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  1. New Nurse Gear: What every new nurse needs?

    kae2010 posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    hello all - i'm a new grad about to start my first job on a busy med/surg unit in two weeks and i'm looking for suggestions on the different supplies i'll need to succeed. besides the obvious (steth,...

  2. Dressing up on Halloween... unprofessional?

    kae2010 replied to agent's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Like most people i think its ok to wear holiday earrings, pins or if its allowed a reasonable holiday scrub top. The other night I wore a Halloween scrub top and got a lot of festive comments on it,...

  3. Determining Years of Experience

    kae2010 replied to MidnightAzalea's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Usually those refer to years of experience as a nurse, however that doesn't mean you shouldn't apply for the job. I applied to every job I saw regardless of the posted years of experience, and I...

  4. Can they fire you for not picking up overtime?

    kae2010 replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Don't feel bad because your not required to do it and I don't think they'll fire you but if you can manage to pick it up from time to time I'd do it. Like someone else said showing your willing to...

  5. How easy is it to get the job of choice right after graduating nursing school?

    kae2010 replied to smithjen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is 100% correct. I too want either the NICU or the ED but I was more then happy to accept a job in Med/Surg after applying to over 100 different positions and hearing almost nothing back. When...

  6. Frustrated at being new!

    kae2010 replied to Meg, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm new like you and often have the same feelings, but we need to take each day as a learning experience and understand it will get better and easier for us with time. In regards to the age comments,...

  7. It seems probie's can't take a joke or laugh

    kae2010 replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Think back to your first day as a new RN and try and remember how scared and clueless you felt. It's overwhleming no matter your

  8. Hiring Process at Healthsouth?

    kae2010 replied to passionfornursing13's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    OMG that is GREAT news and I'm glad I could help you out. I wish you nothing but luck in your new

  9. Can an RN be be an nursing assistant?

    kae2010 replied to lilnurseling's topic in General Nursing

    It really depends on the state and the hospital, but most do not allow it. I graduated in May and had to resign from my job as a NA once my NCLEX results were in. The hospital and the BON said it...

  10. Hiring Process at Healthsouth?

    kae2010 replied to passionfornursing13's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    No problem, I know how hard it is for new grads (or nurses in general) to get jobs in this economy so I was happy to help. Also in this field its all about team work and networking amongst other...

  11. Does this happen to you?

    kae2010 replied to NoblePath's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I second this

  12. Hiring Process at Healthsouth?

    kae2010 replied to passionfornursing13's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    your welcome and i know how frustrated you are, but hang in there because either they will call or something better will come along. i applied to everything under the sun after graduating in may and i...

  13. Hiring Process at Healthsouth?

    kae2010 replied to passionfornursing13's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    HealthSouth is a little slow with their hiring process, so hang in there and don't get frustrated. I applied for a position with them in June got interviewed in mid-August and they finally called me...

  14. I'm in a jam - need some insight

    kae2010 replied to bounceybounce's topic in General Nursing

    My only suggestions is don't burn any bridges by moving without being 100% positive about this guy. Also have a job lined up out there before you even think about moving because you never know what...

  15. Did you get anything?

    kae2010 replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

    My sister's bought me a Pandora bracelet for my Pinning Ceremony/Graduation and my husband got me an RN bead to put on it after I passed the

  16. ACLS=not having to have BLS?

    kae2010 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    I'm required to have a current BLS and an ACLS and renew both every 2 years. I actually just took ACLS in July and I couldn't even start the class until I showed my valid BLS Card. BLS is reviewed in...

  17. What does "36-hour night shift" mean?

    kae2010 replied to yahoo1's topic in General Nursing

    At my facility 36 hours is considered full time but to answer your questions I would think it means (3) 12 hour shifts on

  18. Peers critical of my new grad job choice

    kae2010 replied to MissCharlieRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    towards the end of my last semester my husband told me to apply to positions in waves. the first wave were my "dream" jobs in the units and hospitals which i would do anything to work at. while i knew...

  19. What is the best nursing advice you ever got from another nurse?

    kae2010 replied to HealerWoman's topic in General Nursing

    Never be afraid to ask questions, because the minute you stop asking questions is the same time you stop being a good nurse. Don't second guess your gut feeling, because sometimes your instinct is all...

  20. What do they mean by street clothes? Quick clarification please :)

    kae2010 replied to NICU Kristen's topic in General Nursing

    Business casual 100% - no jeans, no flip

  21. What have you done without a Dr. order?

    kae2010 replied to PureLifeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm probably too new of a nurse to answer this question because I've never been put in this type of situation, but I know I wouldn't hesitate when it comes to placing a patient in respiratory distress...

  22. Mistakes

    kae2010 replied to locust66's topic in General Nursing

    Like everyone else has said the lawyer isn't about fighting, the lawyer is there to help you deal with the BON. In my school we had to take a class called "Legal Aspects of Nursing" and it was taught...

  23. Any new grad jobs?

    kae2010 replied to Ashley2011's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Working as a CNA DOESN'T count as nursing experince and it won't necessarily help you get a job upon graduating. I worked for two years as a CNA while in school, and like everyone else I still had a...

  24. Those who get it - get it, Those who don't - Never Will.

    kae2010 replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I laughed so hard when I read this part because it and everything else couldn't be more

  25. For Fun - Things You Want to Buy Once You're a Nurse

    kae2010 replied to Multicollinearity's topic in General Students

    Responsible Me = pay off cc, school loans, save up for a house and start thinking about baby # 2 :) Unresponsible Me = new clothes for both me and my husband, family vacation, and a kick @#$