Nurse Kyles BSN, RN

Cath Lab & Interventional Radiology

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RN to Pt ratio-- Stepdown

Nurse Kyles replied to RNMomma22's topic in General Nursing

There is a maximum of 3:1. My unit does not take any vented
Benefits - I'm In Shock

Nurse Kyles replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

I have to use PTO for holidays too. I generally like that all time comes out of one PTO bank. Usually I am scheduled the appropriate amount of hours even if I have the holiday off anyway. At my...
Don't like the robo-calls

Nurse Kyles replied to MommyandRN's topic in Western Governors University

I have never gotten a robo call from WGU. I have only ever been contacted personally by either my enrollment counselor or my mentor. Those calls were at specific predetermined
What is your Holiday pay like??

Nurse Kyles replied to ricksy's topic in General Nursing

I get time and a half if I work on the holiday. Holiday, sick and vacation time are all clumped together in our PTO account. Generally, if I am off the holiday, I would just work three other shifts...
Call Ins. Again

Nurse Kyles replied to Mikeinhouston's topic in General Nursing

My unit texts about openings sometimes. Each person lists their phone number & if it is ok to text when hired. The charge nurse will sometimes text "hi it's _______. We ave a sick call for ____...
On Call

Nurse Kyles replied to Mikeinhouston's topic in General Nursing

Yep! I work on a split PCU/tele unit, and we are put on call quite a bit. When we are over staffed, they first put on call anyone with a PTO request or who has an extra shift in the last 7 days....
NCLEX on Monday! Does Kaplan HELP?!

Nurse Kyles replied to kl2698's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

Kaplan really does help. My Kaplan instructor said to aim for 60%, so I think you are fine. I thought the Kaplan questions were harder than the questions on the actual NCLEX. I think knowing the...
Still doing OLD MSN? Starting 9/1

Nurse Kyles posted a topic in Western Governors University

Ok so I just started my orientation for RN to MSN. I am starting on 9/1. I opened up my degree plan, and am surprised I am in the OLD MSN program. I had heard so much talk about how I was going to...
Call Ins. Again

Nurse Kyles replied to Mikeinhouston's topic in General Nursing

We ask people if they would like to stay. Otherwise we call people to see if they are willing to work. We also have a staff Facebook page that the charge nurse will post the shift that needs to be...
tele RN certification?

Nurse Kyles replied to KaksRN's topic in Cardiac

If you search for PCCN on this site, you will find many threads on the issue. I work on a split tele/progressive care unit, and we are encouraged to get our PCCN. My employer provides a 2 day review...
RN to MSN not giving BSN starting 9/1

Nurse Kyles replied to Nurse SMS's topic in Western Governors University

How did everyone find this out? I have been reading about this on the facebook page. I just don't understand why they would not award a BSN degree when the BSN portion is done? I am going to email...
How long did it take you to land your first job?

Nurse Kyles replied to Sessa RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

I started working as an RN 30 days after I graduated nursing school, which was two days after I passed the NCLEX. That was on a rehab unit in a LTC facility. Two months later I got a job in a...
PCU vs Med/Surg

Nurse Kyles replied to Angrycheesenip's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

I started as a new grad in PCU 1.5 years ago, and I know you will learn so much! I think you made the right choice. Good Luck in
Post for 9/1 starters....

Nurse Kyles replied to schnookimz's topic in Western Governors University

Here is a link to the two discussion groups I have found. There is a lot of good information! facebook.com/groups/11304018214031 WGU RN/BSN to MSN Discussion Group...
Is working in nursing home harder then working in hospital for new RN?

Nurse Kyles replied to RomanRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

I worked in LTC for 2 months before getting a job in a hospital. I definitely think that LTC was harder, mostly due to lack of support. I was sometimes the only nurse on the whole building of the...
Paying for Course syllabus?

Nurse Kyles replied to QueenAnnissa's topic in General Students

I was required to buy packets for a few classes in nursing school. I am actually really shocked that so many people are opposed to this. The cost was around $15, and I had all the materials needed...
Post for 9/1 starters....

Nurse Kyles replied to schnookimz's topic in Western Governors University

I'm all set to start the RN to MSN Education track 9/1. I can't wait to get going! Are any of you on the WGU RN to BSN & RN to MSN Facebook
When did you find out you got the job?

Nurse Kyles replied to KristenHuerta's topic in General Nursing

I got offered the job the next
MRSA Precautions-Isolation or standard?

Nurse Kyles replied to Not new new's topic in General Nursing

It is once positive always positive at my facility. MRSA patients are placed on isolation. Our lab will not even run a nasal swab on a patient that was positive on a previous admission. Some...
MSN Nurse Educator

Nurse Kyles replied to Britrn04's topic in Post Graduate Students

Have you looked a Western Governors University? It has very good reviews from past/present students, and it is very
How much of your cohort did you "lose"?

Nurse Kyles replied to LoriRNCM's topic in General Students

I am not sure how many we lost, but it was a lot. Not all people were "lost", but many of them were delayed by a semester or two. There were eight people including myself in my first clinical. Two...
Help!! I'm shut out of the NCLEX exam!

Nurse Kyles replied to NurseCookie2013's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

I would just see if there is anyway you can retake the class a 3rd time. I know that my program had a maximum of two fails before you had to reapply to the program and wait for a spot. Maybe that is...
Do you like working weekends? Holidays?

Nurse Kyles replied to LTCNS's topic in General Nursing

At my job we consider Fridays to be part of the weekend. This means that every weekend that I have off, I have Friday-Sunday off. It also means that when I work the weekend I must work...
First year, how to best advance your career

Nurse Kyles replied to mhy12784's topic in First Year After Licensure

You will get unit specific training. My hospital provides ACLS for people in CCU, ER, Progressive Care & Cardiology. We get paid for attending the class. We also have a lot of specific training...
Best laptop/operating system for WGU coursework?

Nurse Kyles replied to boogalina's topic in Western Governors University

I'm glad to see that someone has been able to use their macbook. I have a 3 year old macbook that still runs like a champ, and I am planning on using it for most of my WGU homework. I do have a...

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