NurseKait_11 BSN, RN

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    Needle Stick injury

    NurseKait_11 replied to Diadai2021's topic in General Nursing

    That is a possibility, but that alone should not deter you from becoming a nurse. Always just be careful and know how to safely dispose of a needle and be extra aware when using one so you don't poke...
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    Labor and delivery Scrubs

    NurseKait_11 replied to Soulchild's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Just stumbled across this post while browsing through the Scrubs/ Uniform thread! Yeah, basically you can wear anything you want! I have seen most nurses leave their work shoes at work and wear tennis...
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    Professional References?

    NurseKait_11 replied to Casondra Altizer's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yes you can absolutely use your preceptor, or clinical instructor! Definitely someone who can attest to your bedside skills, willingness to learn, team-player, takes feedback well, etc. Also, I...
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    L&D “extremes”

    NurseKait_11 replied to SDtraumamama18's topic in Ob/Gyn

    10 and 11 years old?? That makes my heart hurt. I just can't imagine that or how that even happened
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    University of Cincinnati WHNP Spring 2020

    NurseKait_11 replied to Amberpohlhaus's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hey EmilyRae08! Are you doing the WHNP program full time or part time? Do they give a part time option? I’m looking into WHNP programs possibly for the
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    University of Cincinnati WHNP Spring 2020

    NurseKait_11 replied to Amberpohlhaus's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hey all! Looking into this school for WHNP in the further. Are you all doing the program full time or part time? How long do they predict it will take if you go part time? thanks in
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    Choosing comfort over challenge, am I a bad nurse?

    NurseKait_11 replied to Superbabes's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Stumbled upon this post late, but I am actually glad to see a post like this. I have thought a lot about this because I work in a Level IV NICU and we definitely get our fair share of mico-preemies...
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    Ever forgotten to feed a baby?

    NurseKait_11 replied to jennylee321's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I worked this past Christmas Eve and the few shifts before then had been absolutely nuts. I was really nervous that my Christmas Eve shift would be crazy too so I was pretty anxious and just wanted a...
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    What's your favorite nursing task?

    NurseKait_11 replied to beekindRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am a NICU nurse and I have found that I love working with the 34-35 weeks preemies that are just learning how to drink from a bottle. Sometimes i feel like i take bottle feeding for granted with the...
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    L&D RN in DC/Maryland region

    NurseKait_11 replied to Hildog's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you, I hope you have good luck too! I interviewed there in September of 2017! I was told that it's extremely busy and once you transfer a patient you'll likely get another soon after. It was a...
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    L&D RN in DC/Maryland region

    NurseKait_11 replied to Hildog's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hey! I currently work in NICU but am looking to get into L and D myself! I did my practicum at University of Maryland St. Joseph medical center though, in L and D and really liked it. I am not sure...
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    MSN Options for Women's Health

    NurseKait_11 posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hey all, I am a new grad nurse (graduated this past May) and am looking to get my MSN sometime in the future. I am leaning towards getting an MSN in education, but not sure I want to teach at a school...
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    MSN Options for Women's Health

    NurseKait_11 replied to NurseKait_11's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Let me see if I can clarify. I have been doing research on MSN options, as I'd like to pursue a higher degree. If I did, and MSN in education may be something I am interested in, as a clinical...
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    New Grad RN

    NurseKait_11 replied to JuliannaJ's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hey there! First off, congrats on your upcoming graduation! I just completed my first year as a NICU new grad and glad I came across your post. I honestly think that if NICU or infant care is what you...
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    MSN Options for Women's Health

    NurseKait_11 replied to NurseKait_11's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Bump?
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    Considering Notre Dame of MD BSN?? From former student

    NurseKait_11 posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hey everyone! I just graduated with my BSN from Notre Dame in May and passed my NCLEX in July on the first try! If you are in the Baltimore area and looking for a BSN program, I urge you to consider...
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    Maryland (DMV) new grad pay

    NurseKait_11 replied to DesertRosee's topic in Maryland Nursing

    For Maryland, based on the numbers at interviews I've been a few months ago, usually pay between $27-$30. Anne Arundel Medical Center is 27.50, University of MD Med Center offers 28.13 and Holy Cross...
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    New Grad hiring

    NurseKait_11 replied to MamaA's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Try liquidcompass.com! My school has a page through that website that allowed us to see new grad positions in areas surrounding us and different cities in the country as well. It is worth looking into...
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    Maryland Hospital Starting Salaries

    NurseKait_11 replied to MissBrittanyRN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Does anyone know if UMMC offer loan
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    Current 2014 new grad pay for Maryland hospitals

    NurseKait_11 replied to Spierre9's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Does anyone know if UMMC offers loan
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    UMMC Application Status

    NurseKait_11 replied to kingvonnBSN2017's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I'm so sorry that you didn't get the job. I really hope the interviews at Hopkins and St. Agnes go well. Something will come! Stay positive and hopeful. I went through so many ups and downs these past...
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    UMMC Application Status

    NurseKait_11 replied to kingvonnBSN2017's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Kingvonn did you hear back
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    Question on injections

    NurseKait_11 replied to Spitfire76's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You stated in your original post that, "I am the only license nurse", which sounds to us viewers that you are calling yourself a nurse. No one is trying to belittle you, believe me! People are...
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    NICU New Grad Residency/Fellowship Programs?

    NurseKait_11 replied to outsidegirl's topic in General Nursing

    You can totally get into a new-grad program in the NICU, I did. I had a senior practicum, in Labor and Delivery which may have helped. Do you all have a senior capstone or practicum experience? I...
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    Just got hired as a new grad!

    NurseKait_11 replied to bsnorbust17's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Following. Congratulations on your new position!! I graduated in May and also got accepted in a Level IV NICU as a new grad, starting in October! I am so, so excited but nervous! I am an L and D girl...