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  1. Kingsborough Fall 2014 Clinical Applicants!

    nursingstudentjess replied to knnyz's topic in New York Nursing

    Downstate has accepted graduates as transfers for the bsn program as of last semester. Like I said the acen accredidation is completely voluntary not mandatory. The school is also currently working on...

  2. Kingsborough Fall 2014 Clinical Applicants!

    nursingstudentjess replied to knnyz's topic in New York Nursing

    I didn't buy it with the access code, I bought other supplemental question books

  3. Kingsborough Fall 2014 Clinical Applicants!

    nursingstudentjess replied to knnyz's topic in New York Nursing

    You guys will also need a BP cuff To use for clinical (first semester you will do all manual BP checks), your not allowed to use the electronic monitors for BP only for pulse ox and

  4. Kingsborough Fall 2014 Clinical Applicants!

    nursingstudentjess replied to knnyz's topic in New York Nursing

    Yes it will take time to go through the full process probably 1-2 yrs .. hopefully by time I graduate in June lol. They are accredited by NY state, you will be able to sit and take NCLEX without a...

  5. Med surg II

    nursingstudentjess replied to cntwocute's topic in General Students

    I usually hand write outlines (notes from textbook, power points, and class combined). I start by writing about the patho risk factors then start with assessments, interventions ect. I have med surg...

  6. Kingsborough Fall 2014 Clinical Applicants!

    nursingstudentjess replied to knnyz's topic in New York Nursing

    Your

  7. Kingsborough Fall 2014 Clinical Applicants!

    nursingstudentjess replied to knnyz's topic in New York Nursing

    Your first two clinicals will be on campus but yes you will need the uniform. I got word from my pharmacology professor that KBCC got approved for candidacy for the acen (former nln accredidation)....

  8. Kingsborough Fall 2014 Clinical Applicants!

    nursingstudentjess replied to knnyz's topic in New York Nursing

    If you go to ideal uniform they will show you the selection they have for the school. There are a few different styles, but the ppl who work at ideal know the rules and regs for kbcc's uniform dress...

  9. Kingsborough Fall 2014 Clinical Applicants!

    nursingstudentjess replied to knnyz's topic in New York Nursing

    Nope .. has to be a nursing shoe no sneakers are

  10. Kingsborough Fall 2014 Clinical Applicants!

    nursingstudentjess replied to knnyz's topic in New York Nursing

    Yes, go to ideal uniforms on Flatbush and ave k I believe. Just google it to be sure, they are super helpful and know exactly what KBCC requires. You will also need to purchase patches for the uniform...

  11. Kingsborough Fall 2014 Clinical Applicants!

    nursingstudentjess replied to knnyz's topic in New York Nursing

    I have a littman cardio 3, I love it .. It's Black and has a rainbow bell, no restrictions on stethoscopes thank

  12. Kingsborough Fall 2014 Clinical Applicants!

    nursingstudentjess replied to knnyz's topic in New York Nursing

    I was so nervous when I started I refused to listen to anyone and bought all the books! the only book I ended up using was the textbook. I mean the other books are good resources but I never read...

  13. got in the program but don't know if I should go

    nursingstudentjess replied to Dia1234's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You get to practice on mannequins before you attempt an injection on a patient. There are open lab hours so you would be able to practice as much as you want. The instructors are also always there to...

  14. got in the program but don't know if I should go

    nursingstudentjess replied to Dia1234's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I can tell you that the program is not a walk in the park, but I have had great professors and have never experienced anyone being mean to me. There are a lot of myths and misconceptions that go...

  15. Kingsborough Fall 2014 Clinical Applicants!

    nursingstudentjess replied to knnyz's topic in New York Nursing

    I think they did things different this semester you received acceptance letters a lot early than my group did do maybe they degree audit change hasn't taken effect yet. I would keep watching bio51...

  16. Kingsborough Fall 2014 Clinical Applicants!

    nursingstudentjess replied to knnyz's topic in New York Nursing

    I used Tropper CPR I paid around $70, I don't think it gets much cheaper than that .. I used a different company before and paid a lot more! The malpractice insurance is $37 for the year (in case your...

  17. Kingsborough Fall 2014 Clinical Applicants!

    nursingstudentjess replied to knnyz's topic in New York Nursing

    Your welcome, anything else you need help or advice with feel free to

  18. Kingsborough Fall 2014 Clinical Applicants!

    nursingstudentjess replied to knnyz's topic in New York Nursing

    You have to do it on your own, I got this list from the school. I used Tropper CPR she does it out of her house, you get the card as soon as the class is

  19. Kingsborough Fall 2014 Clinical Applicants!

    nursingstudentjess replied to knnyz's topic in New York Nursing

    Wow that was quick!! Congrats

  20. Kingsborough Fall 2014 Clinical Applicants!

    nursingstudentjess replied to knnyz's topic in New York Nursing

    You are given your schedule, I think you are allowed to switch schedules with another student (if the dept is still allowing it, but it has to be okay'd first) if need be. For instance my 1st semester...

  21. Kingsborough Fall 2014 Clinical Applicants!

    nursingstudentjess replied to knnyz's topic in New York Nursing

    I feel your pain, while you wait for an acceptance letter I'm waiting for my class codes (program picks your schedule for you!) to see if hopefully I'm placed with friends from my study group!! If not...

  22. Kingsborough Fall 2014 Clinical Applicants!

    nursingstudentjess replied to knnyz's topic in New York Nursing

    Yes, all tests in the program will resemble NCLEX style questions. If you want to get a head start google fundamentals questions or exams, to get a sense of what you will be

  23. Kingsborough Fall 2014 Clinical Applicants!

    nursingstudentjess replied to knnyz's topic in New York Nursing

    I was always told they focus on the English portion the most and that it was the English portion that would really make or break you. The professor I had for sci25 instructed us to focus on studying...

  24. Kingsborough Fall 2014 Clinical Applicants!

    nursingstudentjess replied to knnyz's topic in New York Nursing

    @missnomer .. You can brush up on fluid and electrolytes, and read up on shock and burns those are the first topics covered unless they change the

  25. Kingsborough Fall 2014 Clinical Applicants!

    nursingstudentjess replied to knnyz's topic in New York Nursing

    @missnomer I had tons!! Medsurg success, medsurg reviews and rationales, prioritization delegation assignment lacharity, lippincotts alternate format questions, I had a question book that came with...