KatieBell

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  1. Sigh of relief! I got into the close campus!

    KatieBell replied to Achoo!'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thats Great. I hope it continues to work out perfectly for

  2. money, money, got to get my hands on some!

    KatieBell replied to pampa's finest's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I got a state scholarship which paid tuition and book money. I had to agree to work within the state for the amt of years I took the money, but it was worth it. Maybe your state has something...

  3. any accelerated BSN programs for highschool grads?

    KatieBell replied to iRN86's topic in Nursing Career

    The reason accelerated BSN programs are for college graduates is that they can bypass taking any of the normal BS requirements (Like humanities requirements). They have already taken them. You will...

  4. What do you always try to put on an IV pump?

    KatieBell replied to Aneroo's topic in General Nursing

    The dial a flow things are safer than the roller clamp- but they aren;t entirely accurate- or at least the ones I have used- weren't very accurate. If I really want a certain flow- I use a pump. If...

  5. Is this legal?

    KatieBell replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    It is legal and in common use is many hospitals all over the US. I don't have an issue with it. Of course, it was deemed that the tracker was unneeded in the ED- so I never have actually had to wear...

  6. New Grad will be 5 months pregnant.

    KatieBell replied to NYC44's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Another poster is a new grad and Expecting (Aneroo) and I recall her situation did not include maternity leave or FMLA- because you must be employed for a certain length of time prior before some of...

  7. Triage short form

    KatieBell replied to rmcgrog's topic in Emergency

    Best triage I have worked with is the one that used the ESI system. Currently where I am I believe I am working on the "worst" We have a check sheet for initial assessment- and they expect us to...

  8. Would this make a big difference?

    KatieBell replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    To find nurse educator positons- you will have best luck looking in the Chronicle of Higher Education. At this point, many of the schools are asking for an FNP or something like that.. But look at the...

  9. 333 lb. Nurse?? Help, please.

    KatieBell replied to grad2009's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    People of all sizes do become nurses. Including people who are called "little twigs" One can be a nurse at 333 pounds or at 90. I think it might be difficult for you at that weight, but certainly...

  10. How does Nursing rank in comparison to other majors in difficulty?

    KatieBell replied to CRNAhopefulguy's topic in General Students

    Well, having been a pre-med major and now a graduated licensed nurse, I can say definitively that the nursing classes were infintely easier than the pre-med chemistry, physics, and biology bunch. I'd...

  11. Pinching Pennies on a New Grad Salary-Will it work?

    KatieBell replied to chellebelle's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I'm not in Illinois, but I'll say Sign on bonuses are getting more rare, and almost unheard of these days for new grads. The "new thing" is a retention bonus given after you are there for a few...

  12. Should I go into nursing?

    KatieBell replied to rachelm's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'd say there are a lot of positions in Nursing that involve less walking- but a lot of them are for nurses with experience. For example: Certain Office jobs- I've known nurses that Place PPD's most...

  13. Travel nursing contracts

    KatieBell replied to CheluRN's topic in Travel

    Usually they will change some of the contract. I can not imagine them changing that however. If a facility alleges you have had misconduct- they will not want you to work there again, so then it...

  14. My fear of nursing..

    KatieBell replied to 2bnurseguy_2005's topic in Men in Nursing

    Yes, you will probably have to work third or an off shift (11-11 or 3-3 usually only in ED) at some point. I HATE THIRD shift. Many people love it, but I am currently doing a thirteen week contract...

  15. Need some advice

    KatieBell replied to shena25's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is really fair to say that there is never really a perfect time to go to school- except that magic time between 18 and 21 when most people are expected to go to school- EXCEPT that many...

  16. How many hours can you work in Nursing School?

    KatieBell replied to IrishItalianRN's topic in General Nursing

    I did full time 36 hrs a week, and made good grades, easily passed NCLEX (though not without anxiety!) Depends I think on what else is going on in your

  17. For a Christmas present to the staff

    KatieBell replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Who would not appreciate that. Sounds like there will be a ton of food. Thats always been my favorite part of working holidays- Everyone brought some special thing they made and I have learned so...

  18. Hi Pittsburgh neighbor. New in town. How do you handle being snowed in?

    KatieBell replied to wonderbee's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I'm originally from PA- though never nursed there. Most big hospital systems have "volunteer" 4 wheelers who come and get nurses if the roads are not too bad. Once in my career- I had to stay at a...

  19. need some help: new grad/ license

    KatieBell replied to nursehottie's topic in Georgia Nursing

    If you want to work in GA, then by all means take the NCLEX and sit for GA. It will cost some money and time to endorse for GA and you apparently do not want the Alabama license anyway. Just call...

  20. Hello I am taking a pole

    KatieBell replied to michw2's topic in General Nursing

    I have never really thought about user names. In many ways they are just there to express things about ourselves, and if someone is a student on the way to RN, LPN or whatever, and wants to use RN in...

  21. Other Great Careers in Healthcare

    KatieBell replied to following_faith's topic in Nursing Career

    Healthcare administration is a great career that is pretty far removed from Patient care. You'll be a shoe-in if you have some pt care experience, because most admin people do not and thus have some...

  22. Need help on stethoscopes!

    KatieBell replied to mcknis's topic in General Nursing

    Remember that what your Grandmother did as a nurse, is totally different from what you do as a Nurse. My Granma is 88 years old, was a Nurse during WWII and remembers not being allowed to take a...

  23. ACLS course in NC

    KatieBell replied to steve_80's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    If you go online to the AHA site they usually have an area where you type in the state and they have a list of places and numbers to call. Its hard to get to the list, but with some fiddling around...

  24. Ten Minute Safety Walks

    KatieBell replied to TGIMN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm sure it would cut down on falls, but what nursing home has the staff to do those safety walks? I think they would have to hire a seperate CNA just to walk the hallways all night- because once you...

  25. Medical Missions Trips?

    KatieBell replied to newflgrad's topic in General Nursing

    Glad to help- I did two trips with them: both surgical- but since we had some PA's with up they set up and did some general medical consultations. If you PM me your email I can send you some photos....