Kevin RN08

Kevin RN08

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  1. RN can't find job, what gives?

    Kevin RN08 replied to st4wb3rr33sh0rtc4k3's topic in General Nursing

    Have you spoken to Nurse Managers? Maybe it is something in your resume that is turning potential employers off. I would try to get an appointment with one and ask for a resume evaluation, who knows...

  2. too old to become a nurse?

    Kevin RN08 replied to dingmanr2d2's topic in General Nursing

    I concur, like Annfaith I'm retired military (Navy) and like you I was working in administration (supply and financial). The attention to detail that is required as an administrator also fits into...

  3. trouble converting to ns study

    Kevin RN08 replied to michigansstudent's topic in General Students

    Much depends on the instructor and the material. I will "pre skim" the chapters before class, just to get the general idea of the material, then after class I will read what was covered in class for...

  4. MRSA isolation

    Kevin RN08 replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Take 15% away from your current staff, your staff of 10 is now 8.5. And this is just patient care staff, add to that administration and ancillary staff. Would it be the right thing to do? Yes....

  5. Nursing School: Self-Taught?

    Kevin RN08 replied to Blove86's topic in General Students

    The best advice is to pre-read the material for the up coming class, become familiar with the material, make notes while you are reading and ask questions. The instructor knows who has done their...

  6. first nursing test: FAILED

    Kevin RN08 replied to robert2010's topic in General Students

    How much did you study? Did you go at it alone or as part of a group? Did you stick to the syllabus? Did you thoroughly read the questions and all of answers? Did you change answers? I agree with the...

  7. What is the biggest piece of advice you have for nursing students?

    Kevin RN08 replied to ton343's topic in General Nursing

    amen! the differences between hospitals is something that amazes me. not just the changes in employee culture and arrangement but the subtle differences in treatments and policy. i always thought it...

  8. I got a D

    Kevin RN08 replied to Blove86's topic in General Nursing

    I going to echo the DO NOT CHANGE ANSWER advice. But, over studying is what got me into trouble last semester, actually all last year, once I started limiting my study time my grades went up as the...

  9. Career Fair attire? conserative? professional?

    Kevin RN08 replied to bisson's topic in General Nursing

    I did an internship this summer and was amazed when the recruiters said to interview in casual dress, not business casual, just plain casual. Their advice was simply no jeans and t-shirts ... oh and...

  10. How to convert grading system to calculate GPA

    Kevin RN08 replied to soon-to-be-crna's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know that they will convert cleanly. As you may know our schools are normally on an 8 or 10 point scale an A is either 90% or 92%. An A= 4.0 grade points which is above 92% or 90% B=3.0 grade...

  11. will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    Kevin RN08 replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Probably not to that degree. Mainly this would apply to noncompliance cases. The smoker that after counseling support is unsuccessful at quitting, the alcohol abuser that continues to drink, the...

  12. will universal healthcare ( in the usa) cut RN pay?

    Kevin RN08 replied to Trauma_Team_1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    What about the working poor, you know earn too much to qualify for aid but not enough to be able to afford insurance? Scenerio: 30 yo single woman bartender gets pregnant, no employer sponsored...

  13. Alcoholism: disease or choice?

    Kevin RN08 replied to HonestRN's topic in Addictions

    My answers are bolded above, you don't have to like it and please don't feel sorry for me. I am a nursing student now, but I'm 42 and retired, not rich but retired. Why was I successful? Because I...

  14. Differences b/w rural hospital vs. a large city hospital

    Kevin RN08 replied to 3KittiesRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is a good question. I've been thinking of staying around the city(s) to gain more exposure prior to relocating to a more rural place. As was suggested in a thread a year ago, maybe a prn...

  15. Alcoholism: disease or choice?

    Kevin RN08 replied to HonestRN's topic in Addictions

    As a responsible thought you ask, probably not. As a conscious decision? Definitely yes. I started abusing alcohol at age 12, we lined up our buyer (only stole from parents twice) who would buy us a...

  16. I hate it when the male nurses on my unit...

    Kevin RN08 replied to nursedudeforchrist's topic in General Nursing

    sad, but true. the ten year rule is something i'd never thought of, though it makes sense. it's a sad case that anyone has to go to work in a profession they (normally) enjoy and have to guard...

  17. I hate it when the male nurses on my unit...

    Kevin RN08 replied to nursedudeforchrist's topic in General Nursing

    I think the rule is common sense. With 99% of female patients I it's never been an issue. But one night I had a 35 y/o one night vs. the 50+ y/o of most others on my cardiac ward. At any rate, from...

  18. Got my evaluation today...

    Kevin RN08 replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    I'd disagree that peer input is fruitless in all cases. I used to do this with my employees, 3 positives and 3 "needs to work on" for all in the department. Coupled with my own observations, I was...

  19. "English Only" Rule at Work?

    Kevin RN08 replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in General Nursing

    Learn Tagalog secretly. When I was in the navy one many of the cooks and supply types were filipino, we had this young black guy that learned the language quietly. One night he was sitting in his...

  20. Meltdown at work

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

    Bedpan76, are you in pharma-sales? I see too many posts recommending meds on this (and other) site, how can one make a thorough enough assessment to "prescribe" an antidepressant (or any drug) over...

  21. random drug tests?

    Kevin RN08 replied to carrienurse's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry about that ... I noticed it after the 5 minute edit

  22. random drug tests?

    Kevin RN08 replied to carrienurse's topic in General Nursing

    Both sides have valid arguements. Is MJ any worse than alcohol? No, infact it's less addictive and has fewer long term effects. Is MJ a "gateway drug"? Probably, it is the "bike with training...

  23. Ambien Use for NOC workers

    Kevin RN08 replied to Furoffire's topic in General Nursing

    To qualify, I'm a student working an externship for the summer. But this is what works for me and I too am a normally early riser. I may stay up late the night before and go for a run or do something...

  24. The NEW Nurse (Not the ones AOL speak of)

    Kevin RN08 replied to walk6miles's topic in General Nursing

    This is a bit of a rant, but it supports some of the "teaching" that goes on from a student/new nurse perspective: Here is an synopsis of one night (Sunday) of my externship ... 1845- My preceptor and...

  25. Do you need to carry your personal cell phone while at work?

    Kevin RN08 replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Your classroom situation is a bit unique. Let's move the scenario to work on the floor. Your husband calls the desk, and the secretary either takes the message or catches you between rooms, you pick...