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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Nurse mentor boundaries | 5/29/2012 | Kathleen RN |
| Q: This question might sound a little odd but I'm hoping you can advise me on what to do. I'm a student ... A: I think you should let your advisor at the university know, that he asked you out and you turned him ... | ||
| Not a science student | 5/29/2012 | Ken RN, BSN, CCRN, MICN |
| Q: I am a student living and studying in Cameroon. I had my O levels in 2008 and the subjects i passed ... A: Hepsibah: Well there is a world of difference between Law and Nursing. Although they are both ... | ||
| nursing | 5/26/2012 | Ken RN, BSN, CCRN, MICN |
| Q: how long does it take to become a certified registered nurse anesthetist? A: Iona: I wrote this a few years ago and I cut and pasted it here for you. It has not changed. This ... | ||
| banging head against closed doors to RN jobs | 5/20/2012 | Kathleen RN |
| Q: I soo appreciated your honesty and answer to Ana, the unfulfilled med student, that I thought I ... A: Good morning Amy, wow, what a question you have. This is not in my field of nursing, but I hear the ... | ||
| changing specialty areas | 5/20/2012 | Ken RN, BSN, CCRN, MICN |
| Q: I am about as opposite from a critical care background as you can get and still be a nurse. I've ... A: Amy: I am not sure how the demand is for nursing in Texas, but here in the NE US we don't see that ... | ||
| BSN vs MSN | 5/20/2012 | Ken RN, BSN, CCRN, MICN |
| Q: I recently graduated in June '11 with my ADN. Prior to going to Nursing school, I have my BS in ... A: Deanna: If you have a Masters in Health Care Admin I dont see you needing any more education at ... | ||
| Needstick questions | 5/15/2012 | Ken RN, BSN, CCRN, MICN |
| Q: I have been caring for my diabetic grandmother who requires daily injections of insulin...I was ... A: Rob: Yes...a neuropathy could be cause of not feeling the needle stick. Getting the blood work ... | ||
| Needstick questions | 5/15/2012 | Ken RN, BSN, CCRN, MICN |
| Q: I have been caring for my diabetic grandmother who requires daily injections of insulin...I was ... A: Rob: This is normally a nursing career advice thread. However, its important enough that I will ... | ||
| Age | 5/10/2012 | Diane, RN |
| Q: I am at 56 years and would love to think it is not too late to become an LPN. What are your thoughts ... A: I would not discourage you. The act of asking the question tells me you already are aware of the ... | ||
| Steps | 5/4/2012 | Kathleen RN |
| Q: I was just trying to find out some steps I could take to reach my goal.. I eventually want to get to ... A: You would want to go in the direction of RN, then look for a childrens hospital near you, and apply ... | ||
| Nursing | 4/28/2012 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
| Q: I have been seriously considering going back to school to be a lab tech because it seems highly ... A: As I said, I have not heard of people doing that, but it certainly may occur. Perhaps people working ... | ||
| Nursing | 4/25/2012 | Kathleen RN |
| Q: Are there any opportunities for advancement from your current position? A: There are many opportunities for advancement in my current position. I could become an educator, or ... | ||
| Nursing | 4/24/2012 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
| Q: I have been seriously considering going back to school to be a lab tech because it seems highly ... A: Sorry but I'm not clear, are you a nurse now, or just considering nursing as a career? I have not ... | ||
| UK Paediatric Nurse Seeking Work in USA | 4/22/2012 | Alex Woodruff RN, BSc |
| Q: I have a BA( Hon's)Nursing Studies(Child) and am a registered with the NMC as a Children's Nurse. I ... A: I will answer it to the best of my ability. With regards to a travel company: When I moved from the ... | ||
| I need help on choosing on the right nursing career for me. | 4/21/2012 | Ken RN, BSN, CCRN, MICN |
| Q: my name is Joany. I'm 18 years old & I've been wanting to become a nurse. I'm not sure of where to ... A: Joany: Just a year or 2 ago I would have recommended you go to the community college and get your 2 ... | ||
| nursing:) | 4/7/2012 | Kathleen RN |
| Q: im working on a career paper for school. ive always been intersited in nurseing, and someday hope to ... A: My work schedule is three twelve hour shifts a week. I am an ER nurse and am required to work every ... | ||
