katiebear

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1. Kaplan Questions!

   katiebear posted a topic in NCLEX

   I searched everywhere for this, but I can't seem to find it. Any input is appreciated! I've been using Kaplan for studying for the NCLEX-RN. I've done the first 3 question trainers, a diagnostic, and a ton of Qbank quizzes. I've been doing some of th...

2. Why do people belittle others to make themselves feel better?

   katiebear replied to maracuya's topic in General Students

   Actually, all someone knows at any age above 20 is what THEY PERSONALLY dealt with as a 20 year old. Also fact. You can explain it away and pretend that other contingencies are important, but the sheer physical fact here is YOU are not ME, and no cu...

3. Why do people belittle others to make themselves feel better?

   katiebear replied to maracuya's topic in General Students

   I have been in several situations throughout my nursing program where I was informed my stress and effort was not equal to the stress and effort of others due to my age. I find it to be ridiculous to judge anyone's situation based on their age. Nobod...

4. Best nursing journals to subscribe too.

   katiebear replied to mr cooper's topic in General Students

   If you ever find a specialty you think could be your niche, I highly recommend subscribing. I get so excited when I get mine, and it really recharges my drive to do well. I like Nursing Made Incredibly Easy, too. It simplifies a lot of complex concep...

5. Junk in the trunk

   katiebear replied to hardworkdedication's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I used to wear Cherokee with the flare/slit leg when I did home health and did a WHOLE lot of squatting/bending. Whatever you do, don't buy anything unisex. Scrubs built for a curve are going to FIT the curve.

6. Should I regret going ADN over BSN?

   katiebear replied to lindsayk728's topic in General Students

   Never regret things, it's not healthy. Simply move forward because you can't change what's already happened. ADNs can get jobs over a BSN if you make yourself a name. In my area, a lot of ADNs get jobs relatively easily because we work our hind ends...

7. What will you do after you graduate and take NCLEX?

   katiebear replied to EarthhAngel2013's topic in General Students

   Buy a pair of Danskos, seriously. Like as soon as I pass the NCLEX.

8. Wish I Had Studied More Of....

   katiebear replied to rawoysteraddict's topic in General Students

   Phlebotomy, hands down. I honestly don't think the suggestion to take a semester of Spanish will do you much good. One semester won't have you to any sort of comprehension level when dealing with Spanish speaking patients.

9. What books do you have on your desk?

   katiebear replied to nurseprnRN's topic in Student Assist

   I have a small bookshelf totally loaded with nursing books, but the ones that are on the top shelf and I use the most are: Tabers. Don't ever go anywhere without your Tabers. Davis Drug Guide Hogan NCLEX Review book A nursing prayer book from the 40...

10. What type of full-time jobs can you work while going to nursing school?

    katiebear replied to peachshan's topic in Pre-Nursing

    For a while, I had two part time jobs while in my ADN program. I dropped down to one recently, but I may go back to do in a little while. I also personally know three people who have worked full time jobs while in nursing school. It's difficult, you ...

11. Digital Recording - Helpful or Time Consuming?

    katiebear replied to NyLALove's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I started recording lectures this semester and I think I'll continue from here on out. It takes absolutely no effort on my part to record... And the way I do it, it takes no effort to listen, either. I've been listening to lectures when I'm doing som...

12. Joining an Association/Organization as a Student?

    katiebear replied to katiebear's topic in General Students

    Thanks for your input!! I really appreciate it.

13. Maybe you feel/felt the same? Worried about 'getting it'

    katiebear replied to libby11's topic in General Students

    Nobody remembers all of A&P, I agree. But you'd be surprised how much of it really does stay somewhere in your brain. My best suggestion for you is to connect everything new to something you already remember. Say, 'This disease acts in the same w...

14. Joining an Association/Organization as a Student?

    katiebear replied to katiebear's topic in General Students

    It's my specialty of choice. I'm keeping an open mind about other areas, but I really "clicked" with one in particular. Everything fell into place, I could problem solve easier, I understood everything better, it just felt right. It's the best way I ...

15. What time do you start clinical?

    katiebear replied to SBJustBreathe's topic in General Students

    Med Surg days start at 5:30! We're morning people.