Nurse.Kelsey BSN, RN

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology RN

New grad RN with a passion for pediatric nursing.

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LPN Student

Nurse.Kelsey replied to nic123's topic in LPN, LVN Students

Nursing school IS hard. Its a lot of info and takes a long time to adjust to the different question style. It doesnt hurt to to do practice nclex-style questions from a comprehensive book like...
New Grad RN Resume Advice Needed!

Nurse.Kelsey replied to _Cecilia_'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

@_Cecilia_ Hey sorry I didnt see your reply from before you tagged a nurse kelly by accident lol ?. Now for resumes usually it is recommended to just keep it to 1 page. A couple of my classmates who...
LPN to RN

Nurse.Kelsey replied to GNodoubtfan's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

Maybe do some research into your local community colleges... The ones near me in broward, palm beach, and miami dade county in florida all have a part time option for RN programs. And their BSN...
Nclex RN

Nurse.Kelsey replied to Hina90's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

How do you know that you were near passing? And how many times have you taken the nclex? What have you used in the past to study?
RN's skipping vital signs

Nurse.Kelsey replied to rn_patrick's topic in Patient Safety Issues

Lay down the law??? Idk .. It feels like staff doesnt respect your
RN's skipping vital signs

Nurse.Kelsey replied to rn_patrick's topic in Patient Safety Issues

Sounds like they do what they want. If thats not the case then maybe they simply cannot get vitals on these patients as often because of patient agitation... in that case they arent voicing to you any...
on-boarding process

Nurse.Kelsey replied to meaa42's topic in Nursing Career

I am in a similar situation. It is a weird limbo we are in but I think we just have to wait and not pester with additional calls/emails..
Will Indiana show an active RN license number if I failed NCLEX

Nurse.Kelsey replied to Tj221's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

YOU PASSES lol
MA for 10 years.. here I come RN

Nurse.Kelsey replied to MrsHettish's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

The recipe for success in nursing: strong support system (check), determination (check), great study habits, good time management... It can be intensive and hard, but it is possible! And worth it! You...
Overturning a grade is it possible?

Nurse.Kelsey replied to Misscruella's topic in General Students

Listen, you get what you put into it. You cant take a nursing program lightly and think you can get away with tardiness or using your phone at your leisure. When you are in clinical you are supposed...
Thinking of Quitting Nursing School

Nurse.Kelsey replied to nstudent2019's topic in General Students

Nursing school is hard. Theres always going to be teachers that arent the best. Learning how to answer nclex style questions takes time. Studying in a group only works if you study beforehand and if...
Bad day, Bad year

Nurse.Kelsey replied to BluebellRN's topic in School

Hi, I dont know if your car accident was at all related to maybe you not being focused on driving... but you need to take your time for yourself now and decompress. You need self care. Please be safe...
Suspended for touching a child's head and face

Nurse.Kelsey replied to GG66's topic in Emergency

There WAS a parental complaint. They didnt like it, didnt voice it to you directly... It happens. That sucks that they used those words to complain making it seem more serious. Therapeutic touch in...
LVN to RN 30 unit program

Nurse.Kelsey replied to guest1028966's topic in California Nursing

please dont make a mistake and just go to a college
Nicu residencies

Nurse.Kelsey replied to NICUnLDRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

Go for the speciality you want. Most people will tell you you cant do it but trust me if you want it enough you can get it right away. See what you can do at childrens hopsitals with volunteering,...
different routes to take?

Nurse.Kelsey replied to ctrujillo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

Listen the TEAS is a comprehensive test. If you did very well in math, reading, and writing thus far - youll be okay. If you are good with anatomy, youll be ok..... Dont wait to take the TEAS. People...
My career is costing me my mental health and I am afraid

Nurse.Kelsey replied to CatRescuer223's topic in Health, Stress Management

@CatRescuer223 Start with
My career is costing me my mental health and I am afraid

Nurse.Kelsey replied to CatRescuer223's topic in Health, Stress Management

@CatRescuer223 Please reach out to your resources if you havent
How do you feel on displaying your certification credentials on your badge?

Nurse.Kelsey replied to choksantos's topic in General Nursing

@holisticallyminded if you had a masters in nursing, yes you would probably display it
New Grad

Nurse.Kelsey replied to Suzie's topic in General Nursing

@Suzie ACLS and PALS arent too bad if you really want to do them go for it. They are not hard to pass, they ARE expensive. Any hospital you get into will pay for them though so its really up to you....
Help: job choices as a new grad

Nurse.Kelsey replied to Lurkndmurk's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

If you havent noticed, most hospitals dont really hire LPNs. Its being phased out. Also, more and more hospitals are going for magnet status. Soon the bare minimum requirement for nursing in hospitals...
Help: job choices as a new grad

Nurse.Kelsey replied to Lurkndmurk's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

@lfamigli it doesnt matter it will be waaaay harder to go from office to a hospital job. Go with the hospital job. As an LPN this is a very very very rare opportunity. Soon all hospitals will not hire...
Nursing hospital situations

Nurse.Kelsey replied to SummerOlaf's topic in General Students

You are in your first semester. Its all new to you. Take it all in, reflect as you go through clinicals. You have quite a few months of experience ahead of you. You will feel differently about...
Help: job choices as a new grad

Nurse.Kelsey replied to Lurkndmurk's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

HOSPITAL! LPNs are a rarity in the hospital.... It is very hard to get into the hospital as an LPN!!! Please! And then once you are an RN you will have that much more opportunities for
Discussing salary with co workers

Nurse.Kelsey replied to Dawnkeibals's topic in General Nursing

People are too sensitive about discussing pay. Just dont

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