xxkmpxx

xxkmpxx has 3 years experience.

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1. Wondering what nursing school gear i should get

   xxkmpxx replied to Stephanie143's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   My school had a list and specific uniforms we had to order from them. I needed bandage scissors, a penlight, and my favorite stethoscope is the littman classic

2. Anxiety

   xxkmpxx replied to ericaej's topic in General Students

   I take meds for it I work as a CNA and am fine and don't have anxiety when I'm in routine... But nursing school has my anxiety through the roof! Even just sitting in class! The meds make it much...

3. speech

   xxkmpxx replied to ayepacheco's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   If you are open to meds, maybe talk to a dr. I have severe anxiety when I have to talk in front of people. Now I take Xanax and propanolol and it does

4. School choices! ahhhhhhh

   xxkmpxx replied to menamela1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I've never been to Arizona but used to live in the bay so my response is biased lol. I LOVE the city, it is soooooo much fun and a great place (in my opinion) so obviously I would definitely pick SF...

5. Tummy Tuck and BA- going back to work

   xxkmpxx replied to hbshearer, rn's topic in General Nursing

   Well I didn't have a Tt, only a ba. I'm a CNA and do hospice so most of the time I have no one to help me, like at homes. I only could get 2 weeks off. I had to transfer people by myself and was ok,...

6. Non-CNA Jobs You Can Work While You're a Student

   xxkmpxx replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Students

   Totally agree. There is a girl in my nursing class who mentioned what a gross and horrible job a Cna job is, and that she could never do it. When others told her she would still experience the same...

7. First semester studying tips!!!

   xxkmpxx replied to xxkmpxx's topic in General Students

   Great tip thanks. I have a similar book and for a lot of my reading chapters there is a chapter for it with nclex questions which is

8. Last minute advice for new nursing student!

   xxkmpxx replied to xxkmpxx's topic in General Students

   Thanks excellent advice. I met some teachers already and already I think those were just rumors about teachers being so mean. Feeling better about it but just nervous about passing

9. First semester studying tips!!!

   xxkmpxx posted a topic in General Students

   I was wondering how everyone studies, I'm overwhelmed already with all the reading! Ok so I know obviously to read the chapter before lecture. I also print out the power points for lecture and take...

10. Last minute advice for new nursing student!

    xxkmpxx posted a topic in General Students

    I start a week from tommorrow. Seriously, the rumors around my whole city is that the teachers are just plain mean to say the least. I'm pretty scared and stressed out. Not to mention I'm covered in...

11. mileage reimbursement question

    xxkmpxx replied to Squeaky44's topic in Hospice, Palliative

12. Anxiety

    xxkmpxx replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Health, Stress Management

    See your doctor. My family doctor prescribed me Xanax and it works great for

13. What type of drug tests do CNAs get?

    xxkmpxx replied to esand's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It differs by employer... You wouldn't fail either if you only second hand

14. Newly Licensed LVN in the SF Bay Area and I can't find a job!

    xxkmpxx replied to goodkarmaluv's topic in California Nursing

    My cousin in law is also a new grad lvn by sf.. She ended up taking a job in Sacramento at a correctional facility. Maybe check into correctional facilities? Also have you tried long term care...

15. What was your GPA, when you got accepted into nursing school?

    xxkmpxx replied to Kimynurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I applied twice and got in the second time with a GPA of