ktsummar

ktsummar LPN, LVN

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  1. Working at Vanderbilt

    ktsummar replied to bae2012's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I just accepted a job in the pediatric emergency department yesterday. Process wasn't long and I start on July 15th. Don't really know much on the benefits side

  2. ER Ratios and Delegation

    ktsummar replied to apocatastasis's topic in Emergency

    Wow, that amazes me. I work in a 47 bed ER as a nurse extern. Ours ratios are dependant on which POD/acuity level of the patients. Fast track are general illness and injury and are 5:1, All other...

  3. A "chick's" perspective on Men in Nursing

    ktsummar replied to KimmbaFNP's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Wrong...if anything it is reversed. White males have a harder time with anyone when it comes to equality in the job market. Before I joined the medical profession I was passed over more than once...

  4. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    ktsummar replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    Had a 13 yo female come in emergency traffic with severe abdominal pain. She was unconsolable and accompanied by her mother. We get her in the room and begin triage. When get ready to put a line...

  5. First week in ED

    ktsummar posted a topic in Emergency

    Just finished my first week in the ED as an extern. I do have some past experience, 1 year as a tech on a med-surg unit and 1 as a telemetry tech/tech in the unit. I am scheduled to work 1 on 1 with...

  6. First week in ED

    ktsummar replied to ktsummar's topic in Emergency

    There really isn't a lot of difference in being a tech and an extern. I have the same responsibilities. As far as hands on RN stuff, really there isn't much that can be done, since you have to be an...

  7. What were the gender ratios in your nursing classes?

    ktsummar replied to edwindelahiggins's topic in Men in Nursing

    We have about 25 out of

  8. New grad men to the ICU

    ktsummar replied to bols27's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Those positions are hard to come by unless you know someone or have some experience in these departments. For me, I have spent the last 2 years work as a Telemetry Tech, Unit Secretary and CNA on the...

  9. asystole then DC

    ktsummar replied to nurse2033's topic in Emergency

    I have vagal responses when I have IV's started on myself. Comes on quick and goes away quick with no effects. I feel an aura coming on and then out. I have even told nurses that I was about to go...

  10. Nurse Extern

    ktsummar posted a topic in General Students

    I interviewed last Thursday for an extern position in the emergency department at one of the busiest emergency rooms in town. Got the call today and they offered the position to me, which I accepted....

  11. Nurse Extern

    ktsummar replied to ktsummar's topic in General Students

    Thanks, congratulations to you to. They aren't easy to come by right

  12. What do you always have in your scrub pockets?

    ktsummar replied to Lilbit's topic in General Students

    Alcohol swabs, ink pen, note pad, phone list, bandage

  13. ED Extern

    ktsummar posted a topic in Emergency

    One year of nursing school complete and in the books. I have spent the last 2 years in the CCU of a smaller hospital doing tech, unit secretary, and telemetry monitoring. When I graduate, I would...

  14. ED Extern

    ktsummar replied to ktsummar's topic in Emergency

    I got the call today. Start ED externship on June

  15. Male Nurses that lift weights and stay fit

    ktsummar replied to S-Rank's topic in Male Nursing Students

    In the gym 6 days a week. Would go crazy without it. 5'11" 185lbs. 32 inch waist. During summers I swim

  16. Failing nursing school

    ktsummar replied to rob luu's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Sorry to hear that. Hopefully you can get thru. I am sure every school has different options. My school will let you reenter one time at the beginning of the semester you flunk out of. Not sure...

  17. ED Extern

    ktsummar replied to ktsummar's topic in Emergency

    I understand that. Thats what I meant by scope of practice, what I can legally do. Great advice from

  18. Any guys with visible tattoos?

    ktsummar replied to HardworkeRN1234's topic in Male Nursing Students

    We aren't saying you wouldn't make a great nurse. You just might have to find a school or an employer who's dress code permits it or allows you to where something to cover it. I have tattoos but...

  19. Any guys with visible tattoos?

    ktsummar replied to HardworkeRN1234's topic in Male Nursing Students

    My bad, I had to backtrack through the

  20. Any guys with visible tattoos?

    ktsummar replied to HardworkeRN1234's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Actually, I just haven't updated my profile. I have one year left in nursing school and work at a telemetry tech in CCU. Start ED externship next week. Might I add, I have enough experience to...

  21. Any guys with visible tattoos?

    ktsummar replied to HardworkeRN1234's topic in Male Nursing Students

    You must be kidding if you think the 1st ammendment should be revised to force people to accept your

  22. Any guys with visible tattoos?

    ktsummar replied to HardworkeRN1234's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I have 2 tattoos that are covered. I see people all the time that have sleeves or visible tattoos or gauges in their ears and all I can think is who would hire that person. Its great that you want...

  23. LPN VS RN

    ktsummar replied to pcarter2324's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I just finished my first year in Motlow's program. I too, didn't to so good my first time. Motlow has a fresh start program that will keep your old grades from hurting your gpa for admission to the...

  24. List your school if you use HESI exit exam.

    ktsummar replied to djsolji's topic in General Students

    Motlow College-Tullahoma,

  25. A "chick's" perspective on Men in Nursing

    ktsummar replied to KimmbaFNP's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I am beginning to see this is very true. Just finished my first year of nursing school. I work as a telemetry tech in a smaller hospital at the moment. I have been on days for the last year and...