Nurse Kyles BSN, RN

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Wedging my foot in that crack...

Nurse Kyles replied to Jmiami's topic in General Nursing

Little do you know you are getting a lot of valuable experience as a waitress. Seems like most patients think that's what the nurse is anyway . But seriously it depends on the circumstances. I...
Should I take a semester off and do an externship?

Nurse Kyles replied to enesberg's topic in General Students

I wouldn't postpone your LAST semester of nursing school for an externship. Knowledge wise it is easiest to keep going in nursing school consecutively without a break. Focus on the NCLEX, because...
Interviewing as a new grad for Cardiac/Stroke unit

Nurse Kyles replied to Loving-and-Learning's topic in Cardiac

I'm curious... How did the interview
Did I Do the Right Thing?

Nurse Kyles replied to westieluv's topic in Cardiac

I'm a newer progressive care nurse, and I struggle with stuff like this on the daily. I guess i would probably ask the doc for parameters on the cardizem. Usually they give us parameters and just...
Job market in MN/WI (What are our chances?)

Nurse Kyles replied to friendlyfox's topic in General Nursing

Have you found work in MN/WI yet? If you are willing to travel east Eau Claire, WI has a couple hospitals. Sacred heart is a 344 bed hospital and Mayo Clinic Health System hospital is similar in...
Children's vs. Mayo

Nurse Kyles replied to jab44223's topic in General Nursing

Have you made your decision ? I would go for the NICU job. It is your dream position, and you do not have to travel as far. Getting into specialty areas as a new grad is a really great experience....
Orientation ending

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

I think that your feelings are completely normal. I had a 10 week preceptorship and felt so scared to finally be on my own. I have been on my own for 4 months now, and definitely have days where I...
Yet Another Pre-Employment Drug Screen Thread

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

Congrats! I hope that you enjoy your new
Weekend Program Shift and Pay

Nurse Kyles replied to Born_2BRN's topic in General Nursing

I think it probably varies on institution. I know that my last two facilities I have worked at have had a couple baylor shift positions on the weekend. The nurses who worked every Saturday Sunday...
Looking for suggestions on different areas of nursing.

Nurse Kyles replied to greetings's topic in General Nursing

Maybe something like an outpatient surgery center would be more your style? I know the outpatient centers in my area are considered very premium jobs. The hours are great, and you still get to do...
New Grad on Intermediate Care Unit

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

I was a December 2011 grad who got a job on a progressive care unit. It sounds like you will love it! I feel like it is a fantastic place to start out. It was intimidating at first, but I have...
Why am I doing this?

Nurse Kyles replied to ericaej's topic in General Students

I think nursing in general requires a lot of documentation. So far I have worked in LTC and in the hospital. Both environments have a lot of charting; although I think LTC had a much larger volume...
It's a Myth that it takes thousands of dollars to train a new Grad RN

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

This sounds a lot like my recent orientation; although, the hours of classroom time were spread out throughout the orientation and continue with periodic classes. I had a day of learning in each of...
It's a Myth that it takes thousands of dollars to train a new Grad RN

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

I know that I have purchased my own insurance in the past for a similar price as what I pay to my employer now. That insurance in NO way compared to the comprehensiveness of my insurance that i...
It's a Myth that it takes thousands of dollars to train a new Grad RN

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

I think maybe the additional costs can be from the additional certifications and training besides the preceptorship. I am a newer grad (dec 2011) on a similar step-down unit, and our orientation is...
What to expect in a subintensive care unit

Nurse Kyles replied to BINOC's topic in General Students

Here are some other names for this type of unit: Step-down, Progressive Care, or Intermediate care. (These are the names that are used in my area.) I work on a Cardiac/Progressive Care Unit. This...
Do you have a set schedule?

Nurse Kyles replied to Jmiami's topic in General Nursing

My schedule is definitely not set. I work either 3P-11P or 11P-7A. The only thing that is set is my weekend, which is either PM or NOC shift Friday-Sunday every other week. Pretty much everyone...
I have an Ulcerative Colitis patient to care for tomorrow. Questions about diet?

Nurse Kyles replied to Samian Q's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

Usually we will write void x1 on the I/O sheet if the patient voided and flushed without us being able to measure it. The only other time we will write that is if the patient had an incontinent void,...
Must-have gadgets for the nursing student

Nurse Kyles replied to FDW630's topic in General Students

iThoughts is the app I use. Search for it in the App Store & it has good images for the types of mind maps you can make. iLove!
Must-have gadgets for the nursing student

Nurse Kyles replied to FDW630's topic in General Students

I loved my iPad in nursing school as well. My school was pretty keen on us doing mind maps, so ithoughtsHD ended up being a frequently used app. My friends really enjoyed my "fancy" mind maps for our...
What is happening?

Nurse Kyles replied to Mrs.Priss's topic in General Students

I think learning the Kaplan decision tree would do you wonders at this stage in the game. I can't remember exactly but basically you first figure out if you can determine what the question is asking....
Must-have gadgets for the nursing student

Nurse Kyles replied to FDW630's topic in General Students

An iPhone or smartphone would be very useful. You could get an app for recording & there are so many helpful nursing apps. I used my iPhone all the time while in school. The most time saving app...
RN's forced to do CNA work

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

This happens at my job somewhat frequently. None of the RNs really mind unless it is two day in a row. If a CNA calls in, they will try to fill the opening with whoever is willing to come in. Also...
Kap test

Nurse Kyles replied to Nursingfem007's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

My school switched from ATI to Kaplan integrated my last semester. I thought that Kaplan was much better than ATI. The Qbank questions & trainers were invaluable when preparing for the nclex. In...
how is training once you get a job as a new grad rn

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

I have been working on a progressive care unit for 6 months. We had orientation for week, and weekly classes for a month. I worked with a preceptor for 10 weeks. There are many department specific...

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