KatieBell

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  1. Working on 2 units???

    KatieBell replied to Katie612's topic in General Nursing

    More likely you would be able to pick up a shift on the pediatric floor. NICU is so different from Adult ICU, you would need to have a full orientation there as well. As a new grad in NICU, I think...

  2. BA, RN or BA, BSN what do I do?

    KatieBell replied to 7-7-2004's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a BA, and I got my BSN. I would not have been accepted into ANY good PhD programs without the BSN. A Bachelor of Arts is not related to Nursing, and will be recognized as not related to...

  3. clinicals + full-time job = ?

    KatieBell replied to cobra1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yes, she still is. Smart, and appreciative even tried to get me a raise as a Nurse aide because she couldn't believe how little they make. I think we provided each other with an

  4. Well I have to make a choice?

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

    You can work some management jobs with an AA You can also get your BSN in an RN to BSN program.... All sorts of options are

  5. Acls, Pals

    KatieBell replied to GooeyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I do not find the classes difficult, but you do need to know how to read lethal rhythms to pass. So, first, the hospital may want to send you to a good telemetry class. Good

  6. I got written up and it's bringing me down

    KatieBell replied to porterwoman's topic in General Nursing

    OMG too funny, about the cow. Really, you consulted your senior and they suggested you call the primary, the primary told you NOT to call the surgeon. While the surgeon wants to waste a lot a paper,...

  7. Is it too much to ask?? (vent)

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

    Not that you have a lot of time, but one thing that helped a friedn of mine was to invite another student and her husband over for dinner one night. Her husband and the other husband got along pretty...

  8. clinicals + full-time job = ?

    KatieBell replied to cobra1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I did it, worked full time and did classes and clinicals, even got a second major. I also graduated with a 3.8 GPA. It is completely possible, but you will have to put your mind to it. I found my...

  9. Took NCLEX RN today....265?'s

    KatieBell replied to 1shawnaw's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, since you got 265 questions, you essentially had tons of questions. I'll repeat whats been said, there is no correlation between the number of questions you get and passing or failing. Many...

  10. Non christian RN @ Catholic hospital?

    KatieBell replied to maolin's topic in General Nursing

    I think there was a thread about this. I think the hospital you are at must be a little unusual, because I've done contracts at some Catholic Hospitals, and they never had prayers over the PA.... Are...

  11. Helpful Information for the Critical Care Units

    KatieBell replied to sirI's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    sirI, These are great. I'm studying for CEN, nothing to do with CCU, and these are really

  12. Helpful Information for the CCU and other Critical Care Units

    KatieBell replied to sirI's topic in General Nursing

    Siri, These are great. I'm studying for CEN, nothing to do with CCU, and these are really

  13. Med error: what would you do here?

    KatieBell replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in General Nursing

    Do you think you might do better on a day shift? Lots of people have all sorts of night shift difficulties, and this might be contributing to your med

  14. Conflict of interest?

    KatieBell replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    At my School, I was not allowed to do any clinical rotation at the hospital I worked at. However, we had 5 hospitals to choose from for clinical. I suppose if it was just the hospital I worked at, I...

  15. trauma assessments

    KatieBell replied to mommy2BCD's topic in Emergency

    I'd try to get a copy of the Trauma Nurse Core Course... Heres the general assessment for all traumas, you should see experienced nurses or other heath care providers actually go through this primary...

  16. Chances....

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

    The GRE scores- well, particularly the math are a bit low, but they may not be a problem, call the program and ask them directly what scores they want. Good

  17. HELP! having trouble

    KatieBell replied to blondeangl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    R/O usually means Rule out not risk of. Meaning they admitted to rule it out, not that it is already ruled

  18. How to decline job offer

    KatieBell replied to ZootRN's topic in General Nursing

    Not accepting a position is not going to offend any one. It will not burn bridges as long as you do it professionally. Say something like: I have accepted another position that suits my current...

  19. Almost fired today

    KatieBell replied to NP2BE's topic in General Nursing

    Well, the only thing constructive that I can think of at this point is to beg the OP to please do not come to my hospital when you are applying for new jobs. We don't need that kind of attitude

  20. A little Advice for the newbie

    KatieBell replied to alsolwish's topic in Nursing Career

    You seem to be interested in nursing for the contact with people, rather than the technical aspect of it. As an alternative, may I suggest Social Work? You can still work in a Medical Setting, and...

  21. Titrate med orders

    KatieBell replied to Jabramac's topic in Emergency

    Interesting. We generally do not get med orders in the ED to repeat pain meds. We do get parameters to titrate drips to keep pressures in an acceptable range etc... I can not believe JCAHO would...

  22. Am I too conservative?

    KatieBell replied to KatieBell's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Guys, We had a slightly busier night and I essentially grabbed all the patients as they came through the door...which kept me working and having no time to listen! jimthorp- your comment has...

  23. how to wait... patiently

    KatieBell replied to rn2bein08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks Anna, I'm proud to say that while I am no super model, I can wear a size 10-12 all due to running... Certainly was a boost to my confidence in

  24. Questions, help welcomed please

    KatieBell replied to SCgirl92's topic in General Nursing

    You have started nursing school with no books and no lecture to cover the material? WHats up with that, not a good

  25. Er Salary

    KatieBell replied to nursern20's topic in Emergency

    I think a problem here is that in the US most ED nurses make the same as a floor nurse etc. We all know salaries and Costs of Living vary across the country. SO pasting the varied hourly rates is...