NurseKateC

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1. New Nurse Exhausted from Extremely Long Shifts? Help?

   NurseKateC replied to KellySpencer800's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   If you are working your contracted scheduled hours (which obviously you are) you should not feel bad for saying no to picking up extra hours. Your work will be better because you feel better for...

2. Got a job with VCU Health!! Anyone else work there???

   NurseKateC replied to RVARN2BE's topic in Virginia Nursing

   That's really great! I was wondering if many hospitals would offer that to new grad RNs that have LPN experience. My husband and I are hoping to move to Richmond when I graduate from my lpn to rn...

3. Got a job with VCU Health!! Anyone else work there???

   NurseKateC replied to RVARN2BE's topic in Virginia Nursing

   Will you be participating in the new grad residency there since you have worked as an

4. Do you think I did something wrong here? Advice?

   NurseKateC replied to ellebee87's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   This is an excellent topic to cover when asked how did you handle a difficult situation question for future RN interviews. you could say this is one way you know you need to always be in good rapport...

5. Early Morning Nurses (and Nursing Students)

   NurseKateC replied to oldsockventriloquist's topic in General Nursing

   Yep I like to also set two alarms. One for 4:45 and the other for 5:00. I normally force myself to get up with the first alarm though. I take a shower immediately. All of my items for work are set out...

6. CCBC FALL 2016 anyone applied? =D

   NurseKateC replied to csalas4's topic in Maryland Nursing

   I applied for the LPN to RN program for fall 2016 so I don't think I will know until after May! Ugh! I am so ready to start the program and become an

7. When celebs stop by to say hi

   NurseKateC replied to adventure_rn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   The hospital posted signs in the windows that said "who you gonna call". It's not like they just showed up at the hospital for kicks and giggles. Of course there were pictures, but families and kids...

8. CCBC Nursing Fall 2015

   NurseKateC replied to Mursegeek17's topic in Maryland Nursing

   Hey October! Mine still says complete ready for review, and I applied for Catonsville online. Hopefully ours will change

9. CCBC Nursing Fall 2015

   NurseKateC replied to Mursegeek17's topic in Maryland Nursing

   Anybody know how many applied to the online program at

10. CCBC Nursing Fall 2015

    NurseKateC replied to Mursegeek17's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Thanks everybody! Not too much longer. We can make

11. CCBC Nursing Fall 2015

    NurseKateC replied to Mursegeek17's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Anybody hear anything yet or see a change on their application

12. CCBC Nursing Fall 2015

    NurseKateC replied to Mursegeek17's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I strongly dislike applying through CAS! I hope I applied for the program

13. How to phase in/out of Peds

    NurseKateC replied to rnrg's topic in Pediatric

    I totally agree that having adult experience helps. At my facility we still get 18 year olds with an occasional 20 year old. Being able to communicate with adults really helps with these patients. My...

14. Interview advice DESPERATELY needed!

    NurseKateC replied to Muffinmarf's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    How did the interview

15. Advice for new LVN!!

    NurseKateC replied to Nursed0nnar0se's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    A great brain sheet and patience! The more you work, the more you will find everything including time management falling into place. Don't beat yourself up too hard! It is totally normal to feel...