kayern

kayern

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  1. why dont i care like i should?

    kayern replied to rdsxfnrn's topic in General Nursing

    You care otherwise you wouldn't be writing. I think you're in nurse mode and not daughter mode because that works for you, perhaps as a mechanism which helps you cope. Prayers to you and yours. I've...

  2. All RN Managers / Employers.......Help an RN out?

    kayern replied to hkrntobe's topic in Nurse Management

    First, research the institution you are going to interview with. Know something about the hospital. I had one applicant correctly state we were Magnet designated but when I asked her what that meant...

  3. What do med surg nusres do?

    kayern replied to nluvsj's topic in Medical-Surgical

    My nurses do everything with the exception of art lines and vents! And take care of 7-8 patients at one time. Challenge a critical care nurse to do the

  4. Questions about an RN out of the field, new preceptorship

    kayern replied to comingback1974's topic in General Nursing

    Ask lots of questions, pay attention and ask for feedback. Be a sponge and take everything in. Good

  5. Is there anything I could do?

    kayern replied to KRISNIKMAR's topic in General Nursing

    What difference does it make what they think? I'm sure if you are in good standing and they haven't filled your position they will take you back. It costs money to hire new staff.......orientation...

  6. Question to all the managers regarding hiring MSN staff nurses

    kayern replied to kgh31386's topic in Nurse Management

    :idea:This will not be popular but I feel graduate school should have a minimal years of experience requirement. How in the world does a novice nurse with less than one years experience know what to...

  7. Male nurses hired faster?

    kayern replied to Chemistry Sux's topic in General Nursing

    Males nurses in my institution start with the exact same $$ as females. I will tell you that I see a difference in the way male nurses are interacted with especially by the male physicians. I hate...

  8. Need Help with Charge Nurse

    kayern replied to Sunnyday2235's topic in General Nursing

    :redpinkheI agree with the other respondents about talking to her first. Keeping a journal should not be necessary, jeezzzzzzzz you have enough to do without giving yourself more work! I would like...

  9. Interim Manager to Manager?

    kayern replied to Daliadreamer's topic in Nurse Management

    OK here it is...............Personnel management is the most challenging part of my job. I passed up a management position before taking the one I currently hold for the exact reason you describe...

  10. Is it okay for a CNA to call herself a nurse?

    kayern replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    ABSOLUTELY

  11. Day shifts hard to find for new RN grad w/i no seniority?

    kayern replied to Gal220's topic in General Nursing

    Don't fool yourself and think the night shift has more downtime. Whatever shift you work, each has its pros and cons. For example, working days you need to coordinate care with tests, procedures,...

  12. NCLEX ran out of time...please tell me !!

    kayern replied to erik187's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Did you get a passing grade? Don't they tell you immediately? Wait and see what your result is. Here in NY some nurses pass after taking only 75 questions. I also know nurses who took over 200 and...

  13. Need help to convince parents!

    kayern replied to NateH's topic in General Nursing

    Don't know where you live but here in the NY Metro area ADN are having a very difficult time getting nursing jobs in acute hospital settings. My institution will not interview/hire ADNs even if they...

  14. You know when you are a good nurse when...

    kayern replied to NewlyGradBSN's topic in General Nursing

    We were all novice nurses at one time or another and senior more experienced nurses need to remember that once upon a time they were the new-bee. If they were smart instead of talking about you (or...

  15. is it wrong to sit on a patients bed?

    kayern replied to LPNweezy's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on the circumstances. I am a firm believer that when speaking to a patient, being at their eye level makes it more personal and intimate. Standing at a patient's bedside, looking down at...

  16. Nurse managers-Do you think tattoos look professional?

    kayern replied to Blackcat99's topic in Nurse Management

    Many times tattoos are meaningful to the wearer. I just hired a young lady who had a breast cancer ribbon on her wrist.......of course I didn't ask but I'm sure there is a connection. I guess there...

  17. medical surgical certification

    kayern replied to wishme's topic in Medical-Surgical

    If you study diligently, yes that's enough time. If you don't take a review class get some NCLEX review

  18. Feeling so guilty about calling in.

    kayern replied to rnay312's topic in General Nursing

    Hey............when you're sick, you're sick. Is it better to go to work, infect not only your patients but your coworkers? As a manager and I tell my staff...............how can we expect you to...

  19. Becoming involved with Magnet....a way to help new grads land a job

    kayern replied to raindrop's topic in First Year After Licensure

    To become in Magnet you need to work for a Magnet facility or one that is on their journey to become Magnet. Go to the ANCC website and read exactly what a Magnet facility is, does, etc. It means...

  20. Pcts telling you to get it yourself

    kayern replied to TonyaM73's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Remind them that DIRECT PATIENT CARE (however menial) COMES FIRST. Ancillary, in my opinion, do not have the option of refusing to do something the RN has delegated/requested. Is this their normal...

  21. Need advice..i think one of my managers want me out

    kayern replied to asdf80's topic in General Nursing

    You don't say what you're getting written up for and the ANM is making things up. That's a huge accusation. Do some introspection and see if that statement really is true. I think the writing...

  22. Med/Surg Certification Exam

    kayern replied to LaurynRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I hold two certification, one from the ANCC as Nurse Executive = BCNE and from the Academy of Medical Surgical Nursing = CMSRN. Accrediting organizations do not give these certifications away. I...

  23. Kicking myself...

    kayern replied to iloveny68's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Let me tell you a different story. Several years ago, one of the staff nurses went into a patient and found him totally unresponsive. Seems she asked the assistant to reconnect the O2 for a COPD...

  24. Med surg certification

    kayern replied to booziemgm2's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Each certifying organization has a specific requirement just to sit for the exam. Having been an LPN, I'm not sure those years of experience will count. You need to check either ANCC or AMSN for MS...

  25. Finding a mentor

    kayern replied to LuBen's topic in General Nursing

    There is no harm in asking but I would venture to guess as an instructor she will pass the opportunity to mentor you while you are a