3KittiesRN

3KittiesRN

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  1. Differences b/w rural hospital vs. a large city hospital

    3KittiesRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone!! I have a question for all you guys. I would like like to know what different experiences you have had working in either a rural hospital (i.e. 59 bed facility) vs. a large city hospital...

  2. New Grad Program

    3KittiesRN replied to mjick's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there! What state are you in?? I am in CA and I sent my application to the BON in mid April, I graduated in May. In CA you are allowed to take NCLEX before your transcripts get to the BON, they...

  3. New Grad or Old Grad?? HELLP!

    3KittiesRN replied to Nurse This!'s topic in California Nursing

    Wow!! Congratulations on passing your boards!! That is a great accomplishment!! It sounds like you are in the bay area...am i right?? I recently graduated in May and have yet to find a job. I'm in in...

  4. Clinic to acute care...???

    3KittiesRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone!! I am not sure if you have heard but us new grads are having a hard time finding a job in acute care. I just have a question for all you experienced nurses out there. I was offered a...

  5. Difference b/w TCU/Stepdown and ICU/Stepdown?

    3KittiesRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi there everyone! I was wondering if anyone can kindly tell me what the difference is?? Also, if you have any information on what this position would entail?? Thank you so much in advance!! I truly...

  6. Waiting for NCLEX?

    3KittiesRN replied to 2bnursemeow1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So did you find out how you

  7. I'm having major anxiety here!!!

    3KittiesRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi everyone! I took the NCLEX 3 days ago and I am soooo scared. Two of my classmates that took it with me are on the BRN website and I am not. Does this mean that I failed it??? I am sooo scared right...

  8. I'm having major anxiety here!!!

    3KittiesRN replied to 3KittiesRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I PASSED!!! I am soooooo happy! I found out yesterday! I still can't believe it! Now I am going to go job

  9. How often do you see New grad hired straight into Peds??

    3KittiesRN posted a topic in Pediatric

    Hello everyone! I am a nursing student with one more semester to go. YAY! :w00t:I will be done in May. I would love love love to go into Pediatric nursing after graduation. I was wondering if it is...

  10. How often do you see New grad hired straight into Peds??

    3KittiesRN replied to 3KittiesRN's topic in Pediatric

    HELLO EVERYONE!!! I am just writing to update you all! I really need all of your prayers right now! I just applied to the Children's Hospital in my area and I pray that I get it (or at least an...

  11. Waiting for NCLEX?

    3KittiesRN replied to 2bnursemeow1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have not taken it yet! I just graduated and am in the process of studying for it. I am taking Kaplan right now. But you know what, 82 questions, that sounds like a pretty good number to me!! I will...

  12. I am accepted to my first choice nursing school!

    3KittiesRN replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!!! You are on your way to a very exciting and often times stressful journey!! Everything will be worth it when you graduate!!! Good

  13. How to be a good preceptee????

    3KittiesRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone!!! This question is for anyone who has ever precepted a student nurse, or precepted a new grad. I was wondering if you guys could give me some tips about how to be a good preceptee. I...

  14. How often do you see New grad hired straight into Peds??

    3KittiesRN replied to 3KittiesRN's topic in Pediatric

    Hi everyone!!! I just wanted to update you guys!!! Unfortunately, there were no spots available for a peds preceptorship. I will be precepting in adult med-surg. It's okay though, I know will get some...

  15. IV insertion techniques!!

    3KittiesRN replied to 3KittiesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow!!! These are some amazing tips!!! Thank you everyone who responded to my post!!! I was just so frustrated yesterday when I coud'nt get a successful IV in!! I will definitely use these tips posted...

  16. How often do you see New grad hired straight into Peds??

    3KittiesRN replied to 3KittiesRN's topic in Pediatric

    Hi everyone! Thanks so much for all of your responses and encouragement! I am happy to know that it is possible to get a job in peds as a new grad. Right now I am just trying to finish school! This...

  17. Ethics: Does it bother you when people are in nursing to make money?

    3KittiesRN replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    Hello there and welcome to the boards. I am NOT a nurse yet but I will be graduating in May. Let me just tell you straight up, DO NOT NOT NOT GO INTO NURSING FOR THE MONEY!!! I believe in my heart...

  18. How often do you see New grad hired straight into Peds??

    3KittiesRN replied to 3KittiesRN's topic in Pediatric

    Thanks everyone for you input! After graduation I am going to apply at the Children's Hospitals in my area. I hope and pray that I get to do my preceptorship in peds! My goal is to get into the New...

  19. What should I expect to buy?

    3KittiesRN replied to BiologyNerd's topic in General Nursing

    Having goggles in your pocket are a great thing to have, especially when you need them. In school they teach us to wear them during certain procedures (although I know in the "real world" nurses don't...

  20. What should I expect to buy?

    3KittiesRN replied to BiologyNerd's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there! Ditto what everyone has said above. One thing that I have purchased and cannot live without is my Ted hose!! I wear them during clinicals and my legs do not feel so tired and I seem to have...

  21. Learning BLOOD PRESSURE

    3KittiesRN replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there! This is a very good question. When taking a manual blood pressure, you can hear the Korotkoff sounds better with the bell of the stethescope. The bell is used to pick up low-pitched sounds....

  22. question about getting into a nursing program

    3KittiesRN replied to hushpupgrl's topic in General Nursing

    Hello there!! I honestly don't think that upper level Bio classes will necessarily help you get into a nursing program. If it is a requirement for the nursing degree then I would take them, but if...

  23. Hi I am starting LPN nursing school in Oct this fall and I am overweight, My question

    3KittiesRN replied to tiffany311's topic in General Nursing

    Hello there!! Unfortunately what everyone here is saying is true!! I just finished my first year of nursing school and have gained about 10 lbs. During that first year I wasnt exercising like I...

  24. Trouble with charting

    3KittiesRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone!! I am a nursing student and have just finished my first year!! YAY!! I just have a question for you experienced nurses out there. Do you know of any books or resources I can use to...

  25. Trouble with charting

    3KittiesRN replied to 3KittiesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone for your replies! Those are some great tips! And thanks Carla25 I will look into getting those