MK86

MK86 BSN, RN

NICU, new to school nursing

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  1. NICU to School Nurse

    MK86 replied to lnhRN's topic in School

    I made the exact same move a year ago (maybe not the best time with covid LOL). 10 years of NICU and I needed a break. I'm in a smaller private school (450 kids ages 3-14) so don't have any medically...

  2. 1 day left

    MK86 replied to Bulldogs's topic in School

    Congrats! 11 more for me! Haha I have started doing the same with the increase in "my teacher told me to get an ice pack" kids, or the "I bumped my knee at recess (2 hrs ago)" kids as the...

  3. Stomachache

    MK86 posted a topic in School

    Just a vent - I can not explain enough how much I hate when certain teachers send the same kids down multiple times a day for a stomach ache. Unless you're throwing up, have a fever or are clearly in...

  4. Stomachache

    MK86 replied to MK86's topic in School

    I'm hoping I'll be able to do that this year. I started two days before school started this year and it was

  5. Stomachache

    MK86 replied to MK86's topic in School

    Thank you for sharing your experiences (glad it's not just me) and suggestions. This board has been very helpful this year and appreciate that it is a safe space to vent to people who understand....

  6. 40 days left!!

    MK86 replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    40 school days left today for us. Been in person all year, except for two weeks following Christmas to allow for quarantine. First year as a school nurse so felt a bit like jumping right into the...

  7. If you weren't a nurse, what would you have become?

    MK86 replied to wooh's topic in General Nursing

    A children's bookstore owner, a la The Shop Around the Corner in "You've Got Mail"

  8. Applying for licensure by endorsement MN ---> IL (aka help)

    MK86 replied to dreott414's topic in Illinois Nursing

    You may have found an answer already but in case not http://www.idfpr.com/Renewals/apply/Rn.asp toward the bottom of the page is a Registered Professional Nurse by Endorsement packet that lists...

  9. Endorsement from IL to OR and license expiration

    MK86 replied to aprattRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The Illinois Department of Professional Regulation handles license verification. http://www.idfpr.com/Forms/Req_cert.pdf The Oregon license endorsement application should include a form to send to...

  10. Trouble giving IM injections :(

    MK86 replied to aureliey's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Very true. I graduated last year and we were told to stay away from dorsogluteal injections and to give ventrogluteal injections instead. Dorsogluteal injections were discussed in lab and in passing...

  11. My first job rejection!

    MK86 replied to kujomonster's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know how you feel the same thing happened to me. Even though I knew, going in, it would be a long shot I still held out hope. Have a good cry it did me good:hug: Also, I responded to the rejection...

  12. Almost at the year mark, still no job :(

    MK86 replied to Kelliqua's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I definitely understand what you are going through. I graduated last May and just now got my first, though be it temporary, nursing job at a summer camp. If you can and it is something that sounds...

  13. Summer 2011

    MK86 replied to Alisabeth's topic in Camp

    hi alisabeth I am a new graduate nurse who is hoping to also work at camp fernwood this summer during the second session. I had a first informal interview over the phone and am now in the process of...

  14. temporary RN license

    MK86 replied to MK86's topic in General Nursing

    thanks max. I had an email back from them this morning and was told I will have to get a Maine license but once I am approved I would be allowed to work in Maine w/o a physical license for 90 days so...

  15. temporary RN license

    MK86 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a licensed RN in Illinois and recently applied to a summer camp nursing position in Maine starting mid june. I received an email from the camp asking for a resume and a list of good times for...

  16. Anyone else hate the online job application process??

    MK86 replied to LPNnowRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree with everything you guys have said. Honestly, I know I don't look that stellar or stand out on paper. I didn't work as a CNA/PCT/nursing assistant (not that I didn't apply to a dozen...

  17. calling ALL newly licensed NURSES.......[3yrs<]

    MK86 replied to NURSESrMEAN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Graduated May 2010 licensed in June 2010 and living in Chicago. I am still looking for that first nursing job. I have filled out countless applications and have been on two interviews. One went to...

  18. It finally happened!!

    MK86 replied to Itsme13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :ancong!: though i have to admit i am green with envy as peds/picu is my dream job as

  19. New Grad w/ License - Job market

    MK86 replied to Tito RN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I did have one interview that went well but the position ultimately went to someone with more

  20. Almost one year has passed since I graduated...

    MK86 replied to Catch22Personified's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :hug: I know exactly how you feel and am in the same situation. Graduated in May and passed the boards at the end of June and I am working as a secretary. I don't have any words of advice but want...

  21. New Grad w/ License - Job market

    MK86 replied to Tito RN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I am in the same situation and have applied to the hospitals you have. My experience has been similar to yours. I know Loyola is not hiring new grads not even their own, and from what I have heard...

  22. Hired for my first job today!

    MK86 replied to SchoolNurseChristine's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations! :clpty: I always thought being a school nurse would be

  23. New RN; take a job that's a bad fit or keep looking?

    MK86 replied to RNJoInMI's topic in General Nursing

    I am a new grad still searching for a job so I don't know how much help I will be. All I can tell you is follow your gut and listen to your heart. I was in a similar situation and decided against...

  24. Should I Follow Up?

    MK86 replied to MK86's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks for your advice! I did send a quick email and hopefully they will keep me in mind. Thanks

  25. Should I Follow Up?

    MK86 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I am a new grad and after applying to countless positions finally had an interview about a month ago. I thought it went well, I sent my thank-yous to everyone I interviewed with and was really hoping...