KCnTexas ADN

KCnTexas has 14 years experience as a ADN and specializes in Emergency/Trauma/Charge Nurse.

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1. ESI Resource Classification

   KCnTexas posted a topic in Emergency

   Hello All, I am trying to find a list of how ESI resources are grouped/classified. For instance CT and X-ray are 2 different resources, all labs are 1 resource and CT and MRI are 2 different resources, is an EKG considered its own resource or is it ...

2. Focused Assessments

   KCnTexas posted a topic in Student Assist

   Are there any sites or books to help with focused assessments? Like what should be included in your focused assessment for certain conditions? Thanks, KC

3. Stethoscope Reccomendations?

   KCnTexas replied to daisy87's topic in General Nursing

   I am still in nursing school, but I have a Littman Cardiology III. I purchased it from steeles.com because they engrave the diaphragm. Fourteen characters or less, my whole name and middle initial fit on mine. http://www.steeles.com/catalog/engravi...

4. Favorite Mnemonics / Memory Tricks

   KCnTexas replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Students

   these are great and would make a terrific sticky. i am always looking for these!

5. Wow! I just purchased 3000 books!!!

   KCnTexas replied to JettaDP's topic in General Students

   we have 22 books on our list. yesterday, one of the instructors told us that we needed to bring all of our books to the first day of class! you should have heard the silence...lol. i raised my hand and asked if we had to bring all of them the fir...

6. Fall 08 NS Ages...

   KCnTexas replied to shorty3_31's topic in General Students

   i am 41 now and 43 when i graduate. ages all over the map in my class.

7. Calling All LSC-NH 1172 Survivors

   KCnTexas posted a topic in Texas

   well, i have survived my first nursing class, prep for basic care. i think we all stressed entirely too much over this class, we were making things harder than necessary. i am so relieved it is over, but the nerves have already kicked in for what i...

8. Share Your Saying

   KCnTexas replied to angelique777's topic in Humor

   "I believe there is no problem so large that it cannot be blamed on someone else!" ~Maxine

9. Stethoscope bothering my ears

   KCnTexas replied to datajunkette's topic in General Students

   fyi - i just purchased a littmann cardiology iii and it only came with the grey ear tips, three pair including the ones already on it. when i ordered the student kit (free) from littman they sent the black ones, id tag and disc.

10. Here is a crazy question

    KCnTexas replied to msdeannah's topic in Pre-Nursing

    for me it all depends on the amount of books i need to carry for the day. i have a rolling bag that i use for days that i have multiple classes and textbooks that must be hauled. also used if i have to take my laptop with books because it is just t...

11. Hrsa 08-09 Nursing Scholarship

    KCnTexas replied to geteducated123's topic in General Students

    this is the reason i did not apply for this scholarship; i definitely do not want to work in any of the locations available in my area.

12. Investing In A Good Stethoscope

    KCnTexas replied to NICUplease's topic in General Students

    i purchased a littman cardio iii from steeles.com, the littman because i want every advantage to help with nursing school and steeles.com because they will engrave the diaphragm to help prevent it from walking. actually was able to fit my full name ...

13. How to put my name on my stethoscope?

    KCnTexas replied to nursemommyof3's topic in General Students

    i purchased mine from steeles.com already engraved with my name. i have a littman name tag that i am going to put on it as soon as it comes back from being engraved. i also purchased a dog tag online to attach to the tubing....talk about overkill, ...

14. Just got my Littmann Master Cardiology Stethoscope..

    KCnTexas replied to Scrubz's topic in Uniform/Gear

    I asked at the local engraving place and they basically said they would not do it, so I purchased mine from steeles.com and they engraved it for me. Looks great too!

15. what supplies are needed for Lonestar College NH?

    KCnTexas replied to joeyrr71's topic in Texas

    We should not need any supplies for the 28th, according to the information I have been given. Also, uniforms will not be needed until about 2 weeks after the start of August 25th classes. As far as the books for the 1st semester, if you want, pm m...