Kringe38

Kringe38

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  1. So embarrassed today and nervous (re vital signs)

    Kringe38 replied to Kringe38's topic in General Students

    I have a Littmann Lightweight SE II. It's not the fanciest one. Maybe I need an amplified one,

  2. Clinical sites for new nursing students

    Kringe38 replied to lorba's topic in General Students

    We're going to do a LTC facility first, starting in October. After that I assume mostly hospitals. Instructor said that LTC facilities are good for beginning students, usually a slower

  3. Video conference on pandemic right now

    Kringe38 replied to herring_RN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I didn't know that. I always learn something when I come

  4. More Vaccine News

    Kringe38 replied to indigo girl's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I heard that "they" are saying you should get the seasonal flu shot at least a month before getting the H1N1 vaccine, assuming the latter ever becomes

  5. Vaccine for students

    Kringe38 replied to llg's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Yeah, there's just not going to be enough to go around and the guidelines seem not to be hard and fast rules...so I guess that means each community can technically give the vaccine to who it wants. I...

  6. Vaccine for students

    Kringe38 replied to llg's topic in Disaster Preparation

    That's what I kind of thought...maybe she meant babies. Or maybe this is what the health care people in our area are planning on

  7. The First Days of Nursing School by the Fall 2009ers!!!

    Kringe38 replied to craziechiq's topic in General Students

    No, alas, it is not the only thing to worry about! There is so much stuff - I hope I can keep track of all the assignments and test dates and not miss something. The only reason I am worrying about...

  8. The First Days of Nursing School by the Fall 2009ers!!!

    Kringe38 replied to craziechiq's topic in General Students

    Yeah, I wish I had sat up further now. Although I could have been displaced by all this musical chairs

  9. Vaccine for students

    Kringe38 replied to llg's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I just started NS this week and pretty much all they said to us was to ask that we not come to clinical OR even just regular class if we had a fever. Kind of confuses me a little because, although of...

  10. Before the Vaccine Arrives, It's Up to Citizens to Slow Swine Flu

    Kringe38 replied to indigo girl's topic in Disaster Preparation

    One of our NS instructors said that schoolchildren will be first before HCW.

  11. Does anyone else get extremely tired while reading textbooks?

    Kringe38 replied to Sarah Hay's topic in General Students

    Does it happen when you try light reading or something you enjoy reading just for

  12. The First Days of Nursing School by the Fall 2009ers!!!

    Kringe38 replied to craziechiq's topic in General Students

    Some of the people in this class ARE acting a little elementary schoolish! Unfortunately, this is a very small classroom with 52 students in it. The back row nearest the door seems to be considered...

  13. The First Days of Nursing School by the Fall 2009ers!!!

    Kringe38 replied to craziechiq's topic in General Students

    Overwhelmed is too weak a description of how I feel right now! Today will be my third day. I haven't really been able to complete any of the reading assignments. It seems like it takes me longer to...

  14. The First Days of Nursing School by the Fall 2009ers!!!

    Kringe38 replied to craziechiq's topic in General Students

    I can't believe tomorrow is it. Oh man, I could use another week of preparation! But I guess then I could use another and another and you have to start sometime, somewhere! :bowingpur Please let it...

  15. WANTED: Nursing student tidbits of advice

    Kringe38 replied to KellRrn2b's topic in General Students

    I am wondering what to do for food? What is good to eat in the morning when you may not get to eat again for a while? What is good to bring in an insulated lunch bag that wouldn't need to be heated?...

  16. Stethoscope - can't hear anything?

    Kringe38 posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I start my ADN program on Aug. 24 and went today to get my scrubs, goggles, penlight, scissors, etc. Including stethoscope. It is a Littmann Lightweight II SE. Thing is, when I place it in my ears...

  17. WANTED: Nursing student tidbits of advice

    Kringe38 replied to KellRrn2b's topic in General Students

    I start NS Aug. 24 and don't know if any of those instructors will allow me to use my 1 g Livescribe pen, but I was able to use it during the summer for A&P II. It's not perfect and I found that...

  18. school closure for swine flu guidelines

    Kringe38 replied to HonestRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I agree, keeping schools closed would be a big deal and cause a lot of problems. However, "they" are saying this could be really serious and not even for just one year but maybe two. I'm trying to...

  19. school closure for swine flu guidelines

    Kringe38 replied to HonestRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    This is really stupid in my uneducated opinion! I understand that closing schools costs a lot of money in a roundabout way. It always comes down to money, doesn't it? It's scary because the news...

  20. What do you think of the H1N1 vaccination recommendations?

    Kringe38 posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    I was just wondering if anyone had any particular opinions about the CDC recommendations for pregnant women, health care workers, and ages 6 mos. to 24 years (basically little children and students)...

  21. Swine Flu and the 1918 Connection

    Kringe38 replied to indigo girl's topic in Disaster Preparation

    *cries*

  22. Uncertain, scared, H1N1 fears, and not feeling encouraged at home (long)

    Kringe38 posted a topic in General Students

    I am trying to change jobs, feel like a big loser living at home with the 'rents and not making enough money to pay for my own house (had to sell back in October). Work at home (medical...

  23. Uncertain, scared, H1N1 fears, and not feeling encouraged at home (long)

    Kringe38 replied to Kringe38's topic in General Students

    I really think I want to try, even though I know how hard it is. I just think it's probably more practical not to do it, at least not at this time, but I want to just go for it even though my parents...

  24. Uncertain, scared, H1N1 fears, and not feeling encouraged at home (long)

    Kringe38 replied to Kringe38's topic in General Students

    Yes, I know the weight needs to come off! Especially if I want to be a nurse. It's so hard. I've lost 100 lbs before but gained it back. I felt so much better with the 100 lbs off. It's difficult...

  25. Did I do the right thing?

    Kringe38 replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in General Nursing

    What would you have been able to do if you had "caught it" before it got this bad? IMO that's not your fault or your responsibility. You can only do so much. IMO he should be reported but why are...