ktliz

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  1. DeSales University ABSN 2012

    ktliz replied to enilrek's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hey everyone. I was in your shoes a year ago, and I remember how helpful it was to get in touch with students in the class ahead of me... so I figured I would offer my help if anyone needs it.

  2. Soul searching (pardon my rambling)

    ktliz replied to ixchel's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You are not a nurse yet, correct? If that's the case, my advice is to get through nursing school and then figure out where to go from there. I say this because you sound a lot like me... somewhat...

  3. nursing student opinions .. need a pick me up!

    ktliz replied to katiebry1031's topic in General Students

    I know that in nursing school, many of us are Type-A personalities with very high expectations for ourselves. We tend to say "Can I really do this?", when what we actually mean is "Can I really do...

  4. Australian Home Birth Advocate Dies After Childbirth

    ktliz replied to Not_A_Hat_Person's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Two hours to get to the hospital? That's a problem right there. : Of course there is morbidity & mortality that may have been avoided in the hospital instead of the home. However, the reverse is...

  5. How does one cope post antidepressants

    ktliz replied to esunada's topic in Psychiatric

    I would put it this way-- Antidepressants themselves will not permanently fix chemical imbalances. However, temporary relief from the chemical imbalance gives the person a chance to function normally,...

  6. CCP courses for Drexel ACE program prerequisites?

    ktliz replied to jmilo77's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Those are all pretty standard courses; you will be

  7. DeSales accelerated BSN '11-'12

    ktliz replied to ktliz's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Call/email the nursing office and let them know you didn't get the packet. I checked my envelope (I have some documents stored in it) and it is postmarked 1/14. However, the nursing secretary is new...

  8. Why are there no nursing schools with built-in prerequisites?

    ktliz replied to EMT-newbie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just looked it up... here is the course progression for the program I referred to in the above post: NURSING COURSES ARE SEQUENTIAL ASN PROGRAM - SUGGESTED PROGRAM OF STUDIES FOR A FULL-TIME...

  9. Why are there no nursing schools with built-in prerequisites?

    ktliz replied to EMT-newbie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There is a reputable private school in my area that has a 2-year ASN. Students start clinicals the first semester, even straight out of high school. Two year later, they receive an ASN and are...

  10. Catheterization Expiriences

    ktliz replied to ubsjl's topic in General Nursing

    I was having trouble visualizing the urethra of a larger lady. My neck was craned and I had the catheter in hand.... and my instructor told me to stop; I had broken sterile field. I couldn't figure...

  11. Anyone else dealing with anxiety/emotional issues?

    ktliz replied to rntj's topic in General Nursing

    First, kudos to you for going to work, even when you are anxious. I am still learning not to let my anxiety paralyze me. You should be very proud! Second, I agree that a tune-up with a therapist...

  12. how long to wait?

    ktliz replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    I just went on an interview (for an aide position) for an application I submitted in August! The hospital has a system online where you can check the status of your applications. I applied to...

  13. DeSales accelerated BSN '11-'12

    ktliz replied to ktliz's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    DublAK, look at it this way-- if your lack of experience was an issue, they wouldn't have invited you for an interview. Obviously you impressed them with some other aspect of your application. If you...

  14. Looking for insight/wisdom

    ktliz replied to mcsale02's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Option 3 definitely sounds like the way to go. I'd advise to keep your plan as simple as possible, since you never know when life is going to throw a wrench in your plans and throw you for a

  15. Med/Surg RN required to care for L&D patients

    ktliz replied to Pjun581's topic in General Nursing

    They only announce it on the L&D/PP floor.

  16. Med/Surg RN required to care for L&D patients

    ktliz replied to Pjun581's topic in General Nursing

    At the hospital where I am, pink is the infant equivalent of code

  17. shorter time, bigger debt...smaller debt, longer time

    ktliz replied to i_luv2_care2013's topic in General Nursing

    I think you will be in a much better situation with $30k in loans and a BSN than you would be with $0 in loans as an LPN. Guess it depends on the job market in your area,

  18. DeSales accelerated BSN '11-'12

    ktliz replied to ktliz's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    You are doing the right thing already, by talking to people in this and other programs! Without giving out too many details... they want to see that you know what you are getting yourself into, and...

  19. DeSales accelerated BSN '11-'12

    ktliz replied to ktliz's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Michele... to answer your question, I tried to interview as early as possible (can't remember what the dates were). The admission committee meets sometime in December, and I got my acceptance letter...

  20. Why should I encourage rest before/after meals to pts?

    ktliz replied to ashleymarie23's topic in General Nursing

    Putting Sanuk and StephanieRNs ideas together, you want to prevent nausea, because vomiting will further decrease the patient's nutrition, which is already less than body

  21. ADN or 2nd degree, what should I do?

    ktliz replied to whattodo4's topic in General Nursing

    Around here, new grad ADNs have a much harder time getting jobs. I know many places are similar, but look into what the job market is like where you are. Check the allnurses forum for your region,...

  22. Your Most Heartwarming Moments in Nursing

    ktliz replied to Cuddleswithpuddles's topic in General Nursing

    There's not a specific instance that stands out for me, but I can honestly say that just about every one of my patients warms my heart in one way or another. I'm still a student and working as an...

  23. Shift work and pets.

    ktliz replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    This might sound totally crazy, considering you just started a new job, but.... assuming your family is supportive, have you considered getting another dog? As much as we'd like to, we can't be there...

  24. Uncomfortable feeling during dilitation check?

    ktliz replied to EMJrn's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Are you required to do scheduled checks? If they are that high up, I don't even see the point... you can just say they are in early labor. Cervical checks are pretty overrated in my opinion,

  25. dover business college fails whole class

    ktliz replied to Kimberly M's topic in General Nursing

    Exit exams are common for the BSN programs in my area, but they are never a one-shot thing. Usually you remediate and retest until you pass. Some schools charge extra for remediation/retesting, and...