Sarah Kat

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  1. Online RN to BSN Programs

    Sarah Kat replied to Cqc_Cqb's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Oh yeah, and just because someone completes a degree in nursing, it doesn't mean they will be licensed. They still have to sit for the NCLEX like everyone

  2. Online RN to BSN Programs

    Sarah Kat replied to Cqc_Cqb's topic in Online Distance Learning

    FYI - Chiropractors have graduate degrees (D.C.) and are doctors. And while nursing is still not technically considered to be a profession, chiropractic

  3. pain in the ed

    Sarah Kat replied to MAGIK GIRL's topic in Pain Management

    Liberals AND conservatives have both played their parts in creating such a "nanny culture" that we live in. We all cry about how we wish people would take responsibility, then we complain about...

  4. Baking Soda

    Sarah Kat replied to Carmex's topic in General Nursing

    Ok this is going to sound silly, but I will ask anyway... it may end up being more rhetorical, I am not certain anyone can actually answer it. Regarding pica and non-food cravings. How does one...

  5. YOUR 3 hardest areas of nursing school

    Sarah Kat replied to Sunshine78's topic in General Nursing

    Me either. Since fluids and electrolytes are so important, I have found a great thing to drink in the morning to get yourself going (way better than coffee) is a sports drink, like gatorade or...

  6. smoking students

    Sarah Kat replied to vickynurse's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    The school that I will be attending for practical nursing is run by the county school system, and as such, it is illegal to use any tobacco products on school property. For this I am thankful. Dip's...

  7. Online RN to BSN Programs

    Sarah Kat replied to Cqc_Cqb's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I think if someone is working full time as an LPN (in an ASN program) or an RN (in a BSN program) then they are getting more clinical time in than a traditional student. Plus, if they are motivated...

  8. Nursing Schools

    Sarah Kat replied to RN-BamaStudent's topic in General Students

    I start a 12 month practical nursing program in Jan 2004 at Garnet Career Center (the program has been around since the 1950's and is NLN accredited) in Charleston,

  9. KROGER'S ON STRIKE - - 3 states involved- - guess what they want???

    Sarah Kat replied to passing thru's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    If CEOs didn't insist on paying themselves hundreds of thousands (sometimes millions) of dollars, there would be money to pay for employee benefits. "From CEO to shining CEO..." Ani

  10. Trying to challenge RN boards

    Sarah Kat replied to krispynurse's topic in LPN to RN

    Just like the

  11. I'd be a Vet.

    Sarah Kat replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    My mom's best friend's daughter just finished her first semester of vet school. She got a 4.0! We're all very proud of her. Yes the program was hard to get into. She's a very bright gal who loves...

  12. Update: Possible Flu for Fran???

    Sarah Kat replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    I certainly wish her a speedy recovery! Sorry this has to happen (at Christmas no

  13. Very unusual day at work today.

    Sarah Kat replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds

  14. unhappy nurse

    Sarah Kat replied to nurse unhappy's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Well here's some more. Thanks! Also, it saddens me, but I think HV is a phenomena that is taking over every walk of life. I see it almost everywhere I look. I guess it seems like a natural reaction...

  15. unhappy nurse

    Sarah Kat replied to nurse unhappy's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    It's also good to make copies in case you need them for a wrongful termination

  16. Grades!!!

    Sarah Kat replied to ava'smomRN's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck in your decision. I know you will do well, no matter where you

  17. Nurses, Would you go into nursing if you had to do it all over again?

    Sarah Kat replied to 4everpeace's topic in General Nursing

    I can say that most RNs here make more money than teachers. I am sure you could also find LPNs making more than teachers. Of course, there are some teachers making good money, but those are the...

  18. In One Sentence; if you weren't a nurse, you'd be a ________

    Sarah Kat replied to OCCHCanada's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah me too. Oh

  19. Pain Medicine for a dying patient ...

    Sarah Kat replied to Tweety's topic in Pain Management

    That's why when we came to terms with the fact that my mother-in-law was on the verge of death, my husband signed a DNR. Her brothers and sisters didn't agree with us, but said it was his decision....

  20. In One Sentence; if you weren't a nurse, you'd be a ________

    Sarah Kat replied to OCCHCanada's topic in General Nursing

    I'd be a stay at home mom married to Colin Ferrell (shhh don't tell my

  21. pay for nurses willing to go to saudi arabia

    Sarah Kat replied to CRHSrn's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing in the middle

  22. pay for nurses willing to go to saudi arabia

    Sarah Kat replied to CRHSrn's topic in General Nursing

    When I first saw the thread topic I thought it said "pray for nurses willing to go to saudi arabia". I do think they deserve our prayers, though. I am not sure the money would be worth it. Just...

  23. How do you study?

    Sarah Kat replied to giggles66's topic in General Nursing

    :roll

  24. How Nurses make a difference in the life of one person:Tell us your story.

    Sarah Kat replied to Marti Ann's topic in General Nursing

    I can tell you how a nurse made a difference to my husband and me. In 2002 my mother-in-law lay dying in the ICU after she was diagnosed with colon and liver cancers. Her surgery (they attempted to...

  25. Not me!

    Sarah Kat replied to Town & Country's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Of course. Why would rich folks (who will never see the inside of a LTC) want to spend a few pennies more into medicare to take better care of