RNKat23

RNKat23 specializes in ER.

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1. Mom thinking about going back to nursing school... NEEDS ENCOURAGEMENT!!!

   RNKat23 replied to JenInSchool's topic in Pre-Nursing

   It's absolutely possible! :-) I had always wanted to be a nurse, but wasn't sure I could do it. After earning a business degree, and then being a SAHM for 10 years I decided to take the plunge. I went back to school at age 35, graduated at 37, an...

2. Have you ever had a pt that you knew in real life?

   RNKat23 replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Nursing

   As many have pointed out, in small communities this is unavoidable. In my ER from 3:30a-7a there are only two RN's, so if someone comes in that I know, it's pretty much a given that we'll be seeing each other! I have received several comments from ...

3. Taking a leap of faith and am officially changing careers

   RNKat23 replied to cderitz's topic in Michigan

   Just wanted to encourage all of you - you can do it! I went back to school at age 35, and am now 38 and have been an RN for 6 months. I LOVE my job, and am so happy I made the switch. I have a business background, and then stayed home with my kids...

4. Anybody having a hard time finding a job?

   RNKat23 replied to Tiffie1210's topic in Michigan

   I'm in Northern Michigan

5. Anybody having a hard time finding a job?

   RNKat23 replied to Tiffie1210's topic in Michigan

   I'm a recent grad (6/09), had a job waiting when I graduated, and am loving it (even though there's still lots to learn!). People like to complain, so the ones with the good stories may just not be posting much... My four best friends from NS are a...

6. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

   RNKat23 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX

   The trick worked for me! Took the test on Friday at 8:00, tried to register that afternoon about 4:00 - got the pop-up! I found out this morning at 9:05 through Quick Results that I PASSED!!!! I can't believe I'm an RN - went back to school at age ...

7. uggh..how to shut the little voice up in my head

   RNKat23 replied to LolaBunnie's topic in General Nursing

   I'm just finishing up an ADN program just shy of turning 38. You can do it! :-) It's been one of the best things I've ever done. I've loved nursing school, and can't wait to hit the ground running when I graduate!

8. Precepting and graduation

   RNKat23 replied to risa80's topic in General Students

   I'm just starting my last term too - yeah! We have 180 hours of precepting - works out to about 2 12-hour-shifts a week for 8 weeks. I'm going to be in the ER - can't wait! :-)

9. B.S. or A.D.???

   RNKat23 replied to viablecalifornialove's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Suctioning either trachs or vents, helping during codes (patients may vomit during codes, and RT is always right in there helping with suctioning or tubing), dealing with coughing patients, elderly patients who may have excess sputum. Anything that ...

10. B.S. or A.D.???

    RNKat23 replied to viablecalifornialove's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Not really answering your question here (I don't really know the difference between RT degrees), but do you know how much sputum, phlegm, vomit, and other fluids that respiratory has to deal with on a daily basis? Even with all that nurses have to d...

11. When do we learn how to start an iv

    RNKat23 replied to VampRN's topic in General Students

    So glad I'm in the program I'm in. They want us to get experience with anything we can. We did IV's in our 2nd term both in lab (on mannequins and each other) and by spending a day in outpt surgery starting all the IV's before they went to surgery....

12. Will I be too old for nursing school?

    RNKat23 replied to nrsbetsy's topic in General Students

    I'm 37 and in the middle of the pack of my nursing class - the oldest is around 48, and the youngest is 23.

13. "Nursing students with C's are still nurses".. ?

    RNKat23 replied to whiteoleander5's topic in General Students

    I'm an "A" student. I work 30-40 hours a week, spend time with my family, work out 6 days a week, and drive an hour each way to work and school. I do not spend all of my time studying, or neglect other responsibilities. I do pay close attention in cl...

14. "Nursing students with C's are still nurses".. ?

    RNKat23 replied to whiteoleander5's topic in General Students

    This would be a moot point at my school - to get in and stay in the nursing program you have to have a B- or better in every class (and clinicals). One point below that and you're out. It's interesting that schools have such a different view on grade...

15. What was your 1st OR experience in NS?

    RNKat23 replied to MedicalNerd's topic in General Students

    My 2nd semester (Med/Surg) I got to see a laminectomy and a laparoscopic cholecsystectomy. This semester (OB/Peds) I've seen two c-sections. Very cool to watch and I'm glad I had the experience, but it drove the point home that surgery will not be m...