kayty2339

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1. Does anyone like their job?

   kayty2339 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I just graduated nursing school and have been working as a PCT since march. I work on a very busy tele/medsurg floor. It seems like every nurse is miserable and burnt out. I sometimes get floated to other floors and find it's the same on other floors...

2. Hey me too!

   kayty2339 replied to thenameismac's topic in General Students

   As a pct you will need a bp cuff and stethoscope to learn how to take vital signs. And the scissors will probably be of use at times as well.

3. Just talked to a nurse- I feel so down & anxious

   kayty2339 replied to StudentNrseMcFarland's topic in General Students

   I think because things were so good for the nursing profession for so long, nurses getting jobs as soon as they graduate, that we all got spoiled at the idea of how easy it would be to get a job. But in reality how many new grads in any profession ge...

4. Is this Wrong?

   kayty2339 replied to EMEddie's topic in General Students

   Why? Are you being serious?

5. Jeff Davis-Brewton

   kayty2339 replied to Honeybee737's topic in Alabama

   Yes, I would get "Test Success: Test taking techniques for beginning nursing students" By Nugent. This is a good one to read through before starting school. It gives you great tips on how to take the NCLEX style tests. I don't know how JD is, but PJC...

6. Jeff Davis-Brewton

   kayty2339 replied to Honeybee737's topic in Alabama

   I'm not sure how many actually get in. But I know I was picked as an alternate once when I scored 138 and didn't get in, then I was accepted when I scored in the 160's...however I was one that did turn it down and go to PJC, so it is possible that yo...

7. First Semester Nursing School

   kayty2339 replied to EMEddie's topic in General Students

   Personally I wouldn't take any other courses that aren't required. Especially if you are going to work to. You have to have time to study and sleep too! Even if you have always been an excellent student nursing school is hard to get accustomed to. I ...

8. First Semester Nursing School

   kayty2339 replied to EMEddie's topic in General Students

   Also recommend the test success book the previous poster recommended. Definitely read through that before starting. Also a good book is "fundamentals success" by Davis. This one is great for practicing nclex style questions for each test. Practicing ...

9. First Semester Nursing School

   kayty2339 replied to EMEddie's topic in General Students

   In my program micro could be taken during the second semester of the program along with adults1. Most people take any and all co reqs before though. What classes are you wanting to take while in the program? Required courses or something different?

10. Jeff Davis-Brewton

    kayty2339 replied to Honeybee737's topic in Alabama

    Please pardon my spelling errors, I'm typing on the iPod tonight! :/

11. Jeff Davis-Brewton

    kayty2339 replied to Honeybee737's topic in Alabama

    Yes I'm still in the program. The summer was tough, but this fall semester(in what's supposed to be the hardest one yet, adults 2) has been much easier (to me) than adults 1 over the summer. Easy is probably not a good word to use though, because it'...

12. Jefferson Davis (jdcc)

    kayty2339 replied to kayty2339's topic in Alabama

    I didn't get in as an alternate. I actually ended up going to pjc in Jan 2010 and am set to graduate in may. I can now say from first hand experience that pjc is a good school and they have made many changes to better the program. Im not sure how man...

13. What's the deal with anxiety meds for students?

    kayty2339 replied to Strwbrywne's topic in General Students

    deleted...decided not to go any furthur with this. Good night! :)

14. Rolling backpack?

    kayty2339 replied to newstudent2010's topic in General Students

    I got a really good one from Ross. It's actually a rolling briefcase, with room for my laptop and about 3 large books and my binder. It's wonderful. I suggest checking out Ross if you have one in your area or maybe any place like it. Maybe even TJ Ma...

15. What's the deal with anxiety meds for students?

    kayty2339 replied to Strwbrywne's topic in General Students

    I know people that have gone that route. But I know I won't go there. It's stessfull yes, but to me it isn't worth becoming dependent on a drug. I think we as a society have become too accustomed to a quick fix and that's why so many of us are now de...