KatieBell

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  1. sorry...another stethoscope question

    KatieBell replied to Sammi15's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I have never ever been a fan of the Sprague, but I think it is probably not totally the scope. I would agree that if you have the money, go and try out several different models- or try out...

  2. Does your ED have an observation unit, and what's its purpose?

    KatieBell replied to Carotid's topic in Emergency

    The last hospital I worked at had a Clinical Evaluation Unit, which was initally going to be just for stress testing and chest pain... well, apparently we did not have as many as the studies had...

  3. Does it matter what school you go to?

    KatieBell replied to floridanurse2b's topic in Nursing Career

    Oddly, I am looking at changing my liscnece to a NY liscence and found that for my BSN I can indeed get about a 3,000 dollar increase in pay per year. Now, 3,000 is not that much in the grand scheme...

  4. Cen

    KatieBell replied to KatieBell's topic in Emergency

    Thanks! Thats exactly what I wanted to hear...and the recomendation of the books was also especially helpful! I'll let you know how I

  5. interested in PhD...but where to start

    KatieBell posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I posted a similar question under career advice, but after reading the response I realize that I wasn't specific enough. So, I thought as I am interested in becoming an instructor, this might...

  6. Hypertension education

    KatieBell posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I just got briefed on the hospital I will be working with for the next six months (inW. Africa) to find that a lot of the cases are related to Hypertension (not what I expected) and I hear they have...

  7. flow sheet for eclampsia and pre ecampsia?

    KatieBell posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi Guys, I discovered yesterday that in my new job I will have a lot of Eclamptic patients in the ICU, in Africa. I'm not sure they will have flow sheets to use for the patients, as I want to...

  8. Question about volunteering

    KatieBell replied to Jen51699's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you can do a Nurse assistnat course and actually do some work, you will better prepared than if you just volunteer, but as a volunteer you will definitely get a lot of exposure, so if you can...

  9. flow sheet for eclampsia and pre ecampsia?

    KatieBell replied to KatieBell's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Oops I guess I should add that I will have somewhat intermitent access to email after today. I hope someone can help me out... I'll reward you in some way!!! (souvineer, photos of your flow sheet in...

  10. Would like to volunteer

    KatieBell replied to starbin's topic in General Nursing

    You might gain more experience nursing wise if you volunteer at a free clinic. Lots are open during evening hours so people can get there are continue day time jobs. Although you aren't liscenced...

  11. interested in PhD...but where to start

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

    Ok, Sooo excited, I just had to report back that I was indeed accepted in the Doctorate program at Columbia!!! :balloons: Now, I just have to find a place to live that is relatively

  12. PhD in nursing sciences

    KatieBell replied to RN06-NP09's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think I can help you as I'm smack in the middle of application process for DNSc program. There are now two types of Doctorates offerred: The DNSc is a research intensive program to prepare nurse...

  13. Firefighter to Nurse

    KatieBell replied to Firemedic7's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi there, I can not comment regarding firefighting... and I don't specifically know anyone who has made that transition. But, I can comment on what experience you need to work at a level one in the...

  14. Is Nursing a way too time consuming/regretful career?

    KatieBell replied to Sarah09's topic in Nursing Career

    Well, You probably will not see every Christmas Present being opened unless you are creative, and you might even have to work nights- making a good night kiss out of the question. But there are 9...

  15. New grad needs help!!

    KatieBell replied to Linds0094's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm in agreement with Tweety. Level one will give you better skills. Also in a transition unit you should get to work with some of the sicker patients, making the transition to ER as a nurse easier...

  16. Volunteer in Latin America

    KatieBell replied to gingerik's topic in General Nursing

    I really agree that a few years of nursing under your belt will make you a much more useful volunteer. In situations like you describe you are not going to be considered an extra pair of hands,...

  17. interested in PhD...but where to start

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

    Thanks! You are a great resource on this site! I sent off my handwritten note today. My only thought was that it would not be as direct. Now, I just have to hope that I get an acceptance and that...

  18. interested in PhD...but where to start

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

    After doing a bit more research and speaking to the schools, I think I have found a fabulous match. I am shocked and amazed and thrilled all at the same time. But, I have a silly career advice type...

  19. options w/ a BS in health care management?

    KatieBell replied to sun_chica's topic in Nursing Career

    Your nursing experience will make you waaay more eligible for management positions than someone with just a BS in Administration. Since you will be able to relate to certain issues with human...

  20. Career Advice

    KatieBell replied to martymoose's topic in Nursing Career

    I can relate to you a bit. As a new grad I started in one of the ICU's at a huge level one trauma center. Even though I had a pretty good orientation, after orientation, it was a bit like sink or...

  21. how did you KNOW you were meant to be a nurse...having a conflict!

    KatieBell replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in General Nursing

    Have you got a professor you like and trust to ask about this? Probably it would be good to get some perspective from someone who knows you in the flesh so to speak. But I tend to agree with the...

  22. interested in PhD...but where to start

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

    THANK YOU!!! That was a very clear answer and I see now why I keep seeing these degrees, most of them were the older faculty. With so many good Nursing PhD programs, why would I want to get the...

  23. Peace corps

    KatieBell replied to WhatToDo's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi Jonathan, No, I have not worked Peace Corps, but through the org. I work with, I have been to Nicaragua, Eritrea, Nigeria and most recently the Soudan. In Peace Corp, the experience is designed...

  24. Long term care isn't for me - does this mean I'm not cut out for nursing?

    KatieBell replied to secondfiddle's topic in Nursing Career

    Like everyone has said, there are a lot of different types of nursing. I am, however, concerned about your particular sensitivity to smells. Bad smells are a part of nursing. Since this is a big...

  25. Need career advice, direction!

    KatieBell posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I am a BSN nurse and have been working for 4 years only. During that time I have worked ICU and ER both at level on trauma centers. Currently I work for a French NGO doing relief work mostly in...