ImKosher

ImKosher

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  1. Passed and pinned

    ImKosher posted a topic in General Students

    Nursing school is finally done for me. It was a successful year and I cannot wait to start my first year as a nurse. I got a job in the ER as my first assignment and will be attending a 6 month...

  2. Gift for Preceptor?

    ImKosher replied to BundokSaint's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Personally, I listened to my preceptor and how she joked about how she needed a fanny pack. After some thought, I decided to have a little fun and bought her a fanny pack. She could not stop...

  3. Did anyone judge you for being a male nurse?

    ImKosher replied to ddane94's topic in Men in Nursing

    Answering the OP's question: Surprisingly, I have got nothing but awesome responses from diverse individuals about my choice to become a nurse. In my opinion the stereotype of nursing being only for...

  4. What's in Your Backpack?

    ImKosher replied to LaceElaine's topic in General Students

    During school I had a bag i bought at sams club that was superb the past 2 years (I'm going to get a new one now that I'm a nurse.) I had the following in my bag. 15" Laptop 1 1/2 inch binder with...

  5. Financial benefit of being a Travel/Agency Nurse?

    ImKosher posted a topic in Travel

    During my time at a busy ER on the East Coast, I was blessed with the oppurtunity to meet many great and awesome RNs who worked hard and had passion behind what they do. This is the reason I went back...

  6. First day of clinicals

    ImKosher replied to ahinson07's topic in General Students

    Good job on getting through your first semester. Before clinical, always make sure that you have done your study and learned about your material and pt information. Eat a good breakfast. Always be...

  7. Stethoscope covers OK for men?

    ImKosher replied to leftysoftball's topic in Men in Nursing

    I had a Paramedic who covered the stethoscope with a paracord - military grade tied in a pattern like the survival bracelets you see. The only disadvantage is that you can't pull it off and wash

  8. Financial benefit of being a Travel/Agency Nurse?

    ImKosher replied to ImKosher's topic in Travel

    NedRn, I also want to add that like yourself I am traveling to save so I can buy a house in cash at the end. Want to live debt-free baby! My goal is by the time I'm 30 (now 25), to buy a house in...

  9. Financial benefit of being a Travel/Agency Nurse?

    ImKosher replied to ImKosher's topic in Travel

    NedRN, Thanks for your advice. After reading your comment, I've come to realize that it may be a lost cause trying to explain the numbers behind the financial success with a Travel RN. Your...

  10. Beginning of last semester!!!

    ImKosher replied to Shandra2008's topic in General Students

    Right there with you. May of

  11. Whats your favorite montra or saying?

    ImKosher replied to Kimynurse's topic in General Students

    C =

  12. What are you doing during the break?

    ImKosher replied to seconddegreebsn's topic in General Students

    I don't know what to do with myself. I'm going into my last semester in January and I am ready to start working! This winter break I have already read a good book "The Defining Decade by Dr. Meg...

  13. How do you stay connected?

    ImKosher posted a topic in Travel

    I wanted some help and advice from those experienced in traveling on how you stay connected to the internet. As you know everything is done online, so how do you work with that convenience moving...

  14. Just saw the reality of getting into NP school

    ImKosher replied to TarheelGirlx3's topic in General Students

    I'd recommend networking. The grade scale does not have the same power as knowing the right people to get into the post-grad program. Look for opportunities to invest in your specialty or interest...

  15. Any app that does import powerpoints and can edit them for ipad????

    ImKosher replied to Kdavina's topic in General Students

    Keynote by Apple

  16. Ipad for notetaking?

    ImKosher replied to TheNoviceNurse16's topic in General Students

    For the iPad you can just view it off the browser which will pull it up so you can scroll up and down. If you want to create and edit, there are many free options, but if you want a thorough program...

  17. What do you look for in a Nursing School

    ImKosher posted a topic in General Students

    I'm curious...when you were looking for a nursing school, what was the most important things you looked for in the school? Location, characteristics, class size? Or anything else that you looked...

  18. Awful textbook?

    ImKosher replied to heartflutter's topic in General Students

    Your going to need the book if you want rationalize with your professors with tests. If you try to use a source other than those on the required textbook list, they're going to toss your input. I...

  19. Are you Smart enough to be a Nurse?

    ImKosher posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wanted to share an experience with those interested. I was working in clinicals passing out dinner trays, when a CNA pulled me to the side and asked me if I was going to school. I replied "Yes,...

  20. Nurse Residency Program

    ImKosher replied to marlacr96's topic in General Students

    Spam - just disregard this

  21. Losing respect for nursing students

    ImKosher replied to kjnsweets's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Everyday before I leave home, I always tell my nurse thank you. To my blessing, I've always heard those kind words returned "Thanks for helping me today." It's just frustrating to find a...

  22. Losing respect for nursing students

    ImKosher replied to kjnsweets's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad I haven't run into any nurses like the OP and gallery. How can you expect us to benefit from you if you have such a bad outlook of us "nursing student". Do me a favor and let the nursing...

  23. Tips on Saving Money

    ImKosher replied to zoe92's topic in General Students

    Check out anything by Dave Ramsey. Just google for his website. There is a lot of good information on knocking out debt, saving money, and avoiding putting yourself in

  24. Books I should read before school starts?

    ImKosher replied to healthy12's topic in General Students

    Like others have said enjoy your break. If you need to read something, read something you like. Maintain your sanity before school starts, because you will lose it when you start

  25. Were are you going to work when you graduate???

    ImKosher replied to francoml's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm pretty much guranteed a spot in the ER, but I'm still waiting for a chance to check out ICU to see if I want to go