kck605

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1. An NCLEX Story

   kck605 replied to lovingpecola's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   So I shouldn't give up then! :stone I took mine yesterday morning and I've been checking the state board site all day...I am beginning to think hope is gone...it makes me feel better that you are...

2. 12 months seems like forever!

   kck605 replied to imanedrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I don't start working until the second week of June. But I am going to look at it this way. It may seem long now, but it really isn't...one year isn't that long. If you just forget about going...

3. How to organize your "brains"

   kck605 replied to DeeSki's topic in First Year After Licensure

   OHHH! I like that one!

4. Failed Nclex RN 2nd time

   kck605 replied to Gdschild's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I give up...where can I find this "suzanne's plan" ? I take the NCLEX June 3rd. I want to know what else I should be doing to study!

5. Forgot how to be "normal"

   kck605 replied to Wondergirl0905's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I'm in the same boat...extremely bored! I can read and study for the NCLEX. But I gradaute on Wednesday and part of me just wants to wait til after

6. Burning Of The Uniforms.....

   kck605 replied to RheatherN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I love it! That had to have felt real good! LOL I actually thought about that myself. But a girl in our class collected them to donate to the incoming 1st yr students...to "pass on the misery". I...

7. Fears

   kck605 replied to ammieantonio's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I got to start iv's on folks in the pacu. the needles were huge and we gave them lidocaine first...which helped me focus on what I was doing...not the pain of the

8. Desperate Need Help from RN students who make A's and B's consistently

   kck605 replied to Txborn82's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Okay...for myself, I never read the text unless I don't understand something or the instructor specifically says to look at the text..which has been twice this semester. That's just extra info to...

9. Gift for New Grad

   kck605 replied to JoMom4's topic in First Year After Licensure

   My Mom bought me a nice stethoscope. But if anyone asks me what I want...I am saying money. Cause I haven't been working while in school, so between my financial aid running out and my first...

10. need help w/ head-to-toe assessment.....

    kck605 replied to cynrod's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This is stupid, but I practiced on one of my sons very large stuffed animals over and over. And literally went head to toe. and like the others said, no skipping..it's hard to remember stuff that...

11. New grad and gaining weight?!?!

    kck605 replied to bostongrad07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In my last clinical rotation (thank goodness I'm finished with those), I had to switch to a bigger size on my scrub pants. I was just afraid I was going to bust the ones I had. This creates a dilemma...

12. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    kck605 replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    This topic is very therapeutic...thanks! Quit tooting your own horn! You are not the shiznit, you just think you are! Overachiever!! Stop asking question after question on a subject that has been...

13. worried about my getting my license :(

    kck605 replied to kck605's topic in First Year After Licensure

    thanks guys! I stressed myself out for nothing. I got a letter yesterday saying that my application has been accepted. YEA! Now all I have to worry about is the NCLEX!

14. HELP Needed on importance of bathing needs of a stroke pt

    kck605 replied to kaynurse's topic in General Students

    I would say something to the effect that the skin needs to be kept clean and dry as well as frequent turning to avoid break down, which can lead to nasty wounds that don't heal and

15. Quit nursing school?

    kck605 replied to wellhereiam's topic in General Students

    I feel like I am in the same boat on some things. Definitely not the spoiled part, LOL! I am book smart, so I never worry about the tests...it always comes down to clinical. From what you said, you...