KKEGS

KKEGS MSN, RN

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  1. New School Nurses

    KKEGS replied to VN2016's topic in School

    Hey there. I'm a new school nurse also. I am in Minnesota and I'll be covering an elementary school and a middle school. Today was my first official day on the job at New Employee Orientation....

  2. 9 month or 12 month pay?

    KKEGS posted a topic in School

    Hello all, I just got hired for my first school nurse position and I'm filling out all the paperwork. I have to decide if I want my paychecks spread out over 9 months or all 12. Can someone...

  3. How often are your line changes?

    KKEGS replied to rnkaytee's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We change TPN and lipids every 24 hours. All other fluids we change every 96

  4. School Nurse Newbie- help!

    KKEGS replied to cmh1118's topic in School

    Hi there! I'm a newbie also and just attended an orientation conference held by my state's school nurse association for new school nurses this week. They recommended a textbook called School...

  5. Newbie school nurse!

    KKEGS posted a topic in School

    I interviewed for a full time position last week and received a job offer yesterday! I am leaving nearly 3 years in a Level III NICU and I'm very excited! I will cover one elementary school and one...

  6. New nicu nurse in need of advice!

    KKEGS replied to Kcv19's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I myself am a fairly new grad. I did a 2 year new grad residency program in a level III NICU and have been flying solo for nearly a year. I would agree with other posters who say it takes a good 2...

  7. Line Changes

    KKEGS replied to futureTBA's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    2 person sterile for CVL. Clean for PIVs. I work in a Lvl

  8. Male(s) in the NICU?

    KKEGS replied to stm94's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have 5 male RNs in our 125 RN NICU . Sometimes we have families request no male nurses but it really doesn't happen that often. Our male nurses are some of our best! If you have a passion for...

  9. How common is all this support?

    KKEGS replied to adpiRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I work in a fairly large level III NICU (60 beds) and while we do have RTs that take care of our vents, CPAP, HFNC, etc. some of the other stuff you mentioned are things the bedside RN does. I do...

  10. Should I go for it?

    KKEGS replied to AmberRN2012's topic in School

    I had an interview for a school nursing position early last week and expect to hear if I will be offered the position sometime this week. I currently work a 12 hour day/night rotation at a pediatric...

  11. New grad - PCU or ED?

    KKEGS replied to FLRN_0713's topic in Emergency

    Is there any particular reason why you can't start in NICU? I did as a new grad as part of a residency program. My only experience was 8 months in pediatric home

  12. I'm 31 married with a 2 year old. Am I too old to start fnp program?

    KKEGS replied to *Butterfly8*'s topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I didn't even start nursing school until I was 31 and had a 3 year old and a 10 month old! You are not too old! If you want it, do it!

  13. School Nurse License Question

    KKEGS replied to AmySICURN's topic in School

    I live in Minnesota and also had to apply for an LSN license through our state's Department of Education. To be a LSN I have to have at least a BSN and be licensed as a public health nurse. I did...

  14. I'm Joining The Club

    KKEGS replied to kmcandmmc's topic in School

    I am hoping to join this club soon! I have an interview for a full time school nurse position on July 25th (Wish me luck!) and will leave nearly 3 years in a Level III NICU. Super excited to try...

  15. Switching career to nursing - how to get started?

    KKEGS replied to salsaready's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Check if any schools in your area offer an MN (Master's of Nursing) degree. Like you I have a Bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field but didn't want to earn another Bachelor's degree. The...

  16. Anyone heard from schools yet?

    KKEGS replied to MauriceRC's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in for the U's MN program

  17. MN Program Interviews

    KKEGS replied to Annalin81's topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone! I just found this thread today and I also was accepted to the U's MN program for this fall. Just wanted to say hello and introduce myself. My name is Kim and I did my prereqs at IHCC...

  18. Who's starting (or hoping to start) this fall?

    KKEGS replied to nocheapones's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm starting an MN program at the University of Minnesota this fall. It's a 16 month program so I'll graduate December 2011. I can't wait! I just found out I'd been accepted this

  19. Online Pathophysiology

    KKEGS replied to wannabe an rn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm taking an online Pathology class this summer through the University of Minnesota College of Continuing Education. It starts mid-May and goes until

  20. Taking Anatomy and Physiology I this summer, should I be so nervous?

    KKEGS replied to ajstegall's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took A & P II last summer as an 8 week course , 2 days a week of lecture and lab, 8 hours a day. It was intense, I'm not going to lie. What worked best for me is not allowing yourself to fall...

  21. How Did You Decide On Nursing as a Career?

    KKEGS replied to BeanTrees's topic in General Students

    I was just accepted into an MN program this week! I start in September. The MN is for people who already have a Bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field but wish to become an RN. It's a 16 month,...