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Thank you! I will look into both. Thank you. I have no doubt that I can pick skills back up quickly and learn something new, it is just getting someone to give me that chance you know. You tube is a good idea. Thanks!

Afternoon all, I am an RN of 5 years now. I went into dialysis after nursing school and have been trucking along with the last 3 years as a clinical nurse manager at an outpatient dialysis clinic. I have always loved it, but now I have found that I want to try something new. Although, I am not 100% what that something new is? I have a heart for children and would love to work with them, so maybe something in pediatrics? Anyway, what can I do to "refresh" some nursing skills that I may not have used in a while? Do nursing refresher courses exist? What can I do to make myself more marketable? Certifications? I feel as though I am a fast learner and a competent and compassionate nurse, but I am finding that no one wants to give you a chance in any other areas of nursing once they see you have limited experience. How can I ever try anything new?? Thanks!

So sorry to hear this! Hope you recover quickly and good luck in the future!!

That's crazy! I wonder why they wouldn't make sure there were enough? They know how many students there's going to be. I hope they come in quick for those that still need them.

Of course!

Stacey and Jennifer I added you guys. Lee Ann, it's not letting me add you because you're not on my friend's list. So you'll have to request to be added I think.

LSC-Kingwood Nursing Class 2014 Ok, there's the link to the group! And I'm not sure if you have to add me first or not since I started it, but just in case my name is Sarina Padgett. ETA- Actually I think I have to add people so just give me names and I'll add ya!

I've searched and can't find anything but previous class ones. I'll see if I can figure out how to start one!

How would you guys feel about creating a facebook page for our Kwood nursing class? I've noticed that a few of the previous classes have made one as a quick way to communicate about school stuff. I don't know if all you guys even use facebook, but it was just an idea I thought of when I found the other pages!

Did you get yours from the scrub store? I don't remember which I got..the lady didn't give me a choice, she just handed me some. Lol

Yes, it's in the kit! Sorry Maybe you can sell one or the other!

JennBU06, The book kit is at the bookstore and it is approx. $570. There is also an extra book not included in the kit that is around $100 that we will need. The papers given to us at orientation also showed a drug book that looks like it's not included in the kit, but it is. For next the mini next week I was told that we need the Nursing Skills textbook (linked above) and a stethoscope.

Are you quest or basic? I thought they were different?! Lol And if you're Kingwood we do not were scrubs for the mini next week. We only wear scrubs on clinical days at the hospital. I emailed the director yesterday and she said next week we'll need the Nursing Skills book and a stethoscope. *This is all assuming that you're classes are the same as mine, of course, because I'm in the Basic Track.

iamleeann, I know there was something about nursing homes and I'm pretty sure they are an option as far as a clinical site. But, I don't remember anything specifically about it being the first one. ikegrad2002, I think the medical center is an option, although they may not use it very much. I remember when I was meeting with my nursing advisor to get everything ready to apply she told me that they have contracts all over including one even in Baytown! So even though they may not use them often, I think they are a possibility.

Nevermind, I don't think LBJ is in the medical center. Just looked it up! Lol