WeirdNurseKelly BSN, RN

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    Possible Job Opportunity

    WeirdNurseKelly posted a topic in General Students

    I am in an ADN program and just a few months away from graduation . I can't wait. I am sure the job hunt is going to be pretty scarce, especially since I will be up against almost 1000 other new...
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    Can anyone help on my discharge plan for pt with big toe amputation due to DM?

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to sweetholic's topic in General Students

    Dont forget about teaching pt of signs and symptoms of infection and delayed healing because of DM. Hyper and hypoglycemic signs and symptoms. The list can go on and on and on. Exercise and when...
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    i feels awkward!

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to sophie<3's topic in General Students

    I haven't read all of the posts and advice given but here are a few tips that might be helpful. It is a little strange at first but after a while it gets much easier. You find things to talk about...
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    feeding tube question!!

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to sprintin08's topic in General Students

    The exact same thing that sprintin08 crossed my mind too. I couldnt tell you what those drugs were without looking them but. But I would definately be checking to see whether or not you could crush...
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    When to start looking for a job?

    WeirdNurseKelly posted a topic in General Nursing

    So my husband and I have been having this argument for some time now. I graduate from an ASN program in June (can't wait). I am not quite sure when I should start looking for a job. One of the...
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    Failed First Test of First Term as a Second Year Nursing Student

    WeirdNurseKelly posted a topic in General Students

    Just a little upset. I got a 68% on my first test of the year. I dont know why. I felt like I really knew the material. This year I have approached studying in a whole new way. I have been...
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    Failed First Test of First Term as a Second Year Nursing Student

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to WeirdNurseKelly's topic in General Students

    I failed my first pharm test too. Got a 71. I did talk to my instructor and I am working on getting testing accommodations so that I dont have distractions. My instructor thinks I am missing key...
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    Failed First Test of First Term as a Second Year Nursing Student

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to WeirdNurseKelly's topic in General Students

    I have removed a lot of stressors out of my life right now. One being a few of my classmates. I do take time to spend with friends, family, and my husband. I have come to realize I need some time...
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    Nursing Diagnoses Help!

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to b_howard's topic in General Students

    Another tip which might be helpful, you can use this for this patient and other patients. I like to look up ther clinical diagnosis in my nursing diagnosis book and then go from there. The nursing...
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    Nursing School Club

    WeirdNurseKelly posted a topic in General Students

    I am getting ready to start my second year of nursing school at a community college. Our school kinda has a nursing club. We had one meeting last year and that was it. Our club president (thats...
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    How will I know what to do in Clinicals when it's my first week of school??

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to kmwyman's topic in General Students

    That pretty much sounds like what we did too. Follow your primary nurse, get as much exposure as possible. If a nurse is inserting a catheter or IV ask to watch. Just ask tons of questions. If you...
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    My frustration with inconsiderate classmates

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to Two Sheds's topic in General Students

    I had a classmate who would text constantly during group tests. The instructor never said anything. On top of that she would always disrupt class by asking redundant questions, holding everyone up,...
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    They spoiled me and now I'm freaking out !

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    Oh you are lucky. None of our math PQs are multiple choice. And we have to show our work. We also have to make a minimum of 85 or remediate and retake. The grade we actually get is the grade on...
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    My First Clinical Deficiency (Long)

    WeirdNurseKelly posted a topic in General Students

    So this is my third term of first year and by the grace of God I haven't gotten one clinical deficiency until now. Just kinda down and need to talk about it. I have talked about it with a few fellow...
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    First ATI Test Yesterday

    WeirdNurseKelly posted a topic in General Students

    So I took my first ATI test yesterday. Not sure if anyone is familiar with the ATI testing, I am not familiar with it myself. All I knew is here is the book you need to read, here is the date of the...
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    First ATI Test Yesterday

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to WeirdNurseKelly's topic in General Students

    We have our pharm ATI next year, second term (I think). Ehhhh. I am not really looking forward to the pharm one. I totally bombed our first pharm test. Got a 67%, OUCH! I had to drive with my...
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    My First Clinical Deficiency (Long)

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to WeirdNurseKelly's topic in General Students

    We get brains. But the brains we get contain information for all of the patients on the floor. I used a form that the hospital supplies to the RNs. It was the first time I had used the form because...
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    My First Clinical Deficiency (Long)

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to WeirdNurseKelly's topic in General Students

    Thanks for all of your encouraging words. I have only had one clinical day since the med error and it went really well. I have my last two clinical days of the term next week. During my clinical...
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    What did you do when you did not get accepted?

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to Wizzo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your grades sound better than mine did pre-nursing school. I am actually staying pretty steady in nursing school (grade wise) now. Mostly B's and 1 A. I worked as a medical assistant, quit to go...
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    Assessing Bowel Activity

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to CarolS Boyz123's topic in General Students

    We have an assessment class that we take each term for the first year. It is focused just on assessments. First term it was practicing the mini assessment and the different pieces. Second term it...
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    Clatsop Community College

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to WeirdNurseKelly's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Did you hear from
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    Clatsop Community College

    WeirdNurseKelly posted a topic in Oregon Nursing

    Wondering if there is anyone out there that has started or is going to start nursing school at Clatsop Community College. Would be great to talk to current and soon to be current students. I got my...
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    Graduation Gift- Which Littman & Why?

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to KIMYNURSE2B's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have a Littman, I got it before I started nursing school. I am not sure what kind it is, it has an egg shaped bell.............or is it diaphragm (I can never remember, the side I use to listen to...
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    Food during nursing school?

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to JeanettePNP's topic in General Students

    I try to pack my lunch the night before. I have a little soft cooler/lunch box. I put it in the freezer at night so the gel freezes. It keeps food pretty cool, soda too. You can also keep it in...
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    Bedbaths and Bedmaking

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to Ginger's Mom's topic in General Students

    My day goes a little something like this: 0630: we get our assigned pt 0650: i usually do my vitals because I am quick at them (have bein doing vitals for many years) 0700: safety huddle, then...