KateRN1

KateRN1

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  1. Whom to address on my cover letter

    KateRN1 replied to charr-RN's topic in Florida Nursing

    The easiest thing to do is to call the HR department and ask. Just tell them that you're sending your resume to them and want to know to whom you should address it. While you're at it, ask for the...

  2. Whom to address on my cover letter

    KateRN1 replied to charr-RN's topic in Florida Nursing

    You should make every effort to find out the names of both the HR manager (or recruiter) and the nurse manager of the unit for which you're applying. You'll have a better chance if you address it to...

  3. "Eyes & Thighs"

    KateRN1 replied to Conejita's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm am not against vaccines, just against unnecessary procedures of any kind. I am fully vaccinated myself, for many reasons, among them is that I'm a nurse and would get exposed to lots of...

  4. Have a cultural sensitivity question:

    KateRN1 replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    as i said, it wasn't directed at you personally, just a general comment that we expect others to have the same reactions or to conform to our cultural norms, and so assume that they expect us to...

  5. "Eyes & Thighs"

    KateRN1 replied to Conejita's topic in Ob/Gyn

    As an educated mom who has refused both Hep B and Vit K for my baby (who is now a happy and healthy unvaccinated two-year-old) please don't assume that those parents who refuse these unnecessary...

  6. PR in front of nursing license number

    KateRN1 replied to moomoo111's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm . . . I'm confused. I searched the SC database and all persons listed licensed as LPN have "P" in front of their license numbers, a few have PR (assuming as previous poster suggest that the R...

  7. Antibiotics for URI when on Hospice

    KateRN1 replied to Sharry RN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks for pointing out the possible side effects of abx treatment. The alteration of the normal gut flora is a serious issue in all pts receiving abx and should be discussed when making a decision...

  8. Talk to me about HH Nursing

    KateRN1 replied to MelissaPhoographerRN's topic in Home Health

    I've been in every kind of home imaginable: from veritable palaces to literally tar paper shacks. I've been to a log cabin without indoor plumbing or running water that was so neat and tidy to fine...

  9. Is starting out your nursing career with HH a good idea?

    KateRN1 replied to Riverhopper's topic in Home Health

    I'll repeat the same things that I've said on other threads about this topic. Nursing school prepares the graduate nurse to sit NCLEX and maybe land an entry-level job. Entry-level jobs generally...

  10. PR in front of nursing license number

    KateRN1 replied to moomoo111's topic in General Nursing

    So then PR would be a practical nurse licensed via reciprocity. I based my answer on the BoN website, whose search turned up LPNs with PR before their license

  11. PR in front of nursing license number

    KateRN1 replied to moomoo111's topic in General Nursing

    PR apparently stands for "practical

  12. POLL: Experience required for HH?

    KateRN1 replied to LittleWing21's topic in Home Health

    I think that a lot of it depends on the individual nurse, but I think a minimum of 6 months hospital or LTC experience is the least, better to have 1-2 years of general nursing experience. The...

  13. Help with FLA licensing

    KateRN1 replied to KathyBannRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    There are several threads in this forum already about endorsing a license into Florida. It's not difficult at all, just a bit of $$ and somewhat time consuming. 1. Fill out online application at the...

  14. Have a cultural sensitivity question:

    KateRN1 replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Not directed towards you personally, but I have heard from several people who wonder "what to do" in such situations, so thought I'd take this moment for a little PSA (public service announcement.)...

  15. Have a cultural sensitivity question:

    KateRN1 replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    continue as usual. there's nothing else for you to

  16. Have a cultural sensitivity question:

    KateRN1 replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    perhaps i wasn't clear. my religion will always be a huge factor in my care and is something that is frequently discussed amongst the ladies in my group, nearly all head-scarf-wearing observant...

  17. Have a cultural sensitivity question:

    KateRN1 replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    No, of course the sign wouldn't say "Muslim patient" but it wouldn't take long for the male staff to ask what's up and it would be all over the hospital in about as long as a coffee break, ykwim? So...

  18. Have a cultural sensitivity question:

    KateRN1 replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn

    A word about signage: As a Muslim woman, I can tell you without a doubt that I would *NOT* want a sign on my door. You have no idea how many well-meaning people feel that they need to witness to me...

  19. Advice for a new nurse about hospice

    KateRN1 replied to kaybay529's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I think that a lot of it depends on what kind of hospice you're talking about. If it's a hospital-based palliative care unit or a hospice home, then you're probably okay to start there as a new grad....

  20. Help desperately needed re:License endosement

    KateRN1 replied to KathyBannRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    I agree with above. I just received my license Monday, only took about a month from start to finish. 1. Fill out the online application, pay fee via credit card. 2. If your state is computerized,...

  21. Cheating in the Classroom

    KateRN1 replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    And that is exactly how I discovered most of them. It's quite easy to tell when a student's "voice" isn't reflected in his/her paper. And to have a failing student turn in a paper in perfect MLA...

  22. Cheating in the Classroom

    KateRN1 replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I taught briefly in an LPN program and cheating was rampant there, as well. The policy was that confirmed cheaters were to fail the class and would need to reapply to the program for the next year....

  23. How do you apply for a Florida nursing license?

    KateRN1 replied to HISpeach's topic in Florida Nursing

    And last update, the actual license came today (Monday), just three days after the letter giving me permission to work. For all that $$$, I expected something a bit

  24. Antibiotics for URI when on Hospice

    KateRN1 replied to Sharry RN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Do Not Resuscitate does not mean Do Not

  25. How do you apply for a Florida nursing license?

    KateRN1 replied to HISpeach's topic in Florida Nursing

    Update: I sent my CEU proofs and fingerprints last Wednesday via priority mail, expected them to arrive in Tallahassee on Friday. Got my letter yesterday (Friday) after one week giving me my license...