Kiwhipple RN, BSN MSN, RN

Kiwhipple RN, BSN has 7 years experience as a MSN, RN and specializes in Vascular Surgery.

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1. Traveling to Kaiser in Sacramento

   Kiwhipple RN, BSN posted a topic in Travel

   Hello! I am doing my first travel nurse assignment through American Mobile and am going to Sacramento, CA where I am from. I will be working at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in the Telemetry unit. I was wondering if anyone has any advice on what I...

2. Applying for UC Davis or UCSF

   Kiwhipple RN, BSN posted a topic in New Nurse

   Hello! I currently work at Mayo Clinic in the Vascular Progressive Care unit in Rochester, Minnesota & will be finishing up my first year of being a nurse by next month! Although I love working at Mayo Clinic, the quality of life in Rochester, Mi...

3. UCSF vs UC Davis vs Mayo Clinic

   Kiwhipple RN, BSN replied to Kiwhipple RN, BSN's topic in General Nursing

   Yes Mayo treats us very well! I love working for Mayo clinic but I am just not a big fan of living in Rochester :/

4. UCSF vs UC Davis vs Mayo Clinic

   Kiwhipple RN, BSN posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello, so I am currently working as an RN at Mayo Clinic in the vascular surgery PCU in Rochester, MN. I was considering moving back home to Sacramento, CA. I moved from CA to MN in February of this year and working for Mayo Clinic has been such an a...

5. Mayo Clinic New Grad

   Kiwhipple RN, BSN replied to Kiwhipple RN, BSN's topic in New Nurse

   Thank you so much for your advice. This is really awesome to hear especially because I have only visited once and I am coming all the way from California. I know it'll be such a great experience and I am so excited for it!

6. Mayo Clinic New Grad

   Kiwhipple RN, BSN replied to Kiwhipple RN, BSN's topic in New Nurse

   Yes very true! I don't plan on sharing any stories on here, just trying to see how many others will be starting aronud the same time as me since I won't know too many people moving all the way from California. Thank you very much for the advice thoug...

7. Mayo Clinic New Grad

   Kiwhipple RN, BSN replied to Kiwhipple RN, BSN's topic in New Nurse

   Thank you so much for the advice and positivity! I really appreciate it! I am very thankful for uworld and really hope I pass also. I probably wont be able to finish all the questions but am working my butt off to finish. Much needed prayers for this...

8. Mayo Clinic New Grad

   Kiwhipple RN, BSN replied to Kiwhipple RN, BSN's topic in New Nurse

   Aww thank you so much, I really appreciate it!! Yes we shoudl exchange email or phone numbers. I don't think I am able to direct message on here since I am under 15 posts but my email is [email protected]. send me an email, I can give you my numb...

9. Mayo Clinic New Grad

   Kiwhipple RN, BSN replied to Kiwhipple RN, BSN's topic in New Nurse

   Oh wow thats really good to know!! Do you feel the nclex is easier than uworld?

10. Mayo Clinic New Grad

    Kiwhipple RN, BSN replied to Kiwhipple RN, BSN's topic in New Nurse

    Aww thank you so much! I am actually using it right now and it is helping me sooo much. Have you taken the NCLEX already? and if so, how was it? I have been crying like everyday because I am so scared

11. Mayo Clinic New Grad

    Kiwhipple RN, BSN replied to Kiwhipple RN, BSN's topic in New Nurse

    Oh yes my friend is at the Methodist hospital for ortho! Yeah definately check out Grandeville at Cascade Lake, Woodridge and Quarry Ridge. Those were my favorite. Also checking out some restaurants including Canadian Honker which has pretty good foo...

12. Mayo Clinic New Grad

    Kiwhipple RN, BSN replied to Kiwhipple RN, BSN's topic in New Nurse

    Yes I have! I will be living at Grandeville at Cascade Lake with a 4 bed 2 bath with some friends from nursing school. Wbu? I will be alone there for a week as I will be waiting for my roommates to move in. Hopefully we can meet up when we start! Are...

13. Mayo Clinic New Grad

    Kiwhipple RN, BSN replied to Kiwhipple RN, BSN's topic in New Nurse

    I would think you would be more positive in such a great oppurtunity such as this instead of bashing on another nurse. We should all be excited for each other and seeing comments such as yours is very depressing. I had my clinicals at the Mayo in Pho...

14. Mayo Clinic New Grad

    Kiwhipple RN, BSN replied to Kiwhipple RN, BSN's topic in New Nurse

    I am definitely excited for this opportunity!

15. Mayo Clinic New Grad

    Kiwhipple RN, BSN replied to Kiwhipple RN, BSN's topic in New Nurse

    Hello! Yes that would be great! I will be starting on Feb 12th also! I am coming all the way from California and will be working on the vascular surgical PCU floor. I am also moving in with 3 of my friends from nursing school. Where are you coming fr...