Y2KRN

Y2KRN

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  1. Color Coding Nurses

    Y2KRN replied to BrandyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I am surprised at how many places have dress codes with colors for scrubs. I work in an ER and we can wear anything that we want. There are no colors designated to different areas. This has...

  2. applying for an out of state license

    Y2KRN replied to sammy26's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I have a nursing license in two states, West Va and Connecticut and no I did not have to sit for boards all over. They call it endorsement or reciprocity and you should be able to contact the...

  3. Do you/ did you have a Nurses Cap? Pin?

    Y2KRN replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    No cap from our school. I do have a pin that I wear, and worked very hard for.

  4. bricklayer's accident report - very funny!

    Y2KRN replied to randomnamees's topic in Nursing Humor

    Love it! LMAO

  5. Funny Names for Nurses

    Y2KRN replied to randomnamees's topic in Nursing Humor

    Hello, I am a nurse with one of those funny last names, I am nurse Grim, and yes I have had patients comment on the name, the funniest one though was about a month and half after I started working, a...

  6. First Job in ER, advice welcome

    Y2KRN replied to Y2KRN's topic in Emergency

    Thank you for the advice and encouragement, erguru. I will heed all the advice I have gotton here, my last day was wednsday at my current job and I am getting ready to go home to Pa to relax and study...

  7. First Job in ER, advice welcome

    Y2KRN posted a topic in Emergency

    Hello, I am getting ready to start a new job in the ER. My dream job!! I have only a year of experience as a nurse. I have worked Med/Surg and Respiratory. I am going to take a few weeks off...

  8. Help I am a new grad and I made a medication error!

    Y2KRN replied to Rosey's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to the profession, I have been where you are, I did the same thing as a new grad thought I was going to die thought my patient was going to die, but, I won't bore you with the all too familiar...

  9. First Job in ER, advice welcome

    Y2KRN replied to Y2KRN's topic in Emergency

    Thank you all for the great advice, and encouragement. I must admit I am very nervous and very excited at the same time! I will look into getting some of the reference books suggested and do my...

  10. OR or ER?

    Y2KRN replied to cwgirl77's topic in Operating Room

    Hello Cwgirl77, I started out as a surgical tech, loved it got great experience, but wanted more from my nursing education. OR is fantastic, but very specific and technical. I am currently taking a...

  11. Funny Names for Nurses

    Y2KRN replied to randomnamees's topic in Nursing Humor

    I am nurse Grim, and yes patients have made comments

  12. a nurse's poem-I'm Sorry In Advance

    Y2KRN replied to leesonlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, What a moving poem! Thank you very much, it truely does sum up the frustrations we all face each day! Where I work it has been really, really short. It was great to see this poem today when...

  13. wild,suzy k, navy, buck,hollykate,level II, etc

    Y2KRN replied to CEN35's topic in General Nursing

    Hello Rick, I think this is a great idea! I am very new to this board and so glad I found it. (Could have really used it when I was in school stressing!) I have been a nurse now for almost a year. I...

  14. URGENT SAFTY REMINDER

    Y2KRN replied to duckie's topic in General Nursing

    Hello Duckie, Wow! What an experience, I am glad that you and your family are okay! Thank you for posting this message! I never even thought about purchasing fire extinguishers for my house, but now...

  15. Nurse using drugs at work - ? violent

    Y2KRN replied to peggy101's topic in General Nursing

    Hello Peggy, I think as others have said that if she is taking ativan it is physician perscribed and should not be an issue at work, however all of the errors are a concern. What is her work history...

  16. Professional Attire for Nurses

    Y2KRN replied to RNforLongTime's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, What about black uniforms? Black sharp, professional, works for the male population of nurses, and best of all is very slimming! Just a thought!

  17. Nurses prayer

    Y2KRN replied to bedhead's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts and prayers go out to your and your family during this time. God

  18. What Freaks You Out?

    Y2KRN replied to JennieBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I used to be an OR tech and I passed out once and could not stomach lady partsl or rectal warts, they used to take bets as to whether or not I could remain standing when we would have to cauterize...

  19. Good clogs? For males?

    Y2KRN replied to Chris-FNP's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, My vote is for the Dansko clogs as well. I have two pair and I love them. When I come home at least my feet do not hurt. I had the birkenstocks in school and they conformed to my feet too...

  20. Got 228 Ques. on boards.....Scared!

    Y2KRN replied to JPF's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, Just wanted to let you know that two of my classmates took the full exam and passed their boards. I know it is easier said than done, but try not to totally stress over this. You will know in...

  21. Got 228 Ques. on boards.....Scared!

    Y2KRN replied to JPF's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, Just wanted to let you know that two of my classmates took the full exam and passed their boards. I know it is easier said than done, but try not to totally stress over this. You will know in...

  22. Tell us about your computer system

    Y2KRN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Miss the electronic charting. I am a new nurse and my first job I took just implemented computerized charting. It was a great time to start because the staff was learning the system as well. We used...

  23. I WILL BE A NURSE(even after reading this board)

    Y2KRN replied to Robin61970's topic in General Nursing

    Just wanted to tell you that it is great that you are choosing nursing. I have been an RN for a very short time and I still with all the frustrations and fears, love it!! That is not to say that you...

  24. RN for 7 months in tears...failure if I can't cut it?

    Y2KRN replied to scootermcnutt's topic in General Nursing

    Hello Scooter, I am glad to hear that you are feeling better! I too am an RN with only 7 months experience and have come home many times in tears. I think that as we gain experience and our crtital...