KristeyK

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  1. currently a community college student..

    KristeyK replied to codyiscool's topic in General Students

    If you check under "region" there's an area for Arizona schools, and TONS of threads on the MCC system. It sounds like grades may be taken into consideration, but honestly I haven't read many of those...

  2. Did getting into nursing school seem like a life altering event?

    KristeyK replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

    Life-altering as in "oh S***, what did I get myself into?" yes. lol. OK, I didn't really think that until cleaning up after a pt. with C-Diff. :-P I hope you're like many of us in that you'll love it...

  3. Will I be able to pass the NCLEX-RN test?

    KristeyK replied to havehope's topic in General Students

    Go get some NCLEX exam prep books and start using them. There are also books out there regarding test taking strategies. I would get one of those

  4. Supplies?

    KristeyK replied to Sings&Shoots's topic in General Students

    If your school uses those stupid scantrons, I highly suggest a TON of #2 mechanical pencils. Otherwise, plenty of paper to take notes, printer ink and paper, a good calendar (or whatever it is you...

  5. Falling short

    KristeyK replied to RisaRN's topic in Pediatric

    I'm still a student, and WANT to work in Peds, but as a parent who has a child who spent quite a bit of time in the hospital thanks to a birth defect, *I* thank you!!! Not all nurses show the level of...

  6. Does it matter what school you get your degree from?

    KristeyK replied to Nyzpitbull's topic in General Students

    Even though you have to go to summer classes, I'd consider that a blessing. The fact that the student/instructor ratio is lower says a LOT to me. Congrats on getting in and good

  7. Foley Catheters

    KristeyK replied to EssaQ502's topic in General Students

    Inserting a Foley isn't as scary or gross as you have it built up in your mind to be. For me, my big fear is the day I have to experience the aroma of a GI bleed. (However, I am hoping since I was...

  8. BUY TEXTBOOK ONLINE?

    KristeyK replied to fro425's topic in General Students

    I haven't done it for nursing, but that's because books are part of my tuition where I attend. However, in my previous degree- I ONLY bought books online. In fact, I bought the international edition...

  9. Worth it or not Smartphone

    KristeyK replied to my4helpers's topic in General Students

    I'm one of those grandfathered into the AT&T unlimited. I am ALWAYS on my phone using my apps, and I don't come close to even using the amount that would be allowed by a more restricted plan....

  10. What makes med-surg class seem hard to you?

    KristeyK replied to northmississippi's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My patho class was at the same time as med-surg. That being said, it wasn't the patho AT ALL for me. I let something as stupid as getting hung up on electrolyte balances throw me off the ENTIRE...

  11. What do you always have in your scrub pockets?

    KristeyK replied to Lilbit's topic in General Students

    As little as I can get away with. I LOATHE feeling like a kangaroo. I keep a pen, a sharpie, a penlight, my pt. info sheet and a VERY small notebook, but I usually just tear out a page or two from

  12. Overwhelmed....will it always be like this?

    KristeyK replied to FLhusker's topic in General Students

    You've already gotten some GREAT advice. I have several books that I have not even cracked open yet. I swear by taking notes and using power points. I spent my first three weeks of school wanting to...

  13. INR (international normalized ratio) help!

    KristeyK replied to Jawsona's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Think of it in the amount of time it takes your blood to clot. Lower numbers mean that it's clotting

  14. accepted into the nursing program---now what

    KristeyK replied to nique281's topic in General Students

    No one doubts you being ready for the challenge, but really, the taking time off before school starts is some advice I REALLY wish I had taken!!! My program slams us for two years, and the longest...

  15. how far is your clinical?

    KristeyK replied to cgravier's topic in General Students

    My hubby and I chose to live out in the boonies, so I literally pay for it. LOL. School itself is a 55 minute commute each way. Two of my clinical sites this semester are only 30-35 minutes away from...

  16. question about stethoscopes

    KristeyK replied to kminak's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I had to use my friend's master classic II for a check-off, just use a little more pressure and you'll hear what you're supposed

  17. For the love of God- is this even right?!

    KristeyK replied to SweettartRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am willing to bet a large amount of money that they cover nouns and verbs due to the fact that so many people lack writing skills. I took some online classes and my jaw would DROP at what my...

  18. Does your nursing school/hospital provide scrubs/uniforms?

    KristeyK replied to Certifiable's topic in General Students

    My school includes one set for school and one set for clinicals. I ended up purchasing extras just because I do NOT want to worry about laundry in the middle of the week, I ave enough other non-school...

  19. Tell me I'm not alone!!

    KristeyK replied to MomWifeNursePractioner's topic in General Students

    I haven't made it YET, but I have incredible support. I also remember that I am in this for the long haul, not just a few years of school. KWIM? I do have intense mommy guilt, but I think of how much...

  20. What to buy/read before starting nursing school!

    KristeyK replied to GamerGirL337's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have a REALLY good planner that I live and die by. I have an NCLEX review book that I'll use when I need extra help studying for a subject. Beyond that, I just have a hard time staying organized, so...

  21. I GRADUATED TODAY!

    KristeyK replied to Dazglue's topic in General Students

    Congratulations!!!

  22. rounding up grades

    KristeyK replied to ro2878's topic in General Students

    No rounding here either. You either get 77.0% or higher or you fail the class. My clinicals are counted as a grade

  23. Stethoscope Question

    KristeyK replied to throughCHRISTalone's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm still a student myself, BUT... I started off with a VERY affordable cheap stethoscope. It was AWFUL. We saved and I have a Littmann Cardio III now. What a difference it makes!!! I've since...

  24. Studying Issues

    KristeyK replied to EarthhAngel2013's topic in General Students

    I take notes off of the reading I do. For some reason, if my hands are occupied, I am more able to retain the info I just read. After I am finished with the readings, I will make note cards based off...

  25. 12 hour shift clinicals

    KristeyK replied to angelah11's topic in General Students

    Lucky for those of you that have a choice! After our first semester of clinicals, we ONLY do 12 hour shifts. It's actually OK with me. It means a couple weeks at the end of the semester will be...