krrbrr ADN

krrbrr has 8 years experience as a ADN and specializes in ICU, Pre-Op, OR, PACU.

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1. Reserves Nursing

   krrbrr replied to krrbrr's topic in Government, Military

   Thanks for the response, I figured that might be the case and have looked into ICU & ER positions already locally. The "I can't relocate" is more on a permanent basis. My husband has an amazing...

2. Reserves Nursing

   krrbrr posted a topic in Government, Military

   I'm looking for information on the different branches for Reserves. I currently work at an ASC as an OR Charge Nurse and am wanting to branch into the military setting. Experience 9 months med/surg1...

3. Entry level positions as ED/ER Tech?

   krrbrr replied to Oxygenforeverybody's topic in Washington Nursing

   NAC is just what WA state calls their CNA's :) I don't know the specifics on why the name/acronym is different, but it is the same thing! NAC=Nursing Assistant - Certified. So as long as you use a...

4. Entry level positions as ED/ER Tech?

   krrbrr replied to Oxygenforeverybody's topic in Washington Nursing

   Since you already have prior medical experience and if you're not working I would highly suggest looking into one of the faster paced programs so that you can get your license ASAP. The one I attended...

5. From night shift nursing to Fitness Model

   krrbrr replied to laurendrainfit's topic in General Nursing

   This post was extremely inspiring!!! I have been attempting to lose weight for going on 5 years now and while I have made a downward progress (lost 50 lbs!) I am still far from my end goal. I...

6. Help relocating to Dupont WA

   krrbrr replied to lauris4luv's topic in Washington Nursing

   I'm still a student, so I'm unsure of pay or job availability in itself, but I'll share what I do know. Dupont itself doesn't have anything much to offer nurses (only a few doctors offices). You'll...

7. New student, severe anxiety...

   krrbrr replied to Cynthiahatespatho's topic in General Students

   hang in there!!! My program hasn't even started yet and I already feel overwhelmed and extremely anxious as well. I've considered asking my Dr for anxiety meds as well, but am afraid it might mess...

8. Ok Class of 2017, Where are you??

   krrbrr replied to Wifeoffireman's topic in School, College Programs

   My class doesn't start until the 21st and I am EXTREMELY nervous! More than anything I've been trying to look up ways on how to reduce stress and anxiety so that I have a game plan for when I do get...

9. Centralia College starting Fall '15

   krrbrr replied to krrbrr's topic in Washington Nursing

   easier said than done! LOL I think I'm freaking out more since I know I won't be at orientation and I'm very afraid that I'll miss out on hearing

10. Centralia College starting Fall '15

    krrbrr replied to krrbrr's topic in Washington Nursing

    ddfg34, did you ever decide which school you'll be attending? Someone from SPSCC called me yesterday since I had been holding off on sending my response until I knew CC received mine! Have you gotten...

11. looking for ADN or BSN nursing program in pacific north west

    krrbrr replied to snowlover10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    South Puget Sound Community College and Tacoma Community College are both lotteries (although higher grades + certifications, etc do give you an advantage and minimum grades are required for certain...

12. Centralia College starting Fall '15

    krrbrr replied to krrbrr's topic in Washington Nursing

    It was a tough call! For me it ended up being a comfort decision more than anything. I ended up making a spreadsheet to compare the two and it really came down to whichever one I wanted! I was unable...

13. SPSCC Fall '15

    krrbrr replied to krrbrr's topic in Washington Nursing

    Yes!

14. SPSCC Fall '15

    krrbrr replied to krrbrr's topic in Washington Nursing

    I won't be at orientation sadly! I will definitely be there the first day of class though, see you

15. SPSCC Fall '15

    krrbrr replied to krrbrr's topic in Washington Nursing

    totally understandable! Good luck to you and I hope you make it