CalicoKitty BSN, MSN, RN

Med-Surg, Geriatrics, Wound Care

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    License and Residency Issues of Relocating

    CalicoKitty replied to xanderly's topic in General Nursing

    You can get licenses in states you are not a resident of. I have 3 licenses (one is my residence state which is also a compact state). Each state will have it's own requirements for licensure and...
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    New Grad Nurse Med-surg Unit NEED ADVICE and brain sheet

    CalicoKitty replied to nursebrima's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I edited a brain sheet from this site.. Not sure which one.. It is 1/2 page per pt, and it can print double sided. The box is the stuff I 'get' in report, room on the right for my assessment.. the way...
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    Hurricane Sandy - Wishing Everyone To Stay Safe

    CalicoKitty replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in General Nursing

    I'm hoping it's not as huge of a deal as the weather channels are making it out to be. I work in DC. The DC METRO is out. The Philadelphia' SEPTA is also out. I assume New Jersey's transit is out,...
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    Georgetown WHC Scholarship discontinued?

    CalicoKitty replied to oldmare's topic in General Nursing

    WHC had removed the scholarship for a while, but they are bringing it back. I don't know the timeline, but Spring 2013 sounds about
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    Survivng Drexel ACE - advice pls!

    CalicoKitty posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Okay, somewhat new Drexel topic! (not that there aren't enough already). I guess I'm looking for somewhat specific advice (if possible). I hear the administration and some professors can be less...
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    Very little witnessing going on with drug wastes on my floor!

    CalicoKitty replied to Nurse ABC's topic in Patient Medications

    Our system lets you remove the medications first "Just say yes to planning on giving it all" then coming back to witness the waste on the pyxis later. I do that with the remainder in vials sometimes...
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    Can I swap brains with you?

    CalicoKitty replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I dunno.. I don't think too many experienced nurses would want to go back to nursing school.. And not sure the "brains" of experienced nurses work too well for "nclex style questions".. What would...
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    WHC October Residency 2012

    CalicoKitty replied to wash.dc.metro.nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations guys!! Hope it's all you're hoping
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    how is training once you get a job as a new grad rn

    CalicoKitty replied to dburnley's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I started on a med-surg floor in a new grad orientation program. There was a week of classes/orientation. I think 12 or so weeks of working under a preceptor. We also have monthly classes for the...
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    Questions regarding license endorsement

    CalicoKitty replied to EarthwormRN's topic in General Nursing

    You can have licenses in multiple states. I don't think you are prevented from applying for jobs in Georgia, but when you apply, you can't say you're licensed to work in the state (but you could add...
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    Questions for Current or Previous WHC residents

    CalicoKitty replied to wash.dc.metro.nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think the new grad program lasts a year or so. (I started in April, the last organized meeting is next February). There are times we're in small groups and discuss things we like and dislike about...
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    Washington Hospital Center October 2012 Residency

    CalicoKitty replied to AshleyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    You'll need to have your DC license before starting (as well as current CPR). The union has set wages, so it is a 'take-it-or-leave-it' situation for staff nurses. The union is mandatory. I think...
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    Applying as a new grad in DC

    CalicoKitty replied to sugarmagnoliaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Washington Hospital Center hires new grads all the time. I'm sure they also hire people with experience, too. They also have the #1 cardiac stuff in the area. MedStar Washington Hospital Center -...
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    The stuff you don't learn in school

    CalicoKitty posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a few weeks off of orientation. The last few days I am feeling very overwhelmed. I realize how little school actually prepared us for nursing in the real world. In school, almost everything is...
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    Washington Hospital Center October 2012 Residency

    CalicoKitty replied to AshleyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know of ways to make yourself better than other candidates other than the basic interview stuff. In my interview, I had a chance to talk with some of the floor nurses. I think part of a good...
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    WHC OR RN Bridge Program October 2012

    CalicoKitty replied to jennusrn's topic in General Nursing

    I can't remember if they called me also, but I got an offer letter via
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    Washington Hospital Center October 2012 Residency

    CalicoKitty replied to AshleyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Just remember to make sure you guys get your DC nursing licenses. It can take a little time (and a chunk of change) and I don't think they let you start without them. Welcome, you guys, hope you...
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    Procrastinate - Wasted what could've been a great career

    CalicoKitty replied to TTexasTT's topic in General Nursing

    I know there are some 'nurse refresher courses' out there, but I think never having gotten your RN (passing your NCLEX) could be a hindrance. It looks like Texas requires a nurse to take a refresher...
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    How do you make new hires feel welcome on your unit?

    CalicoKitty replied to RN-ing's topic in General Nursing

    My unit director gave us a small 'care package' including a coveted Carpuject plunger (I had no idea what it was), and some tissues, among other things. I think a 'get-started' kit could be nice, like...
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    Have I Committed Career Suicide?

    CalicoKitty replied to KaressaD's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You can also try to find some non-clinical types of things. Flu season is coming up and some companies do Flu shots. It is a job that may (or may not) require an RN. It can be temporary. There may...
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    Am I aiming to high? Ranking choices for New Grad programs?

    CalicoKitty replied to vwgirl22's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    When I applied to some new grad programs, I think I listed ICU or ER, med-surg, and then some other random floor (usually something that I figured I could tolerate but may have either fewer applicants...
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    Washington Hospital Center RN Residency October 2011

    CalicoKitty replied to ucfRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just make sure you apply for the DC license ASAP (if you think you'll get the job). I'd apply in person if you come up for the interview since it can save some hassle. It is expensive, though $265,...
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    Keeping up with Nursing, over a year without Nursing exposure

    CalicoKitty replied to DarkestSamus's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There is a lot of free CE available online. http://www.medscape.com Medscape has a bunch of free CE (and they have a CE tracker, so you don't have to add it up on your own and you can look back at...
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    New grad RN on floor, night shift, am I depressed or am I normal...

    CalicoKitty replied to hakunamatata's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Really, you kind of sound loney. You don't have people that you can easily just hang out with. You have work. You have the long-distance relationships with your partner and family. But, you don't have...
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    WHC Residency Program

    CalicoKitty replied to amdc's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know. I have a bachelor's, and I never ask what other people