Katie71275

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  1. Let's take a moment to be positive

    Katie71275 replied to ironicitis's topic in General Students

    I love nursing school! I am a second career student, and have my BA in Sociology already. Im a mom of 4 kids, and married. I quit my well paid job to go what I felt I was truly chosen to do. I...

  2. Ugh, ATI!

    Katie71275 replied to daisyfleur70's topic in General Students

    We always know our scores before leaving. I am in Med-surge now, but we don't take that test till next quarter I think. We took the Fundamentals ATI test this week. I did not feel great about it,...

  3. ABG's acid/base balance

    Katie71275 replied to daisyfleur70's topic in General Students

    Do you know all of your normal ABG's? Try this link, see if this clears things up for you some. how to read an arterial blood gas.

  4. ATI Fundamentals Exam

    Katie71275 replied to msg88's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I take mine tomorrow! I will let you know how I do. It was mandatory that we do either A or B and achieve an 80 before we could even sit for the Fundamentals Test. Then I studied by taking A &...

  5. How do you encourage rooming in.

    Katie71275 replied to gallicxy's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Where I gave birth to, the nurses just stated they recommend rooming in. For the most part, I did, but that first night is really really hard as you are exhausted from laboring and just need to sleep!...

  6. Did you learn IV in NS?!

    Katie71275 replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in General Students

    We start IV's in our school. We try to get as much experience as we

  7. How many have you lost this semester?

    Katie71275 replied to my2girlskk.'s topic in General Students

    Also I am told that once we finish this 2nd med-surge class, that it will get a lot easier(We have Psych, OB, Peds, and then our preceptorship

  8. How many have you lost this semester?

    Katie71275 replied to my2girlskk.'s topic in General Students

    We don't have finals until May 18, but so far this semester have not lost any. Guess we will know after the final exam! Last quarter, I think we lost something like 9 or 10. I think in our first...

  9. Stethoscope Question.

    Katie71275 replied to Murse270's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Love the Littman Classic II. I have that and I can hear very

  10. Please help - Costs of nursing school, & debts!

    Katie71275 replied to bluecloud's topic in General Students

    I would look at a different program! That is ALOT of debt. My program is ADN, and I have a prev. Bachelors, and my program is about 2000$ a quarter, so 8k a year, total of 16k. I will have about...

  11. Doctors at Clinicals?

    Katie71275 replied to Juniper248's topic in General Students

    We are encouraged to be in the room when the doc is rounding so that we can hear what his plans are and his assessment. Most of the doctors our our facilities(not all though!) are aware we are...

  12. Bicitra, Reglan, Pepcid prior to C-section?

    Katie71275 replied to Marshall76's topic in General Students

    Yup, look up the meds, what they are for...Then look up what occurs during a c-section and you will have your answer

  13. Paying for Nursing School with NO financial aid

    Katie71275 replied to cali_nature_girl's topic in General Students

    You can get direct subsidized loans, direct unsubdized loans, and possible Perkins....There could be others. Im currently receiving those 3 and get 13500-14500 per year. ALso, apply for any and...

  14. Question about gauged ears.

    Katie71275 replied to allan87's topic in General Students

    To me it looks unprofessional. They are not allowed in our program. However, I recently saw an ER doc with guaged ears..Very odd!..it definitely surprised

  15. What's the first thing you'll buy when you're officially an RN?

    Katie71275 replied to mssjez's topic in General Students

    Well, my hubby is set to start school this Fall and I will finish in May 2013...so I think our first purchase will be a family vacation. Aside from Disney when our oldest was about 12 months, we have...

  16. How can I convince my husband that I NEED to go to nursing school?

    Katie71275 replied to LifeIsGood76's topic in General Students

    Put it all on paper. Do you do a budget already? If not, write down your current bills as well as your current income, then do another one but with just his income and show him that it will work! I...

  17. A Few of my Favorite Things about Nursing School

    Katie71275 replied to KatePasa's topic in General Students

    I also really love school! I love the teachers, and the students, and the patients. Sometimes the unknown scares me, but I also get a great thrill out of all of it. I also love the relationships...

  18. Is School Worth the debt when you are already POOR

    Katie71275 replied to thelyonqueen's topic in General Students

    Im sorry you are in this sort of position. If I were in this position, I would remain in school. You will be able to pull yourself out of poverty as an RN if you manage your income wisely. Good...

  19. Were your school loans an investment or a burden?

    Katie71275 replied to Jmiami's topic in General Nursing

    My husband and I have 4 kids and Im halfway through my program. We will have about 25k in loans. If Im not mistaken, there is a period of time where you do not have to pay back loans while you are...

  20. Opinions Please!!

    Katie71275 replied to TFos's topic in General Students

    Also, Im doubtful that your doctor would even clear you to go back to school that quickly(unless it's just school and not clinicals). I was working full time with my last child, and I had to have...

  21. Opinions Please!!

    Katie71275 replied to TFos's topic in General Students

    I would not recommend it. I did have children while in school, but NOT nursing school! Children are HARD, and you will never get this time back. The first year is so important, it can set the tone...

  22. Tips for a mom's survival in Nursing School and beyond

    Katie71275 replied to OKNurse2be's topic in General Students

    I have 4 children, 9, 7, 5, 2. I am almost done with my 3rd quarter. My recommendation is to stay organized. Also like a pp suggested, learn to let things go. I have a hard time with that. I get...

  23. Am I taking on too much????

    Katie71275 replied to rubato's topic in General Students

    Is there anyway you can take Micro this summer? I would highly recommend that. I do not recommend taking any classes on top of nursing school unless you absolutely have

  24. Nurses see us coming for clinical and RUN away from us. Irritating!

    Katie71275 replied to thawk28's topic in General Students

    Oh and also based on what someone said, we remind the charge nurse when we come for our clinical paperwork the day before what class we are in, and that we can do xyz(for example, this quarter, we can...

  25. Nurses see us coming for clinical and RUN away from us. Irritating!

    Katie71275 replied to thawk28's topic in General Students

    Wow that stinks:( We are assigned patients, not nurses. All of the nurses I have worked with have more than welcomed us...they are grateful for the help and all seem to really enjoy teaching the...