Nurse.Kelsey BSN, RN

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology RN

New grad RN with a passion for pediatric nursing.

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    Shall i quit icu?

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

    lol. why did you post here
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    Moral Distress

    Nurse.Kelsey replied to ABSNCU2019's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    @ABSNCU2019 These questions are meant for you to think about it and answer it on your own... Nobody is going to read an article and answer questions for you. They will be here to help if you have...
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    Nursing instructor question

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

    Are you serious? You dont enjoy bedside but want to be an instructor? No... Obviously you need real experience to be able to teach on that
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    I am overwhelmed with the amount of pathways for becoming a nurse

    Nurse.Kelsey replied to Anewlevel68's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    @Tyler118632 Hi! Okay so for the LPN route please just dont bother. You wont be able to get into the hospital. And will end up going back to school for your RN anyways... I myself did LPN school...
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    Help with Nursing Care Plan

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

    Well you are right in your rationale for surgical site. Any open wound can be a risk for infection. Any surgery has a risk for
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    Help with Nursing Care Plan

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

    @devvie I guess that depends on if there is more information in the case study that can confirm that for you. Theres also the nursing diagnosis Impaired
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    Help with Nursing Care Plan

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

    Actual diagnoses are always first - acute pain. Then the go in order of importance.... so think risk for fluid volum deficit or risk for infection.... I would go with infection first... then usually...
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    Help with Nursing Care Plan

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

    I would go with acute pain, risk for fluid volume deficit, risk for infection and a psychosocial nursing diagnosis maybe acute
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    How do I follow up?

    Nurse.Kelsey replied to nursex23's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If its a unit within your own hospital, try your best to see if you can get contact info. If its another facility I would say call the hospital and ask to be transferred to the unit. Ask to speak to...
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    How does hospice care determine there is no coming back

    Nurse.Kelsey replied to usethehaldol's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    @usethehaldol Sorry about your grandmother... My own grandmother passed a few weeks ago and was on hospice as well. They determined she was on the way out because she stopped eating or drinking, was...
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    How to get into mother baby specialty after being at home?

    Nurse.Kelsey replied to Kbearden's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Go for what you want. Apply to only OB positions! Good luck
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    Is It Just Me or...?

    Nurse.Kelsey replied to Sheika34's topic in General Nursing

    @Sheika34 I dont know how much preparation you have done but if you get all the way to the interview it means you ARE qualified, you just have to be prepared for the interview part... As a new grad...
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    Oh, My Aching Feet!  Nurses, Plantar Fasciitis and Finding Relief

    Nurse.Kelsey replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

    Tennis ball to actually massage out the ball of the foot. For me I lost weight and it got much better. But still the type of shoes I wear is VERY important for me: ASIS brand is the only one that...
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    After 5 years of bedside, I just can't anymore.

    Nurse.Kelsey replied to cardiacRNatheart24's topic in Critical Care

    Look a lot of people may tell you that it may get better, you are still getting used to critical care bla bla bla.... but I say take care of yourself first and foremost. If you decide to go to a...
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    Uworld, Mary Ann Hogan or Saunders?

    Nurse.Kelsey replied to lms-7's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    @lms-7 I actually mainly used Kaplan, because my school provided it to my class. Most, if not all, of my classmates used
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    Huddle being used as a disciplinary tool

    Nurse.Kelsey replied to Zay's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Huddles are a great way to educate, even if it is a mistake that happened - if its done right. What they did with essentially shaming and belittling you. Thats completely wrong. Im sorry you have this...
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    Any advice on path to BSN

    Nurse.Kelsey replied to schulte4's topic in School, College Programs

    Just an FYI most if not all BSN programs are online! Good
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    Uworld, Mary Ann Hogan or Saunders?

    Nurse.Kelsey replied to lms-7's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    UWorld
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    WHY?

    Nurse.Kelsey replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So there you have it @CapeCodMermaid thats why people ask you why you work in LTC. Because some, if not most LTC facilities are poorly run and over
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    I failed Nursing school by a few exam point & I don't want to start over. What are my options

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

    LPN school is only a year idk what you are talking about. And you can fail in LPN school too. Im sorry but nursing school is designed to get you ready for the nclex and if you are not ready you have...
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    Initial RN License by Exam Status: Pending

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

    Did you try to trick where you try to register
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    New Grad RN Resume Advice Needed!

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

    @_Cecilia_ I recommend you keep your clinical experience. All of the new grad interviews I had wanted to know about
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    Advice for a New Pediatric Hematology/Oncology RN

    Nurse.Kelsey posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone! I am a new grad and just got a job in pediatric hematology/oncology. If there was any advice you would want to give to a new RN in this speciality I would love to hear
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    Advice for a New Pediatric Hematology/Oncology RN

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

    @Nurse SMS Yes that is true. One of the things I love about pediatric care actually is that its not just the patient but the family that you care for as
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    Graduated 3 years ago, now I’m considering taking the NCLEX

    Nurse.Kelsey replied to reyesmegan1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    To the both of you - do whatever content refresher you need to do. But starting asap do questions every day. It doesnt matter if you dont feel you are ready for questions, just do it. Read the...