KetuUCF

KetuUCF

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  1. Mother-Baby to Public Health, now to Med-Surg

    KetuUCF posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hey Everyone! I need some advice... I've been an RN for almost 3 years now. I started in Mother-Baby, worked there for 9 months then got an offer to work in Public/Community Health which was closer to...

  2. Prior CNA Experience Survey - Nurses Needed for Statistics Class Research

    KetuUCF replied to jtboz's topic in General Students

    1. What is your age? 26 yrs old 2. How long have you been a nurse? 1 yr & 1/2 3. Did you work as a CNA before becoming a nurse? Yes 4. If yes to #3, how long did you work as a CNA before becoming...

  3. UCF 2010-2011 accelerated nursing program

    KetuUCF replied to laughoutloud8's topic in Florida Nursing

    I know my friend didn't get accepted, Jasmine. That's why I was reading this thread in the first place to fiind out the first day of school/orientation because I know not everyone accepts and that if...

  4. UCF 2010-2011 accelerated nursing program

    KetuUCF replied to laughoutloud8's topic in Florida Nursing

    Congrats to all of you that got accepted into the Accelerated Program at UCF! I was in the Accelerated Program and graduated in 2008. This program was NOT easy. You guys will definately need and rely...

  5. 8 Months of Postpartum, now going into PHN (Maternity)

    KetuUCF posted a topic in Public, Community Health

    Hey Everyone! (I welcome anyone's wise input & encouragement) I just wanted some advice on this new position that I accepted with the county health department in my area in Kissimmee, FL. I...

  6. 8 Months of Postpartum, now going into PHN (Maternity)

    KetuUCF replied to KetuUCF's topic in Public, Community Health

    Yes, I will be in the clinic setting. The Healthy Start program sounds interesting. Maybe something I'd want to look into if I get bored at the clinic. I've always wanted to do School Health and be...

  7. Jehovah Witness patients refusing any blood transfusion.. Why?

    KetuUCF replied to cameroondiva's topic in General Nursing

    oh and i also wanted to share an article from dukehealth about how more research is going into banked blood and that it may not be as effective as researchers once thought it was, here's the link to...

  8. Jehovah Witness patients refusing any blood transfusion.. Why?

    KetuUCF replied to cameroondiva's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Everyone, I am a new nurse that is one of Jehovah's Witnesses and I know many don't agree with our beliefs on not accepting blood transfusions, but I do appreciate those that want to to try to...

  9. Anxiety before work?

    KetuUCF replied to BeachyRNn08's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I totally can relate to feeling anxious before going in to work. The day before I go to work I'll just get this sick feeling in my stomach and I'll wake up every couple of hours the night before. I am...

  10. Support Stickie for New nurses who are not coping

    KetuUCF replied to madwife2002's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is a great thread. I just passed my boards in October and started working last week. My first two days on the Mother-Baby (postpartum) unit were crazy and really fast paced. I thought I knew what...

  11. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    KetuUCF replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats to

  12. Orlando Area Hospitals

    KetuUCF replied to untamable07's topic in Florida Nursing

    Full-time variable at ORMC is three 12 hour shifts, which means you're paid 36 hours every week or 72 hours each two weeks. Whereas being just full-time is working 80 hours every to weeks or 40 hours...

  13. Orlando Area Hospitals

    KetuUCF replied to untamable07's topic in Florida Nursing

    PureLifeRN, Florida Hospital actually pays less than ORMC. FL Hospital is offering new GNs $21.20 per hour and ORMC/Orlando Health is offering $21.45 per hour. Plus the diffferential at ORMC is more...

  14. New mother baby nurse to be ...would love some advice about what the hardships are.

    KetuUCF replied to momma/babyrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hey Everyone! I've read the previous postings and they were really comforting to read. I'm a new nurse here, just passed the NCLEX 2 weeks ago and I got my dream job on a Mother-Baby unit. I was told...

  15. Let's introduce ourselves...

    KetuUCF replied to pedi-RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello Everyone! I just graduated this past Ausgust on the 2nd from an Accelerated BSN program in Orlando. I took my boards on the 9th of October and passed with 90 questions. I also got two offers to...

  16. Orlando Area Hospitals

    KetuUCF replied to untamable07's topic in Florida Nursing

    Florida Hospital new GNs start at $21.20 per hour and Orlando Health new GNs start at $21.45 per hour (this doesn't include differentials for working evening or the weekends), I know because I got...

  17. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    KetuUCF replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey Vadee, got your message, I don't have PM, but I am glad to of relieved some stress with my posting. Hang in there, study hard and you should pass. Remember it's only a test, it doesn't define who...

  18. New OB Nurses, Grads and Students, Please Feel Free to post your questions here:

    KetuUCF replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hey flipflop, I just graduated from the Accelerated BSN class this past August from UCF. I was at first interested in L&D, but now have found that I prefer Mother-Baby (postpartum) instead. I am...

  19. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

    KetuUCF replied to ashfost's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In the downtown Orlando, FL area, the two major hospitals are offering $21.20 per hour and the other $21.70 per hour for a BSN (Dayshift). I am hoping to take the one that pays more since it is also...

  20. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    KetuUCF replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats to Hands and Heart on passing the NCLEX!!!! I'm honestly so happy all the studying for school (I was in an Accelerated Program for 2nd degree students, it was really intense) and the NCLEX...

  21. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    KetuUCF replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed the NCLEX today!!! I took it yesterday at 800am in FL, we have fast results. I had a total of 90 questions. (2 SATA + 1 Calculation) I didn't have as much infection control as I thought I...

  22. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    KetuUCF replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No problem jessieka, I'm new to this and didn't know how to PM you back, I hope I pass

  23. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    KetuUCF replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Facts for the day... A child with t-tubes can only swim if he/she wears earplugs, water should not enter the ears and the child should not put their heads under the water Fosomax should be taken...

  24. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    KetuUCF replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Facts for the day: Parents with a child that has sickle cell disease need to be taught that the child needs to AVOID OVERHEATING during physical activities because fluid loss caused by overheating...

  25. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    KetuUCF replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No problem shinyblackcar! Glad it's helping