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  1. List of tips compiled during Kaplan classroom course

    krisiepoo replied to Lev's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    thanks! I start my Kaplan course on Friday so it'll be nice to have this info ahead of time so I can further apply the info

  2. December 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    krisiepoo replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    You'll have to refrain from playing reindeer

  3. Got to use my neuro skills in real life!

    krisiepoo replied to RunninNurse's topic in General Students

    I don't have a dog in this fight at all, but I saw this news article and thought I'd share it... they took him off the ice with his helmet on and made me think about this disucssion. I've learned a...

  4. Should I reapply to nursing school?

    krisiepoo replied to na-na's topic in General Students

    Yup, this! I know for many people, and LPN is not "settling" but in your case it feels like it is and I wouldn't settle for less than what you want if you dn't have to and it sounds like you have a...

  5. I can't be excited

    krisiepoo replied to RNstudent13renee's topic in General Students

    That's AWESOME!! Congrats for sure!! I've felt the same way, I just started telling people I passed. When they'd inquire further I'd say it hardly matters if I've passed, right? After 2 years they...

  6. create a therapeutic toy

    krisiepoo replied to sabi10's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If you google "therapeutic toy" you'll find a whole bunch of

  7. First time having a patient with diabetes

    krisiepoo replied to Tammy90's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Nope, we couldn't take it either but sometimes the NA's would scan their badge and give me the meter to do the

  8. Graduate Nurse

    krisiepoo posted a topic in General Students

    Gosh DANG I like the sound of that!! I took my final last night (and passed)... I'm DONE with nursing school!!! Our school offers the Kaplan NCLEX prep course so for the next 2 weeks I'll be attending...

  9. Advice for a prospective Nursing Student

    krisiepoo replied to AnnaRuthBeckel's topic in General Students

    We had to have our CNA license to apply for our RN program. It won't hurt to have your CNA while going through the RN program, it was only a 6 week course or something like that. It may help you...

  10. HELPPP Piggyback compatibility

    krisiepoo replied to milkpumba's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Sorry, I should have made it clear that I know the answers to this, but am trying to help you find the

  11. Admitting you are wrong

    krisiepoo replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    me too, hope we never disagree I'd hate to see you be wrong for the first time

  12. HELPPP Piggyback compatibility

    krisiepoo replied to milkpumba's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What are the normal ranges for potassium? What is the potassium being infused

  13. Ethical Dilemma opinion Help!

    krisiepoo replied to Miley22's topic in General Students

    We're trying to help YOU find the answer, because we don't do your homework for you what other resources can you find. What are your thoughts. Sometimes there are no clear ethical answers, which is...

  14. Ethical Dilemma opinion Help!

    krisiepoo replied to Miley22's topic in General Students

    what are the laws in your state re HIV reporting? What ideas do you

  15. Quit nursing school after two months...

    krisiepoo replied to keeyumbow66's topic in Nursing Career

    If your passion isn't in nursing, then wait and find something that will make you happy. You're only 23, you have plenty of time to make that decision (not trying to downplay your age, but you really...

  16. Today's startling twist of fate!

    krisiepoo replied to meanmaryjean's topic in Nurses Rock

    Thinking of you... I have 4 furbabies so know how important they are to

  17. Graduate Nurse

    krisiepoo replied to krisiepoo's topic in General Students

    Thank you very much!! And thanks for letting me stick around in the cool kids club

  18. 10 Things You Should Know About the First Semester of Nursing School

    krisiepoo replied to LoriRNCM's topic in General Students

    I went to healthy websites and pilfered their menus... I'm not a vegetarian, but I made a lot of veg food and used the no meat athlete a lot (Vegetarian Recipes for Athletes)... I also used all...

  19. Shout Out to all the December/Fall 2013 Grads!

    krisiepoo replied to BundokSaint's topic in General Students

    ME! ME! ME!! Pinning on Wednesday, NCLEX coming up

  20. Female catheter tips

    krisiepoo replied to tsm007's topic in General Students

    GrnTea, that's flipping

  21. 10 Things You Should Know About the First Semester of Nursing School

    krisiepoo replied to LoriRNCM's topic in General Students

    I haven't read through all the comments but I will say my first semester of nursing school was really hard for me. Nursing school is a whole nother culture that other non-nursing school participants...

  22. Dosage calculations and doc's written orders

    krisiepoo replied to KellyMLS's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    we had a ton of IV rates and drip rates on our exams along with Heparin infusion rates (along with everything Esme posted) and quite honestly, they should make or break a student, we can kill someone...

  23. Prerequisites and the actual nursing program

    krisiepoo replied to unknowngenius10's topic in General Students

    I think you probably THINK you've forgotten them but when they're put in context with a real person, it kind of all comes flooding back Keep your A&P books, I referenced them later I didn't think...

  24. Unrealistic nursing students

    krisiepoo replied to dnsonthego's topic in General Nursing

    I agree! I'm a 2nd degree nursing student as well. I wouldn't have made a good nurse at 18 and I'm glad I did what I did before being able to return to school for nursing. I have skills and...

  25. Dreading L&D/Peds

    krisiepoo replied to bagface's topic in General Students

    That sounds really tough, sorry you've gone through so much What if you change your whole mindset? You've already decided you're going to hate it and you're already judging the mothers and babies you...