KellyRN2013

KellyRN2013

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  1. Job market in Richmond?

    KellyRN2013 replied to 83studentnurse's topic in Virginia Nursing

    You will be just fine! Because the job market is so large in Richmond, you will have many opportunities. Even if you don't feel you qualify for the job please still apply. They will probably consider...

  2. Walden University has new FNP and AGNP Programs

    KellyRN2013 replied to kenyohunt1's topic in School, College Programs

    The classes are 6 weeks long and they won't let you double up unfortunately. I wish they would because some of the classes are a breeze. Sometimes you may have 2 or 3 classes at a time per quarter....

  3. Look, nurses, administrators and doctor's getting along.

    KellyRN2013 replied to Brian's topic in Nurse Management

    Grest post! I work as a DON at an assisted living and luckily my staff works as a team. They may have some conflicts here and there but I always have my office door open and they know they can come to...

  4. Frontier University

    KellyRN2013 replied to JessicaDanielle's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I am really interested in this school. I hope you both get accepted! Please let me know what you think of the program if you are accepted! Good luck

  5. New grad just licensed - can'T get an interview for "NEW GRAD" jobs

    KellyRN2013 replied to ette79's topic in Nursing Career

    You need to be more proactive about applying. You need to apply to multiple jobs daily. Also look at your resume and cover letter and make sure it stands out! With hundreds of people applying for a...

  6. I don't want to do bedside nursing

    KellyRN2013 replied to noki1024's topic in Nursing Career

    You have to remember that clinicals and nursing school is completely different than real world nursing!!! I dreaded clinicals but loved bed side nursing. If you wanted to further your career you would...

  7. Is it a rule that you MUST be miserable for your first year?

    KellyRN2013 replied to leekaye's topic in Nursing Career

    I understand what you are going through. I was a single mom for a while. You need to find an office position or home health position during the day while your kids are at school so you can be home at...

  8. Where to go after graduation

    KellyRN2013 replied to GirlAfraid's topic in Nursing Career

    You have to do whats right for you! If you want to keep your skills up you can work PRN in home health or urgent care or a LTC facility or somewhere like that. If you think psych nursing is where you...

  9. Is it okay to decline a job after accepting a contingent offer?

    KellyRN2013 replied to nurseK1212's topic in Nursing Career

    Whichever decision is best for you then go for it! I have had 2 new hires that accepted the position I offered but then the day of orientstion they called and said they found a better offer. It is...

  10. How to Find out Hours/shift

    KellyRN2013 replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree with the comment above. Typically when they say the hours vary it could be a numerous amount of hours between 7 am and 7 pm. You can call but you may get the same answer from a live person...

  11. I don't know if I want to be a nurse

    KellyRN2013 replied to The Tree's topic in Nursing Career

    I have worked with many shy nurses and with time they opened up and their bed side manner became wonderful! Nobody feels like they have passed the NCLEX when they walk out. I cried because I felt like...

  12. Helppppp

    KellyRN2013 replied to bubblemania's topic in Nursing Career

    It definitely sounds like your job is causing a lot of unnecessary stress. It is not too early to change jobs if it makes you happy! Many would say to stay at least 6 months before transferring but if...

  13. Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing-FNP Program

    KellyRN2013 replied to ms_sheesh's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am very interested in Frontiers WHNP-CNM program! I am obtaining my MSN in leadership and management right now but I miss OB nursing so much I know I want to end up back in that field! Please let me...

  14. L&D Nurse Residency - Advice Please!!

    KellyRN2013 replied to SeattleRS24's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just breathe and relax! it will take a lot of time tp get settled in and actually feel comfortable. you are feeling all the "new" nurse feelings. they are perfectly normal. We all feel this way when...

  15. Mothers: How hard was nursing school with kids?

    KellyRN2013 replied to christina94's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It can be done! I was a teen mom and had my son when I was 16. I was then out on my own and i finished my high school with my Advanced Studies Diploma. I put myself through LPN school and was an LPN...

  16. Typical med-surg floor or speciality unit for first RN job opinions?

    KellyRN2013 replied to cat1235's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know you want to jump into the specialty that you love, But I would recommend getting into a med-surg unit first. I think that is the best choice anyone can make. I went straight into specialty...

  17. Will having my LPN license help me get an RN job?

    KellyRN2013 replied to cat1235's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am not too sure about the specific location you are asking about, but I can tell you that past experience will Definitely help you out :). I was an LPN for 6 years and then I obtained my RN degree....

  18. New RN hired on the spot during an interview in a Assisted Living

    KellyRN2013 replied to lllenjolll's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    .....SORRY a prior message showed in my inbox and when i replied I realized I had already replied to this thread!

  19. stress...Will it get better?

    KellyRN2013 replied to EmRN14's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Breathe...RELAX!!! It will get better! You are still a new nurse. Now I will tell you, in LTC settings it can be stressful all the time. You have to just tell yourself "I am in control!" You can do...

  20. Need to find a "Train the Trainer" course

    KellyRN2013 replied to HIPPIECHIKRN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    There is a place in VA called Vacetraining.com. It is through Virginia Adult Care Education. It provides you with the train the trainer certification for CNA and Medication aide. I am not sure if you...

  21. Chester Career College

    KellyRN2013 replied to Rosina's topic in Virginia Nursing

    oh and I forgot one thing. Our mods were 5 weeks long and the teacher did not know which mod they were teaching until the day before. This should tell you how well prepared the teacher was for our...

  22. Chester Career College

    KellyRN2013 replied to Rosina's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Chester Career College used to be RSHT. I went to this school and it was awful!!! If you learn on your own then you will be fine but be prepared to be screwed over. When I went to RSHT, I had to...

  23. teas test

    KellyRN2013 replied to bap111's topic in Virginia Nursing

    The Percentile Rank- Program- This is where your score ranks with people in your program/trying to get into your program. With needing a score of 45, this means that you need to do better than 45% of...

  24. What more can I do?

    KellyRN2013 replied to tomjones200824's topic in Nurse Management

    sorry i missed the part that you have been a RN supervisor at an LTAC. I would stay in that role for at least 2-3 years. I would also go back to school for your MSN and then you will be right on...

  25. What more can I do?

    KellyRN2013 replied to tomjones200824's topic in Nurse Management

    I have to agree with the other posts. You will need to get in a Charge nurse position or preceptor role and gain about 2-3 years experience there before trying to go to management. You may be lucky to...