KimICURN

KimICURN

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  1. ER to L&D!?!?

    KimICURN posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am a second career nurse who has only been nursing for 2 years. The first year was in a cardiac ICU and my second year has been in the ER. While I realize both have been great experience I realize...

  2. ER to cath lab nursing?

    KimICURN replied to barryme's topic in Cardiac

    I am also an ER nurse considering leaving for the cath lab. If fact I said the other day I would only leave the ER for cath lab and then a job was posted! I worry about getting board, but ER can be...

  3. When adults whine....

    KimICURN replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    I was listening to a whiney patient one day and accidently slammed my fingers in the door, she didn't even pause from her whining to ask if I was ok! I excused my self to go put ice on my hand....

  4. Why aren't new grads getting hired?

    KimICURN replied to aubrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    originally from rnforyears - ok, let me chime in here. not only are new grads expensive to orient, even when off orientation it takes almost a full year before that nurse is actually pulling his/her...

  5. If I see one more post titled....

    KimICURN replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

    According to Dr. Walken "The ONLY prescription is more

  6. Why is unionization a subject of taboo??

    KimICURN replied to wanderlustRN24's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I don't understand what the problems with unions are either. I went to school in California where the ratio is 4:1 on med/surg floors and 2:1 ICU ALWAYS! I had to move to Texas to find a job after...

  7. dont say nothing at all...

    KimICURN replied to purple10's topic in General Nursing

    My response to the numerous ***** nurses recieving a patient form the ER at shift change: I am sorry that I JUST had to bring this patient up to at shift change but the admitting doctor / NP had the...

  8. Nepotism, anyone?

    KimICURN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Get out! Not worth being stressed and miserable during your pregnancy. It sounds like an on going problem that is never going to be

  9. Male nurse in L&D

    KimICURN replied to tony2353's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think it would depend on the person. I have three kids and I probably would have thought humm . . . a male L&D nurse. And then when the contractions got going would have forgot all about it. We...

  10. Wife, mother, nurse

    KimICURN replied to mRpeNa's topic in General Nursing

    I HAD a husband like

  11. What supplies do you carry on you?

    KimICURN replied to Nire83's topic in Emergency

    Hemostats with tape, truama shears, nitro SL, alcohol prep pads. and I always make sure flushes are handy :) Have

  12. How many years ICU did most of you work?

    KimICURN replied to mooremds's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Althought not pursuing my CRNA others that I have worked with are and they were accepted with about 2 years working in a cardiovascular ICU in a level one trauma

  13. Patients dying

    KimICURN replied to nesje30's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, but he didn't say anything just sat straight up and looked. Died about an hour later. When the family asked for an explanation I had nothing to offer except death is as unique as birth, we all...

  14. On the positive side . . .

    KimICURN posted a topic in General Nursing

    It seem alot of posts are rants and we all need to vent but let's share a good story that impacted us or a time when we felt we made a difference. Something

  15. Can't communicate with the new nurses

    KimICURN replied to Thirdwatch's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    They were hired by a Filipino

  16. The dreaded pregnancy test

    KimICURN replied to psu_213's topic in Emergency

    Yeah

  17. Can't communicate with the new nurses

    KimICURN replied to Thirdwatch's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Imagine being sick, having a hard time digesting what is going on a round you and someone is speaking to you in broken English. It is frustrating for the patient and other members of the health care...

  18. getting into nursing school w/ criminal past

    KimICURN replied to penlight's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I have a family member who spent time in prison for a crime in which someone lost thier life. She served her time, turned her life around and has been a nurse for over 10 years. She should contact her...

  19. The CA New Grad Crisis?

    KimICURN replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated in May of 2010 and didn't even attempted to get a job as an RN in the Bay Area. I applied out of state and am currently working in a Cardio Vascular ICU as a new grad in Texas. It would...

  20. CA or TX nurse

    KimICURN replied to anaJ's topic in California Nursing

    It is cheaper to go to school in California, I am also a native. But I moved to Texas for a job because I could not find a new granduate job. Actually I asked around and then didn't even try. I was...

  21. ICU cross training to ER

    KimICURN replied to NickiLaughs's topic in Emergency

    As a new graduate working in the ICU and having precepted for 6 weeks in the ER prior to graduation I love the idea!! Some ICU nurses do expect a neat package and in a busy ER it can be hard to find...

  22. Forensic Nursing

    KimICURN posted a topic in Forensic

    I have an interest in forensic nursing and was wondering of any one had information as to where I could get information on tharted in this direction and what the demand is. I have a legal/criminal...

  23. ICU or GI Lab dilemma

    KimICURN posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I am a new grad (May 2010) and have been working in CVICU on my own since October. I currently work nights, with a family (2 kids and hubby) is has been challenging to work night and feel like I can't...

  24. I hate night shift

    KimICURN replied to shannon5446's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I can totally relate to to the depression and crying of night shift. I am married and have two children at home 9 and 11 and feel so disconnected from the people who live in my own house! I have a...

  25. Soon to be RN from Canada, looking at the US

    KimICURN replied to Mike32110's topic in International Nursing

    Lots of Candians here in East Texas. Come join