RNKITTY04

RNKITTY04

Rehab, Step-down,Tele,Hospice

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  1. Realistic starting pay for RN's in N FL?

    RNKITTY04 replied to Karen06's topic in Florida Nursing

    I just graduated last August and I make 17.25 before shift diff and all the other jazz. Approximates out to @ 28.00 an hour, but I work baylor nights. I could make more if I went PRN at one of the LTC...

  2. How do know when you're ready....

    RNKITTY04 replied to BSN2004NSU's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I also didn't study overly for the NCLEX, I consistantly scored in the 60's on the practice tests. I walked out of the test knowing I passed at 75. I did not think it was too difficult. I was NOT an A...

  3. help me buck the system, please! super-traditional pinning ceremony that nobody wants

    RNKITTY04 replied to rach_nc_03's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated this past August. Our DON told us we must all wear our hair up in a little bun. We all showed up with OUR hair neatly groomed but down in our prefered style. The way we looked at it was we...

  4. If Martha Stewart was a nurse.....

    RNKITTY04 replied to saintcheryl2002's topic in Nursing Humor

    I think Martha would be outstanding in the infection control area. Can you imagine how spotless everything would be? You might not have to wash your hands with betadine when you come out of your pts...

  5. Nurses wearing white

    RNKITTY04 replied to rnmaven's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to go against the tide, but I wear all white and really don't think it's a big deal. I wash all my uniforms after 1 wearing anyway .Yeah it shows blood or whatever I get on them but so what?...

  6. I am on my first travel assignment!

    RNKITTY04 replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yes please continue to update us as I am also interested in travel nursing in the future. How does the regular staff treat you? What do you do on your days off? I guess my big concern is getting...

  7. Is there nursing after 50?

    RNKITTY04 replied to Malt123's topic in General Nursing

    I just graduated form nursing school and I will be 40 this year. I sure hope I have more than 10 years of work ahead of me, if not those student loans are never gonna get payed back :chuckle People...

  8. What did you buy yourself for a graduation present

    RNKITTY04 replied to Nightcrawler's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I bought some new leather furniture for my living room and my husband bought me an enhancer for my princess cut diamond:) In return I told him to go buy some tools he's been drooling

  9. Essential Skills~Input from ALL Nurses!!!

    RNKITTY04 replied to msnursealot's topic in General Nursing

    I just graduated in August and the best advice I can give is: check check and check again your meds. When in a hurry its very easy to give the wrong med. I ALMOST gave insulin to the wrong pt once, if...

  10. hairstyles on nurses....your opinion

    RNKITTY04 replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Holy Cow StevieLynn, those are some sucky hours, but hey if it works for you! I work with a nurse who has long blond hair and last week I went into her pts room to see if she needed help getting the...

  11. What does your spouse do?

    RNKITTY04 replied to vaughanmk's topic in General Nursing

    fleet

  12. considering rehab - is 8:1 with a CNA good?

    RNKITTY04 replied to kek's topic in Rehabilitation

    very true MattsMom. By the time I get to work at 3 most if not all of my pts are in bed waiting for their pills and dinner. They get a shower every other day(CNA assisted) and then they just fall into...

  13. Med Errors

    RNKITTY04 replied to UM Review RN's topic in Patient Medications

    Jwk, sorry but I just dont get your post. It doesnt even make sense that a nurse would do this! Im shaking my head in wonderment. Scary Scary Scary.. ok please tell me how you can even physically do...

  14. ATT how long in FL???

    RNKITTY04 replied to SixFtNurse2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have heard it depends on how many schools graduated around the same time. I graduated in August and recieved my ATT papers maybe 4-5 weeks later. I called the testing center immediatly and had to...

  15. Med Errors

    RNKITTY04 replied to UM Review RN's topic in Patient Medications

    We just had a staff meeting yesterday were it was stated we can no longer take an order that reads "xxxx prn med given 4-6 hours" we must have an exact time q4 and the Doc must state if the med is...

  16. considering rehab - is 8:1 with a CNA good?

    RNKITTY04 replied to kek's topic in Rehabilitation

    I work in Jacksonville Florida, and we have 1 CNA to each nurse. We both share the same 5 patients. I work on the stroke floor so most of my patients are CVA's. Lots of heavy lifting. Mostly PO meds,...

  17. considering rehab - is 8:1 with a CNA good?

    RNKITTY04 replied to kek's topic in Rehabilitation

    I also work in a free standing rehab, our ratios are 5:1 with 1

  18. CNA from hell!

    RNKITTY04 replied to Nursebaby23's topic in General Nursing

    Boy this is a timely post. I have been up all night b/c I am dealing with similar situation. I am a new nurse and am really needing to concentrate on my job right now but last night I spent probley...

  19. Praise God..I PASSED!

    RNKITTY04 replied to discouraged's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Pie 123, The majority of my questions were also peds. There were some med surg, physc, math etc... thrown in, but for the most part it was peds. (I swear I think my parent child instructor called the...

  20. New RN Nearing Burnout Already

    RNKITTY04 replied to Rachel2004RN's topic in Rehabilitation

    Mom and nurse you could'nt have said it better. As I was driving home last night, I was questioning my reasoning for even being a nurse. I had a bad night, less than helpful nurses, cna's who are...

  21. I am freaking out!!!

    RNKITTY04 replied to Dspence's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Very cool D! Congrats!!!!! :biggringi

  22. I am freaking out!!!

    RNKITTY04 replied to Dspence's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Dspence, Remember all the great things you said to me when I was waiting for my results? I am sure you did fine, I felt the exact same way. Keep your chin up and let us know when you pass. :) My...

  23. Kaplan prep test

    RNKITTY04 replied to vcannon's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think it really helped me, I especially liked the CD that came with the book, to me it was just like the NCLEX. I practiced maybe 50-75 questions a day for 2 weeks and read the Kaplan book cover to...

  24. Chronic Sinusitis - Suffering!!

    RNKITTY04 replied to Phenomenon's topic in General Nursing

    I have also been having problems with my sinus and jaw area, sometimes when its really bad my ear also throbs. All this really freaks me out as my sister had the same problem and was found to have a...

  25. What do you HATE to do at work?

    RNKITTY04 replied to mickeymouse1205's topic in General Nursing

    Admission charting with all the FIM