kath<3

kath<3 BSN, RN

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  1. Too quiet to be a PACU nurse?

    kath<3 posted a topic in PACU

    I have just started a new job in a PACU. I am in my 5th week of training. I have been a nurse for 2 years and worked in a step down unit prior to this job. The other day my manager called me in to...

  2. Too quiet to be a PACU nurse?

    kath<3 replied to kath<3's topic in PACU

    Well...hand holding was not an issue.....just a lot of "alpha type" personalities. I think the final straw for me was after a 2.5 months there I was given my orientation book.....after 2.5 months I...

  3. Too quiet to be a PACU nurse?

    kath<3 replied to kath<3's topic in PACU

    Thank you all.....but I decided to go ahead and save myself and I resigned my position. Kind of a shame because I really enjoyed the work. However it felt kind of exhilarating to tell them I was not...

  4. Sample sched office daylight hours that include Sat

    kath<3 replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    Saturdays always are the end of the week, I believe, no matter where you work. I always did weekend option and had Mon-Thurs off as I requested to do three and

  5. I've decided to go into nursing at 32. Is this a good choice?

    kath<3 replied to violetrays's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I started back at 38 and graduated with my BSN at 42.....the same year my youngest son graduated from high school. And for a humorous note...my oldest son and I took chemistry

  6. LPNs Often Fare Better Than Some Degree Earners

    kath<3 replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    One thing I would add.....there is only one hospital in my area that still hires LPN's and AN's. The rest of the hospitals require at least a BSN. Watching some of the people I know going back to...

  7. LPNs Often Fare Better Than Some Degree Earners

    kath<3 replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I graduated in 2010 with my BSN. I do not regret it because I did some serious thinking about it ahead of time when deciding to do an LPN, AN or BSN. The reason I chose BSN was because I knew I...

  8. Pyxis (almost) nightmares. PLEASE be careful.

    kath<3 replied to dudette10's topic in Patient Medications

    As a nurse, who previously worked as a pharmacy tech, I would also like to add....check the medication after you pull it. Sometimes wrong meds can be put in a drawer (extended release tablets placed...

  9. Frustrated Registered Nurse with very little experience

    kath<3 replied to adenia's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree that it depends on the state you are in. I graduated 2 years ago, as well, and all the grads were able to find employment upon graduation. Good luck to

  10. looking up a patients arrest records?

    kath<3 replied to LPNweezy's topic in General Nursing

    Looking at them as innocent angels when they are cuffed at the ankle and wrist to the bed and there is a officer with a gun in the room with them 24/7 isn't always easy. Personally, I don't let it...

  11. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    kath<3 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took the NCLEX-RN this morning....just about wanted to walk out into traffic after it was finished. Answered ALL 265 he**ish questions...went to Pearson Vue...said my test was submitted successfully...

  12. Hrsa 08-09 Nursing Scholarship

    kath<3 replied to geteducated123's topic in General Students

    Honestly, I really don't remember....it was a year ago...I just remember signing up for it, but I really do not remember when I

  13. Hrsa 08-09 Nursing Scholarship

    kath<3 replied to geteducated123's topic in General Students

    It would not do you any good if they did not give a screen name and password

  14. Hrsa 08-09 Nursing Scholarship

    kath<3 replied to geteducated123's topic in General Students

    I am not trying to get your hopes up, but after reading your posts about the payroll system being down I grew concerned because when I logged on to the payroll it did not show a posting yet for...

  15. Hrsa 08-09 Nursing Scholarship

    kath<3 replied to geteducated123's topic in General Students

    If I recall correctly....but I cannot predict what they will do this year...I received my first payment at the end of October last year. It has been a year and I have slept a little since then so I...

  16. Hrsa 08-09 Nursing Scholarship

    kath<3 replied to geteducated123's topic in General Students

    yeah...probably true about the amount, but trust me...you only get it once a year...I know...cause I am still waiting on it so I can pay my friend back for my books this

  17. Hrsa 08-09 Nursing Scholarship

    kath<3 replied to geteducated123's topic in General Students

    I was just wondering if anyone knew how much we were going to receive for the other reasonable costs (ORC) I can't find it anywhere form anyone in the past who has received. It should be around...

  18. Hrsa 08-09 Nursing Scholarship

    kath<3 replied to geteducated123's topic in General Students

    Well...I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but last year we were not notified until the end of September....I received my award letter on Sept. 30 of last year....so you guys have about 2 more months...

  19. Hrsa 08-09 Nursing Scholarship

    kath<3 replied to geteducated123's topic in General Students

    I think you cannot be currently in default on a loan...I believe as long as she has cleared it up it will be

  20. Hrsa 08-09 Nursing Scholarship

    kath<3 replied to geteducated123's topic in General Students

    I know when I received it last year, I went ahead and took out my subsidized and unsubsidized loans....the school held onto the loan money until I knew anything about my scholarship. When I received...

  21. HRSA Nursing Scholarship

    kath<3 replied to Ponchie109's topic in General Students

    They sent out the rejection letters already? Last year the acceptance letters were out well before the rejection...guess they changed it up a

  22. HRSA Nursing Scholarship

    kath<3 replied to Ponchie109's topic in General Students

    i received the scholarship last year. keep an eye on your email that you supplied them with. they sent me forms last year that needed to be filled out by your school (for your tuition payment) and...

  23. HRSA Nursing Scholarship

    kath<3 replied to Ponchie109's topic in New York Nursing

    i received the scholarship starting last year....there is no rhyme or reason to who they pick after meeting the first preference...i think it is luck of the draw.....only suggestion would be to watch...

  24. Retire by 30, thanks nursing!

    kath<3 replied to ThePrestige's topic in General Nursing

    OK---maybe I am being too old school, and I am only a nursing student, not a nurse YET. I understand wanting to be financially successful, however, I question if you did not get into nursing solely...