kalycat BSN, RN

CVICU CCRN

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    New grad program?

    kalycat replied to setownsley's topic in Nursing Career

    In my area, new grad residencies are the best way to get started in a highly specialized area that is typically not open to new grads, but many of them strongly prefer a BSN or list it as a...
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    Neonatal Nursing Education

    kalycat replied to NickiLynne11's topic in General Nursing

    See if you have the option to complete your senior practicum in the NICU to get a foot in the door and make those all-important connections. Also, many larger hospitals have NICU nurse residency...
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    How do you shake off the horrible?

    kalycat replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Coloring is nowhere near ridiculous!!
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    Non-FIT Nurses and FIT Nurses

    kalycat replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    I make zucchini Parmesan all the time because I'm not a fan of store bought eggplant. (Too bitter.) So I would imagine it would taste really good....I've never spiral-ized anything though...but the...
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    Is Kaplan/Hurst really necessary?

    kalycat replied to Ele_123's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did. I passed on the first attempt with 75 questions. That said, we did have ATI tests throughout our program and I did very well on those once I got them figured out. I used the NCLEX RN mastery...
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    How do you shake off the horrible?

    kalycat replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, sending you positive thoughts and support!! It sounds like a heart-wrenching situation...and sometimes it is hard to predict which cases will be emotionally challenging. No matter how...
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    NCLEX RN 2015 Pearson Vue "Trick"

    kalycat replied to kimmie92's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You were just quite rude to the one poster who goes out of her way to help students with their post test anxiety by consistently replying to these queries and by providing numerous detailed posts on...
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    WA Nurse to Patient Ratio?

    kalycat replied to RNforGod's topic in Washington Nursing

    Hi, we don't have state mandated ratios like Cali. However, many of the hospitals are Union. You can check out the WA state nurses association for more info and to look up current collective...
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    This can't be safe at all

    kalycat replied to theradiantforce's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Very good point about asking questions! Congrats on the NICU. Just wanted to pass along...I did my senior practicum in the NICU and found the Merenstein and Gardner book to be an invaluable resource....
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    FLAME ON!

    kalycat replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm. Peanuts. Might be too close to simu-poop for some sensibilities. That said...I'd buy
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    FLAME ON!

    kalycat replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    With all the references to rainbows, butterflies, sunshine, nether regions, bed pans and special snowflakes, thought it would be good to know that such a creature existed..... RNsRWe....it somehow...
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    FLAME ON!

    kalycat replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    I'll just leave this here. Not sure if it farts rainbows or not, but maybe someone could google the
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    Non-FIT Nurses and FIT Nurses

    kalycat replied to trinitymaster's topic in General Nursing

    Ahhh Farawyn. Montepulciano....one of my faves. Or Barolo. I find your YouTube preferences hysterical.
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    Squeamish future nursing student

    kalycat replied to mecapon91's topic in General Students

    One trick I learned from a long-time tech was this: it's really difficult to fully gag/hurl while humming. So...during a massive code brown...in a Posey bed....after someone had the infinite wisdom to...
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    I am the wife of a male student nurse and having trouble coping.

    kalycat replied to Theotherone's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I think you have a good attitude about the "flirting" because a lot of what goes on like that is simply what it sounds like...somewhat immature silliness from some of these other girls. But then, I'm...
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    Plagiarism? In Care Plans?

    kalycat replied to pht15's topic in General Nursing

    I was always careful to cite my sources, including those I used for lab interpretations or background information from my textbooks. There is a certain amount of standard wording with regard to dx,...
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    Failed nclex, pls help me if you passed Nclex in 2015

    kalycat replied to ang1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Khan Academy now has free NCLEX prep videos and content review that was assembled with input from nursing instructors all over the country. There is literally a video and a question set for every body...
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    NClex

    kalycat replied to kimtx93's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    OP, do you have the means to do an in person comprehensive review with one of the other programs, like Kaplan or Hurst? If we scored less than a 95 on the comprehensive predictor, our program would...
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    I am the wife of a male student nurse and having trouble coping.

    kalycat replied to Theotherone's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Charming_kitty I'm female, but was raised by my dad and 4 brothers. I totally agree with your perspective on how men show their love. I'm married to a guy who some might call a workaholic, and while...
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    I am the wife of a male student nurse and having trouble coping.

    kalycat replied to Theotherone's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Ok. Hopefully things will settle in to a rhythm a bit...but I second the advice regarding getting some counseling support; I saw you said you had already started independently. There are definitely...
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    I am the wife of a male student nurse and having trouble coping.

    kalycat replied to Theotherone's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Wait, maybe I misunderstood; is he finishing his first month or first term of nursing
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    I am the wife of a male student nurse and having trouble coping.

    kalycat replied to Theotherone's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I would try to maximize family time during school breaks and plan time together around the syllabi, trying to schedule activities when not much is due or there isn't a test. Sorry to be blunt, but I...
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    ATI Fundamentals Final

    kalycat replied to JulianaRose's topic in General Students

    If your program uses the full ATI website, I highly recommend the online training modules for performing well on the tests, in addition to the books. That is where you will find all that oddly...
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    well, it happened

    kalycat replied to mycsm's topic in School

    Um, just so you know and to give you a chance to possibly edit your post if you feel so inclined, I believe the OP is actually already a nurse....a school nurse, judging by the forum in which the post...
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    Swedish Medical Center Residency 2015

    kalycat replied to HopefulMagnolia's topic in School, College Programs

    No problem! I only made it as far as the offer to interview with the recruiter, and the instruction email confirming my appointment stated that I would need to identify two units I was interested in...