KathyRN2B

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1. Greenville, Columbia, or Charleston?

   KathyRN2B replied to redshott's topic in General Nursing

   We did lose several people the first qtr...some things come easier for some than for others. There are a lot of people that have healthcare experience and far less that have none. There are only 3 in...

2. Greenville, Columbia, or Charleston?

   KathyRN2B replied to redshott's topic in General Nursing

   It's intense lol! It's a lot of information to absorb. 2nd qtr. puts your organization and prioritizing to the test (personally speaking). At least it did for our class. So far this qtr. things are...

3. Greenville, Columbia, or Charleston?

   KathyRN2B replied to redshott's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks. I'm in the class ahead of you. Best of luck to

4. Greenville, Columbia, or Charleston?

   KathyRN2B replied to redshott's topic in General Nursing

   Once you have completed all pre-req's you APPLY for the nursing program. If you have already completed them then you can apply for the next nursing class. No different than being pre-nursing anywhere...

5. ATI for each class

   KathyRN2B posted a topic in General Students

   We found out right before finals that starting next qtr. we will have to take an ATI test for each class and it will count for 10% of our grade. Anyone have any feedback? Good, bad, ugly? Should I...

6. How much is school costing you?

   KathyRN2B replied to tbell2's topic in General Students

   Accelerated BSN program, private school.... at the end about 52K

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

   KathyRN2B replied to craziechiq's topic in General Students

   I'm in an A-BSN program. I had orientation Thursday. First day of class is Monday. Have a ton of homework already!! So glad to be in the program though. Will post more after my first official

8. Where are all you SC nurses?

   KathyRN2B replied to RedVaz's topic in General Nursing

   Hi ya'll I'm originally from Summerville. Joined the Army after HS and met my hubby while stationed in Germany. Spent the last 17yrs. going where Uncle Sam told us. Hubby retired last year and we now...

9. am i doing this right?

   KathyRN2B replied to this.is.love's topic in General Nursing

   I second this advice. My hubby just retired last year. It's tough having to work around Uncle Sam. I started pre-req's prior to his retirement and here I am starting nursing school on Monday. Compare...

10. Accelerated BSN Programs For Those Who Want To Move Into Nursing

    KathyRN2B replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I start an accelerated BSN program on Monday, Oct. 1. I just picked up books yesterday. We are strongly discouraged from working at all, even PT. 18mos, no breaks except for the couple of weeks...

11. My Final Countdown!!!!

    KathyRN2B replied to KathyRN2B's topic in General Students

    Thanks again, Kathy. I am definitely not that student. I always come to class prepared. I do understand that NS is a completely different beast entirely and I'm open to the fact that I may have to...

12. My Final Countdown!!!!

    KathyRN2B replied to KathyRN2B's topic in General Students

    Thanks, Kathy! Cramming doesn't work for me either. I read everything before lecture, take notes, go home, review, and type my notes out on the computer. Everyday. It's a lot of work, but it helps it...

13. My Final Countdown!!!!

    KathyRN2B replied to KathyRN2B's topic in General Students

    Yeah, I got a MedSurg pocket notes book and not even starting MedSurg yet. I've gotten all my shots....still have the rest of the Hep series yet to do. Thanks. I've already started reading for...

14. My Final Countdown!!!!

    KathyRN2B replied to KathyRN2B's topic in General Students

    Update..... Picked up books this a.m. after dropping the kids off at school. 12 books, $773.00. Thank the Lord for financial aid! With so many books, hard to tell which goes with which class. Some are...

15. My Final Countdown!!!!

    KathyRN2B replied to KathyRN2B's topic in General Students

    Thanks Zoe, Bandaid and Charlie! I'm excited/nervous still. I can't believe the time has finally come! I didn't expect to be so nervous though. I'm hoping to give an update after I start. I've been...