Kitty Hawk ADN, RN

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  1. Kitty Hawk

    Pay rate is significantly higher...

    Kitty Hawk replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    It's the exact same location. This company is not based here, but is opening a facilitiy here. I agree it's bad form to discuss, usually I say "whatever you're starting salary is" but I also don't...
  2. Kitty Hawk

    If you've left a mega hospital for a smaller company...

    Kitty Hawk replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the encouragement, but the company is based in another state, they are opening a location here where I am. I guess an odd thing is the company I know work for (mega hospital system) also...
  3. Kitty Hawk

    If you've left a mega hospital for a smaller company...

    Kitty Hawk replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    Hey that "door" quote does resonate! I've always believed that, thanks for the reminder! Maybe I'm paranoid but as long as I'm living where I am. This system is hard to get away from. They've taken...
  4. Kitty Hawk

    If you've left a mega hospital for a smaller company...

    Kitty Hawk replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks it's just that this company I work for leads you to believe if you ever leave do not plan on trying to return to them. I agree that it would be nice if I could be re hired if need be, but this...
  5. Kitty Hawk

    RN's who went from hospital to clinic type setting...

    Kitty Hawk posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to interview for a position for a MRI facility that has nationwide locations. I'm wondering about the pros and cons. Right now I'm on a busy ortho floor, I've been there just over 6mos I've...
  6. Kitty Hawk

    How many times do you really skip lunches and breaks?

    Kitty Hawk replied to Aly529's topic in General Nursing

    We have an option on our time clock that now asks if you had an uninterrupted 20min for lunch. When I work nights I usually eat while charting as we can have food out. Even though I'm working, I feel...
  7. Kitty Hawk

    RN's who went from hospital to clinic type setting...

    Kitty Hawk replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Heidi Thanks! Well it's actually going to be a phone interview so all may be a moot point. It seems this company is opening a new location so that makes me nervous as they're not established here...
  8. Kitty Hawk

    Ortho Nursing

    Kitty Hawk replied to Nurse Niki's topic in General Nursing

    Hey! I'm just heading out soon finishing up a string of 7p-7a before flipping back to daylight for awhile. Aside from the usual assessments, neuro checks, pain meds etc...These are some of the more...
  9. Kitty Hawk

    anyone NOT roll an ankle in Danskos professionals?

    Kitty Hawk posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Alright I admit it, I'm spooked, positively SPOOKED after reading other threads about how people constantly roll their ankles in these, but overlook it b/c of the other good points! I rolled my ankle...
  10. Kitty Hawk

    PICU or Ortho to start?

    Kitty Hawk replied to none the wiser's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with this. I work ortho and it is mostly pain management, it is "heavy" but if you have a decent team there's usually someone that can lend a hand. I have a small frame, no back issues but...
  11. Kitty Hawk

    wearing makeup to work?

    Kitty Hawk replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it's fair to say it's "always" self esteem. It isn't for me. At 46 I think I've aged well thanks to my genes. People always guess me 10 to even 15 years younger, patients and co-workers,...
  12. Kitty Hawk

    I finally got my 3 twelves!

    Kitty Hawk posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am so excited. Not even a full 2 weeks ago I was told it was impossible at this time, due to staffing constraints. We have 2 people starting but they're GN's and won't be up and running for a full 6...
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    wearing makeup to work?

    Kitty Hawk replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    I wear a mineral foundation, blush, eyeshadow, a light touch of eyeliner, mascara, and lipgloss. I use a light hand though. Gone are the 80's where I look in horror of old pics of my charcoal black...
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    I finally got my 3 twelves!

    Kitty Hawk replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. I'm on ortho, so it's exhausting on any given day. Don't get me wrong as it is now I have no problem with the word no and got over the guilt really fast. I can't handle the 5 eights with a...
  15. Kitty Hawk

    I finally got my 3 twelves!

    Kitty Hawk replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. Did you work 8's before? If so, did you like them? The people I've talked to all said the benefits outweight the bad stuff/exhaustion. i.e. not driving in, besides more time off. Parking...
  16. Kitty Hawk

    5 days with days/evening switch is nuts!

    Kitty Hawk posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm seriously getting fed up with my schedule. They can't put me on 12's yet b/c of staffing. "maybe" April. You want to know why some new nurses leave in droves especially if they've had a career...
  17. Kitty Hawk

    Is there a balance?

    Kitty Hawk replied to Destiny12's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with this and I learned it fast. I used to have a bad guilt complex from way back, I've always had a strong work ethic, but what the hospitals demand?! Ludicrous. I will do anything...
  18. Kitty Hawk

    5 days with days/evening switch is nuts!

    Kitty Hawk replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you, I don't think it will. I do think it's going to cause the constant rotation of nurses in/out through the whole boomer crisis years coming up. All I know is I'm not staying with floor...
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    5 days with days/evening switch is nuts!

    Kitty Hawk replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    Totally get this too. That's me, I can't go to sleep until 2 or 3 either, I've never been one to be able to get stuff done in the am before the shift, BUT I feel for you...I couldn't do 3-11 THEN 7-3...
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    5 days with days/evening switch is nuts!

    Kitty Hawk replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    Oh exactly! I have a long weekend at the end of the month to celebrate our anniversary which was actually this past weekend that I worked. Anyway, I work that Thursday before and yep, I'm scheduled...
  21. Kitty Hawk

    Started new job - how do I bring up time off for vacation

    Kitty Hawk replied to NewPaltzRN's topic in General Nursing

    OP I don't think there's any harm in asking either. It's clear you do have a decent work ethic or you wouldn't even be asking. I don't think it's a sense of entitlement to ask for time off either....
  22. Kitty Hawk

    Tired of floor nursing

    Kitty Hawk replied to chrisg0705's topic in General Nursing

    That is probably true! I'm a career changer and I do think the demands/conditions are insane. Sad thing is, I would enjoy the job so much more if it were staffed properly, but yeah I get it, it's a...
  23. Kitty Hawk

    Nike air max 2010 WOW!

    Kitty Hawk posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Okay, scrap the other q I had on the shox. I tried them on and they were pretty good. I was fairly sold that they'd be a good trade for the skechers. Then I tried the air max 2010, holy cow. I really...
  24. Kitty Hawk

    Nike air max 2010 WOW!

    Kitty Hawk replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    oh wow! I just ordered them! I did try them on in a store, but I had a credit for Zappos since the other Skechers were uncomfortable b/c of the stitching. Once thing I'm wary of is the flimsy looking...
  25. Kitty Hawk

    What's your favorite lip product for work?

    Kitty Hawk posted a topic in General Nursing

    I don't like lipsticks. I prefer tinted glosses or lip stains or sheer washes like Clinique's Almost line. My lips are getting so dried out. (what is it with the air in the hospitals?) I usually take...