NaKcl

NaKcl BSN, RN

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  1. VA hospital nursing in Oklahoma

    NaKcl posted a topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Does anyone working in Oklahoma VA Hospital? I am interested at working at VA. I have 2 years of med-surg experience. Before I start the length process(that is what I heard) of application, I would...

  2. A Guide to Nursing Specialties

    NaKcl replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you.

  3. Want to Succeed? Thought for the Day

    NaKcl replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Students

    thank you for sharing

  4. Not a waitress or barista

    NaKcl replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    "Okay well can you heat this up(and hands me a soup container) and while your at it My daughter needs her morphine." Me: I will heat this up for you...NO MORE MORPHINE." LOL:lol2: I understand your...

  5. Torn to pieces - Pls help?

    NaKcl replied to fedupfinally's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "You are being"watched" and targeted for lateral violence. Get out now." I agree with this. Here is my thought. If they do not appreciate your job, then they do not deserve your effort to work...

  6. What are some intimidating job interview questions employers ask?

    NaKcl replied to LL2788's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you for the information. I will definately use these techniques for my

  7. You really think nurses make alot of money? Let me give you something to think about

    NaKcl replied to diosa78's topic in General Nursing

    humm,,,, $6.75/hr wages... interesting perspective. I never thought about that way. So,,, I usually start with 6 patients in the beginning of the shift. And I usually have so many discharges and...

  8. very low morale

    NaKcl replied to sophie09's topic in General Nursing

    That sounds very similar to my workplace. employees are encouraged to "detect" and "report" other co-workers' mistakes. Lazy, no work ethic employees are making worng acusations to diligent, hard...

  9. Med-Surg Unit needs to spend money

    NaKcl replied to mstere's topic in General Nursing

    more

  10. Can you work more days?

    NaKcl replied to Purple93's topic in General Nursing

    yes, you can! as long as you are willing to and your body can handle it. you might change mind after a few or first

  11. Do you really have to use an agency to get a travel contract?

    NaKcl replied to northmississippi's topic in Travel

    Thanks for the information. I didn't know they provide/pay for the housing as well. I researched a little, and many places shows $45+ hourly. Is it abourt normal

  12. Favoritism in Nursing?

    NaKcl replied to xenabsnrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "The key is to have a written record of your meetings with your NM." This is so true! When the manager say she doesn't have opening, there is not much you can do. Just tell her that you will look for...

  13. pay for RN at st.johns hospital in tulsa, ok

    NaKcl replied to tweety81306's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    you can work as a per diem status. you can make $30+ hr but no

  14. written up

    NaKcl replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am guessing you are a new nurse? It is frustrating to learn the new job and adjust to the new surroundings. I would take that as a grain of salt to improve your reports. I, too, had problem giving...

  15. any RNs have their Perkins Loan cancelled?

    NaKcl replied to melmarie23's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the information. I am not familiar with getting student loan, because I never had one. however, I am thinking about getting my BSN. I am a PD RN, so I do not get any benefits, including...

  16. Do you really have to use an agency to get a travel contract?

    NaKcl replied to northmississippi's topic in Travel

    I have been thinking about doing what you are saying. Have you tried it yet? How did it go? I would like to know how your plan turned

  17. Happy Emergency Nurses Week!

    NaKcl replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    happy ER nurses' week! I didn't know there is a week to celebrate ER nurses :) That sounds fun! Enjoy your week, ER nurses

  18. Working as an RN in a GS Position overseas

    NaKcl replied to kellyjo44's topic in Government, Military

    Congratulations on getting a job in overseas. Since it is a government job, Do they offer you any additional benefits? such as housing allowence, or cost of living allowence or

  19. Length of orientation for experienced nurse going to new hospital, same specialty

    NaKcl replied to 0402's topic in General Nursing

    That is great that some places give 4 to 6 weeks of orientation. Every place has their own routines and steps, so sufficient amount of orientation is necessary. however, it reminds of my experience as...

  20. how can a nursing home nurse get into a hospital job?

    NaKcl replied to RN2783's topic in General Nursing

    "..in some area in the hospital, when census is short, staff gets cut. I have never heard of a LTC nurses being cut due to census." good

  21. Switching jobs

    NaKcl replied to evolvingrn's topic in General Nursing

    I wish you will like your new work

  22. specialty change??

    NaKcl replied to Nrsstudent09's topic in General Nursing

    I say, go for it too! once you know your heart is at other place rather than where you are now, the work won't be fun. Good

  23. Keep this forum alive: Be an entrepreneur

    NaKcl replied to innovativemurse's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I am so glad to find this thread. I have been thinking about becoming an independent nurse contactor. I didn't know where to start. I almost give up on my idea of becoming an IC. by reading you...

  24. To specialize or not to specialize...

    NaKcl replied to stujen's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with above responses. I thought I need to gain basic experience before I move onto the specialty I wanted. I have been med-surg floor since the graduation, and it is very difficult to...

  25. medsurg/tele rn going for OR...any advice?

    NaKcl replied to pale_pilsen's topic in Operating Room

    I am not an OR nurse, but those OR nurses at my hospital always takes luch breaks in the cafeteria, whereas, us floor nurses are expected to eat lunch on the floor. Addition to that, Our lunches...