KristeyK

KristeyK specializes in Private Practice- wellness center.

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1. Pima Medical Institute (PMI) -- fair warning

   KristeyK replied to Mershu's topic in Arizona Nursing

   Sorry for the VERY late reply here...LOL. Evening classes? I can tell you that on the Tucson campus, that's a NO. Also, don't plan on having a M-F 8-4 schedule. I had clinicals on weekends several...

2. Never Thought I Would Be a Peds Nurse but...

   KristeyK replied to AZMOMO2's topic in Pediatric

   Oh LaRose you have my dream job!!! I started RN school wanting to go become a midwife. After my Peds clinical it was where I KNEW I wanted to be. I lucked out and got on a peds M/S unit at a small...

3. New Grad UMC Lubbock, TX

   KristeyK replied to racheldb's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Well, the programs may not be as enticing as UMC there in Lubbock, but you should also look into hospitals in Midland/Odessa and other small towns around west Texas. Abilene may be a good place to...

4. Where are new grads being hired right now?

   KristeyK replied to vwgirl22's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Looking at border towns is EXCELLENT advice! I would also look into areas where the oil industry is booming (South and West Texas, North Dakota...). I graduated in August, moved out of state to San...

5. Is there any travel nursing for new Grad's?

   KristeyK replied to Kristinla's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I don't know where you live now, but try small more rural towns. I'm a new grad and have been applying EVERYWHERE in San Antonio and the surrounding area. On a whim I decided to try applying for a...

6. What Should We Call NICU Nursing

   KristeyK replied to roquen's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   That was hilarious! I totally identify with the "new nurse".

7. Are you having difficulty finding work?

   KristeyK replied to lumbarpain's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   I know my aunt who's been a nurse for 20 years cannot find a job. She's luckily still employed, but constantly getting cancelled for her shifts. :/ She lives in the Phoenix

8. Notes to take while waiting for THAT job.

   KristeyK replied to SENSUALBLISSINFL's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Have you looked into government positions? While I would DEARLY want "THAT" job, I took a position with the state of Texas because it has great benefits and pays the bills. The bonus part? I am...

9. Concealed Carry...as a nurse?

   KristeyK replied to mcknis's topic in Activism, Healthcare

   I have my CHL. I am highly considering a position in Laredo, TX. You BET I plan on carrying in my car. The hospital is a gun free zone, so it will not go in with me, but I have an excellent lock box...

10. Bending and Breaking the Rules in Nursing

    KristeyK replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was blessed to be able to do a hospice rotation during school. It was WONDERFUL! Better yet, no restrictions. If they wanted a burger, they got a burger. If they wanted to smoke, we took them out to...

11. New Grad Pay in San Antonio

    KristeyK replied to Shane505's topic in Texas Nursing

    I just recently started working for the state here in San Antonio. Not my ideal job, but my pay ends up being a HAIR under $25.00 an hour. (It's psych nursing, not everyone's cup of tea, but it's a...

12. New Grad Salary

    KristeyK replied to Sweet charm's topic in Psychiatric

    I just started working for the state of Texas. I earn a HAIR under $25 an hour with my ASN. Once I obtain higher degree levels, they will pay me a higher wage. This is also without ANY previous...

13. Is all this school just crap or what?

    KristeyK replied to burnedoutRNinSC's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Perhaps this person is student teaching for his MSN/Ed???? Goodness gracious I hope so!

14. Taking NCLEX pn tomorrow... Please help

    KristeyK replied to passingnclex's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Way to

15. Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

    KristeyK replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took it this morning, I get "Our records indicate you have previously scheduled this exam. Please contact your Member Board for further assistance. Another registration cannot be made at this time."...