KimberlyRN89 BSN, RN

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    Things you "should" be taught in nursing school

    KimberlyRN89 replied to KimberlyRN89's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks everyone for the responses :) We use evolve.elsevier.com ALOT in our nursing program, and the website has very helpful videos. I guess I'm just sort of trying to get a feel for what employers...
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    how can these schools get away with SCAMMING people?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to pixiestudent2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What about OBRA 1987? I thought all CNA's were required to have a minimum amount of
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    how can these schools get away with SCAMMING people?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to pixiestudent2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My CNA program cost about $1000. It seems sort of high compared to other prices I've seen posted on here, but IMO I think the experience + the money I've made as a CNA justifies the price (that &...
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    new LPN grad & available jobs

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Dito's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I just recently went to a job fair in Woodlawn last week. The market doesn't seem to be that great for new LPN's in the Baltimore-metro area..at least from the information that was given to me. Yes, a...
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    Teacher's aides emptying/changing colostomy bag - safe? reasonable?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to systoly's topic in General Nursing

    I think the OP mentioned the student has special needs.. One of my co-workers is also a special-ed teacher. She says that she oftentimes has to change her student's incotinence briefs. I know that...
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    Teacher's aides emptying/changing colostomy bag - safe? reasonable?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to systoly's topic in General Nursing

    Where's the school
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    Preparing to care for my 1st patient in clinical.

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Piggles's topic in General Students

    My #1 advice would be RELAX! Focus on what you've been taught in lecture and skills. Now you're using what you've been taught on an actual person. Our clinical instructor is usually with us when we...
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    slower paced nursing in long term care?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to pepsi115's topic in General Nursing

    Like someone mentioned, maybe you should look into working @ an ALF. Or maybe a position as a utilization review nurse (sorry if that's already been mentioned)? I'm still in NS, and doing my clinicals...
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    Why do nurses have to be so mean to nursing students?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to patty554's topic in General Students

    That school has no business sending students to your facility.. in all honesty you should be complaining to your DON, nursing home administrator, whatever powers that be...because that school's...
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    Who actually ENJOYS clinical?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to foreverLaur's topic in General Students

    I love clinical! Wayy more interesting than skills
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    Any Hospital Hiring in MD?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to MajesticRN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I went to a job fair on Wednesday and Northwest Hospital (located in Randallstown) said they were be posting a new grad position in
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    Med surg Cardiac!!!!

    KimberlyRN89 replied to bri2012's topic in General Students

    Saunders has an excellent NCLEX book that really breaks down each section in detail. Most of the info they get from their summaries comes from Med-Surg
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    Should I choose a different hospital for clinicals each semester?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to qcobra's topic in General Students

    We don't get a choice either. I'm in Med-Surg 1 and I'm on a sub-acute unit at a nursing home. Last semester we were at a hospital. Next semester we'll either be at: the same nursing home as this...
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    RN teacher failing students to "weed" them out?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to xmissxscarlet09's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe the problem you are experiencing is with the way your instructor is wording the questions? I had that issue earlier this semester (this is my 2nd semester in NS), me & my classmates were in...
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    I keep burning bridges... I really want to stop

    KimberlyRN89 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I really understand what you mean about burning bridges. I've been a cna/gna for 2.5 years, and in that time I've had 4 jobs. One I'm still currently at, one that I kept for a year (and left under...
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    Job posting- "Must not be overweight"

    KimberlyRN89 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I also forgot to mention this in my last post. The person placing the ad appeared (from the pics on his website) to be a quadriplegic. I'm sure he's been faced with a lot of discrimination in his...
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    Job posting- "Must not be overweight"

    KimberlyRN89 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I saw the same job listing on craigslist yesterday!! Don't forget he said you must be close to his age (he is in his late 20s), like to listen to rock music & possibly hang out with him @...
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    Best Apps for student RN!!

    KimberlyRN89 replied to slangley's topic in General Students

    I love love love MiniNurse!! And WebMD app too. I have a bunch, but these are the two I use consistently during
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    Pregnant while in nursing school?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to mslove's topic in General Students

    There was a girl who is a couple of semesters ahead of me (in fact she should be done in a couple of months!) who gave birth earlier this year. They allowed her to miss about 2 weeks of class. She...
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    Sexual advances from a resident

    KimberlyRN89 replied to blessed2bfree's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I worked at a facility where there was a resident (also AAOx3) who would make advances like this. The DON was made aware. Whenever a CNA had to do peri care for him, there would have to be another CNA...
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    How do you stay focused while reading?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Thujone's topic in General Students

    That is how I studied when I took A&P II :) OP, maybe you should read this book "You Are Smarter Than You Think!"...
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    MS in Health Science wants to become a nurse

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Sarah Jean's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Occupational Therapy, perhaps? It looks like an interesting field, and I hear the pay is pretty
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    MS in Health Science wants to become a nurse

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Sarah Jean's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Maybe you should consider a direct entry MSN (masters of science in nursing) programs? Or accelerated 2nd degree BSN programs ? Both seem like great options. Good luck
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    pet peeves when nursing students arrive

    KimberlyRN89 replied to sandanrnstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Today was my first day of clinical for Med-Surg..and it was great! I got to give meds via G-Tube, and I did some injections too :) (Forgive me for being so excited..last semester we only got to give...
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    LPN-BSN in Maryland?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Elaine73LPN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    It depends on the campus you attend. In Baltimore, the students there have the advantage of being there with a real live instructor. At the Annapolis-Southern MD campus (which I attend), the Cambridge...