NurseKat BSN, RN

NurseKat has 12 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Case Management/Utilization Management.

Latest Activity

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   Working full time

   NurseKat replied to DeputyNurse's topic in General Students

   I don't have any personal advice because I only worked part time during nursing school, but just wanted to say thank you for your service.
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   Health Assessment Form For Clinicals

   NurseKat replied to lilbit_23's topic in General Students

   I am in California and they did not require us to have a doctor sign off on our health conditions. I don't have any chronic diseases or disabilities but in my nursing program, we did have diabetic...
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   Patient Feeding

   NurseKat replied to Mary3010's topic in General Students

   Not in
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   Study plans?

   NurseKat replied to Nelly134's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Spend at least a couple hours a day, no matter who you are. Do it while on campus if possible, to limit distractions. Definitely let your close friends and family know that the next couple of years,...
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   What should I know before Nursing School?

   NurseKat replied to FutureNurseSL90's topic in General Students

   Let your friends and family know that you are going to have a rough couple of years, and you need their understanding and acceptance. You will not be able to attend every holiday, celebration, or get...
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   Laptops

   NurseKat replied to Janice Jenkins's topic in General Students

   I am partial to my MacBook Air.. Bought it during nursing school and it was great. Super lightweight, battery lasts a long time, doesn't take long to charge, keyboard is quiet if you want to type...
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   How can I be a better nursing professor?

   NurseKat replied to GS ED RN's topic in General Students

   Have a good sense of
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   Covid student appeal

   NurseKat replied to Shawya Assadi's topic in General Students

   Ugh, I am so sorry this happened to you. Does this mean you failed your Nursing IV class? I doubt you will be able to appeal the grade you already received, but perhaps you could appeal to be able to...
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   Is Hospital Experience a MUST as a New RN?!

   NurseKat replied to FutureDNP18's topic in General Students

   I think "have" to is not necessarily true. I started out in a SNF as a new grad, then an outpatient clinic for many years, and now a case manager for an insurance company, and I am doing great. So no,...
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    Help. My clinical group dislikes me.

    NurseKat replied to Koemmyjemmy's topic in General Students

    They probably have their own insecurities, which is usually why cliques and bullies act the way they do. You don't need them. If you need help during clinical, use your instructor and even the nurses...
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    For those planning to get or have gotten an ASN..

    NurseKat replied to Lovelylifestlye's topic in General Students

    I waited about 6 months after finishing my ADN program and working a little while before I started my online BSN. I agree with the above comment that although it's not easy, it's much more chill than...
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

    NurseKat replied to Flames9_RN's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi Scott! I start at GCU Sept 30th as well! Professional Dynamics.