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    I am not proud of my track record.

    kataraang replied to STARL's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like OP doesn't have a good rapport with coworkers. Or hides her struggles from them. A lot of new grads (I've heard) try to hide their insecurities and mistakes from the more experienced...
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    UMSON Spring 2017 BSN

    kataraang replied to NurseSpring2017's topic in School, College Programs

    Anyone here doing the RN-BSN? Mine has said "committee ready" for a few weeks
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    General, Pre-nursing education questions.

    kataraang replied to Pudding212's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You can certainly move around to different specialties. There are positions open for experienced nurses, but new in that field. You have to look for those kinds of job descriptions. Or, if the...
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    Hurricane Matthew Updates

    kataraang replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I just got back from NC...working in Greenville, Princeville, and Tarboro. Most of my time was spent in Greenville though. Some of the stories I heard, and the damage I saw were so awful. Princeville...
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    Night owl on day shift

    kataraang posted a topic in General Nursing

    *I have used the search feature to look for this type of thread -- I haven't found it but I may be wrong I am a new grad who just got a 7am-7pm shift at a job that is 45 minutes away (without...
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    Hurricane Matthew Updates

    kataraang replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Yikes. I'm going there tomorrow (for 2 weeks) to volunteer with the Red Cross. In Greenville, NC. I am looking forward to helping though. Being in between jobs is tough and I want to create structure...
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    Unit Dose Woes

    kataraang replied to EKUGRAD's topic in General Nursing

    Ah I saw geriatric but my brain skipped psychiatry. I mean, I guess it depends on your policy protocol. I've never worked psych, and in my psych clinical it was court ordered patients. So many had...
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    Disclosing mental health information to board?

    kataraang replied to Aknurse907's topic in General Nursing

    It went great! She completely understood and didn't say anything bad about it. All I have to do is get my doctor to write a letter saying I'm cleared with no restrictions and I'll be good to
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    Unit Dose Woes

    kataraang replied to EKUGRAD's topic in General Nursing

    I have a penlight, hemostat, and scissors in my pocket at all times! It is really the best way to make sure I'm well
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    Night owl on day shift

    kataraang replied to kataraang's topic in General Nursing

    I had not considered that at all! That is so true. I bet the shift will tire me out so I can't stay up late without extreme
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    Disclosing mental health information to board?

    kataraang replied to Aknurse907's topic in General Nursing

    I have my occupational health screening today for my first ever nursing job...it's when they'll find out. So nervous! But it'll be
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    Disclosing mental health information to board?

    kataraang replied to Aknurse907's topic in General Nursing

    Just want to say that I relate. I have severe depression that's been in remission for 2 years. I am the best I've EVER been in my life. :) But...for my occupational health appointment (new job!) they...
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    I'm So Over Nursing. I would rather work at Costco!!

    kataraang replied to rnfrombama's topic in General Nursing

    I am a new grad who hasn't started new job yet...but my first instinct for you was to look into another hospital, a different specialty, or a different field completely (that utilizes your RN...
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    Hurricaine Matthew Relief: Who's Going?

    kataraang replied to guest042302019's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I am a disaster responder with my local Red Cross. I volunteered to go to SC. Waiting for them to contact me about deployment. I have a question though...as a newly licensed nurse who wants to keep...
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    In fear of losing my license.

    kataraang replied to Newgrad665's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP: this might help! Link: Find Your Nurse Practice Act |
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    NURSING STUDENT

    kataraang replied to RNicole22's topic in Nursing Career

    Easy advice. Focus on your studies. Finding a job right out is rare in the current market. People who find jobs immediately, from my experience, tend to be those who worked in the same hospital...
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    Exam still on hold after 7 hours of testing

    kataraang replied to RN-BSNMD2016's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You're in Maryland, right? The BON posts your license within 24-48 hours of you passing the NCLEX. Check for your license by this time tomorrow. It might be there, or it might not. After 48 hours...
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    In fear of losing my license.

    kataraang replied to Newgrad665's topic in General Nursing

    Given the information you provided: 1) it wasn't a patient or coworker 2) it was on your own time using your own computer 3) it had nothing to do with actually practicing nursing 4) you didn't talk...
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    misconceptions about nursing pay

    kataraang replied to johsonmichelle's topic in General Nursing

    I'm new grad in Baltimore making $26! (29 with diff). Is it because you have your masters? I wonder if pay goes up with higher
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    Having a pathetically hard time with A&P--Need advice

    kataraang replied to anilechim's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Khan Academy explained nephrons like a BOSS. Glomerular filtration in the nephron | Khan
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    Resume Tips That Will Help You Stand Out From the Crowd

    kataraang replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Good tips. When I was having trouble getting offers, I changed my 2 page resume into 1, took away any fancy formatting (plain text, black/white), cut down on words. I got an offer soon after. Maybe a...
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    university of maryland RN - BSN

    kataraang replied to johsonmichelle's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Application complete and awaiting
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    Urinary Catheter

    kataraang replied to lulu_mata11's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    In our practicals we were allowed 2 mistakes AS LONG as you caught them and said how you'd fix it. I'd say in an evaluation, admit it. In real life...throw it out. In actual real life, I have seen...
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    Unfair Shift Rotation

    kataraang replied to KHVILLE's topic in General Nursing

    This isn't a retail job, where they can find anyone with a pulse to fill the empty spot on the schedule. This is a serious issue your manager is having with making sure that the staffing ratios are...
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    How did you spend your first nursing paycheck?

    kataraang replied to NewGradRN114's topic in General Nursing

    I want an Xbox