Keri8680

Keri8680 BSN, RN

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  1. organizational skills

    Keri8680 replied to idahostudent2011's topic in General Nursing

    On my report sheet I write out alittle "to do" list for stuff that pertains to that patient, before I start my rounds. (Before you start rounds is KEY for this to work out) I look on their med...

  2. Help with finding hospitals!

    Keri8680 replied to michellethuy's topic in General Nursing

    I started applying the December before I graduated (which was May 2009). I had job interviews set up for my spring break in March, and job offers quickly after that. I had my job waiting for me once...

  3. New RN looking for NICU position in PA

    Keri8680 replied to bigskye15's topic in General Nursing

    i did notice just last week an open posting for the NICU at Magee in Pittsburgh. go to www.upmc.com Not sure if it's still there

  4. All preferences aside, what is the best "track" for a new nurse to learn?

    Keri8680 replied to RevolutioN2013's topic in General Nursing

    It probably depends on how much you really want to challenge yourself. I work on a stepdown floor, and can get a 4-6 patient assignment each shift. We see patients right from the CCU, on drips, etc....

  5. How do you document telemetry in a paperless system?

    Keri8680 replied to mistygwenrn's topic in General Nursing

    we still do paper strips but i think they eventually get scanned into our

  6. Questions

    Keri8680 replied to BettyBoop01's topic in General Nursing

    FIrst job: July 2009 Unit: cardiac/tele Orientation: 3 months I am still

  7. How do I prepare myself for nursing school?

    Keri8680 replied to tatempole's topic in General Students

    Congrats....It's hard work, but once you're finished you will feel an amazing sense of accomplishment! As for prep work, see if you can get the copy of the syllabus for that class you are starting...

  8. NCLEX priority help! Nclex next week. HELP!

    Keri8680 replied to jcutler's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    buy the book prioritization, delegation and assignment by linda lacharity. it's all those sorts of questions and it's only 14 dollars. it helped me bunches!!! good

  9. NCLEX priority help! Nclex next week. HELP!

    Keri8680 replied to jcutler's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i bought a book that helped me alotk, let me think of what it was

  10. Any advice for a new grad starting in cardiac?

    Keri8680 replied to robyn226's topic in Cardiac

    I went into Cardiac nursing right out of school (started summer 2009) I really enjoy it, I feel it's a great first step for me. I've gone thru basic arrhythmias and ACLS all paid for by the...

  11. Is relocating the "smart move"?

    Keri8680 replied to Mommyof3Boys's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    In response to your questions, I moved from CT to the Pittsburgh area last summer (2009) after i graduated with my RN. My fiance was out here and we wanted to be together. I found a job right out...

  12. RN jobs in Pittsburgh area

    Keri8680 replied to MichelefRN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    i think it's going to start getting harder to find a job here. several of the local hospitals are downsizing, therefore leaving many nurses to find jobs elsewhere. However, there is a new UPMC...

  13. Possible move to PA-advice please?

    Keri8680 replied to lupin's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I moved out to the Pittsburgh area this past month and Pitt seems to have RN job openings. I'm a new grad and had 2 job offers back when I interviewed with UPMC. It may be a better job market out...

  14. CALLING---Those who have Jobs- WE need you!

    Keri8680 replied to k.morris's topic in First Year After Licensure

    1.what kind of floor are you working on? cardiac/telemetry 2.where are you from? ct, but just moved to pitt to be with my fiance 3.how did you get that job?-- once i decided to move out to pitt...

  15. Books you'd recommend for NCLEX-RN practice questions?

    Keri8680 replied to jo716's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was told by a new nurse on my clinical med/surg floor to buy "Prioritization, Delegation and Assignment by Linda LaCharity. It's got tons of questions with the rationales r/t prioritizing and...

  16. I GOT A JOB!!!

    Keri8680 replied to june2009's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I can't be sure, according to PA they will issue your tpp with just the form completed by ur nursing director and not the transcripts, which happened in my case (they still havent received my...

  17. I GOT A JOB!!!

    Keri8680 replied to june2009's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I graduate May 31 from a school in CT and I had mine on June 14. I saw it posted online before I got it in the mail

  18. I GOT A JOB!!!

    Keri8680 replied to june2009's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hey Michelle! I start July 6 too at the Shadyside orientation! My position is on a cardiac/telemetry floor at Presby! I'll be right next door to you. I wont know anyone at orientation either! We...

  19. Tips for studying Medications

    Keri8680 replied to A2008's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I got the kaplan med cards at barnes and noble in the nursing

  20. Looking for a group of nurses in SW PA

    Keri8680 replied to Jean1313's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    It's a telemetry unit that sees alot of cardiac patients for surgeries, stents, chf, etc... How do you like shadyside and where are u living

  21. UPMC jobs

    Keri8680 replied to greygooseuria's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I just got offered a job at Presby starting in June (after I graduate in May). They do not have a hiring freeze, and neither does Mercy (I interviewed there

  22. When to apply for a job??

    Keri8680 replied to rofo4life's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I sent in apps over my winter break, set up interviews at UPMC over my spring break (last week), got invited to return a couple days later to shadow a couple of units, and got called two days later...

  23. Looking for a group of nurses in SW PA

    Keri8680 replied to Jean1313's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Where in sw pa? I'll be moving to the Greensburg area in May...I don't even know if thats techincally considered sw haha. But I won't know anyone...just got a job at UPMC Presby, strating in

  24. Hartford Hospital vs St. Francis Hospital

    Keri8680 replied to CTnewNurse's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I've had all my clinicals at ST francis, but my regular day job is at HH. I can tell you that HH has had some problems in the past few years....from the new CEO transition and the fact that they were...

  25. CREATIVE MINDS ONLY!!!! Assistance please!

    Keri8680 replied to jorla9903's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Maybe type up an information sheet for one half of the class on Left Sided Failure with a bunch of questions that pertain to the information sheet, and do the same for Right sided failure for the...