kkbaroness

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1. new nursing student at age 48!!??

   kkbaroness replied to timberwoods's topic in General Students

   Not to worry! You were going to be 48 anyway - and now you are doing something fun, productive and worthwhile at 48! See- it all works out. I started nursing school at 40. I am not married and have no kids - bu tI am in a relationship. I do say tha...

2. Starting L&D! Any suggestions to make it easier?

   kkbaroness replied to kkbaroness's topic in General Students

   Thanks everyone for all the input. I already use my NCLEX books for review in classes - so I will continue to use it in L&D. A Great suggestion! Thanks again! K-...............

3. Starting L&D! Any suggestions to make it easier?

   kkbaroness posted a topic in General Students

   Hi! I am starting L&D next week - the course is 6 weeks this summer. Any advice or tricks of the trade would greatly be appreciated. Our instructor is great! I have already had her for other courses, so I am lucky there. But I am single, 41 and ...

4. Graduation gift for males

   kkbaroness replied to futuregaspasser's topic in General Students

   An engraved Money Clip is a nice gift.

5. What grossed you out the most in nursing school?

   kkbaroness replied to WhatToDo's topic in General Students

   WHOA!! I think that takes the case as grossest! You win the award! I keep a tiny jar of VICK's in my pocket and wear some on my lip with a mask when I encounter the really stinky situations. I am not good with smells. :uhoh21:

6. Just took my HESI.........

   kkbaroness replied to xokelly2's topic in General Students

   i bought the hesi nclex-rn review and cd for about $80 from their web site. health education systems inc. (hesi) - critical thinking, computerized exams and item analysis it is certainly worth it! very organized and well put together study guide. ...

7. L&D or Peds? Which should I take this Summer?

   kkbaroness replied to kkbaroness's topic in General Students

   Thanks for the input, everyone. I have 2 weeks before we register, so I have a little time to make up my mind. I still don't know which one I'm going to pick. Thanks...........

8. L&D or Peds? Which should I take this Summer?

   kkbaroness posted a topic in General Students

   I have a choice to take L&D or Peds this summer, as a 6 week course. We can't take both. I have heard that Peds is harder and more time consuming. We have a lot of 4 to 6 hour computer learning modules we have to do for Peds. Has anyone taken ...

9. Backpack Recommendations

   kkbaroness replied to rn undisclosed name's topic in General Students

   I spent $35 and got a great one on wheels at OFFICE MAX. It has saved my back for sure. I think it is the only way to go.

10. organization for class

    kkbaroness replied to dixienurse2be's topic in General Students

    I'm the same way. I like a 3 ring binder so I can add all the handouts to it. I also type my notes at night as we go along in lecture from my lecture notes. It helps me review the lecture too.

11. Weight GAIN in Nursing School

    kkbaroness replied to LouisianaNurse2006's topic in General Students

    I too gained some weight until I gave myself a few rules. 1. Walk every morning no matter what the weather. I go as soon as I get up - or else I end up finding a reason to back out. 2. Don't eat after 7 pm.. The kitchen is closed. As for your oral ...

12. Got my new shoes!! Feet feel great!!

    kkbaroness replied to kkbaroness's topic in Uniform/Gear

    I wear a size 8 and I ordered a 39 - but I have a wide foot too. SO I guess I did order 1 size up.

13. Got my new shoes!! Feet feel great!!

    kkbaroness replied to kkbaroness's topic in Uniform/Gear

    If you have lower back pain you might need orthotics in your shoes to readjust your alignment. They helped me.

14. Uh-Oh! Hope this won't sideline me from school....

    kkbaroness replied to RedSox33RN's topic in General Students

    I had the same problem last year. I had a tendon probelm in my shoulder. I had the same symptoms you decribe. THe Doc gave me a cortison shot inthe tendon and I was good as new. Never had any trouble since. Maybe it will work for you too..............

15. comfortable clogs for clinicals???

    kkbaroness replied to kkbaroness's topic in General Students

    I have worn the Lands End mocs for years- at another job. They are great -and cheap too! I did get a new pair of Danskos - Jocelyn is the style and they have a WIDE rubber heel. A bit different than the regular Dansko Proffesional shoe. Just in ca...