Kate_Peds

Kate_Peds

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  1. Entitled Nurses

    Kate_Peds posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    We all know someone that we consider to be "entitled." They believe, and in many cases demand, special privileges that they have not worked to earn. Working with these people is a total drag....

  2. Your First Nursing Resume

    Kate_Peds posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Expert note-taker... Fierce clinical bag organizer... Religious consumer of Starbucks seasonal frappucinos... If you're like many of today's nursing school graduates, you have your own collection of...

  3. Ready to tackle MSN-but want the easy way

    Kate_Peds replied to FLGirl2000's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I will chime in. Perhaps you should think about your passion in nursing. Is it truly in the leadership program? No quality graduate program is going to hand you a degree after collecting your tuition...

  4. Your First Nursing Resume

    Kate_Peds replied to Kate_Peds's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hey, AlleycatLady! I believe that it would be appropriate for a career changer to include transferable skills from previous employment. I have yet to edit the resume of a career changer, but some...

  5. Your First Nursing Resume

    Kate_Peds replied to Kate_Peds's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    That is wonderful! Best of luck to you in the interview

  6. Why Do Nurses Quit?

    Kate_Peds replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I would encourage everyone to remember what it is like to be a new graduate. Hopefully that way the line of communication will remain open. The issue of new grads leaving is not just the topic of a...

  7. Why Do Nurses Quit?

    Kate_Peds replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    "If I took report and this was the situation you'd bet I would say something very directly to the nurse who was sooooo busy. We could debate this all day long I suppose but I still think it's a poor...

  8. New LVN in desperate need of advice.

    Kate_Peds replied to 2014PN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    2014PN, what you've just described is very concerning. I am concerned that your training seems sporifice, but more importantly, it is worrying that your preceptor would tell you to knowingly conceal...

  9. Whatever happened to going to school to be a nurse?

    Kate_Peds replied to indish's topic in General Nursing

    "So... to revisit the OP's initial question of "whatever happened to just being a nurse?" my answer is this: some of us simply have different interests. We accepted the fact that there is more than...

  10. I really do feel depressed about the situation

    Kate_Peds replied to NurseEnvision's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry that you feel this way. I agree with many others who have posted here. It might be worth it to contact your previous employer and see if they will hire you back into LTC. If that doesn't...

  11. New LVN in desperate need of advice.

    Kate_Peds replied to 2014PN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey 2014PN! I enjoyed the assisted living facilities that I did clinicals for in undergrad. They can be intimidating, particularly because of the volume of patients. However, that quickly subsides...

  12. Why Do Nurses Quit?

    Kate_Peds replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I remember being a new grad and experiencing the "floating" that, ultimately, caused me to find a new job. Being new, I had the fewest points, meaning that I was the first pick to float every time. My...

  13. Is the Grass Really Greener on the CNP side?

    Kate_Peds replied to sunnyskies9's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hey, there! You seem to have a very unique RN job that affords you a lot of benefits not typically associated with this field (no holidays, no weekends, snow days, etc.). I believe that it would be...

  14. I hate my job!

    Kate_Peds replied to RNlooking4freedom's topic in General Nursing

    OP, keep in mind that taking a school nursing job does not mean you will have to accept a pay cut with no opportunities to make extra money. Remember that school nurses often times have summers off....

  15. Quitting a per diem job

    Kate_Peds replied to 1Jessie86's topic in General Nursing

    Like others have suggested, I would not mention any "erratic cancellations." Yes, it sucks. Perhaps if they had been more aware of their staffing needs they may not have been calling you off with such...

  16. i already feel rejected

    Kate_Peds replied to omgnursesrcool's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey there! The goals that you have listed for yourself are fantastic, however, I hope that I can offer a small piece of advice. Your greatest challenge and biggest focus should be increasing your GPA....

  17. South University FNP or AGNP

    Kate_Peds replied to Jm0136's topic in School, College Programs

    You will do very well at a school like Columbus State! It is very mature of you to look past some of the less than kind remarks. That will serve you well as a nurse practitioner. Congratulations on...

  18. Community college or University for RN before CRNA?

    Kate_Peds replied to brentewing's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I agree with PrimeRib. Look up "post-baccalaureate accelerated BSN" programs in your area. These are for students with non-nursing bachelor degrees and you can typically complete them in about 15...

  19. South University FNP or AGNP

    Kate_Peds replied to Jm0136's topic in School, College Programs

    I believe you should do some more research on South University before committing to anything. They are a private for-profit school. Few exams, a poor graduation rate (another poster is correct, the...

  20. Unsolicited Advice From A Preceptor

    Kate_Peds replied to Izzy11's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Very insightful and much appreciated

  21. Need Advice, Seeking a BSN-MSN route

    Kate_Peds replied to AspiringRN-MSN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey, there! First of all, I believe that you are an excellent candidate for a PMHNP program. Your background will serve you well if you choose to pursue this as your career. A few things: 1. PMHNPs...

  22. Need a BSN for what again?

    Kate_Peds replied to ModernRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    The nursing process actually includes "diagnosis" and "intervention." No, you do not have to prescribe the medication or diagnose the actual illness. But tell me, if you walk into the room and see the...

  23. Whatever happened to going to school to be a nurse?

    Kate_Peds replied to indish's topic in General Nursing

    To be honest, yes, I must admit that I feel I am on the defense. Had I realized that you were an NP, I may have put in a greater effort to ensure that I did not come off as criticizing you personally....

  24. Whatever happened to going to school to be a nurse?

    Kate_Peds replied to indish's topic in General Nursing

    Jules, to be clear, I did not know that you were an NP. My comment about "older NPs" was not meant to be a slight against you. I am sorry if it came off that way. I do not work with any DNPs. I work...

  25. Whatever happened to going to school to be a nurse?

    Kate_Peds replied to indish's topic in General Nursing

    This is a very real issue. I doubt that there will ever be as many open NP positions as there are RN positions. That's something that I don't believe people consider. Registered nurses will always...