KatieJ91

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  1. I feel stupid

    KatieJ91 replied to ~passionateSN~'s topic in General Students

    I would recommend fluid and electrolytes made easy as well. It helped

  2. IV Push Medications

    KatieJ91 replied to Nscorpiored's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hmmm. I wonder if what the book means is not to exceed 4mg/kg/min? That's my only

  3. I'm stuck with two sets of brand new uniforms

    KatieJ91 replied to SweetPEI's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would post them on craigslist before I listed them on Ebay. I have done both and if you can get around the time of shipping and fees of Ebay it would be easier. I agree with the above to keep them...

  4. List your crazy interview questions...

    KatieJ91 replied to rockstar11's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If you could be any animal what would you

  5. There is always one..

    KatieJ91 replied to wbrown06's topic in General Students

    Did you just start school or has this been going for a while? The reason I ask is because this happened my first few weeks of school, but my teachers nipped that in the bud quick. They wouldn't stand...

  6. Advice on Nursing Schools in the South

    KatieJ91 replied to sweetie_pie's topic in General Students

    Hi! I live in WA state, but moved here from SC. I have quite a few friends from high school that have graduated for USC's or Greenvile Technical College's nursing programs. I am unsure of price, but...

  7. how to read

    KatieJ91 replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Do your instructors use power points? In my program I have found that all the test material comes from the handouts. Every once in a while an instructor will say READ this chapter, or be sure to READ...

  8. Health Teaching Topic for Boys and Girls Club

    KatieJ91 replied to WantAccel.BSN's topic in General Students

    What about something like practicing how to clean a scrape/wound and apply neosporin/bandage etc? They would use their own elbows and knees or a

  9. Not willing to do the dirty work?

    KatieJ91 replied to stratus93's topic in General Students

    I cannot even imagine what my clinical instructors would do if they saw me having other people do the "grunt"

  10. Not willing to do the dirty work?

    KatieJ91 replied to stratus93's topic in General Students

    I work in the hospital as an extern so I see the work and help both RNs and CNAs with skills. I find that some nurses on certain units refuse to but someone on a bed pan or wipe someone up. Other...

  11. How do I find time for personal relationships?

    KatieJ91 replied to RachelZ0918's topic in General Students

    I remember the week before nursing school I got curriculum guide with reading assignments, etc. I sat down and thought I would get a head start. I started reading and reading and reading and then I...

  12. Just Starting Nursing School/CNA Job

    KatieJ91 replied to cassi_future_RN's topic in General Students

    I work as a nurse tech/extern in the hospital and I LOVE it. Just being in the hopsital setting has made me a much better student. You become much more comfortable in the clinical setting and you...

  13. Nursing school and working

    KatieJ91 replied to mcguenzi's topic in General Students

    I currently work 20 hours a week as a nurse tech/extern and it is very doable for me. However, I have no children and my husband's support. I could probabl squeeze in more hours if I needed to, but am...

  14. educational path advice, please!

    KatieJ91 replied to fruitypebbles's topic in General Students

    There are so many factors involved in choosing. I have 2 nursing programs in my area. An ASN and a BSN. The ASN (not including pre-reqs) cost $11,000. The BSN $25,000+. I have a large hospital right...

  15. Which NCLEX review books are you using?

    KatieJ91 replied to norcalsurfer77's topic in General Students

    I use Saunders Comprehensive Review, Lippincott Q&A, and Mosby Q&A. I use these nclex books to study for theory test. The reason I like them so much is because they are broken down into...

  16. Organization and shoe question for new nursing student..

    KatieJ91 replied to ko115's topic in General Students

    Shoes: I have a pair of Dansko (or Sanita) clogs for clinical. I work in the hospital as a nurse extern and have a pair of Alegria Seville and love them. Either I would recommend. However, make sure...

  17. Columbia Basin College (CBC) Nursing Program

    KatieJ91 replied to 60sreturn's topic in Washington Nursing

    Of course it's better to be prepared than surprised. I think it's important that people know it's not necessary for everyone to study for months in order to do well. I thought that the online practice...

  18. Columbia Basin College (CBC) Nursing Program

    KatieJ91 replied to 60sreturn's topic in Washington Nursing

    I do not necessarily agree that if you don't study for 6 months or more the test will shock you. I studied for 2 weeks and got an 85%. Everyone's individual needs are different. Do the practice test...

  19. Having Trouble Earning Passing Scores on Nursing Exams

    KatieJ91 replied to LOLA184's topic in General Students

    How do you study? I used NCLEX books that are broken down into content areas because that is how our material is broken down to. For example we learn GI, I study NCLEX GI questions, and take my GI...

  20. How should I prepare for OB and Peds next semester?

    KatieJ91 replied to Kuniklo's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I just finished my 3rd quarter and we covered F&E, Cardiac, GI, Prenatal, and OB. I am an A student and my GPA only dropped to a 3.5. I can say I was burnt out this quarter. Mainly because I have...

  21. What's Your Attendance Policy?

    KatieJ91 posted a topic in General Students

    Hi fellow nursing students! I am on a committee at school right now in which we have been asked by the program director to come up with a new attendance policy. The current problem is that...

  22. Is this pay too low?

    KatieJ91 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    That is pretty low I think, but it depends on the experience you are getting and if it can help you lead to somewhere with more pay in the end. I am a nurse tech in WA state and make 11.58 (first year...

  23. Columbia Basin College (CBC) Nursing Program

    KatieJ91 replied to 60sreturn's topic in Washington Nursing

    Yea I am glad I didn't have to take those classes! Good luck

  24. Columbia Basin College (CBC) Nursing Program

    KatieJ91 replied to 60sreturn's topic in Washington Nursing

    I would definitely not consider yourself accepted. My score was higher than a 27 and I was still stressed about admission. The people applying are different every year and so is the amount of people...

  25. Working in Nursing School

    KatieJ91 replied to SHAMBRALAM's topic in General Students

    I would work two 12 hour shifts at most, but I guess it depends if I had no other option or if I was the sole income in my household. When I work a 12 hour shift I am a zombie when I get home. If you...