KatieBell

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  1. Shirts, accessories, etc...

    KatieBell replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in Emergency

    Much as I like T shirts and do wear certain ones to work in the ED... I'd just hate to have to tell a nice 76 yr old lady that her husband was being transferred to the OR for emergent repair of a...

  2. Small town nurse

    KatieBell replied to intothemoon's topic in Nursing Career

    I doubt you'll have a problem. I worked at two of the level ones in NC. Tons of nurses from all over the state there, community college, Watts, etc... If you are really worried PM me where you want...

  3. Narcs on the loose?

    KatieBell posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just started a travel assignment at XYZ hospital. It's going pretty well, and I like the staff. Yesterday, however, I went into the med room, and found a syringe half full with a tubex of empty...

  4. Question about unfriendly preceptor

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

    I might request a new preceptor. Some people really hate to precept. Sometimes it helps to "break the ice" by saying, "I know that its a lot of extra work for you, and I don't know how you drew the...

  5. Learning Spanish

    KatieBell replied to SueNYC's topic in General Nursing

    An excellent way to gain confidence in your spanish speaking skills is to volunteer as a conversation partner. You assist a Spanish Speaking person to practice English in a conversational setting,...

  6. Are LPN's/LVN's real nurses?

    KatieBell replied to Faeriewand's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Never been a LPN myself, and have only worked with 2, but yes, they are real nurses. I can't see it any other

  7. How many of y'all......

    KatieBell replied to Joebird21's topic in Emergency

    I don't vomit, but whenever I have to help with any procedure with fingernails- lifting the nail off, or putting a hole in it...I get very lightheaded. I can do it, I just lean agaist the wall while...

  8. Need advice on changing direction...(long)

    KatieBell replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I did a short stint in a Pre-Operative Clinic as a "break" from the ED. I did not enjoy it at all, partl because it was not a challenge for me, and partly because I had to say the same thing about 40...

  9. Question about shifts for new grads

    KatieBell replied to FLstudent06's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes it totally depends. But, you will, even as a not new nurse, be working some weekends. (where I am now it rotates every other weekend.) Some places have a weekend option, so some people work...

  10. 5 items

    KatieBell replied to design_student's topic in General Nursing

    I work ED. I carry with me: stethoscope/need ID badge because its a locked unit. a pen or two. I usually try to carry a hemostat clipped to my pants with a roll of tape attached, just saves

  11. New RN, cant find a job...

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

    It sounds as if you are limiting yourself to thos places that have official "programs" for New Grads. These programs are only as good as they are. I was in a New Grad program that was really just...

  12. Interview

    KatieBell replied to princessgail's topic in Nursing Career

    I've said this a few times, but just to repeat myself. Relax a little, the job interview is not a "test" of your knowledge. The Manager is looking at you to see if you appear to have the ability to...

  13. Is this new grad a nut or what? Opinions please !

    KatieBell replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

  14. RN or not?

    KatieBell replied to AngelOvaMe's topic in General Nursing

    I commuted in my last year in school. It was alright, about 2 hours each way. I would get tired, but it was not too bad. I also carpooled, but I'll say, be careful about carpooling. My Carpooling...

  15. Novice to Expert

    KatieBell replied to KES's topic in General Nursing

    I just had to click on this because the novice to expert title. When I had graduated, there seemed to be a lot of articles with those words in the title. I am no expert nurse, though I do have a...

  16. Are FLU shots mandatory?

    KatieBell replied to itsme2005's topic in General Nursing

    I think flu shots protect against the strain they are designed to protect against- saying in a long way, yes I think they work. I do not take the flu vax however, for a variety of

  17. If I opt for NY...

    KatieBell replied to purplecotton's topic in International Nursing

    I'm in the middle of applying for NYS licensure. I just talked to the lady on the telephone. You have to take the Child abuse recognition class before you are granted the license, but the infection...

  18. How many of you were CNAs before become a Nurse?

    KatieBell replied to itsme2005's topic in General Nursing

    As a career changer, I got certified as a CNA before I became a Nurse, because I didn't have a lot of health care experience. The CNA class was strange, I was the only one in the class with a BA, I...

  19. Need some encouragement re: IV's

    KatieBell replied to Worthy's topic in General Nursing

    The big problem is the IV flow rate exam? There are a few simple formulas for doing IV flow rates. There is a book that has helped me: Dosage Calculations made incredibly easy" pub by lippencott....

  20. telemetry interview

    KatieBell replied to shyone2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations on your new Job. Tele is a great place to begin! I hope you'll enjoy it fully. When do you start!:balloons:

  21. new job...just found out pregnant

    KatieBell replied to LincErin's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    While it is not necessary to tell them about your pregnancy, it would probably be very appreciated by your nurse Manager if you told her as soon as you can. Just because if you hide it the NM could...

  22. The new AMA TV propaganda drive me nuts.

    KatieBell replied to epiphany's topic in General Nursing

    Well, some of the scenes aren't typical, but indeed, I have seen many physicians listen to patient lungs, as is portrayed in the ad. Obviously AMA is trying to buck up the image of the physician......

  23. First Contract...

    KatieBell replied to KatieBell's topic in Travel

    Hi Hollykate, So far, it's going great! I have been surprised at how great the staff is, and how easy it was to get adjusted to the hospital. I think the key for me was that I went from a Level...

  24. Nursing and Subordination

    KatieBell replied to corbos's topic in Nursing Career

    I did a career change, and I've actually never really felt as if I was in a subordinate position to a Physician. Essentially we have different roles and do different things. (I've got a MPH and a...

  25. What kind of area in nursing...

    KatieBell replied to purplecotton's topic in Nursing Career

    Since you enjoy working with patients, more than paper work...you will fit in anywhere. No one I know likes the paperwork better than the patients. But as far as lower acuity here are some ideas:...