KrysyRN

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  1. RN to BSN online...I am in a panic! Help me decide!

    KrysyRN replied to ILoveHorsesRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes, go for it!!! I think I was 50 when I graduated from my RN-BSN program. Even though you'll be making the same pay at your job after you obtain your BSN, you're going to wake up every day happy...

  2. I hate fake call outs.

    KrysyRN replied to KonichiwaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Straight up narcissism in the case of my friend. Her excuse to me was "Life's too short." She could not have cared less about the extra work and overtime we had because of her calls

  3. Does ANYONE like the hospital?

    KrysyRN replied to RatherBHiking's topic in General Nursing

    I love working in a hospital beyond reason---when I'm volunteering. I volunteer at a few local hospitals and have been fortunate to work on many different units and many different departments. I've...

  4. I hate fake call outs.

    KrysyRN replied to KonichiwaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm still ticked that my former nurse colleague, and good friend outside of work, used her FMLA as an excuse to take weekend days off even though she wasn't sick. She had a new boyfriend and her...

  5. Is there any way to get your initial RN license in a different state?

    KrysyRN replied to Sarahe_1022's topic in General Nursing

    When you're close to the end of your nursing program, your nursing school administrative office will most likely provide a NCLEX application form for you to fill in that gets handed right back to the...

  6. Case Management Nursing (CM)

    KrysyRN replied to traumaRUs's topic in Case Management

    You may want to consider joining AAMCN - American Association of Managed Care Nurses - and their certification course. The certification may be helpful with landing one of the jobs you're interested...

  7. Anxious, depressed, and might need to go to HR.

    KrysyRN replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

    I'm really sorry to read you are going through this. It triggered some memories for me that I thought I'd share. You're not alone in having this type of experience. I completely relate to your story....

  8. Team nursing - Anyone still doing this?

    KrysyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I used to work on a postpartum unit where an RN, LPN, and CNA would work as a team and were assigned 12 patients on a 36-bed unit. The RNs responsibilities included the assessments, rounds with...

  9. Do you think I have a case? HIPAA

    KrysyRN replied to msoncnurse17's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I'd like to add another: Don't bring your boyfriend/girlfriend/family member up to the unit you'll be doing clinicals on and allow boyfriend/girlfriend/family member to sit on the floor next to the...

  10. Team nursing - Anyone still doing this?

    KrysyRN replied to KrysyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, the number of patients in your assignment is really reasonable. When I read on this site about nurses that are overwhelmed with their daily patient assignments, I often wonder if team nursing...

  11. Broken chain of custody

    KrysyRN replied to dnorman's topic in General Nursing

    Unbelievable is an understatement. This is

  12. Has Anybody Experienced Working at a Facility That Doesn't Have Policies & Procedures?

    KrysyRN replied to mayapapaya3's topic in General Nursing

    Yes...I have worked in a place like this. It was in an occupational health clinic that employed 2 RN's (one being the manager), 2 LPNs, and 2 MAs. It did not serve that clinic well not to have a...

  13. Being a target by a coworker.

    KrysyRN replied to painmeds's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm going to give you some different advice. I think you SHOULD go to HR to let them know what's been happening. If she's fabricating - LYING - about you, she needs to be reported and fired. Slander...

  14. Director who doesn't direct

    KrysyRN replied to Bohica8286's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

  15. Nursing School Forces Retake of Passed Courses

    KrysyRN replied to malenurseNTX2019's topic in General Students

    I agree with not.done.yet. The school's goal is a 100% pass rate on NCLEX. That's what will keep the school of nursing in business....not the extra monies that students must pay for retake of a...

  16. Advice on how to pair-down a resume?

    KrysyRN replied to KatiejonD's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank-you for all of your suggestions. I really like the idea of listing different facilities under one specialty area. That is a great idea and will free up a lot of

  17. Resume Advise, 23 yrs experience

    KrysyRN replied to hollidc's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You are very welcome. I just hope I'm steering you in the right direction. I completely get how tough this is. A "Highlights" section, which can also be called a "Qualifications" section, is also a...

  18. Resume Advise, 23 yrs experience

    KrysyRN replied to hollidc's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I've been working on my resume and have been learning a lot about how resumes are structured these days. It's recommended that a "Highlights" section under the Summary should be included. I'm still...

  19. Advice on how to pair-down a resume?

    KrysyRN replied to KatiejonD's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The reason I am unable to summarize to one page is because I have too many sections on my resume that I think should be included...Summary. Highlights. Experience. Education. Volunteerism. Awards....

  20. How do you take blood pressures for 90 people?

    KrysyRN replied to wandwaving's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What a complete waste of time. Shame on the person that came up with this policy. The only way this would be manageable would be if this was your sole task during your shift. You may want to consider...

  21. Flu shot advice

    KrysyRN replied to bcm9579's topic in General Nursing

    You could also inform the client that there is a good possibility the injection won't hurt him/her either. I've had more patients tell me they felt nothing or didn't realize I had administered it...

  22. Care Package Ideas

    KrysyRN replied to Katillac's topic in General Students

    Hi Katillac, This is a great post, and the fidget is such a good idea, as well as everything else you've listed. I am not a student but asked my niece (who is a college student and sitting near me),...

  23. Tips and Advice for Prioritizing Care

    KrysyRN replied to ThatChickOmi's topic in General Students

    I agree with the others that a good brain sheet, that lists what will be due each hour, is really helpful with organization. Also...when or if this is possible and appropriate, always try to complete...

  24. Interviewing Nurses as a Student

    KrysyRN replied to msversace's topic in General Students

    1) If a new graduate wanted to specialize in your area after completing nursing school, what path and/or how much experience would you recommend for that person? 2) Tell me about a time when you...

  25. Nursing school stress

    KrysyRN replied to ashelly's topic in General Students

    Please consider making an appointment with your physician regarding your sleepiness and tiredness. There may be treatments that will help you feel like a brand new