Kasm296

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1. Career and Family

   Kasm296 replied to sugarmagnolia81's topic in New Nurse

   It definitely can be done. I just graduated in May as well and have two children one of them being on the autism spectrum. It can be difficult but from my experience by being a mother you are forced to make the most of you time. I think for me it ...

2. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

   Kasm296 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX

   ICP: Decreased LOC, headache, behavior changes, n/v, change in speech,

3. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

   Kasm296 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX

   TIA's: Blurred vision, Diplopia, Blindness in one eye, Tunnel Vision Transient weakness, Gait disturbance Vertigo, Transient numbness (arm, hand. leg) Aphasia, Dysarthria

4. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

   Kasm296 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX

   Meningitis: Decreased LOC, Severe headache, N/V, Fever, Chills, Red macular rash. Nuchal Rigidity. Positive Kernig's and Brudzinski sign.

5. Parenting while going to nursing school

   Kasm296 replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

   I also went to school while raising children and I think it helped in that you really need to focus. You definitely learn the master the art of time management which also helps once your nursing.

6. Failed a 2nd time and am ready to move on with the rest of my life...

   Kasm296 replied to Metabaronx's topic in NCLEX

   I did Suzanne's plan and passed the first time. I highly recommend it. I can't give details but it gives you great guidelines and really helps you structure your studying. I really encourage you do it.

7. christmas card exchange 2008

   Kasm296 replied to rn-jane's topic in General Nursing

   I would love to do this as well. Please email me since I don't have 15 posts.

8. christmas card exchange 2008

   Kasm296 replied to rn-jane's topic in General Nursing

   ahhh..that is why I can't do it I don't have the 15 posts yet either.

9. What would you do??????

   Kasm296 replied to rn2bein08's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I am also in the same situation however out letters went out today so I should know either today or tomorrow. I asked if they would give me a GPA cutoff etc...and I was told that is not the only criteria they use...they were incredibly vague and pre...

10. Introductions:"New" and "Old" Students.

    Kasm296 replied to Love-A-Nurse's topic in General Students

    Hello...Mine name is Kellie I am 33 yo mother of 2 girls, one 13 and one 10. I am married and thankfully my husband is working two jobs so that I can go to school full time and be home with the kids. I haven't gotten into the program yet, however t...

11. Anyone attending MBCC in Metrowest!!!

    Kasm296 replied to Kasm296's topic in Massachusetts

    Carrie, I would love to hear about it. I found out that the letters for admission are going out this Wednesday. I am a little worried because I have heard so many different things and really have no idea what to expect. I am pretty sure I will be ...

12. Anyone attending MBCC in Metrowest!!!

    Kasm296 posted a topic in Massachusetts

    I am currently on the wait list for MBCC and would love to speak to anyone who has gone through it or in currently enrolled in it.

13. Math for Meds

    Kasm296 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    I am finishing up my pre-reqs this semester and will be entering nursing school in the fall of 2006. I am wondering if anyone happens to know what type of math I should be focusing on. I have completed up until College Algebra however I still don't...