KatieBell

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  1. Good Hospitals in Washington?recommendations?

    KatieBell posted a topic in Washington Nursing

    Hi Everyone, I'm hoping I can get my next travel assignment in beautiful Washington state. I lived for some time in Oregon and enjoyed working on the Pacific Crest Trail in Wa. (i was a trail...

  2. Online MSN programs

    KatieBell replied to annlet's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm looking at Drexel and Dusquene, and maybe Seton Hall. So far they have all been very receptive and offerred me the ability to come to the campus to do my clinical time (arranged by them just as...

  3. "You can't be a Nurse!" Vent...

    KatieBell replied to sconoli's topic in Nursing Career

    I want to just add that the gratitude and pleasure reaction is one that you may not get on a regular basis as a nurse. Being a Nurse often requires you to be very very firm at times with people who...

  4. These are my options. What would you do?

    KatieBell replied to lavanda's topic in General Nursing

    I have a BA and I did not have any problems getting quite a lot of aid. Much of it depends on your income, and the amount of loans you took out to get your first degree. I actually declined some of...

  5. I need suggestions for my sons dressings

    KatieBell replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

    The burns stockinette is GREAT! You can actually make a shirt out of it- if you get the big size (cutting holes in it- I did have to experiment with it for a while.) we used to do that for people...

  6. I need some ideas, please

    KatieBell replied to Faby's topic in International Nursing

    You should be able to get the NCLEX results fairly quickly. There are several ways that you can get the results: 1. Use Pearson Vue if Vermont participates in that system, and the results are up in 48...

  7. Trauma Nurse interview

    KatieBell replied to ~Belle~'s topic in Emergency

    We are a helpful bunch. I've been an ED nurse (and a nurse) for 5 years. Level One trauma and now working as a traveler (puts a whole new spin on trauma sometimes it seems- especially going from...

  8. Am I Cut Out For This?

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

    Wow. Sounds like you are having a difficult orientation. Specifically the preceptor does not need to be as inappropriate as she is with you, and you need assistance from a CNA. There is no reason...

  9. School Pins?

    KatieBell replied to 1Tulip's topic in General Nursing

    I loved my nursing school pin and I graduated in 2000!!! I say loved because mine came with a pin guard (nightengale lamp) and first the pin guard got broken and then my pin got washed one too many...

  10. Re-Location?

    KatieBell replied to RNWannaBe724's topic in General Nursing

    To be licensed by endorsement (which is the scenario you present) you do not have to take years or months of courses. Some states require you to take a few classes (that are always available on line...

  11. "you don't have to wear scrubs, just uniform"

    KatieBell replied to jalvino1's topic in General Nursing

    What type of units is everyone working on? I've Never been anywhere where Jeans would have been considered OK. I can see though in the Psych setting that it would be helpful. Lets see: First...

  12. What is the best stethoscope

    KatieBell replied to kbeck1160's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Personally, I am very fond of my Littman Select II. It is of course not very expensive, but for my needs, it works well. I would recommend any of the littmans- I've also used a Tycos which I liked...

  13. Not sure what to do??

    KatieBell replied to grannypatches's topic in General Nursing

    Nothing against LPNs, but the willingness of many hospitals to hire them seems to be decreasing in many areas. (not all areas, like Texas apparenlty). If you look at the LPN section there are some...

  14. report to the ICU

    KatieBell replied to gizelda196's topic in Emergency

    We call report and then I usually give a bedside update because if theya re going to our ICU's they are monitored and usually on drips so I get to go with

  15. moving states how?

    KatieBell replied to jhawk07's topic in General Nursing

    !st: If you are sure you will be having your first job in SC, it is probably easiest to take the boards in Kansas, but for a SC license. This is completely possible check out how to do that on the...

  16. online FNP programs

    KatieBell replied to ullnurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    SO, because I started an MPH program (2nd in the country) that required me to roll out of bed, hop on the free bus and be at school in about 5 minutes- did I not work hard or sacrifice enough for my...

  17. I am so excited about this!!!!

    KatieBell replied to webbiedebbie's topic in Telephone Triage

    Debbie, I'm so glad that this is working out well for

  18. Does Your Facility Have the flu shot yet?

    KatieBell replied to Aneroo's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, they came around yesterday offerring them, got several

  19. Need ideas for supplementing income

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

    I was thinking CNA, as it is very flexible with schedule, and can give you an in for a job later on, but the idea about being certified as a CPR instructor is great- and its something you can continue...

  20. ON Line MSN Hiring?

    KatieBell posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Well, I had glorious plans to get my PhD at Columbia. Unfortunately it came with no financial aid. After a lot of soul searching and thinking I have decided that I can not go. I do not mind taking...

  21. Admission times

    KatieBell replied to PedsERRN's topic in Emergency

    One thing that REALLY helped our admission times was to do a tubed report (rather than a verbal one) to the Med SUrg floors. The Floor designed the paper: on it had the information that they decided...

  22. Are these abnormal lab results serious?

    KatieBell replied to S.N. Visit's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is against the TOS to give out medical advice on the board. I would think though that you would want to see a physician to discuss the lab results, so you can understand them better....

  23. NCLEX Today

    KatieBell replied to dramaluvr's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Lots of priority questions are good things. Mostly not having any of some questions usually means nothing at all. Most people tend to feel just like you did. Sick and worried. 2 days seems to be...

  24. Should I work as a PCT/CNA

    KatieBell replied to tawillia's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm not a texan (your post came up under last 24 hrs). But I can highly recommend working as a PCT/CNA. I worked full time as one in school. It really helped me to understand the disease processes...

  25. Ok....don't flame me ....questions for ya...

    KatieBell replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    As far as taking the vicoden while at work- I would think that would be a no, for all the reasons mentioned above. As far as not mentioning your endometriosis. Since it is a job at the same...