Kristen75

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  1. Fired for Pyxis discrepancy

    Kristen75 posted a topic in Patient Medications

    I was terminated from a position because 5mg of Valium was ordered and I removed 10mg of Valium from the pyxis. I gave the 5mg of Valium and went to waste the other 5. The nurse that went with me...

  2. NorthShore LIJ fellowship

    Kristen75 posted a topic in New York Nursing

    Has anyone heard of this fellowship and how the application process is coming

  3. Fired for Pyxis discrepancy

    Kristen75 replied to Kristen75's topic in Patient Medications

    I have everything written down and already have an attorney. It was the first thing I did once I calmed down. The attorney's I did interview all said that this wasn't about 5mg waste and feel that...

  4. Fired for Pyxis discrepancy

    Kristen75 replied to Kristen75's topic in Patient Medications

    I am not union. I have no protection there. I am just at a loss and sick over

  5. Fired for Pyxis discrepancy

    Kristen75 replied to Kristen75's topic in Patient Medications

    I have been trying to reach the nurse that I was working with but she isn't returning calls or texts. I asked for management to speak with the nurses on duty that night and they said no. I do know...

  6. Fired for Pyxis discrepancy

    Kristen75 replied to Kristen75's topic in Patient Medications

    This was the first issue. Never had any patient complaints or other problems. I had been working at the hospital for 2 months as a seasonal employee. I had said that we are doing it wrong but was told...

  7. What is your ER like.....need advice?

    Kristen75 replied to Theocbean's topic in Emergency

    Your staffing ratios are a dream to me. I work in NYC and there have been nights where I have had upwards to 17 patients to myself. Most nights it is between 10-12. Usually work on a team with two...

  8. Giving Up on Nursing

    Kristen75 posted a topic in New York Nursing

    I am giving up on nursing. I was in EMS for 8 years and became a nurse and now I can't find a job. I could only afford an Associates and hoped that my EMS experience would help. Guess not. I finished...

  9. North Shore LIJ Critical Care Fellowship

    Kristen75 replied to I_See_You_RN's topic in New York Nursing

    No, they are only taking BSN. I was told this by

  10. Confusion!!!

    Kristen75 posted a topic in Ohio University

    I received my welcome packet and needless to say, I am so confused on where to start and what I need to take. I have been trying to see my DARS but it looks like everything is under review. I am...

  11. Giving Up on Nursing

    Kristen75 replied to Kristen75's topic in New York Nursing

    Have you read the boards here about not being able to get hired? Hospitals want EXPERIENCE and nurses with that get snatched up. Without experience no job. No, I don't have a criminal record. As for...

  12. March 26 start

    Kristen75 replied to tokidoki7's topic in Ohio University

    I received all of my information a few days ago and I applied before

  13. How much for a single 22 year old to live comftorably in NYC?

    Kristen75 replied to MarissaA's topic in New York Nursing

    I would highly recommend having something lined up before coming out here. The market is saturated. Do you have an associate or bachelor degree? If you have an associate, you will be looking for...

  14. Plan to move to NYC with family - need advice

    Kristen75 replied to lisaanico's topic in New York Nursing

    I would suggest starting the licensing process now as well as job hunting. It will also depend on how fast you will find a job if you are an Associate degree holder or a Bachelor degree

  15. Another rant regarding MA's and Nurses

    Kristen75 replied to samirish's topic in General Nursing

    In NY, it clearly states in the Nurse Practice act that only a nurse can be called a nurse. Not an MA, not a secretary. It also states that only a nurse can triage a patient. So, I would check with...

  16. Anybody working or has interviewed for St. Barnabas in the Bronx?? HELP!!

    Kristen75 replied to JoeNurseRN's topic in New York Nursing

    Do you have your BSN? I am still looking and not having much success. I saw that they are requiring experience but you said you are a new grad. Did you do clinicals there or extern

  17. Lenox Hill Hospital - New Grad RN

    Kristen75 replied to Mehr's topic in New York Nursing

    Cpngratulations on getting into the ED at lennox hill through their fellowship

  18. Any info on ny hosp queens??

    Kristen75 replied to nycnurse18's topic in New York Nursing

    Where did you see their job postings? I went to their website and they only have one listing. Is there another

  19. Stressed and overwhelmed

    Kristen75 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Isn't that all new grads? I am in my fifth week of working at my first nursing job and it isn't at all what I was expecting. On my second day of work, the director of nursing was placed on leave and...

  20. Stressed and overwhelmed

    Kristen75 replied to Kristen75's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There is a medical director who I question. He does some things that are just questionable. I am just trying to find something else and hoping that nothing goes

  21. How to deal with social isolation!

    Kristen75 replied to Valhalla_Pure's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I feel that way too. My difference is that I commute for almost 5 hours a day and I don't have any time when I get home and on the weekends, I am exhausted. I wish I knew what to tell you, but I am in...

  22. Lenox Hill Hospital - New Grad RN

    Kristen75 replied to Mehr's topic in New York Nursing

    I really want to work in the city and was wondering about Lenox. Are you part of the internship program or did you apply to listings? Do you have a

  23. Brand new Nurse in charge of Veteran CNAs

    Kristen75 replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am in the same boat that you are in. I agree with the don't let them walk on you, and some may try it. I am having that issue right now with two of my Medical Assistants. I wish you the best of...

  24. Any info on ny hosp queens??

    Kristen75 replied to nycnurse18's topic in New York Nursing

    No information to help you out, but I was wondering what your hiring process was like and if they take

  25. Job hunting is like dating

    Kristen75 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a new grad and have been looking since May when I received my license for the state I moved to. I sent many applications, called people, did what everyone else has been doing and feeling the same...