NurseKat BSN, RN

NurseKat has 11 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Case Management/Utilization Management.

Latest Activity

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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 students who needed more frequent breaks for snacks, ...
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   Patient Feeding

   NurseKat replied to Mary3010's topic in General Students

   Not in California.
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   Study plans?

   NurseKat replied to Nelly134's topic in Pre-Nursing

   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, they can't take anything personal when you are not ...
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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 together. Only others who have been through nursin...
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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 notes during lecture.. I still use it now 8-9 years la...
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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 humor!
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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 re-take one or more of the exams?
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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, you don't "have" to do anything as a nurse, it is...
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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 on the floor as a resource!
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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 the actual nursing program. You won't regret takin...
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    Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

    NurseKat replied to Flames9_RN's topic in School Programs

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