kdsrn

kdsrn has 25 years experience and specializes in Pediatric Heme/Onc and Pulmonary.

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1. What's the weirdest baby name?

   kdsrn replied to teresab_2000's topic in Ob/Gyn

   abcde (pronounced ab si dee)

2. UTHSCSA spring 2010 hopefuls!

   kdsrn replied to itsMEkassiah's topic in Texas

   I'm an instructor at UTHSCSA. There is no magic GPA but in general most students have a GPA of 3.5 and above. You must have a 3.0 to be competitive. Other things are also looked at such as interview, TEAS test score, etc.

3. Starting clinicals, no experience! HELP!

   kdsrn replied to EricaSAFJAF's topic in General Students

   You will be amazed at how much you really know. Don't worry about the other students and "what experience they already have". Most students don't have experience. Just prepare for your clinical the day before by reading up on the diagnosis your patie...

4. In need of guidance.

   kdsrn replied to JMMagana18's topic in General Students

   I am a professor at a university. We had 400+ qualified applicants this semester and accepted 130. We would love to accept more but can't because there is a shortage of nursing faculty. I would say to decide what your long term goals are. If you want...

5. Convert pounds to kilograms, please help

   kdsrn replied to deemarys's topic in General Students

   RossaysoonRN, I'm not sure why you are getting so defensive. I was just trying to help demarys who asked a question. You are correct that 2.2 # is equal to 1 kg. What you did incorrectly was divide 17.14 by 2.2 instead of converting your oz to pounds...

6. Is it unprofessional for instructors to do this?

   kdsrn replied to kgh31386's topic in General Students

   Yes this is inappropriate. If some are afraid to go to the Dean personally, then write an anonymous letter with specific incidents, etc. I would go to the course coordinator first and if there is no resolution, go to the Dean.

7. Abusive and Cruel Clinical Instructors: Why??

   kdsrn replied to sallber's topic in General Students

   As a clinical instructor myself, I feel it is important to have a caring, open attitude with students. This helps them to feel less intimidated and enhances learning in my opinion. I don't really know why some nursing instructors and nurses in genera...

8. TWU Dallas -Cheaper books???

   kdsrn replied to trinket22's topic in General Students

   Try www.chegg.com

9. CRANIAL NERVES

   kdsrn replied to mRpeNa's topic in General Students

   On old olympus tiny tops a fin and german viewed some hopps

10. Convert pounds to kilograms, please help

    kdsrn replied to deemarys's topic in General Students

    I am a pediatric nursing instructor. The method used by JennieB30 is the most widely used method. I'm sorry RosssaysoonRN but your answer is incorrect.

11. Hospitals In Texas That Offer Support Through Nursing Schools If Commitment Made

    kdsrn replied to techraider77's topic in Texas

    The VA hospital has a program as well.

12. Does your school separate didactic classes from clinical?

    kdsrn replied to kdsrn's topic in Educators

    What schools do you teach at?

13. Does your school separate didactic classes from clinical?

    kdsrn posted a topic in Educators

    We are in the process of revising our BSN curriculum. Our theory/didactic courses are currently combined with a clinical component. Our dean would like us to separate our courses. We currently don't give a letter grade for the clinical portion. It is...

14. University of Texas Nursing Program

    kdsrn replied to andrewsvalesen's topic in Texas

    UT Austin has an excellent nursing school. They do have several prerequisites that you are required to take at UT. They do that so that they know the quality of classes their students are receiving. Otherwise, if someone took it somewhere else they ...

15. Some questions for nurses married to nurses

    kdsrn replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    My husband and I are both nurses. I am pedi and he cares for adults. It has worked out great for us. We have worked in the same facility and at different facilities. Both have worked out fine. It has been really nice because we understand when the ot...