KristeyK

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  1. we cannot have acrylic fingernails

    KristeyK replied to jh56031's topic in General Students

    We are allowed to wear ONLY clear polish, and if it starts chipping, it had BETTER be taken care of or no pt. contact. Our director actually mentioned that OSHA forbids fake nails for anyone having...

  2. Accepted... should I get books and read ahead?

    KristeyK replied to sarahmizzou's topic in General Students

    @IWantBobatea- just keep in mind that there may be updates to whatever books you're reading now. As for reading ahead...NO! Seriously, enjoy your free time for now, because it's about to disappear....

  3. Is 50+ pages of reading a week "normal?"

    KristeyK replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Students

    Basics are basics...I get bored too, but my classmates and I find ways to make it interesting. We utilize the critical thinking questions at the end of our chapters and have group discussions on them....

  4. Please help me...Do you think I'll get kicked out of nursing school?

    KristeyK replied to gtrebyari's topic in General Students

    ROFLMAO! I like the care plan path!!! lol. Seriously, just go and take the lashes and offer up a SINCERE apology. Giving excuses really is not needed. Just tell her you are sorry and that it was a...

  5. Associates degree in nursing- any schools no waiting?

    KristeyK replied to AniaK's topic in Arizona Nursing

    There's also Pima Medical over in Mesa. I do not know if Chamberlain offers an ADN or not. (I'm in Tucson, so not a LOT of help for schools up in the

  6. Poll: Healthcare Experience Before Nursing School?

    KristeyK replied to nursein2012's topic in General Students

    My answer is sort of...work comp stuff such as high end wheelchairs, hospital beds, hoyer lifts...so I know what these things are and what they DO, but never did more than sell them. With that being...

  7. Should I even be here taking up space?

    KristeyK replied to danger turtle's topic in General Students

    I'm with you...work, work, work, stress, stress, stress and now THIS? REALLY? However, I am keeping in mind that this is JUST the beginning. It will get interesting soon enough and we HAVE to be solid...

  8. First week of NS. Any misconceptions?

    KristeyK replied to jennabean55's topic in General Students

    I'll admit that I was scared to start. My lesson? Don't read too much into what is posted here. I know it'll be HARD and there is a ton of work, but our instructors really want to see us succeed. We...

  9. How many patients do you have during clinicals?

    KristeyK replied to Kaychell's topic in General Students

    I won't start clinicals for a while yet, but my program is like Sabrina's. One pt. for the first couple rotations, you work up to being able to take on a full load for the

  10. Do you actually READ your nursing books or just skim?

    KristeyK replied to starmickey03's topic in General Students

    SQ3R....it's MUCH faster than just sitting down to read outright, and it helps me retain the info I'm reading.

  11. nursing school and regional campuses

    KristeyK replied to tware's topic in General Students

    Here is one thing I've learned in my first week of nursing school...you don't have a lot of time to be bored while on campus. Besides, school is what you make of it. You can fun with your classmates...

  12. It's actually NOT so bad!

    KristeyK replied to JBMmom's topic in General Students

    I'm another one who started reading here as a pre-nursing student. I was FREAKED. I didn't get a reading list, so yeah, I have a LOT of reading to do right off the bat, but it's not nearly as dry as...

  13. International version of books

    KristeyK replied to MissJessica,RN's topic in General Students

    I haven't bought any international editions for nursing texts, but I plan on it if they're available. I bought them for ALL of my prereq courses after the first semester and they were IDENTICAL except...

  14. Being around alot of women....Pros and Cons

    KristeyK replied to GtownhoyasDC's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am SOOOO not looking forward to the potential drama. I'm used to working in fields that are predominantly women- so you'd think I'd be used to it. HA HA HA. I used to work as a supervisor in a...

  15. how to combat laziness

    KristeyK replied to JonB04's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    1. Do NOT keep the computer on while you study. If I have mine within 10 feet of me and it's powered up, I will use it. 2. Turn the TV off. If you're like me and you need a little noise- turn on the...

  16. my parents think i am dumb.

    KristeyK replied to jmmarie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You could do that, but I would check into how competitive those programs are. Most of them are just as difficult to get a seat in as a standard BSN program, at least in my state they are. Have you...

  17. New mom starting nursing school

    KristeyK replied to CW1008's topic in General Students

    Time management. Start getting your baby used to doing things at certain times- eating, bathing, bedtime...(granted we cannot get them on a strict schedule at this age, but it's a start.) Study at...

  18. I Think I am NOT Going to NS

    KristeyK replied to Donald11's topic in General Students

    You think THAT was rude? I am just calling it how I see it based upon what you posted, excuses as to why you do not think you'll go to school, just as you assume that I gave nursing school much...

  19. Be Aware: Don't Go into Nursing

    KristeyK replied to work&play's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would also like to know how picky people are being with where they apply. Before I left my job, I spoke with several directors of home health agencies and told them about my concerns. Only one of...

  20. Kicking myself in the butt- may not be able to start NS..

    KristeyK replied to heatherhammy's topic in General Students

    Whew! I was going to tell you to apply NOW. Shockingly, I had my clearance card back within two

  21. Nursing School Jitters

    KristeyK replied to 2bnurseskip's topic in General Students

    I start school on August 30th and am getting anxious. Nervous yes, but more anxious. What is it REALLY going to be like? I can read every thread here about nursing school, but you never know until you...

  22. Everyone Starting Nursing Courses Fall 2010

    KristeyK replied to guiltysins's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know right? I am stay AWAY from medical books of any sort until school starts. (Besides, I figured the next few weeks will be the last time until graduation and passing the NCLEX that I get to read...

  23. Afraid to put all my eggs in one basket

    KristeyK replied to justbee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are there other programs in your area you could apply to? If so, that would be the route I'd go. My back-up plan was going to be radiology, but I got into the RN program on my first try, so I didn't...

  24. Number ONE on waitlist. So frustrating

    KristeyK replied to tag2007's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You're number one right now with a month to go before classes start? You may as well assume you ARE going to be in the program for the Fall semester. The school I attend only admits 30 people a...

  25. Question about loans and financial aid

    KristeyK replied to oregonmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Typically you cannot get loans for another type of the same degree. That is the reason I stopped working on my Bachelor's in another field until I knew whether or not I could get into the nursing...