kgh31386

kgh31386 BSN, MSN, RN

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  1. New TEAS V Science Section

    kgh31386 replied to nepthea's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I took the TEAS test when I went to school back in 08. How did it turn into this huge test? From what I remember of it, it was simply 7th and 8th grade math, english, and science. What's up with all...

  2. just don't understand!

    kgh31386 replied to Daisy02's topic in General Students

    Because you need to have the book knowledge/lecture portion as a foundation...so many people can perform skills, but you turn and ask them the "why" about it, the rationale, or the patho.....they have...

  3. Best time to buy textbooks

    kgh31386 replied to SC APRN's topic in General Students

    Buy books AFTER you know what the teacher will use. Don't spend all this money on books only to find out the teacher doesn't use the book or extra guides. You can find info on the internet for free...

  4. Working during Nursing School?

    kgh31386 replied to thenameismac's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Search is your friend :) .covered many times

  5. Cried during lab evaluation.... now feeling horrible...

    kgh31386 replied to birdinflight's topic in General Students

    Your opinions just seem kind of...well to say the least, aggravating. Yes there are certain things that are checked off related to the procedure. But you know they do have those little things that are...

  6. Learning Pointless Things in Math Class

    kgh31386 replied to taylor9582's topic in General Students

    To the OP...while your teacher's demeanor or personality may not be the "best", wait until you get into detailed wound care in the nursing world. Some of our wound care nurses will measure all sides,...

  7. For those who are CPOE...how do the night shift complete their 24 hour chart check?

    kgh31386 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey guys, my hospital just recently went from the paper charts to CPOE. We used to compare our paper chart orders with the computer at night to make sure we had a good 24 hour chart check. Well now we...

  8. For those who are CPOE...how do the night shift complete their 24 hour chart check?

    kgh31386 replied to kgh31386's topic in General Nursing

    To touch on what Muno said...even though the MD puts in their own orders, we've had instances where stat labs are ordered, consults are ordered, blood, etc..but day shift just clicks review or signs...

  9. If I see one more post titled....

    kgh31386 replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

    You followed the universal rule of being annoying...stand and stare. Do NOT say anything, but do stand closely enough that no one can move comfortably. Then look

  10. If I see one more post titled....

    kgh31386 replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

    Speaking of cowbell...I tried the new Wendy's burger via coupon(too pricey over the 99 cent Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger)...and it was quite a tasty burger . But should I get it with cheese? Or no cheese?...

  11. How soon you will be drug tested after admission?

    kgh31386 replied to The ER Biker's topic in General Students

    And I agree with you, except for the manner in which the OP was acting about it. They could have easily asked about what if they're on some kind of medication, need a medication, etc. Or they would...

  12. If I see one more post titled....

    kgh31386 replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

    Lol for the people who have started peeing their pants a little, hop into the student forums....I'm sure you'll have plenty of volunteers who wanna practice their sterile technique :) I have an honest...

  13. How soon you will be drug tested after admission?

    kgh31386 replied to The ER Biker's topic in General Students

    Drug problems? Worried about drug testing in school? You being an RN around narcotics may not be a good

  14. If I see one more post titled....

    kgh31386 replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

    Oh and the last 2 "Can I work and go to school? How do I do it??????????" "Does anyone have children and go to school??" Look in the 5 other threads on the same page you just

  15. If I see one more post titled....

    kgh31386 replied to PinkRocksLikeMe's topic in General Nursing

    Nom nom nom! Just a summary of some of the types of things I've seen "I've failed 9 out of 10 tests with scores under a 50..eeeeeeeeeek!!!, can I still pass??????????????" "I just don't get this...

  16. so I found out...

    kgh31386 replied to mommywithplenty's topic in General Students

    I'd just ignore that mess...ppl will always talk about something or someone, especially when you get into the RN world(and into management). Let it

  17. So besides nursing school, what do you all do in your spare time?

    kgh31386 replied to i<3u's topic in General Students

    but hey, as long as it works for you........no shame, no harm

  18. Horrified, disappointed and need advice......

    kgh31386 replied to Mom2Chaos's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    To the OP...I'm not gonna be mean, rude, disappointed, etc. I'll just say this, long-term care might be the best thing for you. Deal with it, be happy you have an opportunity. FYI...when interviewing...

  19. So besides nursing school, what do you all do in your spare time?

    kgh31386 replied to i<3u's topic in General Students

    You'll find that some people have NO free time. They study and have to look at school stuff all the time to stay on top of it. Others will have no problem doing leisure things. When I was in my BSN...

  20. How to deal with a toxic/negative clinical instructor who is insecure?

    kgh31386 replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Students

    I have a couple of questions...did she say the exact words, "your uniform is ugly?". And why pay so much attention to the rumors, especially rumors of what teachers hate others and who got failed for...

  21. Question to all the managers regarding hiring MSN staff nurses

    kgh31386 posted a topic in Nurse Management

    I'm currently a nurse working with my BSN at the bedside. I'm in grad school and wanted to complete my MSN in education. But after lots of thought, I decided against that area of study. I'm now in the...

  22. Nursing isn't what I thought it'd be...any advice?

    kgh31386 replied to dazed&confused1129's topic in General Students

    To the ones who "hate" cleaning people and/or doing the menial tasks...you will find that pretty much anywhere. You always hear the students say "I only wanna work ICU or L&D, no wiping butts in...

  23. tips on starting IV, drawing blood on obese patient

    kgh31386 replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Big ppl are not bad to stick at all, especially the ones with edema. My trick is to press on their hand or arm with both of my thumbs. Put ur fingers on the bottom of their arm and press the tops with...

  24. Best way to save money when buying Text Books for BSN program?

    kgh31386 replied to Sweetaprils's topic in General Students

    The best way to save money...don't buy the ones you don't need. You can ask the teachers beforehand, and ask students who just took the class. They'll tell you what you need. The book list is made up...

  25. curious...how many units is one bag of blood?

    kgh31386 replied to milkcarton's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    One unit for us is