Katie71275

Katie71275

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  1. "Completing a BSN" ...or, "The Great Revenue-Generator."

    Katie71275 replied to Guttercat's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'm a new nurse but start my ADN to BSN in a month. Some of the classes are redundant to me. I also have a BA in Sociology so that at least knocked out alot of the "pre-reqs" I'd already done. If I...

  2. New Grad States & Relocating

    Katie71275 replied to jeangarc18's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Northern Louisiana definitely has jobs open! My sister just relocated to NC so they are looking

  3. Do most RN jobs have contracts that specify a certain number of years minimum?

    Katie71275 replied to priorities2's topic in General Nursing

    It depends. My hospital doesn't have one. The hospital my sister is working at does. But she is in a nurse residency program and that's why. Hers is 2 yrs(after the 4 month orientation). A couple...

  4. Performance Review Gone Wrong!

    Katie71275 replied to dorselm's topic in General Nursing

    For the most part, performance reviews are never 100%. There is always something they put in that you need to work on. And let's be honest, every single one of us has something to work on, none of...

  5. I have a few questions!

    Katie71275 replied to Tyler626's topic in General Students

    I didn't read everyone's responses but once you finish nursing school you can apply for a CA license vs Ohio or you can get licensed in Ohio then apply for endorsement in CA. Word to the wise, I'd...

  6. Is there an RN-BSN online school that doesn't require current RN license

    Katie71275 replied to okiedokie123's topic in General Students

    I know that Northwestern in Louisiana will let you, I think you need to have your license before the end of your first semester though ( I don't quite remember the timeline). It's an excellent...

  7. Why is Pit started on spontaneous labor?

    Katie71275 replied to Katie71275's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I see a lot of unnecessary inductions as well just b/c they are 40weeks. I know when I was in clinicals, most of the hospitals DID use pit pretty much on everyone. I don't see the rush though at a...

  8. Where did you attend school?

    Katie71275 replied to Skillz's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Sorry, not in S. LA. I attended LaTech in Ruston and they have a fantastic program. I don't know much about the programs in the Southern part of the

  9. How do you figure out what specialty to pick?

    Katie71275 replied to HeartNursing3's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It's hard to make a decision. I am very interested in doing the CNM. Google Family Nurse Midwife. This is a dual program that combines FNP and CNM. Seems like a great idea to me

  10. RN pay Louisiana

    Katie71275 replied to FlyaboveLPN's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Also, I did post about state hosp being lower pay...well they make up for it in other ways. .50cents retention/hr, 3.00 for certain depts. of the hosp(which seems like most), 3.75 I think for after...

  11. I dont know if this is for me! Advice please!

    Katie71275 replied to mommynurse25's topic in Ob/Gyn

    ER is very high acuity. You will also get some skills here..alot with IVs, catheters, codes, trauma management, etc. Medsurg you will get skills as well, lots of IVPB, IVP, injections, tons of...

  12. Titers for Hep B negative...a second time!

    Katie71275 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I posted a while back (last year?) that my titers from my Hep B series from about 6-8yrs ago were negative. I went through the entire series again. Had a titer done last week...and it's NEGATIVE...

  13. Titers for Hep B negative...a second time!

    Katie71275 replied to Katie71275's topic in General Nursing

    Oh yes I know they have a number. If I remember correctly, mine is "undetectable" it's such a low

  14. Other nurse moms how am i going to do this? My heart hurts!

    Katie71275 replied to mommynurse25's topic in Nursing Career

    I know how you feel. I'm on orientation right now so on days but will switch to nights soon, and sad I will be away from the kids at night. It's

  15. Patient care or charting first?

    Katie71275 replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    Patient Care first. Maybe mine is a little diff b/c I'm in a specialty(L&D), but I find it's not that bad. We usually have 1-2 patients, and computers are at the bedside as well as at the...

  16. Expiration date on RN license

    Katie71275 replied to gikg's topic in General Nursing

    I think I was told that in LA we renew every January. I'll have to look though and see if that's what it actually

  17. Night shift dinner time

    Katie71275 replied to kantuta's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not on the night shift yet but will eventually. I'm having trouble deciding WHEN I should eat my meals during the night! So far, I've eaten in the cafeteria once during my dayshift(I'm on...

  18. north pay better than south

    Katie71275 replied to twinner05's topic in General Students

    Louisiana is anywhere from 15-20$ an hour days, and 18-25ish nights where I live(north LA) for RN pay. But the cost of living is not too bad here at

  19. RN pay Louisiana

    Katie71275 replied to FlyaboveLPN's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Yes usually hospitals will consider your LPN experience as well. Good

  20. Titers for Hep B negative...a second time!

    Katie71275 replied to Katie71275's topic in General Nursing

    Also what sort of autoimmune disorders? I've actually never heard this so going to have to do some

  21. Titers for Hep B negative...a second time!

    Katie71275 replied to Katie71275's topic in General Nursing

    Well that's disappointing to hear about the autoimmune part as well. My insurance starts Aug 1, so I'll see if my doc or NP can run a panel and see if anything pops

  22. Malpractice Insurance

    Katie71275 replied to amyRN89's topic in General Nursing

    Yes definitely keep

  23. Titers for Hep B negative...a second time!

    Katie71275 replied to Katie71275's topic in General Nursing

    It really stinks. It also makes me wonder if any of my other vaccinations are

  24. Opinion on your uniforms?

    Katie71275 replied to green34's topic in General Students

    Ours were white tops and bottoms, no color at all, with button up shirts. They weren't too bad but a pain to keep clean. We had ceil blue scrubs for things like surgery, OB, and khakis with blue...

  25. Tattoos/Piercings in the workplace?

    Katie71275 replied to __patiently_waiting's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have a tattoo on my inner wrist(it's a butterfly and flower combo) and on my ankle. During nursing school I had to cover it with a bandage. I know many local hospitals have gone to where they...