KatieBell

KatieBell

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  1. i can't get a job...

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

    COngrats on the Interview. Remember, don't take the job just because they offer it. Look around at the floor and see if you can imagine spending one year there...In your first year you don't want...

  2. black list?

    KatieBell replied to hoping05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    not eligible for rehire, means- you are not going to be hired by that hospital again. this can be a big problem if the hospital is one part of a system of healthcare in your area. the basis they...

  3. ER job interview, need help!!!

    KatieBell replied to Papadoc's topic in Emergency

    Relax. If they ask any questions about lack of critical care (which they very well might), tell them you want to take a critical care class. Remember that MOST of the admitted patients really do go...

  4. NA's in the ED

    KatieBell replied to Shadelyn's topic in Emergency

    Sometimes two minutes is long enough to need a bath...you will do a lot of bathing in a variety of ways. The goal of our ED is to have patients dispositioned within 4 hours of arrival, so not...

  5. Do I do something wrong in this situation?

    KatieBell replied to Nurseinthemaking's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, you did do the right thing. The nurse is upset because if this patient had say, gotten worse, and then filed some sort of lawsuit, the responsibility of the problem would rest squarely on the...

  6. Question about RN's removing Chest Tubes...

    KatieBell replied to kurtzmobile's topic in General Nursing

    The removal of chest tubes may be listed as a category two skill by your BON. Thus, it would normally be not permitted, but under certain circumstances (appropriate training etc), certain nurses are...

  7. Relocating to NC

    KatieBell replied to NewEnglandRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Duke, in my opinion, is a good place to work. They have some big hospital problems (like paying through your nose for parking) but in general, its a good place to work. (PM me, and I will give you...

  8. Need info on further info after NCLEX

    KatieBell replied to rfmages's topic in Nursing Career

    I Forgot a few things. Big Trauma Centers usually have some teachings that are specific to trauma and are open to other hospitals. I've attended ones on extrication from farm equipment etc - the...

  9. Need info on further info after NCLEX

    KatieBell replied to rfmages's topic in Nursing Career

    Lots of classes are relevant to the ED. TNCC, NRP, Trauma Stabilization. It depends on what is offerred at your hospital. You might also consider becoming a BLS instructor. As a person interested...

  10. gifts for LTC residents...Christmas!

    KatieBell posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi!! I just found out that I get to be "Santa's Helper" for 2 very special people in LTC facilities this Christmas. A 76 yr old lady and a 80 yr old man. I am so excited to do this!!! Essentially...

  11. Cen

    KatieBell posted a topic in Emergency

    I have often considered doing the CEN exam, but my hospital never recognized it, or offerred any assistance with classes, or reimbursement of the fees, or anything, so I have not taken the exam. Now,...

  12. Travel and Insurance....

    KatieBell posted a topic in Travel

    I'm just about to sign my first travel contract... I need to buy some health insurance. My last job was Overseas, so I need to purchase some US insurance. The last job will cover the insurance...

  13. First year NCLEX Questions

    KatieBell replied to JM284's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Saunders, I believe is organized in the way you are asking (Cardiovascular, Endocrine) you can pop in the CD and it asks if you want a test on just cardiovascular or Psychiatric or

  14. gifts for LTC residents...Christmas!

    KatieBell replied to KatieBell's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks!!! I NEVER would have thought about lacking pants or shirts- as you can tell, I don't know too much about LTC... Thinking about the food problem, Maybe a holiday wreath delivered for the...

  15. Medical Missions

    KatieBell replied to MCG/UGA's topic in Travel

    I wouldn't call it a "trip" perse. But I have just returned from a year in Africa. Before that I worked in Central America, and also in other areas of Africa. But I can not speak for everywhere, I...

  16. Reality check please?

    KatieBell replied to lisadol's topic in General Nursing

    Just to point out... I have never worked anywhere where there was an LPN position. In most acute care settings, RNs can't delegate to LPNs because they aren't there. My typical day is very messy...

  17. No results yet?

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

    :balloons: CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was going to post to tell you that it took me 11 days to get my results, but then I decided that this would only discourage you!!!! It really is...

  18. i can't get a job...

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

    All excellent advice. Your lack of experience is not the reason. I graduated some years ago- the shortage was happening but it was not as acute as it is now, and many people I knew with no healthcare...

  19. Transition to Nursing

    KatieBell replied to SonyaLynn's topic in General Nursing

    New nurses often seem unfriendly, because they are really very busy trying to remember what to do next! I don't think it is because they think that is how they are supposed to treat students!!! As...

  20. Do you let your employer know that you belong to nursing associations?

    KatieBell replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Unless you belong to some very unusual nursing association, I can see no reason to hide it from your employer. In fact, if you are actively attending local chapter meetings, or getting CE from these...

  21. Starting FIRST job tomorrow!

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

    Enjoy your new job!!!! I hope it is a really positive experience for you. How...err, exciting, to start during a JACHO review. :) These tips are not for you to implement in the next 4 weeks, as...

  22. Took the NCLEx this morning...

    KatieBell replied to m357t's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good Luck, and let us know how it

  23. when to begin my job search?

    KatieBell replied to kk2000's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Good Luck with your job search!!! And don't forget, some hospitals have very generous education benefits for getting your

  24. Ideas/Links for Highschool Career Day Talk

    KatieBell replied to JaneyW's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.discovernursing.com I tried to put it in as a link, but for some reason, it wouldn't let me. Good Luck with your presentation. You might also try to find some statistics from your local...

  25. When did you start to trust your memory with trade/geneic drugs??

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

    It is always good to look up stuff. i still have a lot of trouble with certain medications that I give rarely... In addition, I worked overseas where all the brand names are different and so now I...