microkate

microkate

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  1. Being the mom and the nurse you want to be.....

    microkate replied to leighgwin's topic in General Nursing

    Can you afford to just work PT? I opted for 24 hours a week, and it's working well. Right now it's 3 8s, but I'd like to change to 2 12s. If you have a spouse around, that makes things much easier....

  2. Frustrated with RN-BSN classes

    microkate replied to microkate's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Our ADN program did this too though. We rotated through hospital general and geri psych. We were paired with a community psych nurse who did home visits, went to a group home to participate in...

  3. Frustrated with RN-BSN classes

    microkate replied to microkate's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Thanks for the commiseration! AJJKRN - I'll keep that in mind. I'm almost done, and while this may not improve my practice it should improve my chances of getting hired. PMFB-RN - I definitely am...

  4. Messed up on application, expected wage screw up

    microkate replied to amnija's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It shouldn't matter. Everywhere I've worked before going into nursing, a given job had a required pay range based on education and experience, and you could get small merit raises each year within...

  5. Frustrated with RN-BSN classes

    microkate replied to microkate's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    There are some programs that will let you go straight into an MSN. Doing the BSN was more because I couldn't do an MSN just yet, due to moving around with the Navy, not really even being sure what...

  6. How is the job outlook for new grads in WA? Are nursing homes hiring?

    microkate replied to Cynnie24's topic in Washington Nursing

    The SNF where I work has been hiring a ton of new grads. Most start as PRN, but then when PT/FT slots open up they can move

  7. Low Census-what's up?!

    microkate replied to mom35's topic in General Nursing

    They're all going to our rehab facility. Seriously, we've been getting 2-4 admissions a night. We're turning over rooms as fast as they leave, and our office keeps hiring more on-call

  8. MCI Virginia Beach 2011-2012

    microkate replied to prayerngrace's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Yes, plenty of students have gone on to do their BSN. I'm currently enrolled through ODU, several of my classmates are enrolled elsewhere. Depending on the program, you may need to retake micro and...

  9. After 10 weeks, my biggest fear has come true...

    microkate replied to katie92's topic in General Students

    Awww, I'm sorry that happened to you. The one that drives me nuts is when I hear other nurses who won't allow students to take care of them! Had it happen to a classmate of mine. When I had my...

  10. My new grad experience at an SNF

    microkate replied to alltheway2013's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I hear you - I'm also at the 4 month mark on the rehab floor of a SNF, and it's been a great experience. Friendly fellow staff, supportive management, awesome aides. When we're down a nurse, the...

  11. Do you have 30 minutes for lunch?

    microkate replied to Kurious RN's topic in General Nursing

    I work on the rehab unit of a SNF and almost always take my break. We generally have 4 nurses on the floor and we all cover for each other. I just do a pain med check before I go. When I get...

  12. Is ECPI's RN program looked down upon? Looking for input.

    microkate replied to hamdog's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I don't know about Manassas, but I went to the Virginia Beach campus. I went with ECPI, despite having a prior B.S., because it was the only nursing program I'd be able to complete before we had to...

  13. Is it just me?

    microkate replied to mindlor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I worked for Kaplan test prep for 7 years, and our student surveys decided our "Excellence" rating. Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor, but only excellent counted. Meanwhile, my husband never gives top...

  14. Needlestick ugh...

    microkate replied to sMoLsNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I hate those pen needles so much. I haven't been stuck with one, but I'm paranoid about it. I "scoop" to recap with the clear outer casing and then unscrew it, but still don't like doing

  15. craigslist?...Am I crazy?

    microkate replied to procrastinator911's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I found mine on CL too, it just had a link to the company employment page. It's a cheap way for places to get word out that they're

  16. Job Offer Washington State

    microkate replied to thenursemandy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think you may be talking about where I work - I sent you a

  17. Background Check Discrepancy (problem?)

    microkate replied to veggie530's topic in General Nursing

    You can always request a report from a former employer with your dates of employment and salary. I did that before applying for jobs this time. Glad I did, because I'd forgotten that one of the jobs...

  18. Need advice for getting a job

    microkate replied to DSkelton711's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    You can check into teaching NCLEX prep courses. I taught for Kaplan for 7 years (GRE/GMAT/LSAT), and the pay was really good for very part-time, flexible hours. I know they're generally desperate...

  19. Pregnant while in nursing school?

    microkate replied to jmichelle820's topic in General Students

    I started my program pregnant, had a baby, then ended my program 26 weeks pregnant (got pregnant again when my first was 9 months). It's totally manageable if you prioritize well. You do have to...

  20. Safely discarding insulin pen needles

    microkate replied to alreinsch's topic in Patient Medications

    Not all of them are safety ones though. The ones that keep coming in to our facility aren't. It's just a needle and hub. BD actually sells a little needle-clipping device that breaks off and stores...

  21. Safely discarding insulin pen needles

    microkate replied to alreinsch's topic in Patient Medications

    The problem is insulin pens are for multiple uses, so you can't discard them right after use, and there's no safe way to remove the needle. They're really intended for an individual to use - if...

  22. Where does the public get the idea that nurses make a ton of money?

    microkate replied to edogs334's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    With 7 years of research experience and a B.S. from a good university, I was making less than $16/hr as a research analyst (a job they wanted a Master's for!) at a different good university. I kept...

  23. Am I nuts to want a PRN SNF job?

    microkate replied to mclennan's topic in General Nursing

    I actually just lucked into a really nice SNF as a new grad. Clean, well-staffed, everyone has been really friendly and helpful. There are plenty of aides. The pace is hectic but manageable for a...

  24. References/contact info from managers that have moved on

    microkate replied to ReinventingMyselfAgain's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have had several previous supervisors who no longer work at my old place of employment. In that case, I just give the number for HR as the contact number. They have rules against the supervisors...

  25. A new grad numbers game... just curious!

    microkate replied to calivianya's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I sent 9 applications so far. 5 to hospitals/hospital clinics (not specifically new grad, but the few ones that had year of experience preferred rather than required), 3 to home health, 1 to LTC. No...