KatieBell

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  1. Mom is worried about safety/security..

    KatieBell replied to nationwide drama's topic in Psychiatric

    Also, remind your Mom that you have not even started nursing school yet. So, even though right now you are attracted to these two areas, after some clinical time you might find you really want to do...

  2. Coming back home to Colorado

    KatieBell replied to webbiedebbie's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Compared to NC... (I'm at Pitt right now) I'm sure that there should be plenty of snow to please you!!!! Debbie- if you don't mind telling, which company are you going to Colorado with? I'm with OA...

  3. Does it ever get easier?

    KatieBell replied to acgemt's topic in Emergency

    Yes and No. It gets easier. Like another poster suggested try to be proactive for the family- getting clergy or another family member, making sure if there are children they are somehow occupied...

  4. how to pick a pt. for clinicals?

    KatieBell replied to sonja77's topic in General Students

    Just thinking- In my last clinical of school "Leadership" (on a Med/Surg floor), we all got the honor of choosing each others patients and playing "charge" for at least one week of clinicals. No...

  5. I'm on my way!!

    KatieBell replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations- and enjoy all that

  6. International Volunteering in NICU

    KatieBell replied to anknee44's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Do you mean in developing countries? Many very fine organizations are in need of midwives- especially those with experience with difficult deliveries and also with teaching untrained personnel. They...

  7. how to pick a pt. for clinicals?

    KatieBell replied to sonja77's topic in General Students

    One way is to speak to the nurses and ask which patient might be good to work with. I'm sure you didn't mean you wanted an "easy" patient, but if you did- Don't look for the "easy" one. Since you...

  8. difficult nurse and ways to boost morale

    KatieBell replied to johnson0424's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    One thing that really boosted my morale was a handwritten note from my manager after a difficult code. Her office is right beside the trauma room. I had not realized she was there, but she had been,...

  9. Shirts, accessories, etc...

    KatieBell replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in Emergency

    One I like is one that says RELAX in big bold letters, underneath it it says "I've seen

  10. Interviewing for ER position

    KatieBell replied to ~Kitty~'s topic in Emergency

    Well, I would say to try to just be yourself- but.... I think you are asking for some different advices. First thing to remember is that ALL the patients in the ED are not big gigantic traumas and...

  11. Saunders Comprehensive Review. Huge Difference btw editions?

    KatieBell replied to PickMePlze's topic in General Nursing

    There is probably not a huge difference, but since it is just a matter of a few weeks, I'd wait for the new edition. Especially if you are going to buy it

  12. The bully strikes again

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

    I'm thinking that I don't like this nurse- the bully. BUT... I also think Whistling is not going to brighten anyones day (usually its annoying unless you are the one whistling)...but of the...

  13. MA to LPN??????

    KatieBell replied to highasthesky's topic in General Nursing

    Having the credentials is indeed what makes someone a nurse. Now, there are bad and good nurses out there. You personally might not consider them a Nurse, but the state does. As far as becoming a...

  14. Rude Family Members: Just Venting!

    KatieBell replied to sarahRN482's topic in General Nursing

    Visiting hours are only visiting hours if they are enforced. But then again, sometimes it is really nice to have Sister Sue sit with her confused Great Aunt. Its a toss up for

  15. MA to LPN??????

    KatieBell replied to highasthesky's topic in General Nursing

    To get permission to test, you must provide documentation that you have graduated from an accredited school of nursing. A Masters in Education is not preparation to be a

  16. nurses cap

    KatieBell replied to canoehead's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse karen, Wowee that double Frill thing is really, well, um, special. Holy Cow. I can't imagine keeping it on my head working in a place like the Emergency Department.... My Grandmother who is...

  17. I am NOT enjoying my geriatric clinical

    KatieBell replied to speedykicks's topic in General Students

    Well, it's not a crime to dislike a clinical area. Like one of the other posters, I really didn't enjoy my clinical time. Partly because I had done a lot of work as a CNA, and so doing basic patient...

  18. My prayers have been answered!!!!!

    KatieBell replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Excellent. Enjoy your class... and have a great time in

  19. Need career advice

    KatieBell replied to ShayRN's topic in Nursing Career

    If you thin the Doc will be difficult to work with...do you think you'd enjoy staying with that position? 5,500 is not so so much more. considering you are moving up a career ladder and seem to...

  20. What are priority questions??

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

    Questions that require you to prioitize... Such as: you come on to your shift and get report on these 5 patients, which one do you go in and see first. (identify which one has the most immediate...

  21. Help with paper!!!

    KatieBell replied to BootsyD's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I've got exactly 5 years and some months of experience... I believe the biggest problem that is faced is the number of experienced nurses leaving the bedside for NP jobs, or other types of...

  22. ER Nurses Treated Different in my Hospital!

    KatieBell replied to Jen2's topic in Emergency

    Long thread, and I finally looked at it. TO the OP: The comments you had made during pals weren't hateful, thats just the instructor trying to "bond" with you a little. Each time I do one of those...

  23. Im Pretty Sure I Failed Again.

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

    Well, you might have failed, but... As a word of encouragement. I took NCLEX RN and it took 11 days for my results to get posted anywhere. I was soooo depressed. I passed. No one can explain how...

  24. 5 items

    KatieBell replied to design_student's topic in General Nursing

    The idea is that the tape/hemostats go in and out of every room with you and are not washed like your hands- so they could become a foamite, carrying disease. Of course we do not change clothing...

  25. Shirts, accessories, etc...

    KatieBell replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in Emergency

    :) What you wear at home, or to the gym is totally different :rotfl: I like the one with curious George and the ether