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  1. First Year--Gain Weight or Lose Weight?

    kellyo posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was at my yearly GYN exam last week and realized (hardly a shock, just in denial) that I have gained over 10 lbs since the start of nursing school. I have this huge fear that in my first year of...

  2. Johnston Memorial Hospital

    kellyo replied to Lost in America's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I graduated w/ a bunch of folks who work there and really like it. Very much a community hospital w/ a small-town feel and friendly people (did clinicals there). They have a new director who is...

  3. Cardiac to L&D

    kellyo posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have been working in a CV surgery step-down unit since I graduated about 1 1/2 years ago. I love my job, but there was an opening in L&D at my hospital. I applied and got the job (not too many...

  4. NC Hospitals

    kellyo replied to JennaRN1006's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I work for Wake Med and really like it there--not only my unit, but the hospital has a friendly work atmosphere (at least in my opinion). Contact ncbon.org for info on your license. I know a...

  5. How many new nurses like their job???

    kellyo replied to SmetRN2008's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I can honestly say that I love my job. I absolutely hated the first 3 months (orientation) and cried at least 2 days a week (sometimes on the job), had dry heaves every morning in the parking lot and...

  6. new grad jobs in NC

    kellyo replied to newnurseinNC's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Wake Med has a boatload of positions in all areas (ICU, PACU, ED, endo, etc.), all just for new grads in their Nurse Fellows (new grad) program. Check out www.wakemed.org. Check out the jobs under...

  7. Moving to Raleigh (2 Questions)

    kellyo replied to nursesarenice's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    New grads start at just under $20/hr, so a nurse w/ experience would make more. Check out Wake Med, Rex Hospital, UNC Hospitals, Duke and some of the community hospitals like Johnston Memorial, Wayne...

  8. Last shift I worked I wore whites and a cap! Now returning. School pin question

    kellyo replied to BSN74's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new nurse (6 mos in) and I proudly wear mine attached to my badge. I have it rigged up to the badge holder. I'm the type that would wash it, so the badge holder was the best place for

  9. Highest BP you have ever seen on a pt

    kellyo replied to nckayaker's topic in Emergency

    Had a pt w/ 57/37 (manual) this week. Felt "a little dizzy". First time I have had to put a pt in trendellenberg! By the way, pt had history of orthostatic hypotension and the 50's were not...

  10. Why Correctional Nursing

    kellyo posted a topic in Correctional

    I am currently in a psych rotation (ADN program) at a women's prison. I am loving every minute of it, and am intrigued by everything that happens there. I am considering working there after...

  11. Ok, silly/strange uniform question...

    kellyo replied to fleur-de-lis's topic in General Nursing

    Got some at The Gap Outlet and some at Target. Make sure you get the ones that are cotton AND lycra. They dont lose their

  12. So Glad I found this Forum

    kellyo replied to RNSuzq1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Susan- I sent you an e-mail. I'm so sorry that it hasn't worked out. Let me know how your new job goes! All the best to you...

  13. Psyching yourself up to go to work..

    kellyo posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    So, what do YOU do to psych yourself up to actually set foot in the hospital for your shift? I've been orienting on the floor for a few weeks, and although things are going well, I find myself...

  14. What makes you like your job...

    kellyo replied to willdgate's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I started on a CV Surgical stepdown unit a few weeks ago. My brother spent over a week there at the beginning of nursing school two years ago after his CABG x4 surgery (45 yo). I knew that's were I...

  15. French RN needs books advice

    kellyo replied to daphnis's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Chloe: I don't know about the first two books, but I've always thought that books by Mosby are very helpful. I had the RN pocket guide for psych, and NEVER opened it. Good luck!

  16. Are you satisfied with your first RN Job?

    kellyo replied to RNSuzq1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Susan: I'm glad to hear that things have gone better since your last post. My preceptor has told me that one big thing I need to work in is getting in and out of the rooms quicker. She's not timed...

  17. Body World

    kellyo replied to 09RN's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I went to an exhibition in Norfolk, Va, thinking it was the BodyWorld exhibition on plastination. I was very disappointed, as it was not BodyWorld, but "The Universe Within", a cheap immitation....

  18. North Carolina Roll Call

    kellyo replied to RNPATL's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I'm so jealous! We spent the day at the UNC Burn Center in clinicals last winter. If I lived closer, that was where I would want to work! The nurses there were awesome, especially the educator. Good...

  19. Most embarrasing moment as a nurse/ma/cna

    kellyo replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    While working as a tech, I was starting my glucose checks on the am shift. I had not yet received report on this group of patients, as the nurse was on the phone. I strolled on into the room and saw a...

  20. Is it hard to get a job as a cardiac NP?

    kellyo replied to Epona's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I met a new Duke grad from this program recently. He highly recommended the program. Good luck in your

  21. opinions about epidurals

    kellyo replied to Jayla's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had to respond to my own post. The first time, I wanted to see if I could do it naturally--made it to 'bout 4 cm, hee hee. I actually dilated faster after my epidural (midwife said I finally...

  22. opinions about epidurals

    kellyo replied to Jayla's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Loved mine so much my kids' middle names are Epiduraal and Anesteesia... No seriously. I had two very good experiences. Both times, they took most of the pain away and I totally felt the urge to...

  23. Wearing scrubs home??

    kellyo replied to Rn2bKatie's topic in General Nursing

    I found this very strange today--I observed a CABG surgery as part of my orientation to a stepdown unit. Yesterday, before I left work, my supervisor gave me a set of surgical scrubs to wear. I was...

  24. Things you'd rather go through than taking NCLEX again

    kellyo replied to Paleobug's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Root

  25. Andrea Yates R.N.

    kellyo replied to SkateBetty's topic in General Nursing

    I watched Andrea Yates on ABC last night as she was being "examined" by the psychiatrist for the prosecution. She cried and said "I'm the most hated woman in the world." I found my self crying too,...