KCRustin

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1. Saint John's Hospital Maplewood

   KCRustin replied to RN2BKS's topic in Minnesota

   What wage did they offer you? I've been interviewing at Hospitals and I anticipating an offer shortly and don't know what wage to expect.

2. St. Kate's worth the cost?

   KCRustin replied to sejones's topic in Minnesota

   Sejones, I am in the middle of the ADN program day and I love it. Definitely worth the money. They have had problems in the past but the new director of the program has really been proactive and made a lot of corrections in the program. We have Kapl...

3. Moving to Rochester, MN Feb, 2012!!?

   KCRustin replied to alyda's topic in Minnesota

   Congrats! I don't live there but it's a beautiful city. It's a wonderful little city with a lot to offer. Try and get involved after you feel comfortable in a church or organization to meet people if you need to. Everyone there is definitely Minnesot...

4. New CNA Job... What should I wear!?!

   KCRustin posted a topic in CNA/MA

   Hello fellow CNA's, Students, and Nurses, I have my very 1st day of orientation on Friday at a long-term care facility. I am a nursing student and a mom of two boys :) and got a casual job. I'll only have to work 2 shifts a month plus whatever else ...

5. Trying to get into OB

   KCRustin posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Hey Ladies and Gents, I am currently a 1st year nursing student at St. Kate's in Minneapolis MN. It's a great school for associates (of course it's not perfect but no school is) and I'm trying hard to be proactive about getting a job when I graduate...

6. Does it pay to know spanish?

   KCRustin replied to KCRustin's topic in Minnesota

   Thank you. I am looking into getting the Rosetta Stone Spanish courses to become fluent and also teach my kids. I have a 2 1/2 year old and a 1 year old that I would like to teach so knowing Spanish would just be a bonus for work. I was hoping it wo...

7. first exam and I got a.....

   KCRustin replied to oklahomagal's topic in General Students

   Great for you! I am starting my classes next week. Any suggestions on studying tips?

8. Interview question: Tell us about a mistake you have made...

   KCRustin replied to PchezRN's topic in Career Support

   Thank you PchezRN for posting this question. Does anyone else have a good way to answer this question. I personally have a lot of anxiety in making mistakes and am going to do everything I can to not make a life threatening mistake. I have also been ...

9. Does it pay to know spanish?

   KCRustin posted a topic in Minnesota

   Hello Nurses/Nursing Students, I have been thinking about learning a second language, Spanish specifically, and I was wondering if it would pay off in my nursing career. I am currently a student at St. Kate's right now getting my ADN. I am looking to...

10. What are your other degrees in?

    KCRustin replied to nurse2b013's topic in General Students

    I have a BS in Business Administration and I start my ADN next month. Hopefully I can still us my degree in nursing.

11. ATTENTION MOMMIES!

    KCRustin replied to mommy_5's topic in General Students

    I have two boys, ages 1 and 2 1/2, and I give you a lot of credit. Without help I would consider hiring someone to clean your house. That would trim about 2 hours off your household duties and give you more time to be mom or student.

12. Any St Kates nursing student want to give me the heads up on what to expect.

    KCRustin replied to Jeannai's topic in Minnesota

    dinah77- I have a question about St Kate's Dosage and Calculation class. Is it worth studying ahead? After joining allnurses.com and reading other posts I am nearly curled up in the fetal position about to cry, worried how hard his is going to be. I ...

13. Last Semester- Scared of failing

    KCRustin replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    Fear of failing is normal and it can be something that pushes you forward or makes you cry and curl up in the fetal position:yawn: I have a strong faith in God and I know that he puts me in situations to learn and grow as a person. You wold not be in...

14. Advice? Tips? I start the RN program this month and I am terrified to say the least

    KCRustin replied to clclc4444's topic in General Students

    I'm in the same boat but I can tel you what I am doing. 1. Menu Planning! It's going to make my evening with my two kids a lot easier and I don't have the terrible question on my way home of what's for dinner! I plan my grocery shopping list out and...

15. Using technical jargon with patients-EYE OPENER

    KCRustin replied to JeneraterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Great job! I am just starting my nurse classes next month so I have nothing to compare your story to but it sounds awesome!