Kevin RN08

Kevin RN08

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  1. i feel like a failure BIG time

    Kevin RN08 replied to laogirlinSD's topic in General Students

    If you're puting in too much time you could be doing more harm than good. If you got in to NS you are obviously a good student, unlike English, History, or Biology "knowing everything" isn't always a...

  2. Nursing in Italy!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Kevin RN08 replied to florry30's topic in General World

    Florry, Depending on where you're looking to go, there is a US Navy base in Naples, and a NATO base in Aviano in the north (US Air Force?). At any rate www.usajobs.gov would have listings ... I see...

  3. Ostomy v Urinary Diversion- the whys and hows

    Kevin RN08 replied to cminmd's topic in General Students

    Lewis 7th Ed. Chapt. 39 - 43, plus some similar content that I have in my notes from

  4. Ostomy v Urinary Diversion- the whys and hows

    Kevin RN08 replied to cminmd's topic in General Students

    I evidently was insensitive to your question, my apologies. But I didn't see the questions raised in your second post in the first post. If you look at my posting history I am not a judgemental person...

  5. Background Check and Credit check???

    Kevin RN08 replied to hotmama2be's topic in General Nursing

    True, your credit info has little to do with your capability. However, it may tell an employer several things including that haven't been mentioned: 1- are you trustworthy, 2- do you have a long...

  6. Ostomy v Urinary Diversion- the whys and hows

    Kevin RN08 replied to cminmd's topic in General Students

    There is continant urinary diversions, a Koch's pouch is made from a section of bowel to form a "bladder" it's usually emptied Q2H. Not to be judgemental, but the questions you're asking are...

  7. Financial Aid Reimbursements

    Kevin RN08 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi All, I'm writing to find out how long it takes schools to process financial aid reimbursements, here's the story. On Thursday I had to endorse my FA check. When I asked about when I could expect...

  8. I am applying for student loan and I have bad credit

    Kevin RN08 replied to jimbojonesey's topic in General Students

    Sallie Mae is government backed but they have a "private" side as well. There is the government backed loans and the "private" loans to choose from (fafsa dependant). Whitepillow: Saying that...

  9. I'm panicking

    Kevin RN08 replied to Maeva002's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    How much are you studying? Are your studies focused on the syllabus or the entire chapter? How confidant are you in your knowledge of the material? Have you met 1:1 with your instructor? Did you talk...

  10. Financial Aid Reimbursements

    Kevin RN08 replied to Kevin RN08's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The FA office has been just this side of worthless, I will admit they are probably the most busy office of the school (especially early in the semester). I made my Director aware of the situation (A)...

  11. Financial Aid Reimbursements

    Kevin RN08 replied to Kevin RN08's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I understand the fraud that can occur, but the last day to drop with a refund was 9/8. I've warned the Director of Nursing Education that I was going to make waves, she understood and referred me to...

  12. I am applying for student loan and I have bad credit

    Kevin RN08 replied to jimbojonesey's topic in General Students

    You may not qualify for Federal Grants due to your previous degree. But there are tons of grant programs through banks, credit unions, local churches, hospitals, and other groups that you should...

  13. Our government made it so I can't take out private student loans....

    Kevin RN08 replied to justus4's topic in General Students

    To those comments about incurring unreasonable debt, I normally agree. But if this person sees the only way forward is through loans we have to trust her judgement. I see, "small town, no jobs / poor...

  14. Tomarrow is Injection Day!!!

    Kevin RN08 replied to Blove86's topic in General Students

    Talk your way through it, explaining everything you're doing. Be confident and just do the business you're there to do. If it's timed don't worry about it, the time is plenty and shouldn't be a...

  15. I am applying for student loan and I have bad credit

    Kevin RN08 replied to jimbojonesey's topic in General Students

    I was told by one of the financial aid advisors to not tell them that the reason I am applying for student loan is to transfer bad credit into a more stable no interest paying student loan while I'm...

  16. I am applying for student loan and I have bad credit

    Kevin RN08 replied to jimbojonesey's topic in General Students

    For the lines of credit through the fed you both are correct the interest rate is not credit based. As we've learned recently Sallie Mae and her sister Fannie Mae are not Federal entities and...

  17. I am applying for student loan and I have bad credit

    Kevin RN08 replied to jimbojonesey's topic in General Students

    I don't know that you can directly transfer credit card debt to a student loan. Your Fin Aid Advisor will probably see your credit score, so there should not be a need to re-share that information...

  18. How do you know you've done enough

    Kevin RN08 replied to artistnurse's topic in General Students

    My school provided a handout from Saunders, "Strategies for Success for the NCLEX-RN Examination", I faithfully review them on test day just as a reminder and to take my mind off of all of the "what...

  19. How do you know you've done enough

    Kevin RN08 replied to artistnurse's topic in General Students

    May I ask how much you're studying now? I do 2+/- hours a day with Sundays off, Monday test or not, it's the day I get to just hang out with my wife maybe watch some football and drink a couple...

  20. i failed my first med surg exam for second semester. now what?

    Kevin RN08 replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    Are you studying the syllabus, or studying the book? I learned the hard way, to stick to the syllabus! Trying to cram 400 pages of info into my brain had me wondering which side was up, and at test...

  21. Server here looking into career switch!

    Kevin RN08 replied to dancergalhue's topic in General Nursing

    As you also say you had an interest in education I will add ... 1. There are several "non-traditional" nursing positions that you may turn to if "floor nursing" isn't for you. Off the top of my head...

  22. Failed the NCLEX-RN for the 5th time!

    Kevin RN08 replied to ZeldaJane's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have relayed my story here a handful of times. I was in a similar state during second and third semester. During the second semester (fall 07) I was able to get by with and 80 avg, but the third...

  23. Server here looking into career switch!

    Kevin RN08 replied to dancergalhue's topic in General Nursing

    Not to step on Penny's toes because she's right. But as far as your math worries, if you passed the physics class you should be ok (easily). We're mostly dealing with ratios and elementary algebra...

  24. What happens when everyone fails?

    Kevin RN08 replied to melisgood's topic in General Students

    We had a self study meds test where 80% failed to some degree or another, we were given the option of counting it or not. Then we reviewed the test in depth, later we had a quiz (unannounced) that...

  25. husbands that won't help

    Kevin RN08 replied to tolerantgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't read through all of the posts and hope I am not stepping on anyone's toes. But it isn't only husbands, my wife of 21 years and I went through similar BS last semester. I am a full time...