| PNP | 4/6/2012 | Alex Woodruff RN, BSc |
| Q: i was just wondering what do I need to do to become a pediatric nurse practitioner? How many years ... A: I would like to answer this question for you if I can. I am a little confused by your last ... | ||
| What next? | 4/3/2012 | Ken RN, BSN, CCRN, MICN |
| Q: Hope you are doing well; I stumbled upon this site while researching nursing specialties - what a ... A: Tamara: Glad to hear from you! Low stress and travel job are probably not good in the same ... | ||
| Nursing Informatics | 4/3/2012 | Ken RN, BSN, CCRN, MICN |
| Q: I am currently in my first semester of nursing school and am taking a class on nursing informatics. ... A: Sarah: Honestly, I would wait until you graduate before you decide on what you want to specialize ... | ||
| blood pressure | 3/27/2012 | Ken RN, BSN, CCRN, MICN |
| Q: I have a happy and healthy 2 year old (3 in May). I was recently looking through her online chart ... A: Heidi: This section is really for Nursing career advice, however, there is no need to worry about ... | ||
| making the right decision | 3/22/2012 | Ken RN, BSN, CCRN, MICN |
| Q: I really want to be a RN but I'm not quite sure of the right approach. I have been attending a very ... A: Sh: If the vocational school has an accredited Associates degree in Registered Nursing then you ... | ||
| Where do I go from here? | 3/21/2012 | Ken RN, BSN, CCRN, MICN |
| Q: This problem seems so complex to me, I can't see the forest for the trees. I am an associate ... A: Terry: You are highly educated and I think you have enough education to do whatever you want at ... | ||
| Specializing in critical care | 3/17/2012 | Ken RN, BSN, CCRN, MICN |
| Q: I'm graduating high school this year and all I've ever wanted to do career wise is nursing. I've ... A: Lauren: Congratulations on going for your BSN! No...you don't have to go back to school to do ... | ||
| highschool classes | 2/27/2012 | Ken RN, BSN, CCRN, MICN |
| Q: so i am a freshman in high school this year, i am very interested in becoming a nurse, my whole ... A: Danielle: Congratulations on wanting to become a nurse. As a freshman in high school you have ... | ||
| I will like too ask you a few question | 2/22/2012 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
| Q: B's but am working very hard to pull them up I hope ican become a nurse because that been my dream ... A: ) I'm always so pleased to encourage people to join our wonderful profession. Not only is it ... | ||
| Associates in Nursing | 2/22/2012 | Ken RN, BSN, CCRN, MICN |
| Q: I am currently pursing my nursing degree from a community college. I have a BS degree in Health ... A: Rebecca: This is a a relatively new phenomenon during this recession,however,yes... I think its ... | ||
| I appreciate your help so much | 2/18/2012 | Deb RN |
| Q: THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS MATTER I APPRECIATE YOUR HELP MORE THAN OU CAN IMAGINGE.. The people of the ... A: Herpes can be spread skin to skin if the infected person has open sores and the partner has a break ... | ||
| sxx | 2/17/2012 | Kathleen RN |
| Q: THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS MATTER I APPRECIATE YOUR HELP MORE THAN OU CAN IMAGINGE.. The people of the ... A: In order to be exposed to a sexually transmitted disease, there would have to be an exchange of body ... | ||
| Paediatric Nurse trying to move to California | 2/8/2012 | Alex Woodruff RN, BSc |
| Q: Wonder if you could help me. I am training to be a pediatric nurse in Scotland (only 16 months ... A: I will answer it to the best of my ability. Here in the US there is no single registration so the ... | ||
| interview questions | 1/31/2012 | Karen Moss |
| Q: i am going for a community staff nurse position and would be very grateful if you could offer me any ... A: Good luck with this - it is Karen not Kate!! I think you need to be aware of the local policies ... | ||
| Am I too old to go into the nursing field | 1/29/2012 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
| Q: my name is indy, I am 47 years old and I am taking my prerequisites to enter the nursing program to ... A: Good for you for going back to school as a Mature Student - you'll never be sorry and Nursing is a ... | ||
| jobs | 1/27/2012 | Ken RN, BSN, CCRN, MICN |
