ICUKeesh

ICUKeesh

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  1. New RN; Reporting to CPS

    ICUKeesh posted a topic in Private Duty

    Hello All, I am a newly graduated and licensed RN who recently started in home health. My agency also has PDN cases and I had one particular case that I felt needed to be reported to CPS. This was...

  2. ADVICE NEEDED!! What should I do?

    ICUKeesh replied to LadiiGambleRN5's topic in Nursing Career

    Go to the interviews, don't pass up those chances! Best wishes

  3. HCA New Grad Program (StaRN) at Kendall Regional (Miami, FL)

    ICUKeesh replied to RNMPCR's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yes, the pay is lower during training for the StaRN program. Right before you are completely done with training, your hospital will make you an offer as a FT nurse with your starting pay, which was...

  4. ICU pay differential?

    ICUKeesh replied to Mr. Murse's topic in Critical Care

    While I agree that all nurses whether floor nurses or specialty are equally important-ICU nurses where I work are paid a little more than floor nurses. We had to complete critical care training and be...

  5. starting pay

    ICUKeesh replied to wayemika's topic in Florida Nursing

    A few of my classmates are with HCA they started out at 23 base pay. I'm in critical care so the starting new grad rate for that is $24+ base pay. Then don't forget about all the shift differentials (...

  6. starting pay

    ICUKeesh replied to wayemika's topic in Florida Nursing

    $23-24 here in Tampa for hospital

  7. RN to CNA or HHA? Please HELP!

    ICUKeesh replied to mcasis's topic in Nursing Career

    You're very welcome! And I can't credit for Mary J. Blige's beautiful avatar, thank her lol! Best of luck to you

  8. RN to CNA or HHA? Please HELP!

    ICUKeesh replied to mcasis's topic in Nursing Career

    Hello! In all honesty, I would just prepare to take my boards if you're already approved to take the NCLEX. In my experience, it really doesn't matter if you have prior health care experience when...

  9. New Grads: how long did it take you to find a job, or how long have you been ...

    ICUKeesh replied to kieran07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello All! I am in Florida Graduated April 10th. Passed Nclex May 31st Began first job at Home Health Agency on 6/4/14 Accepted ICU Graduate position in a local hospital on 7/21/14

  10. HCA New Grad Program (StaRN) at Kendall Regional (Miami, FL)

    ICUKeesh replied to RNMPCR's topic in Florida Nursing

    Congratulations PiccolaRN! I'll see you there

  11. ICU Straight outta school?

    ICUKeesh replied to WalterWho's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello! I would just like to say it's very possible! Make connections and be very active with job searching and also stay on top of openings for residencies. I am also a new grad as of June and I was...

  12. HCA New Grad Program (StaRN) at Kendall Regional (Miami, FL)

    ICUKeesh replied to RNMPCR's topic in Florida Nursing

    You're very welcome, glad I could help! Now I can't wait to start

  13. HCA New Grad Program (StaRN) at Kendall Regional (Miami, FL)

    ICUKeesh replied to RNMPCR's topic in Florida Nursing

    Congrats hun!! I'm so glad to hear that! Maybe I'll run into you

  14. HCA New Grad Program (StaRN) at Kendall Regional (Miami, FL)

    ICUKeesh replied to RNMPCR's topic in Florida Nursing

    That's great! I start the ICU track August 25th!! I'm so excited

  15. New Grad orientation...

    ICUKeesh replied to Sparrow91's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello! I am a new grad who was just hired in ICU. My orientation is 7 weeks of didactic training in a classroom/simulation lab (Mon-Fri 8-5), then 7 weeks of floor training with a

  16. July 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    ICUKeesh replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    First day of nursing school, let's see how long that energy

  17. HCA New Grad Program (StaRN) at Kendall Regional (Miami, FL)

    ICUKeesh replied to RNMPCR's topic in Florida Nursing

    Congrats to all of you!! I just accepted an offer for the StaRN program here in Tampa bay area. I have a classmate who is currently in the program and she also loves

  18. Quitting hospital job to go into adult day care...am I nuts?

    ICUKeesh replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Nursing Career

    Just curious, have you thought about home health nursing or private duty

  19. New RN; Reporting to CPS

    ICUKeesh replied to ICUKeesh's topic in Private Duty

    Thank you all for your responses! I feel much better knowing I did the right thing and that it will be best for the children for the right authorities to intervene! I think my initial sadness came...

  20. working full time during nursing school?

    ICUKeesh replied to Infofreak411's topic in General Students

    It's possible! I did it as well, and when I started my child was 5 and in quite a few extra curricular activities and sports! I got so good at studying and completing task on the go that I eventually...

  21. PLEASE I need some insight on kaplan, hurst and test date!

    ICUKeesh replied to kazooe9's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I also did both Hurst and Kaplan and I felt very prepared! I loved Hurst for content, it really drilled in easy to forget content and I loved Kaplan for strategy! If you honestly feel weak on your...

  22. I will pass the NCLEX on June 4th!

    ICUKeesh replied to rob4546's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Lol you're welcome & a happy wife = happy

  23. I will pass the NCLEX on June 4th!

    ICUKeesh replied to rob4546's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Awesome!! Congrats Nurse, I was praying for you!! Go enjoy your day with your family

  24. Nclex tomorrow!! Prayers please :-)

    ICUKeesh posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello All, I am taking the nclex RN tomorrow, prayers please!! I am nervous but I'm also at peace, I pray that's a good thing!

  25. Nclex tomorrow!! Prayers please :-)

    ICUKeesh replied to ICUKeesh's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank