KatieBell

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  1. Nursing Issues paper assignment

    KatieBell replied to ava'smomRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    There should be TONS of articles peer reviewed etc, on this topic as it continues to be of debate. Have you used CINAHL? I am embarrassed but I can not recall what it stands for. but, your...

  2. My first job

    KatieBell replied to Chicklet2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Go in with a positive attitude, and do not behave in an overconfident manner. (a lot of new nurses I meet think they have to know it all and act overconfident, making people dislike them and not help...

  3. Bad "sticker" needs help

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

    I'm a good sticker. I think the best way to get good at it is to practice. And, to take your time. really examine the areas you can stick on the patient. As Indy points out, you really have to...

  4. when to begin my job search?

    KatieBell replied to kk2000's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Firstly :balloons: COngratulations on finishing your program in December! I am unsure if as a new grad you will find many hospitals that want to orient someone for part time work, but it is a...

  5. PLEASE paper due-Nursing student- 5minute Questionairre 6?'s- gender stereotypes?

    KatieBell replied to daze's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    1) Do you think gender sterotypes still exist? if so explain... In nursing? or in all of life. Of course gender Stereotypes will always exist. It is most unfortunate for the nurse that fits into...

  6. Where to go?

    KatieBell replied to nurseMargo's topic in Nursing Career

    The places are really very different. The Medicine Unit: probably a Medical Unit where you would see only Medicine cases (ie not surgical). Probably a lot of severe pneumonia, GI bleeding,...

  7. Where to go?

    KatieBell replied to nurseMargo's topic in Nursing Career

    When I was a new grad, I started in ICU. I thought that having two patients who were very very complex would be less stressful than having 4-5. My friend started on an OB surgery floor with 5...

  8. Questions about going back into hospital nursing

    KatieBell replied to SandraJean's topic in General Nursing

    I personally think it is better to call, rather than send in materials. The naterials can be ignored (for a variety of reasons), but it is hard to ignore a telephone call. Tell the recruiter what...

  9. what to ask on hospital interview

    KatieBell replied to cre8tivRN's topic in Travel

    These are really good questions (I especially like the one regarding travelers being able to take advantage of the educational opportunities...) Maybe this thread, or at least Carol's questions could...

  10. Questions about going back into hospital nursing

    KatieBell replied to SandraJean's topic in General Nursing

    Taking the refresher class is going to be a huge bonus to you!!! You will probably get hired much faster just from doing this. I'd call the hospitals, rather than doing the on line applications and...

  11. RN and MPH - where do I fit in?

    KatieBell replied to 2blessed2Bstressed's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    You have to look at the requirements of the job, rather than your own qualifications. If you want to be a clinical bedside nurse, no one cares (sorry to be blunt) that you have an MPH. It is not...

  12. How would you have handled this?

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

    Sorry, yeah. I had a similar experience in my first job. I lasted about 9 months. On a whim one day, I picked up the phone and called the "other" hospital , discussed directly with the recruiter...

  13. Do i have a chance?

    KatieBell replied to onmyway06's topic in Nursing Career

    I didn't realize you had to know trig...that is a little strange. I feel fro you, and I am glad I am not trying to get into your program... :imbar I think you can definitely do it. Just keep working...

  14. When to look for employment???

    KatieBell replied to oldnurse newnurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think you could probably start to call places now and ask them how they would you to proceed. I know I am moving in January, and I have already started to inquire about positions, and have received...

  15. I don't understand this profession..

    KatieBell replied to smg's topic in General Nursing

    I have to say, I'm in a different situation as well. I was just getting references today for a travel position, and I found myself actually thinking a bit wistfully about the camraderie and fun I had...

  16. How to say "no"?

    KatieBell posted a topic in Travel

    According to my recruiter, I'm being put up this week to three hospitals. Initially I was fine with all three of them, but then after talking to some people I know in the area, ALL of them mentioned...

  17. How to say "no"?

    KatieBell replied to KatieBell's topic in Travel

    Yeah, I'm still new at this!!! I told the recruiter that I definitely did not want that hospital- unless it was the last option. She found me a different hospital, and agreed to submit me to the...

  18. shunned nurse

    KatieBell replied to mediatix8's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Personally, I'd try to conciously shift the topic of conversation OFF of the nurse. Talk about your wedding, what types of gowns people prefer, sit down dinners or reception style party...bring up...

  19. Worried about my interviews.....

    KatieBell replied to newnurse.rs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Managers can be as different as day and night. I had one interview when I was a new Grad where the guy asked me all about my experience as a Museum volunteer (it was on my resume). It was so...

  20. Do i have a chance?

    KatieBell replied to onmyway06's topic in Nursing Career

    Shyone- you will get a better response if you put your question in a different post. But it can take lots longer than 2 days for things to get posted. I waited 11 days for my results. As far as...

  21. Will quiting on a short notice go on my nursing license?

    KatieBell replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    As far as I know the only thing that goes "on" your license is any restrictions, or problems with the legalities of your practice. However, if you quit on short notice, it *MIGHT* make you ineligible...

  22. license transfer....

    KatieBell posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am in the midst of transferring my license to New York. I'm starting to wonder WHY, now that we all take the same NCLEX, we need to have state licensure? I realise in the past, different states...

  23. Is there a need for Bilingual nurses and what is the starting salary?

    KatieBell replied to class2007's topic in Nursing Career

    Actually, the interpreters I worked with encouraged me to take the test, since they essentially stood around while I gave the discharge instructions. I called the interpreter service and they agreed...

  24. NCLEx...again!

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

    Good Luck with your Exam this week. Let us know how it goes. And don't let your past dictate yur future!!!! You can do

  25. Nursing School

    KatieBell replied to Soon2BEaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh so much to respond to!!! Firstly for the OP Soon2BRN: Obviously, we don't know everything about you, but if you are dedicated, then you have what it takes to be an RN. You do not have to be a...