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  1. Do they make these?

    kellyo replied to StarGirl's topic in General Nursing

    Wal-Mart has straight leg draw string and elastic waist pants (that rest just under your chest!). I have a pair of Cherokee low-rise, flair leg w/ STRETCH! They're flat front, and have that black...

  2. Body For Life

    kellyo posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    Anyone out there ever done "Body For Life"? I did this program two years ago before I started NS and was doing quite well. I lost a few pounds, inches and had tons more energy. After school...

  3. SRNA with a problem, need some help fast!

    kellyo replied to quailoh's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Obviously it was a missed opportunity on all of our parts to help inform/educate someone about the profession. DragonflyRN, the stickies at the beginning of this forum the pre-CRNA forum contain...

  4. Tricks to remember things

    kellyo replied to Holly27's topic in General Nursing

    I found this site in school:

  5. SRNA with a problem, need some help fast!

    kellyo replied to quailoh's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    That's funny. I seem to remember a bunch of CRNAs and SRNAs getting upset that they were getting blasted by MDs on an anesthesia message board for posting on "their" site.... I must admit, that I...

  6. Delusional Patients and "therapuetic communication"

    kellyo replied to RN*06's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I learned from one of my practice questions (not sure if it was Kaplan or not) if someone is actively "hearing voices" you must ask what they are saying to assess if they are being told to hurt...

  7. Help! Silver Nitrate stain from cauterization!

    kellyo posted a topic in General Nursing

    I wasn't sure where to post this. My son had his septum cauterized yesterday for frequent nosebleeds. The ENT warned us that it could stain his skin, but his nose continued to run slightly, and as...

  8. Electrolyte balances

    kellyo replied to NJNursing's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Go, 'Jersey, go! You'll do

  9. Help! Silver Nitrate stain from cauterization!

    kellyo replied to kellyo's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone for your replies. Tonight, in the tub, most of it actually rubbed off (along with his skin--it's a bit tender and pink now) with a good wipe of a washcloth and Dove soap! It didn't...

  10. Questions about Cape Fear Valley Health System

    kellyo replied to cns48's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Cape Fear Valley came twice to our school (Johnston CC in Smithfield) for recruiting lunches. I think we were all very impressed with their new grad/intern program, but for most of us it was too far...

  11. furthering my education...

    kellyo replied to twizum's topic in First Year After Licensure

  12. I ran out of time of the NCLEX at 220, (is their hope!)

    kellyo replied to missea39's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Try looking at the 3rd sticky - the one about clarifying the number of questions. I believe I have seen a post in there about scoring when time runs out. Good

  13. A hint about the number of questions

    kellyo replied to RNSuzq1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Before I entered the testing room the woman/proctor offered a pair of earplugs; I accepted and went to reach out to take the box. She pulled the box out of my reach and said "no, I need to give you...

  14. A hint about the number of questions

    kellyo replied to RNSuzq1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Found out Wednesday afternoon I passed and called the BON this morning just to hear them confirm my license! I'll send you a PM.

  15. A hint about the number of questions

    kellyo replied to RNSuzq1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had a prayer card and a drawing from one of my sons in my pocket. Thought about leaving them, but then knew I'd get snagged! I agree about the number. I was in the mid 60's when I looked at the...

  16. Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

    kellyo replied to lpn2rnMay2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1. How many questions did you take on NCLEX? 75 2. What study materials did you use? Did you take a test review course? I took a Kaplan course and did questions with Saunders. 3. Did your SON offer...

  17. Help! Moving to NC - need to find a house this week!

    kellyo replied to myrrhw's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Congrats to you from one Jersey transplant to another! Chapel Hill is beautiful, and there are loads of places to rent--I just wish I knew someone who could help you locate a place! Perhaps an...

  18. Question about NCLEX study guides

    kellyo replied to RNSuzq1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm from NC and I'm taking the NCLEX tomorrow (dry heave, dry heave) in Richmond--several of my classmates have gone there. Others have gone to Wilmington. I have used Kaplan (took the course) and...

  19. RN program @ Johnston Community College

    kellyo replied to mimibear's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    No waiting list, either. Just the points system. If someone does not make it, they can sill get in based on their ranking if someone does not take a

  20. RN program @ Johnston Community College

    kellyo replied to mimibear's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hello. I just graduated from JCC. I hope I can help a bit. If Leixlip is lurking, she can also let you know about JCC. Hello, Leixlip?? Anyway, JCC uses a points system. In the past (I'm not sure...

  21. How long does it take to get ATT for NCLEX

    kellyo replied to manurse06's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Don't forget to tell them about your dear old friend from your school who is STILL waiting for ATT!! Is it time I call my friend "Scott" again at the

  22. Nursing school with a GED.

    kellyo replied to desireef's topic in General Nursing

    You're lucky--my lfriend (and myself) just graduated from a community collge ADN program (RN) in NC. She was their first ever Irish student, and they made her take the GED course because they...

  23. NCLEX, ATT, actual license, and the NCBON?

    kellyo replied to gtrexler1's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    If you have gotten your ATT, when did your school send in your info (transcripts, etc.) and how long did it take from that point to receive your ATT? We were told that our paperwork from the school...

  24. What do ya'll know about Cary?

    kellyo replied to mommy2BCD's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    And I'm in CLAYTON: C - Cary L - Like A - Area Y - Yankees T - Trying O - Out N - Now Hee,

  25. when do you start your job and what shift

    kellyo replied to smileysenior's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't have a start date for work yet. Still waiting for my ATT! (Our director finally sent off our paperwork this week, two weeks after she said she would send it). I can start anytime after that....