KristeyK

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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."...

  16. I am very worried. I am feeling very sick please help

    KristeyK replied to NursingBro's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Texas Board of Nursing The answer is in here somewhere!!! Hopefully there's something more specific than this: Upon receipt of your application, criminal background check and affidavit of...

  17. Not NLNAC Accredited school cause problems later??

    KristeyK replied to kneecole06's topic in General Students

    My school is going through the process of getting NLN accreditation. That being said, I am moving out of state next Saturday, the day after we are finished with our NCLEX review course. I have an...

  18. Are C's really the new A's in nursing school?

    KristeyK replied to nursingstudent2458's topic in General Students

    The reason a lot of people have trouble getting straight A's in nursing school is because it is retraining your brain to think in a different way. As a nurse, you will have to consider the big picture...

  19. People really do ask you for medical advice! Wow...

    KristeyK replied to tenjuna's topic in General Students

    My husband just moved into a house in Texas. My parents moved in and brought my son with them. My husband called me tonight giggling because he met the neighbors across the street. The wife said for...

  20. I'm 3/5ths a nurse!

    KristeyK replied to BelleNscrubs04's topic in General Students

    Congrats!!!! As for me, I'm an NCLEX-RN exam away from being a nurse. HOORAY!!!! (Yes, the semesters will drag on while you're in them, but you'll blink and think "OMG! I'll be on my OWN soon!...

  21. I was put to the test tonight

    KristeyK replied to mom_coach_nurse's topic in General Students

    So sorry you had that experience, but glad it made you realize you're taking the right road. I didn't have anything like that happen, however since I've been in school- someone in my family has gone...

  22. Nursing student weight

    KristeyK replied to Tinkx RN's topic in General Students

    Just watch what you eat and make time for yourself to exercise everyday. It is VERY possible. I didn't do it for my first year, but my second year I sure did and I LOST just about every pound I needed...

  23. Am I making the right decision? Please help!!

    KristeyK replied to Jennie.K's topic in General Students

    I don't know if length of time served has ANYTHING to do with the GI bill, but there are several women at my school who are using their husband's GI bill to be able to attend school themselves. I...

  24. ABGs TOTALLY understood!!!

    KristeyK posted a topic in General Students

    I realize there are 500 posts here about understanding ABGs, and this video may have already been posted but... I thought I understood ABGs, but discussing them in class the other day blew my scant...

  25. What are you going to miss the most...

    KristeyK replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in General Students

    I managed to squeeze in all of the above AND have time with my family. However, I have ALWAYS lived off of four or five hours of sleep per night, so it was no big deal to keep it up. I'm one of those...