Katie71275

Katie71275

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  1. What is your dream nursing career

    Katie71275 replied to Tinkx RN's topic in General Students

    We just had a post on this(By me lol) a few days ago..but Ill answer here as well. After graduating, I hope to work in L&D, and then go on to get my CNM and either work in a birthing center or...

  2. I'm freaking out here.. I could fail clinical and i dont know why!

    Katie71275 replied to ashleyisawesome's topic in General Students

    Congrats!!!! This is definitely a great story. Did anything ever come of your letter in regards to the instructor receiving a meeting with the

  3. When do clinicals normally start?

    Katie71275 replied to GodIs082010's topic in General Students

    We are on the quarter system(4 quarters a year including summer) and clinicals started in the first quarter, about 1/3 the way through I guess. We have clinicals each quarter for about 4-6 weeks, 2 x...

  4. When did wearing a stethoscope become popular

    Katie71275 replied to Katniss88's topic in General Students

    We are made to carry them in our pockets not around our neck. they can hit the patients when you are leaning

  5. Certified Nurse Midwife - Masters degree or more?

    Katie71275 replied to Dalla's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    WOW that is HIGH!! Im glad they won't be requiring a DNP as I would really like to get my Masters and be done with

  6. Job(s) while in nursing school

    Katie71275 replied to kgl_2014's topic in General Students

    I actually quit my full time job and went to school only. Ive got a year left, and in August will be starting as a nurse tech. We can work 24hrs a week and it's good experience

  7. Classes to take for Fall

    Katie71275 replied to Izonme's topic in General Students

    What about a Nutrition class? That is very important in Nursing School....or a Psych Class/Sociology class on behavior, child psychology, etc. Any of the Liberal Arts classes would be great for...

  8. Is it me or I just see more threads on people getting interviews or jobs

    Katie71275 replied to RUBY2623RN's topic in General Students

    Hmm I think it probably is that it's July and many are finding jobs. I just recently talked to several nurses here in my state (northern Louisiana) and they said that most graduates in this area are...

  9. RN to MSN, skip the BSN?

    Katie71275 replied to sbostonRN's topic in General Students

    I am considering this as well although I haven't grad yet. I have a prev Bachelor's in Sociology, and will have my ADN....I want to be a CNM, so Im thinking I will go straight to the MSN

  10. What will you do with your RN license?

    Katie71275 posted a topic in General Students

    I'm curious what everyone is considering.....Not necessarily what you WILL do, but I guess more of, what do you want to do with your license? What are your goals? My goal is to become a L&D nurse...

  11. Mdf 777

    Katie71275 replied to jacelynn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I don't know anything about the MDF, but highly recommend the

  12. Study schedule for someone who has a family

    Katie71275 replied to mattfd37's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Very good question! Im not there yet, but will be in less than a year...and with 4 kids, there is NO way I could ever study that

  13. Nurses and alcohol

    Katie71275 replied to kdbean530's topic in General Students

    I think what people do on their own time is their business(unless it's illegal). Im sure the stress of nursing does have something to do with them becoming addicted though. I don't drink(well maybe 2x...

  14. How Do You Pay For School?

    Katie71275 replied to ceena21's topic in General Students

    Im a post Bachelor's student, so Im not eligible for grants or most scholarships. I am paying for my education with federal loans(stafford) and I also have a scholarship. When I went to school for...

  15. Epidurals and caths

    Katie71275 replied to 84RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Where I delivered, unless you were getting a c/s, you didn't need a Foley. You either get a bedpan or can get an I/O cath. After screwing up the whole bedpan thing several times, I went with...

  16. Care Plan Hell

    Katie71275 replied to Nolli's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Do you have Saunder's Nursing Drug Book? I have the 2012 version and I can find all of that information

  17. What did you take to orientation?

    Katie71275 replied to Mrs.Priss's topic in General Students

    I'd bring my backpack with a binder, hole punch to put paperwork in(we use Moodle so we are loaded in the day before school starts and we always have plenty of paperwork to print out so I always do...

  18. I Sure Could Use Some Help in Psyc.

    Katie71275 replied to Java Mama's topic in General Students

    Im in Psych this summer...what are you specifically having issues with? Is it priorititzing? Remembering meds/side effects? Choosing the correct

  19. Stethoscope problem!

    Katie71275 replied to Mrs.Priss's topic in General Students

    Yes, exchange and get a Littman...I highly recommend

  20. Uniforms

    Katie71275 replied to Crazed's topic in General Students

    Our uniforms are solid white. Not comfortable at

  21. Skipping a rotation and still graduating?!?!?

    Katie71275 replied to veggie530's topic in General Students

    Wow that sounds extremely

  22. Entrance drug test

    Katie71275 replied to dayanara's topic in General Students

    I would bring the script with you and show it to them. Also let the director of the program know what you are taking. I know some people who were on Adderal had to let the BON know b/c they would...

  23. Hanging Fluids

    Katie71275 replied to Katniss88's topic in General Students

    Nope, no problem at all. In fact we are advised to do that for ease so we don't drop a whole bunch of stuff

  24. Not sure this is for me....

    Katie71275 replied to CinDRnyc's topic in General Students

    Of course you can be a good nurse! I don't dislike working with geri, but it isn't my favorite either. So far, I have worked with geriatrics, and psych, and will do geri-psych this summer quarter....

  25. Worried to death about dosage cal!

    Katie71275 replied to kayruhh's topic in General Students

    My Dosage Calculation book helped so much when I really needed help figuring out things....What helped me the most was to go over the practice problems until I understood it! Also, start memorizing...