ktstato

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1. Mark Klimek Refresher Course

   ktstato replied to reecey1968's topic in Ohio

   I suggest the Hurst Review. And the NCLEX-RN for Dummies

2. considering move near wright-patterson afb

   ktstato replied to babblingbrook's topic in Ohio

   Fellow Rio Grande grad (survivor!!) :yelclap:

3. Nurses setting up other nurses!

   ktstato replied to gerotina's topic in Ohio

   Yes it does happen. A lot.

4. RN assigned as a CNA

   ktstato replied to myree72's topic in General Nursing

   My facility allows us to pick up shifts if aides are needed. However, they've been known to pull our PRN employees to the floor as STNAs, RNs and LPNs both. Personally, I wouldn't accept an assignment with report given the way you explained. That's a...

5. Son wants to be a CRNA, but wants his ears guaged

   ktstato replied to topher-67's topic in General Nursing

   Gauges can be removed and the holes will close up eventually (if gauged properly and not gauged too outrageously). Have him head over to the school he's applying to and get a copy of their dress codes for clinical situations. I wouldn't worry, small ...

6. Had something interest happen this past weekend

   ktstato replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in Correctional

   Oh the what ifs here are maddening! What if you hadn't insisted he go? Kudos for taking a stand.

7. anyone actually get good grades in nursing school?

   ktstato replied to moonbunnie's topic in General Students

   A's here.

8. Sterile Dressing Changes

   ktstato replied to jorla9903's topic in General Students

   Steal the buzzer from a game of Taboo and give it to a very critical partner.

9. Things you would LOVE to say to your nursing instructors...

   ktstato replied to Montessori Mommy's topic in General Students

   We really want to be your BFFs, even though you want nothing to do with us!! My clinical group was blessed with an amazing instructor, and she's quite the character!!

10. Depressed with first semester

    ktstato replied to lynz06's topic in General Students

    Don't drop the class. Just study more!

11. Typical day in the life?

    ktstato replied to Lulellafaith's topic in General Students

    be prepared for migraines and anxiety!! it's rewarding, but it's harder than anything i've ever done in my life. study, study, and more study. oh, and no personal life whatsoever. get used to that now! good luck!

12. Do you study from your text books ?

    ktstato replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    My instructor uses slides as well, and the readings are mandatory. Our exams are based on content from both areas, so we could never get away with skimming. Right now, we're refrencing from two texts for the content, but it is still a time consuming ...

13. Very upset.

    ktstato replied to LovingLearning's topic in General Students

    Remember to focus on why you're in school now, and why you're willing to put up with all this. You will be successful, whether they like it or not! I'm not sure what your class coordinator is, (student representative?), but they should have made a st...

14. walking in feces!!!

    ktstato replied to Training2bRN's topic in General Students

    I definatly don't wear my shoes around the house, I change before I leave the hospital. Clinical germs at home/in my car? No thanks!