Kitty-MayRN

Kitty-MayRN BSN, RN

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  1. should I share personal info to mgr??

    Kitty-MayRN replied to Undecided7's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I think it's kinda sad that there is still this non-acceptance of people with chronic anxiety/depression. I'm in the same boat, and I would suggest not telling management about your situation....

  2. need advice-student nurse with anxiety disorder

    Kitty-MayRN replied to sasha2006's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hi, I have anxiety/panic disorders too. I've been a Med-Surg nurse for 4 months. It is a challenge. I have to block each hour and ask myself what do I have to do just this hour? I try to take it in...

  3. I'm a new MICU RN and not liking it!

    Kitty-MayRN posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hi there-- I have just moved to a new city and accepted my first job as a nurse. I work in the MICU, and I don't think it's for me. I've only been there for a month, but I'm thinking this is more of...

  4. I'm a new MICU RN and not liking it!

    Kitty-MayRN replied to Kitty-MayRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks for the advice. I plan on trying to stick it out for a year and see what happens. The other factor in this is I am going through mental depression, so I'm worried what the ICU might do to me....

  5. Kaplan is frustrating me!

    Kitty-MayRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi, Did anyone else taking the Kaplan class start out feeling totally stupid? I just took their diagnostic test and the first two nclex practice tests from the cd rom and I didn't do well at all!...

  6. Kaplan is frustrating me!

    Kitty-MayRN replied to Kitty-MayRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi VegasRN, I'm glad to hear that test #4 might be easier than #3. I've been starting my new job and I haven't had a lot of time to read the exciting Kaplan course book! :chuckle I'm going to...

  7. Kaplan is frustrating me!

    Kitty-MayRN replied to Kitty-MayRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi moliuchick, :) I took the 30 hour class. We had a representative come to our school, and he said if we signed up then he would give us 50$ off--$350 total. I am a bad test taker, so I signed up...

  8. Hard to get hired?

    Kitty-MayRN posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    I am wondering, as a female, is it harder for a male nurse to get a job? I could use some feedback. thanks--

  9. Question on acceptable IDs for NCLEX!!!

    Kitty-MayRN replied to christvs's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Do they even give you an option to spell out your middle name on driver's license? I don't think I've ever seen that on anyone's driver's license. That would be the easiest to change at this point,...

  10. Question on acceptable IDs for NCLEX!!!

    Kitty-MayRN replied to christvs's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi christvs, I didn't even think about that! Now I'm worried as well. :uhoh21: Please let us know what Pearson-vue says about the middle name thing! Thanks!

  11. Kaplan is frustrating me!

    Kitty-MayRN replied to Kitty-MayRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello, :) Well, I just got the results of the Readiness test. I did do better than the diagnostic. I passed the Readiness with 65% but still it's pretty close to the boarderline so I'm still...

  12. Kaplan is frustrating me!

    Kitty-MayRN replied to Kitty-MayRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    p.s. BrightStar05, Good luck studying and good luck on the NCLEX next week! I hope it all works out for you! :)

  13. Kaplan is frustrating me!

    Kitty-MayRN replied to Kitty-MayRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well, I just took the test #3 in the Kaplan question trainer and I got the same percentage as test #2! Now I have 63%,49%, and 49%!! I just underlined my stupidity! I might try the Q bank...

  14. Kaplan is frustrating me!

    Kitty-MayRN replied to Kitty-MayRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks everyone for your comments, I feel better. (Sort of!) :) I do think their strategies are helpful--I guess I just need to practice. And I'm planning on studying up until "The Day". Maybe...

  15. CLIPBOARD or NOTEPAD?

    Kitty-MayRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am going to start as a graduate nurse on a med/surg unit. I was just wondering which works better during a shift: putting your notes on a clipboard that you carry around, or a spiral notepad to jot...

  16. Priorities and time management

    Kitty-MayRN replied to RNAnna's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hi RN-PA, I'm going to be starting as a graduate nurse on a med/surg unit and I saw your post. I liked your tips so much I printed them off to use. Thanks for the good info!! :)

  17. To everyone about to take the Nclex...

    Kitty-MayRN replied to nursing 101's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    p.s. go grinnurse!! :kiss

  18. To everyone about to take the Nclex...

    Kitty-MayRN replied to nursing 101's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks for the encouragement nurse 101 !!! :icon_hug: I'm gonna read this the day of my testing!

  19. Took NCLEX-RN today

    Kitty-MayRN replied to flaced's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    just wanted to say good luck ! to all you guys!! i know it's gotta be hard to wait!

  20. GN Temp permit question

    Kitty-MayRN replied to Ali_Oop07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Does anyone know how long it takes to get another states endorsement? If I am a hired as a graduate nurse in a different state than the state I'm initially taking the nclex, will I be able to get the...

  21. Hard to get hired?

    Kitty-MayRN replied to Kitty-MayRN's topic in Men in Nursing

    I know it shouldn't be an issue, but I know a male graduate nurse who is having a terrible time getting hired and he has all the intelligence...I'm just trying to help him figure this one out... I...

  22. How do I wear this?

    Kitty-MayRN replied to not now's topic in General Nursing

    Hi not now, Your picture looks exactly like the caps we wore when we graduated in May. Our teacher had us line up and she put them on our head with white bobbypins. Two things: 1. It's not good if...

  23. Graduation mixed emotions

    Kitty-MayRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Tonight is the night!!! I will be pinned at graduation!! All that hard work (and nclex to go...). I am going through feelings of elation, but I'm also feeling that letdown feeling--like the day...

  24. Inconsiderate nurse managers!!!!

    Kitty-MayRN replied to christvs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi christvs! :) I'm so sorry to hear that! It sounds like their HR department needs a little more of the "H" !!! :chuckle You are doing the right thing and don't feel bad trying to get ahold of...

  25. Any nurses married to a nurse ?

    Kitty-MayRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just wondering if there are any nurses out there that are married to a nurse? If so, any comments on a relationship with both parties in the same career? Thanks,