kitkat260 MSN

kitkat260 has 16 years experience as a MSN.

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1. Just finished the MSN-Ed!

   kitkat260 replied to ukjenn231's topic in Western Governors University

   Congratulations! I started May 1st and am hoping to be done in six months. This definitely inspired me that it can be

2. Choose Your Favorite TV Nurse

   kitkat260 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   Carla from Scrubs. She always advocated for her patients no matter what she had to do or who she made angry by doing so and she demanded (and received) respect from the doctors for herself as a

3. which MSN to finish?

   kitkat260 replied to BirkieGirl's topic in Post Graduate Students

   I would be interested in reading the replies to this also. I am interested in Nursing Education but I am wondering if it would be better to get a MSN in Clinical Leadership so that I can have more...

4. Readmission-a small rant

   kitkat260 replied to kitkat260's topic in Western Governors University

   Thank you everyone for the encouragement. I appreciate it. I did a lot of thinking since I received that email to make sure that I was still dedicated to getting my BSN and I decided to accept...

5. Readmission-a small rant

   kitkat260 replied to kitkat260's topic in Western Governors University

   I was approved for financial aid already for this next term so I think that it is just WGU's policy, though I noticed today when I logged in to my WGU portal that it says that I am in good standing...

6. Readmission-a small rant

   kitkat260 posted a topic in Western Governors University

   Just had to share a little bit of frustration that I've had today with the process of trying to get readmitted to WGU. Sorry in advance for my rant. I had began my RN to BSN nearly 4 years ago at...

7. Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

   kitkat260 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   "The candidate has previously passed this exam. A new appointment cannot be scheduled" I can't wait to see my license number post to the BON website

8. Hard time finding LPN-RN online programs...

   kitkat260 replied to Mr.NurseGuy's topic in Online Distance Learning

   Indiana State University has a distance learning program for LPN to BSN. This might be one step more than you were wanting but it might be worth it to have the extra

9. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

   kitkat260 replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

   I think that I am most irritated to see fellow nurses put that we have "recieved" medication for a resident. Um, it's "i" before "e" except after c. Received! You have a college education people,...

10. Do you identify yourself as a nurse when you or your family are a patient?

    kitkat260 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I try not to introduce myself as a nurse b/c I realize that just because I'm a nurse, it doesn't mean that I know everything about the medical situation (there's a reason that nurses specialize!) and...

11. Really struggling with first job in nursing home

    kitkat260 replied to Pegasus65's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Pegasus65, I'm glad to hear that your new job is working out so well. I, too, seem to have made it into a facility that is willing to train and answer questions. And yes, the med cart is so much more...

12. Ivy Tech 'Fall 2010' Applicants

    kitkat260 replied to Emmi7's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I have the same issue. I used clear nail polish to cover the part of the metal on the watch that touches my skin. This seems to have helped. I've also worn a long sleeved shirt under my scrub shirt...

13. Really struggling with first job in nursing home

    kitkat260 replied to Pegasus65's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you kocheli, positive postings from members is one of the main reasons that I keep coming back to this website! It really helps to have someone else share their experiences with you to let you...

14. Really struggling with first job in nursing home

    kitkat260 replied to Pegasus65's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, never a good sign when an employee is "out of there" at the first opportunity! I was just offered a job today at another nursing home. At first I didn't want to accept it but I had just had a...

15. Really struggling with first job in nursing home

    kitkat260 replied to Pegasus65's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you Pegasus65. It really helps to know that I am not alone in this experience. I have been feeling so bad about this experience and it doesn't help that my former classmate is still working...