Kelly_the_Great

Kelly_the_Great

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  1. What are you going to do when you become a *nurse*?

    Kelly_the_Great posted a topic in LPN to RN

    What do you all say when you get this question in clinical? I understand most ppl don't realize we're already nurses b/c after all we're there in the student role, right? However, I often feel kind...

  2. Just An Aide Venting

    Kelly_the_Great replied to Nikki69's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I sooooo agree! We appreciate what you do,

  3. Where's the Professional Respect?

    Kelly_the_Great replied to dalemarc's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know Dalemarc, I'm having more and more moments of...WTH!!??? I don't work in the hosp. environment but I work in HH doing after-hour phone triage. We're supposed to be there to take calls...

  4. Name that part. Words patients use for their own anatomy.

    Kelly_the_Great replied to JEHORAPHA's topic in General Nursing

    My sister-in-law & niece call their lady parts a

  5. Just An Aide Venting

    Kelly_the_Great replied to Nikki69's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Nikki, I'm

  6. Learned something interesting in Nutrition

    Kelly_the_Great replied to nursemelani's topic in LPN to RN

    Wow, that is interesting. And that's true, you never actually "lose" fat cells they only

  7. Un-necessary classes

    Kelly_the_Great replied to jschut's topic in LPN to RN

    LOL

  8. HH Nurses-Any Advice for HHA?

    Kelly_the_Great replied to following_faith's topic in Home Health

    Hi following_faith, Congratulations on your new job...:) Not much advice to offer only encouragement. I've not ever worked as an aide in HH but as a nurse, now work as phone nurse for HH. I think...

  9. I *do* recognize the need for nursing theory

    Kelly_the_Great replied to carachel2's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Was I totally off-base w/ the above? I thought it "kind of" related in so far as theory seems to be advanced over the actual practice of our knowledge. Even though I addressed it to Tulip I'd love to...

  10. Gulf Coast Region - Live there? How is it?

    Kelly_the_Great replied to Kelly_the_Great's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hey Laura, Yeah, I know where Webster is...:) In fact, the company I work for used to own a branch down there and I had hoped I could transfer there but then they sold it out... So you really like...

  11. Gulf Coast Region - Live there? How is it?

    Kelly_the_Great replied to Kelly_the_Great's topic in Texas Nursing

    Camelhappy1, I'm seeing that [race/cultural issue] becoming a bigger and bigger problem in Texas all

  12. LPN to RN students; Spring 2006; Whatchya takin'?

    Kelly_the_Great replied to Kelly_the_Great's topic in LPN to RN

    WOW! Heavy load! Good luck...:) I wish I could sign a waiver and be exempt from it throughout the rest of my entire nursing edcation and career...lol

  13. Anyone Else Catching Flack for Going Back to School?

    Kelly_the_Great replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    Yeah, in Texas (@ least in my part anyway - East), the LVN/LPN has almost become a prerequisite for entry to ADN program. The competition is so stiff, a lot of the applicants are being told they'll...

  14. Any Ideas on small group presentations?

    Kelly_the_Great replied to kjstoked's topic in General Students

    What's the topic and how large is the group you'll be presenting to, kjstoked? Just a few thoughts music, food, hands-on activities...??? Also, what medium are you using to present the material...for...

  15. Un-necessary classes

    Kelly_the_Great replied to jschut's topic in LPN to RN

    Yeah, krisco, I think they can that class "leadership & mgmt."

  16. LPN to RN students; Spring 2006; Whatchya takin'?

    Kelly_the_Great replied to Kelly_the_Great's topic in LPN to RN

    Hey, just think you'll probably get all A's though, since you've already had

  17. LPN to RN students; Spring 2006; Whatchya takin'?

    Kelly_the_Great replied to Kelly_the_Great's topic in LPN to RN

    Bowling!?? Lucky! I've got 1 credit semester of Phys. Ed. I have to take from my CC to be considered "core complete" with my transfer for my Bachelor's degree. They've got an independent study...

  18. LPN to RN students; Spring 2006; Whatchya takin'?

    Kelly_the_Great replied to Kelly_the_Great's topic in LPN to RN

    Hey, nursemelani, No worries. :) I never found lecture to be helpful @ all in anatomy, in fact I rarely went to class during A&P II (and still got an A ) - never missed lab though (you DO NOT...

  19. I *do* recognize the need for nursing theory

    Kelly_the_Great replied to carachel2's topic in Post Graduate Students

    You know what song popped in my head as I'm reading this..."Sidestep"! You know, th' song the govenor sings in Best Little Whorehouse in Texas??? :rotfl: I don't know if anyone has tried or not,...

  20. I *do* recognize the need for nursing theory

    Kelly_the_Great replied to carachel2's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Do you think this might be the great, new debate of science...Newtonian (predictable) physics/law vs. quantum (possibility/randomness/unpredictability) physics/mechanics? Is it energy (wave) or...

  21. Gulf Coast Region - Live there? How is it?

    Kelly_the_Great replied to Kelly_the_Great's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi Camelhappy1, We were thinking of the Galveston area actually because I'll be pursuing my master's degree (hopefully). But we're not set on any one particular area. My husband is retired and our...

  22. what do I need for my clinicals?

    Kelly_the_Great replied to Ms.RN's topic in LPN to RN

    I wish I were PALM literate. I think it would make life so much

  23. Is your house a mess?

    Kelly_the_Great replied to FNPhopeful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You're right, Mercy...:) I am fortunate to have a husband that is a good father to our child and good friend to me. Thanks for that

  24. Is your house a mess?

    Kelly_the_Great replied to FNPhopeful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am lovin' this thread! Mushrooms growing up from the carpet!??? LOL! Okay, my house it is cluttered and it is messy!!!!!!!!!! It drives me craziness Dishes are clean and laundry is clean,...

  25. Utmb Bsn Program

    Kelly_the_Great replied to dlhall's topic in Texas Nursing

    No was just looking into it. Have thought about relocating in/around the there [galveston] when I finish BSN program. I live in north east Tx., have a farm and land. But w/ the drought situation, had...