KristeyK

KristeyK

Private Practice- wellness center

Member

  • Content

    285

  • Visitors

    8,614

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    4

All Content by KristeyK

  1. Nervous about clinical placement

    KristeyK replied to rnelly's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Concentrate on what it is that is triggering the nervousness for you and figure out WHY it causes you to be so worried about the rotation. If you can figure out your trigger, you can reason (or think...

  2. Nursing School Tests

    KristeyK replied to Marie41's topic in General Students

    Well, do you know FOR SURE that the class averages 95%, or is this from what other students have said to you? I've found that other students tend to exaggerate their grades. (Just a thought for

  3. I just failed nursing school

    KristeyK replied to jrsygirl's topic in General Students

    Find out if you can repeat the class. In the meantime, meditate and clear your head for your other final. You can do

  4. How to deal with Overbearing Obnoxious Classmate?

    KristeyK replied to GQGomer's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Has anyone tried to approach her in a non-confrontational manner yet? There is a GOOD chance she doesn't realize what it is she is doing. I'd say to give her the benefit of the doubt and figure out a...

  5. would you work more hours for a better job?

    KristeyK replied to SC APRN's topic in General Students

    The cut in pay sucks, but I'd still do it. Better hours, you KNOW you'll get to go to class...(In my program, attendance is a HUGE thing!) I'd say do

  6. Do your own homework please...

    KristeyK replied to DolceVita's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Sometimes it's the "OMG HELP ME!" questions that end up being really helpful for a LOT of others too though. For instance, last semester during med-surg I could NOT get electrolyte balances to save my...

  7. Confused! Environmental Hazards Project

    KristeyK replied to Nurse Kyles's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I don't know what your instructor would want, but I can tell you mine would HAMMER us for combing the risk for injury and poisoning. Any of the ones I've had would want to see those as two separate...

  8. Just starting out

    KristeyK replied to KAMV30's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Another thought for you....if you want to go BEYOND a BSN, you could always get your two year degree, then do a bridge program to get a MSN. (Depending on what it is you'd want to do with your...

  9. baby and nursing school

    KristeyK replied to wantobnurse's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    How about this for an answer? KUDOS to you if you can do it! I have a son who is almost five, and it's a handful. I could not imagine having a younger one while in school. However, being 40 myself and...

  10. Younger Nursing Students

    KristeyK replied to lhabin's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't sweat it too much. My class is pretty well planning the birthday party for a classmate who turns 21 the week we graduate. I think it's fun having younger people in the class, it keeps ME...

  11. Do you ever....

    KristeyK replied to tokmom's topic in General Nursing

    Don't you DARE! Unless, of course, you oggle the abs first.

  12. I want to be a nurse, BUT..

    KristeyK replied to pre-ASUstudent's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was kind of like you, only I would flip out about the thought of having to see or handle someone else's sputum or feces. I just finished my fist semester of clinicals, and I was pleasantly surprised...

  13. Im panicking =[

    KristeyK replied to vccorscc's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It seems foreign because it IS foreign! OK, at least it was for myself, and my 30 classmates. LOL. Don't panic, you'll do fine. Just realize that part of nursing school is reprogramming your brain to...

  14. gaining weight in nursing school

    KristeyK replied to bubbasmom's topic in General Students

    Keep in mind I've only done 2 semesters, but I have managed to lose 17lbs so far. WOOHOO!!! I find that I spend more time "snacking" on water than anything else. OK, I really snack on baby carrots and...

  15. Time you spend for homework and studying?

    KristeyK replied to OBplease's topic in General Students

    Depending on the workload, I average about 4 hours a day, on NON-clinical days. I'm already learning about nursing 12 hours a day while at the clinical site, that's enough for me. Now, if I have a...

  16. Studying for finals is anyone else with me?

    KristeyK replied to heavenbound's topic in General Students

    Nope...finished finals the week prior to Easter. UGH!!! Did fairly well on them though. YAY!!! I start my next semester on Monday.

  17. Nursing doesnt define you

    KristeyK replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    I love how so many of you are creative types. (And how so many of us gravitate towards quiet moment opportunities! lol) I am getting ready to start my 3rd semester of RN school, so right now, nursing...

  18. What the best advice you've received from clinical instructors in nursing school?

    KristeyK replied to willowRN's topic in General Students

    Hop in and help a nurse with another patient if she is doing something you haven't seen yet. If we're signed off to do it, ask if you can do it for her. As someone before me has already mentioned, you...

  19. Does it matter where you get your student malpractice insurance?

    KristeyK replied to WDW4ever's topic in General Students

    I PROMISE I am not trying to sound snarky, but why aren't you covered by your school? I think it's odd that they tell you to get

  20. I am a Pre-Nursing student and I have several questions. Thanks in advance!

    KristeyK replied to DUHmanda's topic in General Students

    Em- you would be amazed at how little it actually bothers you. I was TERRIFIED of having to be around someone who is vomiting/coughing up sputum/having diarrhea. TERRIFIED. It ended up not being an...

  21. Don't let yourself get sucked in by BM'ers and DG'ers

    KristeyK replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    LOVE THIS!!! It is not only true for school and work, but life in general. Seriously, how many of have BM'ers and DG'ers that we know in our own neighborhoods? lol. Frankly, I think something I see...

  22. Do you have your clinicals in the hospital?

    KristeyK replied to SummitRN's topic in General Students

    I'm in a for-profit school and we aren't part of that scenario. We did our first semester at LTC facilities. From here on out, we are in hospitals. And yes, my peds rotation next semester will be at...

  23. Withdraw from nursing 1 or stay in?

    KristeyK replied to jy8686's topic in General Students

    I hope you stick with it. I BOMBED anything relating to the respiratory system in Med Surg. I have since brought my grade up to a nice, solid B. (With the added bonus that I a little light bulb...

  24. I go to ITT-Tech...

    KristeyK replied to TeamSteven01's topic in School, College Programs

    I love the opinions of others who sincerely believe what they do about for profit schools. Sure, there are some bad apples in the bunch, the same could be said for some CC's and universities out...

  25. Students from a patient's point of view. Sort of.

    KristeyK replied to CrazierThanYou's topic in General Students

    Boog's said it all. When I had my c-section, I told my Dr. I didn't mind Med Students observing. When he asked them if they wanted to do any stitches, I spoke up! We have that right as