| Q: I'm a GN, second career and am looking for work. I find a lot of places are not hiring GN's. I'm ... A: Craig: Unfortunately this recession has taken its toll on even Nursing. Who would have thought ... | ||
| Hospice Nursing | 1/26/2012 | Diane, RN |
| Q: What is the role of the Hospice Nurse in: • Hospice facilities (hospice houses) • Nursing Homes ... A: The role of a hospice nurse and any nurse for that matter can vary a great deal, especially in the ... | ||
| Interview a RN | 1/24/2012 | Alex Woodruff RN, BSc |
| Q: I am currently enrolled an a Guidance for Nursing class and we have an assignment to interview an ... A: I would be happy to help with your interview. 1) My family have worked in healthcare for at least 3 ... | ||
| Interview a RN | 1/24/2012 | Karen Moss |
| Q: I am currently enrolled an a Guidance for Nursing class and we have an assignment to interview an ... A: I apologise for the delay in replying but am studying hard myself at the moment! Please remember I ... | ||
| Registered Nurse as Independent Contractor | 1/22/2012 | Ken RN, BSN, CCRN, MICN |
| Q: I am currently employed at a home health agency. I have been asked by previous clients if I am ... A: Nikki: Because you are a licensed RN you need to be covered by being a licensed agency in the ... | ||
| employement | 1/19/2012 | Ken RN, BSN, CCRN, MICN |
| Q: I am a DNP student graduating from Regis University in Denver Colorado but have no idea as to where ... A: Nelly: I am not sure if you are practicing now or you are graduating with a doctorate in nursing ... | ||
| pediatric nursing question | 1/17/2012 | Alex Woodruff RN, BSc |
| Q: I am studying to be a pediatric nurse and I was wondering about what is appropriate for a pediatric ... A: Many peds nurses wear scrubs or accessories with cartoon characters on them to appeal to the ... | ||
| allergy substitution question | 1/9/2012 | Kathleen RN |
| Q: I am studying to be a nurse, primarily in psych or an ER nurse, and i have a question about ... A: What a great question. As an ER nurse, I see nothing wrong with incorporating this article into a ... | ||
| esbl infection | 1/5/2012 | Ken RN, BSN, CCRN, MICN |
| Q: I have been asked to give caregiving to a person who has ESBL. Is this any danger of me contracting ... A: Sue: This is really a section on Nursing Career advice. However, I will answer this question for ... | ||
Careers: Nursing
Answers by Expert:
Ken RN, BSN, CCRN, MICN
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer questions regarding all aspects of Nursing as a career in general. If you need help deciding if nursing is a career for you, then let me help you with your decision. As an added bonus, I can answer your questions from the perspective of being a man in nursing who has a wife that is also a nurse. Men is nursing is more accepted today than it was when I began in 1993. Regardless of your gender, Nursing has so much to offer and is among the most respected professions of our time. I have been a registered nurse since 1993 and have been certified in Critical Care nursing since 1996. I am currently a full-time Critical Care Ground Transport Nurse/Mobile Intensive Care Nurse(MICN).
Experience
My experience over the years since 1993 have been spent between the Emergency Room and the Critical Care Units. More recently since 2007 I have been working in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) as a Critical Care Transport Nurse/Mobile Intensive Care Nurse(MICN)/Emergency Medical Technician(EMT). This unit is known as the Specialty Care Transport Unit(SCTU). I transport all age populations with critical medical problems from Hospital A to Hospital B in the back of an ambulance. My job is to make sure this patient remains in the same or better condition and to handle any emergency that may arise during the over the road transport. BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP/ITLS Certified Provider.
Organizations
American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Honor Society of Nursing, Upsilon Rho Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International
Education/Credentials
BSN,Nursing/
Critical Care Registered Nurse(CCRN)/
Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN)/
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)/
AAS Business Management
Awards and Honors
American Ambulance Association-2009 Star of Life Recipient
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