Dr. Kate BSN, RN

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1. Advice for an unsure pre-nursing student

   Dr. Kate replied to blueyzz's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Over 30 years ago, I had a BA in biology, was in a MA program in History of Religion and needed a salable skill. A nursing program took a chance on me. And, I found that nursing suits me. Is nursing my passion? No, but I am passionate about nursing. ...

2. Southern California nursing programs?? (ADN)

   Dr. Kate replied to rAbella's topic in California

   So you know, within the state of California the public junior colleges are mandated by law to use some form of lottery system. It sounds unfair now but was a response to the perceived unfairness of individual programs setting their own standards. Th...

3. What does your post name reflect about you?

   Dr. Kate replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

   I really wanted Kathy, but that was taken. The only other screen name I use is what I used to call my dog and I didn't want that for a nursing board. I lack creativity. Some of my relatives call me Kate. When I got my PhD a friend playing off Dr. Qui...

4. Did I miss my calling?

   Dr. Kate replied to gotaluvtheER's topic in Emergency

   It strikes me that perhaps you could do with some time taking care of people in a setting where you have a bit longer contact with them than you do in the ER. I become concerned when I hear relatively new nurses sound like old veterans. Truth is you ...

5. Not So Sure About This

   Dr. Kate replied to prairiegirl's topic in General Students

   Laura, I've been doing this for 30 (gasp) years and I'm still not sure it's what I want to be doing. Okay? Stop looking for absolute assurance there is none. What there is, for me at least, is the assurance that I am doing something important, that i...

6. an assignment.

   Dr. Kate replied to volume's topic in General Nursing

   You might want to check your state's nurse practice act for the details of what constitutes RN practice. There should also be a board for the LVN/LPN group. There's a lot of hearsay that goes on among nurses regarding what they are and are not respon...

7. Humanities

   Dr. Kate replied to cuddles's topic in General Students

   Logic, not symbolic that's math, but from the Philosophy dept. can be fun and it really does teach you how to think. History of Religions can also be fun and gives some insight into the way other people think about what's important in life.

8. Anyone with Masters Degree

   Dr. Kate replied to Jeftek's topic in General Nursing

   Have two, one in Religion aND one in Library Scirnece. Starting a 3rd, MSN in Education, in the fall. Glutton for punishment or just like school, take your pick.

9. Working as a team

   Dr. Kate replied to Vicki30CNA's topic in Geriatric

   Back in the dark ages when I was a new RN a very wise supervisor told me that the CNAs knew more about taking care of patients than I would ever know and that I would be well served to listen to them. I took her words to heart and in the process thos...

10. Relocating to California.

    Dr. Kate replied to caramel's topic in General Nursing

    Also, a great chance to go back to school. But parking is really a nightmare at UCLA and expensive. I think it's a bit lower than at Cedars-Sinai, but that's not saying much. Have fun.

11. Bad Eyesight

    Dr. Kate replied to military wife's topic in General Nursing

    Heavenly blue, if perfect eyesight was required we'd never get any new nurses. As long as you can see well enough, somehow, to be safe and are careful, come on down. And welcome aborad, it's a great ride.

12. Does anyone work for HCA? I need to know how long their orientation is?

    Dr. Kate replied to peaceful2100's topic in General Nursing

    Hard to tell. Within both corporations I work for the individual hospitals specify the length of new grad orientation. One has a standardized framework for the didactic, but total length is up to the facility and always negotiable depending on the in...

13. Job Satisfaction Rating

    Dr. Kate replied to yodakelly's topic in General Nursing

    This week about 4.5. But I'm tired and feel I am not contributing much to anything. I do computer based education and coordinate our new grad program.

14. worried

    Dr. Kate replied to sarahd27's topic in General Nursing

    If you find yourself not studying effectively in a group, bow out. You may do better on your own. Only you can decide that. I know I found study groups just raised my anxiety level without adding to my information stores. Good Luck.

15. Nursing Week B.S.

    Dr. Kate replied to adrienurse's topic in General Nursing

    One place I worked gave different trinkets to the licensed and unlicensed nursing employees. I thought that was nasty. The worst I've seen in recent memory was a "gift" of a small box of candy that was 3 pieces of hard candy. Didn't bother to even pi...