Kevin RN08

Kevin RN08

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  1. If Nurses were paid $8.50 per hr, would you or would you not

    Kevin RN08 replied to RNnbakes's topic in General Nursing

    I'm onboard with most of you, specifically take2asprin. I certainly didn't enter this profession to get rich, being seasoned by the Navy and frustrated in my transition into "(not so) civil service"...

  2. New grads over 30, are you having trouble getting interviews?

    Kevin RN08 replied to freeflowchi's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Are you using your references? Lean on them a little, see if they have something or have friends that may have something. This thread may have something...

  3. New grads over 30, are you having trouble getting interviews?

    Kevin RN08 replied to freeflowchi's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Having went through these woes over the summer here is my 2cents worth. 1. Hospitals with there own SoN hire their students first. 2. With the economic down turn PRN-PT-FLEX RNs are returning to full...

  4. I cant make the call ?? Need some advice :(

    Kevin RN08 replied to curlylights06's topic in General Students

    We can't make this decision for you, you are the only one who knows the full story and the dynamics of the problem. I will offer you these strategies that worked for me. Before you or others, think...

  5. So what is a must have for NURSING SCHOOL?

    Kevin RN08 replied to mcirishdreams's topic in Virginia Nursing

    One more thing, Fundamentals is THE HARDEST CLASS of the whole curriculum. Not due to content, but due to the critical thinking tests and this new schedule as a student, balancing life and school....

  6. So what is a must have for NURSING SCHOOL?

    Kevin RN08 replied to mcirishdreams's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I just graduated from TNCC and started in Williamsburg, here is my two cents worth. It's a huge expense, but buy all of your books. They give you pretty good list of "what you need". Don't buy scrubs,...

  7. working nights as opposed to working days

    Kevin RN08 replied to tolerantgirl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My experience as an Extern working nights v. as a Carepartner during the day was that days had too much drama between families, physicians, appointments there were too many distractions to set a...

  8. Survey: Should nurses from other countries be recruited to aid in the nursing shortag

    Kevin RN08 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    BA LVN, Do you realize this thread is 5 years old? And though much of the information may still hold true, the market has drastically changed over that period of time. Whether the profession is...

  9. RN turns barista...

    Kevin RN08 replied to PeaceLove88's topic in First Year After Licensure

    One other thing that just dawned on me is that the "first phase" of new grads hired in May-June should be coming off of orientation soon, this may help open up some preceptors and unfortunately the...

  10. RN turns barista...

    Kevin RN08 replied to PeaceLove88's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've been hunting for a while and finally got not only my preference of hospital, but the unit I wanted too. The thing is, it wasn't until I really made the decision to start USING the network that...

  11. Anxious about first real job....

    Kevin RN08 replied to andreasmom02's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I made a "Lessons Learned" after my ED experience that, there is more to it but this may help you and hopefully others. Throughout this experience I felt that I understood upon review, I just did not...

  12. Extreme Anxiety during clinicals

    Kevin RN08 replied to kbullinger's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What worked for me, was I talked my way through the assessment or procedure aloud, with or without my CI there. That seemed to help the stage fright. But you have to be prepared and know the steps,...

  13. Am I a backstabber or just a concerned co-worker?

    Kevin RN08 replied to Dramqueenie1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As I sit and look through this thread again, I've changed my mind about reporting it now. I still think that when you first got the information is when you should have acted, if you chose to do so....

  14. Offered to "Shadow" for a day

    Kevin RN08 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a new grad that resigned my initial RN position in an ED and because of the pace (pt turnover) and chaos, basically it was too much, too soon. I recently interviewed for another position in the...

  15. Anxious about first real job....

    Kevin RN08 replied to andreasmom02's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Relax! They know you're a New Grad 2 years after school and they still hired you. Obviously, they saw and heard things that they liked. It may be a harder transition for you because of your...

  16. Was suspended but reinstated - should I resign?

    Kevin RN08 replied to doglover45's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with NC Girl, I think I'd have been looking during the suspension. I don't know whether I'd go back until I was comfortable in knowing specifically where the failures were. How can you fix...

  17. Offered to "Shadow" for a day

    Kevin RN08 replied to Kevin RN08's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's official, I got the job. Pee in a cup on Friday and start orientation on 11/2. Thanks for the support and

  18. Offered to "Shadow" for a day

    Kevin RN08 replied to Kevin RN08's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I feel sorta cheap saying this ... and don't tell my wife of 22 years, but I am in LOVE! Autonomy, support, education, and a 5:1 ratio I can't dream of a better oppotunity. If tomorrow comes and I...

  19. Offered to "Shadow" for a day

    Kevin RN08 replied to Kevin RN08's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks JJ- You outlined my plan perfectly. I am looking at this as an extention of the interview, taking it as MY opportunity to drive. And now I'm off to go win hearts and minds

  20. New grad

    Kevin RN08 replied to vnuwish's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Are you doing research at home? Get into your school books, learn the textbook treatments. Are you doing any assignments for your orientation? I'd only suggest doing more of your own research before...

  21. Shadowing tomorrow - Would like the Position - But there are other candidates

    Kevin RN08 replied to RN BSN 2009's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Interesting idea, how did it go? What did you decide? I've got the same opportunity tomorrow. Any lessons learned that you care to share. If you're still in MI we're not competing. I'm planning on...

  22. Am I a backstabber or just a concerned co-worker?

    Kevin RN08 replied to Dramqueenie1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    While I still think to some extent you should confidentially report what you were told. If you choose not to and while she remains in the program you're going to have to deal with this. I'd see it as...

  23. Offered to "Shadow" for a day

    Kevin RN08 replied to Kevin RN08's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks, that's kinda what I think ... wish I'd have had (or asked for) the opportunity the first

  24. Best Place to Live/Work in Virginia

    Kevin RN08 replied to NURSESTAR's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I really wouldn't be one to ask about rent, I've owned my own home for too long I thought the newspaper sites could help you with that, they should atleast have links to do some

  25. Trying to Land my Feet in Bon Secours Hosp, How? Help

    Kevin RN08 replied to DJ1982's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Yes, pursue the New Grad listing at BS, I think they do formal GN orientations in January, June, August. I will tell you that the Richmond system seems more responsive than Hampton Roads (Portsmouth,...