Kaysmom8

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  1. Credit check?

    Kaysmom8 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    So I finally got an interview and while I completely understand credit checks but now I'm upset because my credit isn't great at all. So If my credit is bad and this is the norm nowadays will I not be...

  2. Where are all of the jobs hiding?

    Kaysmom8 replied to Kaysmom8's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Wow that's insane I never in a million years would have thought finding a nursing job would be so difficult. It just seems unreal not to mention the fact that every position requires

  3. Please allow one quick interview?

    Kaysmom8 replied to mtnWoman's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If I had a dollar for every time I've seen a post like this I would be a millionaire. Posts like this are just plain old rude and show how lazy some people

  4. Looking for someone to critique my resume

    Kaysmom8 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hello, Would someone look at my resume, I haven't done one in 9 years & my school didn't help us at all on one. Thank you **xxxxx xxxxx, RN 123 Easy Street | 555-555-555 | [email protected] Objective...

  5. Looking for someone to critique my resume

    Kaysmom8 replied to Kaysmom8's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you I will condense the lab skills. Where should I add the nursing skills? Should I create a skills section or add them under nursing

  6. Wondering if prepu is a waste of time

    Kaysmom8 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello, My school required us to use prepu and do so many questions to graduate. I take the nclex in a few days and I've alternated between prepu, flash cards from the study guide as well as other...

  7. Fluids and Electrolytes

    Kaysmom8 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hello, Can someone please help me understand why some of the electrolyte imbalances have the exact same signs and symptoms? I have the book Fluids and Electrolytes made easy along with several other...

  8. Ideas on a thank you for my mentor/preceptor

    Kaysmom8 replied to Kaysmom8's topic in General Students

    Thanks for all the great ideas, I really like the thought of a letter to her supervisor to let them know how wonderful she is. I definitely want something that lasts longer than

  9. Ideas on a thank you for my mentor/preceptor

    Kaysmom8 posted a topic in General Students

    Hello, So I only have a few shifts left until I graduate :) and I must say that my preceptor is absolutely amazing!!! I love working with her, she is so helpful and I'm grateful for having her to...

  10. Any tips from experienced nurses about my last semester

    Kaysmom8 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hello, So yesterday was my very first day on my own with my mentor, no teachers around just her and I. I'm envious of her and her skills/knowledge I hope to be just as good as her one day. I have a...

  11. Any tips from experienced nurses about my last semester

    Kaysmom8 replied to Kaysmom8's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    One other question how can I delegate (nicely and not come off as lazy) to the Cna's on the floor who see me as the "student" nurse and they seem to scatter when a call light comes on and help is...

  12. Any tips from experienced nurses about my last semester

    Kaysmom8 replied to Kaysmom8's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you, those brain sheets are great. Please tell me that in time I will get used to 12 hour shifts won't feel as if someone beat me up the next

  13. Storage clipboard with built in calculator?

    Kaysmom8 replied to seahawksfanguy's topic in General Students

    Hello, The other day in clinical I saw a doctor who had an awesome metal one that fit in his jacket pocket. It opened up and then folded nicely in half, I was intrigued when I noticed the whole...

  14. Physical, shots, background check....what to do?

    Kaysmom8 replied to KimmieDurham's topic in General Students

    Our school had us go to employee health and get out TB test done for free as well as a urine drug screen (if your on any prescription meds get a doctor's note), as for the clearances and background...

  15. Circumcision

    Kaysmom8 replied to TexRN's topic in General Students

    I'm in the L&D rotation now and I watched several circumcisions being done mainly because at the hospital I was at they did them in a room right beside the nursery. I was able to dip the pacifier...

  16. Spending habits during school while on loans

    Kaysmom8 replied to ThePhilster's topic in General Students

    When I first started school I went out and bought a huge $250 desk. At first it was nice but now it's cluttered with ALL of my school papers and books. I studied at my desk all the time but after...

  17. Need help with developmental care plan

    Kaysmom8 replied to Kaysmom8's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks for all of your replies, I talked this over and my instructor approved of the goal that the patient will maintain current weight and growth. As for interventions she suggested appropriate toys...

  18. Need help with developmental care plan

    Kaysmom8 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hello, So I'm struggling with a developmental care plan for a patient I had today. He is 2 months old and has cri du chat syndrome. He has microcephaly with a head circumference of 34 cm with a 2.23%...

  19. Need help with developmental care plan

    Kaysmom8 replied to Kaysmom8's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I only had a chance to see him this morning to do vital signs on him before he was taken to the operating room for a supraglottoplasty. He was asleep the whole time while the mom held him. The only...

  20. Excessive pain during labor effects

    Kaysmom8 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hello, I was hoping to get input from some labor and delivery nurses on pain during birth. I'm researching the negative effects of pain during labor on the mother and fetus. I can't find anything that...

  21. Need help with epidural project

    Kaysmom8 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hello, I've been trying to research the ethical and religious/cultural factors and how they relate to the use of epidurals during labor. I'm struggling because so far I found that women with state...

  22. Question on epidurals

    Kaysmom8 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    For all you labor & delivery nurses, I have a project on epidural use in labor and I'm having a hard time finding out the ethical issues related to epidural use as well as what cultures/religions...

  23. Question on epidurals

    Kaysmom8 replied to Kaysmom8's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks for your replies, when the assignment is geared towards ethical issues of epidural use I'm a little confused. Ethics is the morals, rights and wrongs (from what I understand when it comes to...

  24. Question on epidurals

    Kaysmom8 replied to Kaysmom8's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What I was thinking was the cost of epidurals, I can't find the average cost per state or any info on when prepaying for an epidural became an acceptable norm. Through my research a Utah senator is...

  25. DSM criteria for psychosis nos

    Kaysmom8 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi, Does anyone know where I can find the dsm specific criteria for psychosis nos 298.9 online or if anyone has an actual dsm book and could help me out I would appreciate it. I've tried looking...