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  1. Did you ever have one of those moments...

    kgoode0919 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I do the absolute opposite! Terrible, I

  2. LPN OR RN SCHOOL???

    kgoode0919 replied to Kath106's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I suggest researching the role of an RN vs LPN first. Ask around and find out what nurses are saying that their jobs actually consist of. You may be surprised. Look at the curriculum for each program...

  3. Float Team or Ortho???

    kgoode0919 replied to exp626's topic in Nursing Career

    Ortho is back breaking and a lot of running your butt off with prn meds. I say float

  4. A nurse who doesn't breastfeed

    kgoode0919 replied to j0yegan's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I work 12 hour nights and exclusively pump now that I'm back at work. It is extremely tiring! I pump at 3p, 6p, 12a, 4a and then at 9a before I go to sleep. It is extremely difficult to get those 12a...

  5. My one big issue

    kgoode0919 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    If you want an uninterrupted lunch or even any break at all for that matter, you are in the wrong field. I am super jealous of people who get an actual lunch break and small breaks in

  6. Too much fluff in new grad resume? LMK!

    kgoode0919 replied to bella14k's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    In my new grad resume, I focused on my clinical experience and did not even mention my past work history as it did not apply. I would not even mention your past work history, that's for your...

  7. How does an online bachelors degree compared to traditional

    kgoode0919 replied to cutiepeie5's topic in School, College Programs

    Unless you state that the degree was obtained online, then they have no

  8. Nurse Practitioner School

    kgoode0919 replied to AshleelRenee's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congrats and good luck! I will be following you. I am taking my GRE next week and applying for FNP school soon

  9. How much do new BSN nursing grads make?

    kgoode0919 replied to gonnaB37nursedoc's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'm in SE Tennessee. SNF is 17.50/hr and Acute Care is

  10. Do you stand up for yourself to patients?

    kgoode0919 replied to evolvingrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You should definitely take up for yourself! I do often, and they usually change their tone and respect you

  11. I must make a confession

    kgoode0919 replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I eat and drink a little bit here and there. I figure when they stop taking out a 30min lunch on me whether I take it or not, then I will

  12. Pay check??

    kgoode0919 replied to All Star_Pre Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    My reaction was ... Well, I could have stayed in my mgt position in retail for this. I had no idea how much nurses made until after I graduated. I have friends who are bartenders that make more than...

  13. Is bringing dougnuts for my clinical unit o.k.?

    kgoode0919 replied to ammonthenephite's topic in General Nursing

    YES, PLEASE, and THANK YOU!!

  14. Rx's for new pt's @ snf

    kgoode0919 replied to RNzInN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Discuss the issue with your DON at your next meeting and see if they have any

  15. Got two jobs offered at the same time.Can't decide which one to choose.

    kgoode0919 replied to newgraduategal's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Damn! I was an RN and had 32 patients making

  16. Looking to relocate to TN. Help with hospitals and towns near Nashville?

    kgoode0919 replied to Madwatersrn's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I live in Cleveland and commute to Chattanooga for work. In Cleveland we have one hospital (SkyRidge) and a surgery center (that I know of). I will give you their websites so you can check for jobs....

  17. NCLEX QUESTION

    kgoode0919 replied to sharon ledford's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Kaplan? Go to

  18. Lifecare (LTC) anyone have experience with?

    kgoode0919 replied to nola1202's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I worked there and just left about 2-3 months ago. I was a new grad when I started there. The pay was much lower than hospitals in the area. My pt load was anywhere from 32-40. If you are a RN then...

  19. OH, My Aching Feet...

    kgoode0919 replied to Despareux's topic in General Nursing

    Get a pair of Asics Gel Kayano in a wide width. Your feet will thank

  20. LTC is not for wimps!

    kgoode0919 replied to nursingcares's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Amen! I work in LTC, have 32 residents who have G tubes, IVs, PICCs, Wound Vacs, blah blah blah.... I have to do all my own phlebotomy, change my foleys out, collect all other labs, and do wound dsg...

  21. Acne laser tx - effective?

    kgoode0919 replied to ToxicShock's topic in General Nursing

    I have cystic or nodular acne. The only thing that helped me was Ziana (topical tx) and Claravis (generic Accutane pill). Both were from a Derm. They are very expensive, so try them if you have...