jmking

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  1. Pregnancy: best during nursing school or as a new hire?

    jmking replied to science in flowers's topic in General Nursing

    I'm 29 weeks pregnant now, I would wait until nursing school is done and possibly 6-12 months after you've established yourself as a

  2. Is it easier to get a job as a New-grad RN with BSN?

    jmking replied to sail2boat2002's topic in Washington Nursing

    I would say getting your BSN helps but I've know people with BSN's have had to wait a year before getting into

  3. Only at a job for a few weeks?

    jmking replied to luvmydogs84's topic in General Nursing

    How many patients do you have? You can still apply to other jobs while working at this one. Typically most rehab/sniff have high patient

  4. Did you ever see a patient taking two laxative at the same time

    jmking replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, especially with psych meds..most of them cause

  5. Ever Refuse a MD order?

    jmking replied to Leelee2's topic in General Nursing

    I would hate to say but yes I have declined an order. We had a visiting MD come to our small psych facility who would write the most ridiculous orders.This gentleman once ordered an 800 calorie diet...

  6. How's the job market for experienced nurses in Seattle?

    jmking replied to BonnieSc's topic in Washington Nursing

    You might be able to fine something. It frustrating when experience say 3-5 year

  7. Biggest Misconception about nurses you've heard

    jmking replied to dinah77's topic in General Nursing

    My favorite since I work in a psych facility, "Wow, you must be really scared." Yes, I work with all the crazy ax murderers (note the

  8. any advice on Job search please.....

    jmking replied to gymmom125's topic in General Nursing

    Be flexible and realistic. Try other places other then hospitals, LTC, psych facilities, or corrections. I know some are less then desirable or you can always

  9. New Grad offered a critical care job? Am I ready?

    jmking replied to my.toys's topic in First Year After Licensure

    9-10 week orientation does not seem very long. My friend went to a Critical Care area and had a 16 week orientation. Be careful and make sure they have a supportive environment and don't be afraid to...

  10. How old were you. when you become RN?

    jmking replied to Prado's topic in General Nursing

    I was 30 when I recieved my RN-ADN, probably will be 34 or 35 when I get my

  11. signing bonus

    jmking replied to Lola77's topic in General Nursing

    Sign on bonuses? Not here. The bonus is having a

  12. How much of a yearly increase in pay do you see?

    jmking replied to missie988's topic in General Nursing

    Standard 3% the last 3 year with a few addition 1.25 here and

  13. Advice for Returning to BSN Program After a Break

    jmking replied to Guest413699's topic in General Nursing

    Review stuff from previous

  14. Is Nursing a really difficult course to take?

    jmking replied to ice2012's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Depends on class and the

  15. Cats in the the facility

    jmking replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I think you'll be fine. Most cats don't want to be around people who don't like them. Sorry, that you have had such a bad experiences with cats. They are pretty harmless. I've had over eight cats over...

  16. Dead end job

    jmking replied to silentRN's topic in General Nursing

    I understand if you feel like you are in a dead end job. I think a majority of nurses feel this way. The economy is bleak and not many openings for nurses to chose. I would like to move on but hey it...

  17. Is the Job Market SLowly Improving

    jmking replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    Not around here in Seattle, WA. It's hard for the newer nurses, like myself. At least I have

  18. Austin Community College

    jmking posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi, everyone- I am moving to the Austin area this late spring/early summer. I am a LVN looking for my RN. I was wondering if anyone has graduated from Austin CC and would like to know what their...

  19. What type of nursing do you do?

    jmking replied to Cdnurstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Psych/behavioral health nursing at an Adult Rehab Center. I have ADN in nursing and I am an

  20. New Grad Jobs ?!

    jmking replied to jmking's topic in Washington Nursing

    Yup, I've applied there

  21. New Grad Jobs ?!

    jmking posted a topic in Washington Nursing

    FYI- I just contacted Evergreen Hospital, they are not hiring new grads right now. The lady in HR said possibly January 2010. Also Northwest Hospital is not hiring new grad but taking resumes. I know...

  22. Comparing 3 hospitals-Evergreen, Harrison, and St. Peter's

    jmking replied to MaddieRN's topic in Washington Nursing

    I've done my clinicals at Evergreen and most of the staff were very nice and cooperative. I have friends that work there and they enjoy it. You may have to live outside of the kirkland area, home...

  23. New Grad Jobs ?!

    jmking replied to jmking's topic in Washington Nursing

    Overlake is offering a residency program, which I have applied for and Providence, Everett. Harberview and Swedish are not offering residency programs. I have not checked with Virgina Mason. I am...

  24. New Grad, bad day.

    jmking replied to vashtee's topic in General Nursing

    Hang in there we all have bad days, it's normal to feel this

  25. Nursing programs relatively easier to get into ?

    jmking replied to Shar81's topic in Washington Nursing

    I don't think they