KimRN03

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1. What can I do to reduce the number of cancellations for GI endoscopy procedures?

   KimRN03 replied to 1ninjanurse's topic in Gastroenterology

   I also agree with the other post. Our Endoscopy center used to call each and every patient a couple weeks prior to the appt. Unfortunately, this took a lot of time from Nursing staff, not to mention...

2. I think I have a duodenal ulcer

   KimRN03 replied to mharrah's topic in Gastroenterology

   Marlene~Unfortunately, the ED in my hospital will not do a consult in GI for anything but emergencies (Foriegn Body or GI Bleed). I would maybe give your doc a call and tell him the med is not...

3. Endoscopy RN...would you recommend it?

   KimRN03 replied to stefanitenzi's topic in Gastroenterology

   Stephani~First of all, congrats on finishing school! When I graduated from Nursing school, I had no idea what I wanted to do. I knew more specialties that I didn't like that I was interested in. My...

4. Made Mistake transferring to the OR?

   KimRN03 posted a topic in Operating Room

   I worked on an Ortho floor for 14 months as a RN before I transferred to the OR. One of my fellow nurses had transferred down there and she loved it, so I decided I would try it. I have been down...

5. New PICU RN

   KimRN03 replied to obnurse2004's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I am also feeling the same way you guys are! I am off orientation in two days and feel physically ill! I don't know if I can do this! My preceptor and NM both constantly compliment me, but I feel I...

6. Arghhh, my aching legs & feet!

   KimRN03 replied to KimRN03's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   Thanks for all the suggestions! I will try a different pair of shoes and some support

7. very anxious now

   KimRN03 replied to JuliaR's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Sounds like you have done what you can to prepare! I took Kaplan and they said as long as you were scoring above 65% on their questions, you will be in pretty good shape. How many questions have you...

8. Arghhh, my aching legs & feet!

   KimRN03 posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   I am a recent graduate and my lower legs have been killing me when I get home. All I want to do is lie on my couch with my feet up when I get home from work. Anyone have any

9. how will/did you find your first job after nursing school?

   KimRN03 replied to newgrad2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I was a Nurse Intern on my Ortho floor last summer. I stayed on that floor last fall as a CNA and was hired my that NM without ever having to apply anywhere else. Now, that's my kinda job searching....

10. Clinical in ortho advice

    KimRN03 replied to thumper23's topic in Orthopedic

    P RN, yes, I just sent in my registration and $85 to NAON, I am excited to hear more from them. Do you have any insight on getting an ONC? Just curious....why would you have to give it up. I am so...

11. New Grad Reality Shock

    KimRN03 replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    There is a reality shock when you finish school, but it is nice to finally be in charge of what you are doing. I really didn't feel like a nurse until I was completely responsible for my own...

12. New to Ortho

    KimRN03 replied to ava'smomRN's topic in Orthopedic

    What are you going to school for? Nursing? If you are, school and working that much as an aide may be difficult. I was an aide on an Ortho floor and now am an RN there and my first year of nursing...

13. Clinical in ortho advice

    KimRN03 replied to thumper23's topic in Orthopedic

    My first hospital experience was on an Ortho unit and I loved it! Now I am a RN on an Ortho floor and still love it! The most important thing is to know how to transfer a patient. What did they...

14. Ok all you smarties, need some advice!

    KimRN03 replied to allthingsbright's topic in General Students

    I would get a job volunteering in a hospital if you don't already work in one. Great experience! Besides, you may get an insight into what areas of nursing you think are for you and make contacts....

15. Changing Shifts

    KimRN03 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I started working as a graduate nurse on an orthopedic floor day/eve rotation, heavy on the evenings. I worked on this floor as a CNA on the night shift and loved that shift. I expressed early on to...