KellyRN2013

KellyRN2013 has 7 years experience.

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1. Why are my danskos killing my arch?

   KellyRN2013 replied to Acraley19's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   don't forget that Dankso's have a wooden sole so if you have a high arch it may hurt your foot. the reason being is because danskos don't allow your foot to do its normal motion, hints why you...

2. So 39 weeks is the full term cut off now?

   KellyRN2013 replied to perfexion's topic in Ob/Gyn

   39 weeks is now considered full term. I worked OBGYN for 5 years and back in 2011 our hospitals would not let any physician schedule an elective induction or C-Section until 39 weeks. Apparently there...

3. ADN in NY

   KellyRN2013 replied to ChrisB718's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Go for your ADN! you can always bridge to BSN or even Master's. I am currently in my master's program and yes you are correct that undergraduate loans ONLY have a lifetime amount of 35000.00 and...

4. Mispronunciations That Drive You Nuts

   KellyRN2013 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

   YESSS PhenerGRIN is my biggest pet peeve LOL I'm like do you see an "R" in GAN LOL Drives me nuts

5. Associate Degree Rn?

   KellyRN2013 replied to vamaybe's topic in Virginia Nursing

   Jay jay I am in southwest VA. They hire adns you just have to start a BSN program within 2 years of hire and complete it within 5 years from your hire date but they don't hire any

6. Questions!!! Help me please...?

   KellyRN2013 replied to MarquieshaH's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I agree with the other post. Talk to someone directly from the school. You can take the pre-requisites at a community college. We had a lady who worked in our health science department that would sit...

7. Passed with 122 questions on second try!! Read me!

   KellyRN2013 replied to GinabinaRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   The best book I studied with was the NCLEX RN Exam Cram! I learned more from that book than I ever did in school! Good job to you for passing the

8. Associate Degree Rn?

   KellyRN2013 replied to vamaybe's topic in Virginia Nursing

   VANurse2010 you are correct. the HCA hospitals here do require that you start a BSN program within 2 years of your hire date and you must complete it within 5 years! I believe a lot more hospitals...

9. Pharmaceutical reps in the clinic

   KellyRN2013 replied to orangepink's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Oh wow! that is way outside of their boundaries. How did they get the patient information in the first place? I think that is way past a HIPAA violation because the patient may not want this rep to...

10. How do you get over the fear?

    KellyRN2013 replied to Mommytracknurse's topic in Home Health

    I completely understand your concerns. I live in the mountains of VA and barely have cell reception anywhere on the mountains. Sometimes I went so far up in the woods that I didn't even think there...

11. Cover letter guidance needed

    KellyRN2013 replied to sunrays1981's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    attached is an example of my cover letter that I use and just change out the name of the company and position, etc. Also, make sure you use KEY words that are used in the description for the job. Like...

12. New grad job search (VA)

    KellyRN2013 replied to sea4lh's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am in Virginia too. Which part are you located in? I may be able to help you find a place to work. The healthcare industry is different in all parts of VA so knowing where you are located is...

13. Who's responsibility is it.........

    KellyRN2013 replied to fournee's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This question is asked a lot! I work as a DON in an assisted living facility so I completely understand what you are talking about. Does your facility have a wander guard system? If so, I would go...

14. How old is too old to pursue an MSN?

    KellyRN2013 replied to Ancientnurse18's topic in General Nursing

    Honey GO FOR IT!!! I am currently enrolled in the MSN program in Leadership and Management through Walden University online and at the beginning of each class we all introduce ourselves and everyone...

15. How did you pay for nursing school? Help...I'm in a pickle!

    KellyRN2013 replied to dc1994's topic in General Students

    I forgot to mention...apply for scholarships!!! You can get a scholarship for anything literally lol you can get a scholarship for being left handed or even having a dog as a pet. Ask your school for...