job Offers

    kimmersRN replied to BaByNuRsE07's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hey !! Are you working tonight? Looks like you work in the PICU?? I worked on 5100 for a year and then transferred to the birthing center. I just feel like a monkey ...not learning new stuff...feeling...

  20. Multiple Job Offers

    kimmersRN replied to BaByNuRsE07's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I had an awesome interview experience and the manager said that I should be hearing from HR after they check my background and references and such. I'm pumped. I'm glad that you have found a great...

  21. Multiple Job Offers

    kimmersRN replied to BaByNuRsE07's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    The interview at Wake Med went awesome! I was so impressed with everything and the nurse manager said that I had the job and to just be patient with HR while they check references and such. I'm...

  22. suggestion for NC life

    kimmersRN replied to d_d's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Regional is owned by Duke but still has the community hospital feel. From a labor/delivery/peds standpoint, all the risky cases or unusual cases are sent to Duke. People that work there seem to stay...

  23. Levine Children's Hospital & UNC Children's Hospital

    kimmersRN replied to LoveSlim06's topic in Pediatric

    They do have a peds unit. I've heard good things about it. My interview was for the children's emergency dept. It's separate. Let me know if you have any more questions. I think you should definitely...

  24. Levine Children's Hospital & UNC Children's Hospital

    kimmersRN replied to LoveSlim06's topic in Pediatric

    Have you looked at Wake Med? I had an interview there today and was SOOO impressed. It might be worth checking out!!!

  25. suggestion for NC life

    kimmersRN replied to d_d's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    We'd love to have you in RALEIGH! AWESOME schools, competitive hospitals, city-life. I can't imagine living anywhere else. Let me know if you have any ?s about the