ImKosher

ImKosher

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  1. Hypothetical questions about CRNA and NP school.

    ImKosher replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Students

    Prepare to go for a Doctorate's rather than master's. 2015, Schools all over the nation are switching over to the Doctorate. It's a challenging career. You will have to commit 150%. Good

  2. Emergency Room Hunt!

    ImKosher replied to jeremy224's topic in Emergency

    As soon as I fulfill my contract I'm head to Duke or UNCCH! Cannot

  3. Working out/exercising while in nursing school

    ImKosher replied to Vincent_'s topic in General Students

    With my hectic schedule with work and school, I show up to classes at the gym whenever I have free time. I'm too lazy to try to work out my own

  4. Tips for Overnight Preceptorship

    ImKosher replied to lukeslichy's topic in General Students

    Congradulation on the preceptorship in the SICU! Well here is my feedback on your answers. -Try to take a nap before the 1st night shift during the day. (This will give you a couple extra hours to...

  5. Fundamentals of Nursing need help on studying

    ImKosher replied to werwe's topic in General Students

    I would recommend Fundamentals Success and utilizing your books online resources. There is a lot of valuable information for you supplied by your book online. You can also have a sit down with your...

  6. Can i have a job during the nursing program?

    ImKosher replied to marisab's topic in General Students

    You have to know yourself. Sure many can say, I have seen it done, but it's all on you. What is your history of working? What is your habits of studying, what is your performance? For myself I...

  7. Tying Patient Satisfaction to Medicare Reimbursement is Problematic

    ImKosher replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Great article, and I agree with you 100%. Too many times have I witnessed a client be given superb hospitality during the stay. We setch sodas, magazines, anything to try to keep the score high. We...

  8. Any suggestions for a "work" watch?

    ImKosher replied to GodIs082010's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm a guy with some fat wrists. I got a G-shock, and I love it. It's easy to clean, easy to read, and it has a lunar chart so I can call out when it's full moon! G-shock has a great reputation for...

  9. Looking back I'd wish I'd know......

    ImKosher replied to stewartfamily2010's topic in General Students

    Test Success by F.A. Davis and Saunders Comprehensive

  10. Whats your biggest pet peeve working in the ED?

    ImKosher replied to Whts_Ur_Emergency?'s topic in Emergency

    One would also not simply open one eye to see if anyone has noticed them violently shaking in the

  11. best book for learning med dosage calculations?

    ImKosher replied to meghan91's topic in General Students

    +1 on Calculate with confidence. You can probably find a previous edition off Amazon for a couple dollars. Always look for the previous edition on text books, it will save you a lot of

  12. Favorite things you bought during RN school to help your studies?

    ImKosher replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

    My favorite things I bought and now my daily bag to school? -Laptop (Office 2013, Supplemental Book CD) -Davis Success Series -Saunders Comprehensive Review -Sony Voice Recorder -Smartphone (favorite...

  13. Looking back I'd wish I'd know......

    ImKosher replied to stewartfamily2010's topic in General Students

    Looking back I'd wish I'd known to make a study guide for each test, after the test while its still fresh I would highlight the problem areas and popular testing subjects. That way during the final...

  14. Looking for books with example questions for 1st year RN student

    ImKosher replied to busybee12's topic in General Students

    +1 on Davis Test Success book. Those books were a life saver during my 1st semester til' now. Test, Fundamentals, Pharmacology, and Med-Surg success. Also, check out your School text websites, they...

  15. Male RNs, What Areas of Nursing Are Looking for Them?

    ImKosher replied to chrisc-40's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Guys are working everywhere. There is not one area that prefers males over the other. Guys are in Med-Surg, Guys are in ED, Guys are in Nephrology, Guys are in PACU, Guys are in Pediatrics, Guys are...

  16. Must-have gadgets for the nursing student

    ImKosher replied to FDW630's topic in General Students

    Must have gadgets? I would say look for the cheapest "intel 3, 5, or 7" laptop you can find and subscribe to the new 4-year student discount for Office 2013. I also have a voice recorder that I use,...

  17. Vehicle for a Travel Nurse?

    ImKosher posted a topic in Travel

    I searched through the forums and found a lot of info on RV and such, but nothing on a good vehicle for travel. I plan on traveling for many years with my wife, 2 of us. We do plan on having kids 1...

  18. Is there a good way to wear a tie with scrubs?

    ImKosher replied to Bruce_Wayne's topic in Men in Nursing

    I like this look, but everytime I see a shirt like that, I think about the psych ward...am I the only

  19. Anxiety

    ImKosher replied to chicaliv17's topic in General Students

    I second TheCommuter. Nursing school is stressful, if your health is taking a toll, you need to get evaluated by your doctor. Take care of

  20. I'm not going to lie...

    ImKosher replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Students

    I would like to also add that not matter what your view is on this "multiple entry", "non standardized", or "I'm better than you because I have a BSN" is irrelevant. Medical is pretty standard....

  21. I'm not going to lie...

    ImKosher replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Students

    Let me raise this question though. Let's look at a nurse 5 years in the process of education and experience. ADN 3 years (approximate) and has 2 years of experience. BSN 5 years (approximate and has...

  22. I'm not going to lie...

    ImKosher replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Students

    My employer sponsors my education. They have assigned me to the school I attend which is a community college. The choice was really above me. The reason they chose this school is because of the...

  23. Whats your biggest pet peeve working in the ED?

    ImKosher replied to Whts_Ur_Emergency?'s topic in Emergency

    Had one time when a homeless man called EMS due to chest pain. They brought him from the other side of town. As they pulled into the bay and opened the back doors he jumped off the stretcher and ran...

  24. Can anyone think of a good nclex question

    ImKosher replied to Kaysmom8's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    How about a a scratch and sniff of stool with and without blood? I think that's pretty high in nursing knowledge.

  25. Door to EKG times

    ImKosher replied to robinzkj's topic in Emergency

    Our facility has a "First Nurse" to just eye ball the pt. They ask about the complaint and then bring them back to triage. Registration gets the pt after a nurse has done a quick assess. If your pt...