Kevin RN08

Kevin RN08

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  1. Confused about head injuries/surgeries

    Kevin RN08 replied to luv2shopp85's topic in General Students

    As I recall the HOB should be raised (semi or Fowler's position) with the head midline (straight facing) unless there is risk or evidence of CSF leakage which would lower the Inter Cranial Pressure....

  2. I think I may go get my food stamp when I graduate

    Kevin RN08 replied to wshy_no1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Gotta remember 12 hour shifts and only 3 day work weeks too. So your formula is 20*72*26= $37,440 sorry for the bad news, but on the otherhand ... by working one extra shift each pay period (20*80) +...

  3. Why did she offer me THAT position?

    Kevin RN08 replied to missgigius's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Two words ... LIFE

  4. My clinical instructor threw me out of clinical!

    Kevin RN08 replied to Nightbloom's topic in General Students

    It sounds like you had a dialogue with your CI about how to handle the problem where the OP hadn't discussed a strategy with her CI. Nightbloom, if you are still following this thread, using your...

  5. What class was/is your hardest????

    Kevin RN08 replied to believeallispossible's topic in General Students

    I'd have to say all of our second semester: Med/Surg I, OB, Psych 5 weeks each and first exposure to weekly careplans and work ups, the first steps of critical thing/NCLEX style questions in a more...

  6. When will nursing schools feel the effect of this bad economy?

    Kevin RN08 replied to Agrippa's topic in General Students

    Not to be sarcastic but how long is the application list at your school? My school receives 200+ qualified applicants for 60 seats, they have a smaller class that was funded by a local medical...

  7. Any hosp/clinic positions for summer time only?

    Kevin RN08 replied to tfleuter's topic in General Students

    Here they call them "Externships" and you have to be second level (normally finished yr 1). I did one over the summer and it was great. You get a real taste of what it's like to work your shifts,...

  8. Last semester-bombed 1st exam!!!!

    Kevin RN08 replied to healinghands201's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As I see it you have to make up 11 test points, I would guess you have 5-6 units in the semester. Take it one test at a time, you've made it to this point ... get back on your schedule and do what...

  9. New Grad RN Interview for Telemetry Position -- Advice, please?

    Kevin RN08 replied to Qtp2t RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Per my manager, she's looking for a new grad's "fit" and ability to learn more than what you did in school. What do you bring to the company/floor? What are your strengths and weaknesses? What are...

  10. How many study hours per night (do you average?)

    Kevin RN08 replied to Equinox_93's topic in General Students

    While I can appreciate this idea, it doesn't work for all and none of these answers/suggestions are "one size fits all". You have to find an approach that works for you individually. The problem with...

  11. How many study hours per night (do you average?)

    Kevin RN08 replied to Equinox_93's topic in General Students

    I typically spend +/- 2 hours M-F doing "school stuff" pre-skimming, and re-reading post lecture, reviewing & cleaning up my notes on school days, short care plan/meds/patho before clinical. Then...

  12. Need to buy my own pulse oximeter - which one? help!

    Kevin RN08 replied to vintagestudent's topic in General Students

    My concern would be who is going to calibrate it and carry out maintenance? If it isn't hospital property. Then there are the legal considerations of using your personal equipment, the hospital would...

  13. Tuition for Contract?

    Kevin RN08 replied to swimincatz's topic in General Students

    Mex's answer is the bottom line. For me I thought about it and chose against it, I am retired from the Navy and wasn't too high on the idea of signing an employment contract. Additionally, in my area...

  14. Math and I don't mix, should I consider something else?

    Kevin RN08 replied to LittleJ's topic in General Students

    I had an Algebra Professor (a million years ago) and his catch phrase was "Anyone that can learn to speak and write correctly in the english language can learn algebra and higher level math." In math...

  15. Help: My Nursing Instructor is a Bully!

    Kevin RN08 replied to MOLLBEE's topic in General Students

    Don't get me started on those two! Throughout my recent scholastic experience, it's odd that she's a bully. That trait/style seems more for the insecure instructor that's wants to be the favorite,...

  16. Help: My Nursing Instructor is a Bully!

    Kevin RN08 replied to MOLLBEE's topic in General Students

    I'll admit that my CI was fair and equal ... she hated everybody. As it relates to the OP, I have a very strong opinion that these experiences work to make us better, stronger, and overall more...

  17. Help: My Nursing Instructor is a Bully!

    Kevin RN08 replied to MOLLBEE's topic in General Students

    Without any specifics, I (we) can't interpret what may be going on. But I will say, I had the blessing of having the "Clinical Drill Instructor" as an instructor for first level. Yes I said it was a...

  18. Did I just see your spine?

    Kevin RN08 replied to CDeniseGo's topic in General Students

    The best advice would've been to ask the wound care nurse right then and there. Especially with someone whose willing to teach and allow others to observe I'd have to think she'd have been receptive...

  19. Instructor asked if I can keep up during the test!

    Kevin RN08 replied to basketcase's topic in General Students

    I agree wholeheartedly, it could've been anything. The problem is that the the class was alotted (very generously) 120 minutes and the OP elected to use all or most of that time, the instructor...

  20. Please help me with your opinions on this..

    Kevin RN08 replied to 49*1's topic in General Students

    i'm not a fan of using credit agencies or bankruptcy, instead use the "power payment" method of paying debt, lower your expenses, and live within your means. getting a cheaper car will lower your...

  21. Instructor asked if I can keep up during the test!

    Kevin RN08 replied to basketcase's topic in General Students

    We, as a society, have to learn to handle things at the lowest level. If it bothers you, you should take it up with her first. You don't have to be confrontational, you could simply advise her that...

  22. Barnes & Noble member?

    Kevin RN08 replied to blessedx2's topic in General Students

    I can see the argument of NYDreamer, but in my case my wife and daughter are both readers and of course all the neices and nephews are being encouraged to become readers too. Obviously, between the 3...

  23. group presentations....why cant everyone do their share?

    Kevin RN08 replied to senecagirl's topic in General Students

    We all do our best work on OUR PORTION of the presentation. Yeah, you may lose some points as a group but it will be painfully obvious who wasn't

  24. A bedbath NIGHTMARE!

    Kevin RN08 replied to IJustWant2pass's topic in General Students

    The Vicks Vaporub is popular, personally I like the smell but you can't get rid of it so easily. I adopted using Hall's Menthol coughdrops or Altoids for the same effect but not as long lasting....

  25. I can't pass the NCLEX style tests!

    Kevin RN08 replied to KrisRN0710's topic in General Students

    kris- there are tons of threads addressing study and test taking skills for nclex questions and there is a sticky for nursing math. as for unit tests, i limit my study time to 2-3 hrs/day, prereading...