KrisRNwannabe

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  1. heplock needle size

    KrisRNwannabe replied to greenbean's topic in General Nursing

    at my hospital if we can get an 18 in then that is what we use. vanco is so hard on veins. I don't like running through a 22 cause it burns so bad and you have to run super

  2. Dansko shoes

    KrisRNwannabe replied to snowangel3's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    i tried them for 2 whole weeks but they were like walking on on cement blocks. i just could not stand them. make sure wherever you get them from they have a good return policy because they are not...

  3. Job Offer--Very Disappointed--Please Help`

    KrisRNwannabe replied to Siouxz2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    just remember that you are not the only that works hard in nursing school. maybe the other 2 canidates worked just as hard as you. not every new grad gets their first choice. sometimes you got to...

  4. I am officially done!! On my way to nicu!

    KrisRNwannabe replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congrats you lukcy duck!!!! I would love to work in the NICU!!!! now the learning will really begin!

  5. hospitals paying for Excelsior??

    KrisRNwannabe posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi all!! Well I have finally decided to take the plunge and apply to excelsior! I have a question though about tution reimbursement. most hospitals (mine included) pay by the semester but since...

  6. I knew it wasn't right while I was doing it...

    KrisRNwannabe replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am betting that the situation the OP is referring to occurred in a Hospital setting. things run alot differently in the hospital than they do in LTC. in michigan, I can take orders as a LPN in...

  7. grades from Excelsior?

    KrisRNwannabe posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hey guys can you tell me how grading of the tests works at Excelsior? do you know the test is over or do you wait for

  8. Soon-to-be cardiac nurse!

    KrisRNwannabe replied to kellyo's topic in Cardiac

    Congrats Kelly!! I am jealous. i love cardiac, I wish as a LPN I could work in cardiac but soon enough i will be a RN. have fun, learn everything you can, and keep us updated!!!

  9. michigan info

    KrisRNwannabe replied to nurse with cats's topic in Michigan Nursing

    A friend of mine just hired in at St Jo Mercy in pontiac. she works float, sat-mon (12's). so she works 36 hours per week but gets paid for 40. she makes 35.70 base plus 10% shift differential....

  10. Working weekends/schedules? r/o

    KrisRNwannabe replied to cindy0624's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Please remember that hospitals and nursing homes are open 24/7/365 yes you may have to work weekends or nights or both. I work 2nd shift and every other weekend. and my hubby works 1st shift m-f....

  11. ADN or BSN please read before you flame

    KrisRNwannabe replied to tankandroxy's topic in General Nursing

    i say get your ADN and let the hospital that hires you pay for the BSN. at the hospital I work at there is no difference in pay between ADN and BSN. at another hospital it is 20 cents per hour more...

  12. Should I do it?

    KrisRNwannabe replied to Milehighchick's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I too am a new grad LPN as of aug 05. I work at a hospital and I love it but I can tell you that you can not compare a nursing home and a hospital. i had to do lots of time in nursing homes for...

  13. Grey's Anatomy thoughts

    KrisRNwannabe replied to baby_gurl0604's topic in General Nursing

    I love the show and watch it every chance I get. It is a show about the lives of surgical interns not nurses. personally, i don't really care what they say about nurses even though I am one. I...

  14. Would you buy one?

    KrisRNwannabe replied to Aneroo's topic in General Nursing

    the purpose of an AED is that they can be used by anyone. Like they are now being seen in malls, etc. they walk you through using it and yes if the person does not have a shockable rythm it will not...

  15. Where to get scrubs?

    KrisRNwannabe replied to bowkerj's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.uniformadvantage.com i love their prices, plus no sales tax for me! also when you pick a print top it tells you what color pants got with it. sometimes that can be difficult. they also...

  16. Foul Speaking Nurse..............

    KrisRNwannabe replied to hbncns35's topic in General Nursing

    I can say that at home, I swear like a sailor. The F word in my house is a noun, verb, adverb and what ever else!! That being said,, we work in a hospital not in a bar and it is not appropriate....

  17. Pinching Pennies on a New Grad Salary-Will it work?

    KrisRNwannabe replied to chellebelle's topic in Illinois Nursing

    It is coming from the fact that the city of chicago is very expensive to live in. Go to apartments.com or move.com and research some apartments in the area. i just did a quick search and a 500...

  18. Gray's Anatomy

    KrisRNwannabe replied to hospitalstaph's topic in General Nursing

    i can't imagine that the public's perception of nursing would be changed because she said don't nurse your ego. if i am not mistaken the term nurse has other meanings. and yes i have seen residents...

  19. Why Does It Seem That RN's Hate Us and Hospitals Don't Believe In Us??

    KrisRNwannabe replied to brown eyed girl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    at my hospital, LPNs are totally respected by the RNs. Case in point: the union the LPNs belong too is in talks for a new contract right now and things are not going well. we are making buttons for...

  20. Is Your Last Name On Your Badge?

    KrisRNwannabe replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Not on ours. Mine says "KRIS" in big letters and than a smaller E underneath for the first letter of the last name. I am new (Nov) and I didn't have a choice about the last name. they did however...

  21. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

    KrisRNwannabe replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    Hi all! I am 27 and I just graduated in august with my LPN. I am working on ortho/neur floor. I start a transition program in january. I am very

  22. Biology major & NCLEX.

    KrisRNwannabe replied to Lcstar69's topic in General Nursing

    fine by

  23. Biology major & NCLEX.

    KrisRNwannabe replied to Lcstar69's topic in General Nursing

    no problem! that is what we are all here

  24. Biology major & NCLEX.

    KrisRNwannabe replied to Lcstar69's topic in General Nursing

    In order to take the NCLEX you must graduate from a nursing program with a nursing degree. You may obtain this degree by 1) going to a community college and getting a Associates Degree in Nursing...

  25. Who else has to work Thanksgiving?

    KrisRNwannabe replied to jenrninmi's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i am also a new grad but I am not working because i am on orientation. I however, wish I was working! we get double time for holidays and I wouldn't have to go to my