Leadkrm

Leadkrm RN

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  1. Trigger Warning!

    Leadkrm replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    Where are we going and why are we in this hand

  2. Trigger Warning!

    Leadkrm replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe that would help. I remember in nursing school, we did mock interviews to practice for when we had job interviews. Then we gave our opinions to each other in order to try and help them improve...

  3. Conflict of Interest

    Leadkrm replied to Divine-LPN,BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Who here had enough time outside of nursing school and a flexible enough class schedule to allow 3 jobs and stripping? Not

  4. Trigger Warning!

    Leadkrm replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    New nurses and nursing students these days can’t make eye contact, handle constructive criticism, or engage in a conversation of any actual substance. This is a blanket statement and does not apply...

  5. Nursing school has pushed me to the edge. Anyone else?

    Leadkrm replied to misskayy's topic in General Students

    This is just my opinion, but you are seeking opinions. If you can’t handle the stress and expectations of the school and your instructors, then you are really going to piss the bed if you work in...

  6. Pre nursing student has a question for current RNs

    Leadkrm replied to HotSauce77's topic in General Nursing

    Psych needs people all the time around my parts. Just make sure you can really handle it and don’t end up on the psych ward yourself

  7. Is $85k worth it for BSN program with no guarantee acceptance?

    Leadkrm replied to nhayes1984's topic in General Students

    I finished school with an ASN and no debt. Iwill be using my employers continued education incentive to help pay for my BSN. I recommend doing that as well. Spend the 2 years to get the ASN. Start...

  8. I have decided to retire!

    Leadkrm replied to jrbl77's topic in Retired Nurses

    Enjoy the fruits of your labor and thank you for your time and career in healing. Congratulations

  9. How many of you disinfect car after work?

    Leadkrm replied to PHC-nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Idk about your facility, but if I were in your shoes and had such a worry over it, I would wear street clothes to work. We have lockers and a shower in the locker area. Take a bag with you. Change at...

  10. Anyone else regret becoming a nurse?

    Leadkrm replied to Florida Sun RN's topic in General Nursing

    I got a similar vibe when I read the two responses that said they detour or discouraged people that said they wanted I to nursing. My school did an amazing job during orientation of the accepted...

  11. Anyone else regret becoming a nurse?

    Leadkrm replied to Florida Sun RN's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe you aren’t cut out to be a floor nurse. Look into something like case management or behind the scenes type stuff. I haven’t met an RN who struggled to find a job. Maybe the job market in...

  12. Ivy Tech Fall 2017 Hopefuls

    Leadkrm replied to 37changes's topic in School, College Programs

    I had no trouble finding a job. I had 2 offers that I turned down in hopes of getting on the unit that I wanted. It paid off and I start orientation on Monday for the burn icu at Riley hospital. I...

  13. DNA testing

    Leadkrm replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I have submitted a dna analysis and didn’t get any surprises. Can’t remember the exact numbers but it as along the lines of 40% British, 24% Native American and 24% from the Iberian peninsula. The...

  14. Most Burned Out Nursing Specialties?

    Leadkrm replied to Mursthetics's topic in General Nursing

    I have heard that psych is where the burned out nurses go for treatment and

  15. Maternity Clinical Advice

    Leadkrm replied to futureRNnicole93's topic in General Students

    The OB clinical was only half a semester for my school. I was able to go to the NICU, postpartum, antepartum, and the nursery during my 8 week clinical. When it came to patient care, just remember...

  16. Is it just me or is nursing school not as difficult as everyone makes it sound?

    Leadkrm replied to Nicolecn's topic in General Students

    For the average person, collage is challenging. It is not a hard curriculum. Everything is in a book. Complex med surge is the only class that requires critical thinking to pass. The others are all...

  17. Starting out in the burn icu

    Leadkrm replied to Leadkrm's topic in Burn

    Thank you very much for your time Mike. I look forward to looking into the resources that you listed. Your insight has been noted and is

  18. Ivy Tech Fall 2019 Hopefuls

    Leadkrm replied to Aspiring Nurse94's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are only 3 pre req classes. Do you mean 3 co req classes? If you can, take microbiology because it transfers to more places for your BSN. It is the hardest class I’ve ever taken at Lawrence...

  19. Ivy Tech Fall 2019 Hopefuls

    Leadkrm replied to Aspiring Nurse94's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good luck to everyone. It’s not as bad or scary as everyone makes it out to be. I just graduated the Lawrence campus Dec 15th, passed nclex on the 22nd of January and start my new job on the burn...

  20. Ivy Tech Fall 2017 Hopefuls

    Leadkrm replied to 37changes's topic in School, College Programs

    I passed the exam and now have my license. Thanks for the companionships and stories along the way. If anyone wants to stay in contact or needs any future references let me

  21. Ivy Tech Fall 2017 Hopefuls

    Leadkrm replied to 37changes's topic in School, College Programs

    I start my new job on the burn unit at Riley on the 11th. I take my nclex in the morning at 8am. Wish me luck and congratulations to others who have already taken it and

  22. Ivy Tech Fall 2017 Hopefuls

    Leadkrm replied to 37changes's topic in School, College Programs

    Will do. I think I'm going to buy uworld to study. It's been a journey. I'm glad it's over. You let us know what's going on with your next step too

  23. Ivy Tech Fall 2017 Hopefuls

    Leadkrm replied to 37changes's topic in School, College Programs

    Ati live review is tough to sit through. Very dry, but helpful. You all rock. We all have different steps next for us. I have an interview for the burn/icu unit Tuesday at Riley so I'm excited for...

  24. Ivy Tech Fall 2017 Hopefuls

    Leadkrm replied to 37changes's topic in School, College Programs

    Graduated nursing school a few hours ago ladies and gentlemen. I thank you all very much. I hope all are well and keep on plugging away at the

  25. Ivy Tech Fall 2017 Hopefuls

    Leadkrm replied to 37changes's topic in School, College Programs

    Thank you for the kindness. I was so intimidated and lost when I first started my academic journey into nursing. I found a lot of wrong information from peers, as well as advisors. I found that the...