KES

KES

Member

  • Content

    39

  • Visitors

    1,897

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    0

All Content by KES

  1. Telemetry for New Grad?

    KES posted a topic in Cardiac

    Hi everyone- I was wondering what you think of a new grad starting off in telemetry? Would it be good experience? Thanks a

  2. PM Shift?????????

    KES posted a topic in General Nursing

    I recently got hired onto a full-time PM shift. I have heard a couple people say they do not like PM shift. Could some people tell why they LIKE PM shift? Some positive feedback may help. Thanks a...

  3. PICU externship

    KES posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I have an interview for an externship in a couple of weeks for the PICU. I am really excited but I am nervous about the interview. What types of questions do you think they would ask a student nurse...

  4. Pediatric Clinical Rotations

    KES posted a topic in General Students

    I recently finished up an entire semester of adult med/surg clinicals. I start my pediatric rotation in a few weeks. I know it will be much different than taking care of adults. Could anyone tell...

  5. Stress Scale

    KES posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    On a scale from 1-10, how would you rate your stress level on an average day in the NICU (with 10 being the highest stress

  6. Love the NICU, but a little overwhelmed!

    KES posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I shadowed a nurse in the NICU today and I loved it! I have been interested in it for a long time now but now I know I really do love it. I think the work the NICU nurses do is wonderful! Just one...

  7. Part-Time in the NICU?

    KES posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I was just curious...are there part-time positions available in the NICU, or usually just full-time? If there are part-time positions, what would a typical schedule be like?

  8. Younger Nurses: Do you find people dont take you seriously? (semi-rant)

    KES replied to TexasPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    I know how you feel. I am only a nursing student right now, but I get it all the time during clinical. I am 21 years old, and I have had several patients aske me "are you 17?" It doesn't bother me...

  9. Vistied OR today!

    KES posted a topic in Operating Room

    I finally visited the OR today during my clincial. It was really cool. I saw a total knee replacement. I was wondering, do hospitals have OR internships? If so, what woukd be the role of the intern?...

  10. Med-Surg before OR?

    KES posted a topic in Operating Room

    Does anyone think it is necessary to work in Med-Surg before working in the OR? I really don't really like Med-Surg, but I wanted to know some of your opinions. Thanks a

  11. Why do you love the OR?

    KES posted a topic in Operating Room

    I am a nursing student and am considering working in the OR someday. I have just a few questions that I would REALLY appreciate if some of you OR nurses could answer. What do you love about the OR?...

  12. Just a quick question...

    KES posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    How often is the NCLEX given? Several times a year, a month...??? I am just curious. I don't take it for about a year and a half, but I am starting to think about it

  13. Night & Weekends

    KES posted a topic in Operating Room

    Are there many surgeries at night and on weekends? I know emergency surgerues of course, but what about scheduled surgeries? I was just wondering how often OR nurses work nights and

  14. OR jokes

    KES posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    I found these jokes today on some website. I don't really know how funny they are, but i thought I would share them anyways. What is the difference between a Nun and an Operating Room Nurse? A Nun...

  15. NICU dislikes

    KES posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am a nursing student and seriously considering working in the NICU someday. I always hear all the wonderful reasons people love working in the NICU, but I am curious about what people do NOT like...

  16. Novice to Expert

    KES posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a nursing student in my second week of clinicals. I have a question for all of you wonderful, expert nurses: did you ever feel nervous, timid, and unsure of yourself? Did you make mistakes? I...

  17. NICU dislikes

    KES replied to KES's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I want to thnak everyone who has replied to me. It has put another perspective on the NICU. I still love the idea of working in the NICU, because like some of you have said: the good far outways the...

  18. Proper insulin combining?

    KES replied to danursern's topic in General Nursing

    In my nursing classes and my clinicals right now we are told to mix clear then cloudy. We also MUST double check with another