Kevin RN08

Kevin RN08

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  1. I think I've decided to go the ASN route

    Kevin RN08 replied to ryanalice's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    First, I am prejudice towards second career ADNs ... whether they have a previous Bachelor or not. As a working adult, raising children, paying mortage/rent, student loan(s), car payment(s), etc. it...

  2. New Grad...need help dealing with super negative staff!

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

    Not. done.yet has good advice. Personally, I let the vent go on if it's not in a patient area, if it is I speak up telling them to take it somewhere else. Make your own judgements, your own...

  3. New Grad, Need Advice!!!

    Kevin RN08 replied to Ghapfmins's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'd be hard pressed to recommend signing a 3 year contract at a SNF. But if jobs are hard to come by in your area and you're unwilling to relocate then that may not be such a bad

  4. Is anyone else annoyed by the expectations of male nurses in transferring patients?

    Kevin RN08 replied to WillRegNurse's topic in Men in Nursing

    Unsafe is UNSAFE, PERIOD. That said, I don't mind assisting others in turning, transferring, or cleaning "heavy" patients. I am 6'2" 195-205, I should be called on to assist with some of the larger...

  5. Time to call a duck a duck, part II

    Kevin RN08 replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    Great summation. If we all aren't pulling in the same direction we are working against each other. Organizationally, bedside Nurses provide the broad (hopefully) stable base which the Hospital is...

  6. Relocating for the elusive first RN job

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

    I just looked it's about a 7 hr train ride with a price tag of $90-180 ... work nights and that's good sleep time. Though it would be like working 1 shift for free (travel

  7. Relocating for the elusive first RN job

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

    Another thing to consider is he remains in Boston while you essentially commute. If you have a 3x12 schedule, find a coworker to rent a room from work your three days and then go

  8. New Grad- ER Position

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

    Take the job. One piece of advice is to COMMUNICATE!!!! Speak up if/when you feel you're in over your head. Let your preceptor know where your weaknesses are. If you and your preceptor don't click...

  9. Time to call a duck a duck, part II

    Kevin RN08 replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

    I agree and understand much of what you are saying. And I would encourage more managers to come back to the trenches once in a while. It's like the "Undercover Boss", these CEOs normally walk away...

  10. New RN here. Recently hired at a hospital. What is my next move?

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

    I took this from a former career advisor when comparing competing offers (in my former life) ... "you're gonna be the same size fish, but in a smaller pond you are MUCH bigger." I may take the...

  11. Would like info on relocating to Langley

    Kevin RN08 replied to sameasalways's topic in Virginia Nursing

    My understanding is if your child want School of the Arts or IB they have to (A) be a resident of the county/district they are applying to (York, Williamsburg, Hampton, Newport News) (B) apply and be...

  12. Would like info on relocating to Langley

    Kevin RN08 replied to sameasalways's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Here are some links to penninsula schools districts. http://yorkcountyschools.org/ http://www.sbo.hampton.k12.va.us/ http://sbo.nn.k12.va.us/ http://www.wjcc.k12.va.us/ Schools that I've heard good...

  13. Would like info on relocating to Langley

    Kevin RN08 replied to sameasalways's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Langley is in Hampton. To live I'd look in York County, Tabb, Grafton, York districts. I live in Williamsburg/York County (Bruton District) which would be 20-25 min to Langley. Personally, I would...

  14. Best NCLEX review guides, figured I would ask folks who have passed!

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

    I did the Hurst in person Course and their CDs along with Saunders. We also had to take the HESI, which was a pain it provided a good tool as to where to focus your study efforts. I found Marlene(?)...

  15. Who is hiring new grads in Virginia??????

    Kevin RN08 replied to shortyrn77's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Newport News and York County Schools are rumored to have long standing positions open ... I don't know what their experience requirement may be, and it isn't hospital nursing, but it is a

  16. Career switch

    Kevin RN08 replied to lovle1025's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Great advice LK. There are 2 things I would add: 1- you may dream of being in NICU, L&D, or ED, keep your options open. 2- be open to relocation, especially if you won't live by rule #1....

  17. Who is hiring new grads in Virginia??????

    Kevin RN08 replied to shortyrn77's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Try MCV, the new grad recruiter is AWESOME!! She actually calls back when you make follow up calls, even to give you a negative response. I know we just brought in 5-6 new

  18. New grad, start first RN job next week!

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

    Your first couple days may very well be classroom time, doing HR paperwork, listening to some of the key players, learning hospital safety procedures, showing some competancies, learning where to...

  19. Unemployed Graduate Nurse

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

    Relocating could be an option. Other than that you have to work your resources, have instructors, managers, & HR people look at your resume. Use your instructors, especially clinical instructors...

  20. Should I give up or keep going?!

    Kevin RN08 replied to ar23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Please don't take this as an attack. But you said you had to learn english, is it possible that your language barrier has held you back somewhat? Will it possibly make Nursing more difficult? Do you...

  21. Bathing Classmates and Other Personal Boundaries?

    Kevin RN08 replied to brownhairedgal's topic in General Students

    I didn't read all 15 pages, so if this has been stated I'm sorry for wasting your time. First, it's a shared experience that helps to make your class more cohesive ... it's teambuilding. Second, you...

  22. Call from a Nurse Recruiter!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Kevin RN08 replied to RN4S22's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ahhh and you now have her phone number! Keep her in mind, shoot her an email thanking her for making contact and politely ask that she consider you for other

  23. New RN grad wanting advice

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

    Get you applications in NOW! Apply early and often. Consider relocating if your area is saturated with new grad RNs. Have your resume reviewed by Nurse Managers and your instructors. Talk to RNs...

  24. Forced to quit, now what

    Kevin RN08 replied to lolo2010's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was in a similar position, the exception was my first job was ED and we had a 12 week orientation, though personally it felt haphazard. I resigned and was hired soon afterward by a teaching hospital...

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

    Kevin RN08 replied to mcirishdreams's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Don't forget "me time", if you don't take time for yourself (and family) you will suffer, family will withdraw support and blame school for your change. It doesn't have to be every day or every week,...