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  1. Do you overspend on luxury items as a nurse?

    kz020 replied to Neywel120's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't. I found that a majority of my classmates did and purchased new cars or a home. I didn't start spending $ until I started

  2. Landing a Day job as a New Grad

    kz020 replied to Hopeful4it's topic in Nursing Career

    I started my first nursing Jon at a SNF on nights. After 2 months I got a job at a local hospital and it was a day shift position. My experience was never hostile. In fact I learned so much starting...

  3. Electronic Stethoscope.. worth the $?

    kz020 replied to dev.miles's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I bought one when I started traveling and I loved it. However, since I have since started working meds and NICU, it has been sitting in a storage case since it is too big for my

  4. Welch Allyn Harvey Elite vs. Littmann Classic II S.E.

    kz020 replied to chewychipsahoy's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I had a difficult time when I first got mine too. The bell on the littmann is much shorter than the WA. Make sure that you are leaving enough space between the bottom of the cuff and the brachial to...

  5. What Stethoscope for first semesters of Clinicals

    kz020 replied to larma's topic in General Students

    No you don't need a top of the line one. The littmann classic II s.e. is budget friendly and is a great stethoscope. Yes, hospitals have disposable steths available. The hospitals I did my clinical at...

  6. Welch Allyn Harvey Elite vs. Littmann Classic II S.E.

    kz020 replied to chewychipsahoy's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I agree. The cardio III is a terrific stethoscope. However, a lot of people had it in my school and I wanted something different so i went with the WA. I love it just as much as the cardio III which I...

  7. Welch Allyn Harvey Elite vs. Littmann Classic II S.E.

    kz020 replied to chewychipsahoy's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    The littmann was a present. I used it twice then switched back to the WA. Let me know how you like it when you get your

  8. Illinois ATT

    kz020 replied to schnookimz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hope you get it soon! I think it took about 3 weeks to get

  9. Are You A Victim?

    kz020 replied to queserasera's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Love this article! I had a girl in my class who blamed everyone else for her grades...especially her youngest child. It was the same excuse every day. It was pretty despicable to me to blame your...

  10. Personality At Work vs. At Home

    kz020 replied to pinkiepieRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am the same way!!!! But instead if being rude, I still try to be polite. I guess I am definitely more vindictive. Most of my close friends tell me they hated me the first time they met me because...

  11. What to do?quit? stay? look?

    kz020 replied to RNtity's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sorry to hear you are going through this. I guess its always humbling to be reminded that more money=better is not always true. If you do not think you can work there any longer then I would start...

  12. Illinois ATT

    kz020 replied to schnookimz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am scheduled for first week of July. As of this moment there Are 3 days open in June (next week) for Peoria, Springfield 2 days, and 1 day in June for Schaumburg. July: 3 days Schaumburg...

  13. Illinois ATT

    kz020 replied to schnookimz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just got mine today! And already schedule my exam. I am feeling so numb right now. I am a poor test taker so am freaking out like crazy deep breaths I

  14. Rehab needs to get a clue

    kz020 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work PRN as a tech and our PT/OT staff is wonderful. However, I was in my last clinical rotation which was ortho. One day I had 4 patients and I was passing meds. OT set one of my patients up for...

  15. No clinicals RN-BSN program

    kz020 replied to StillsmilingRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    My friend started the program last year and loves it. Classes are 8 weeks long with numerous week long breaks. The admissions person I have been dealing with responds to my emails in a timely manner....

  16. Welch Allyn Harvey Elite vs. Littmann Classic II S.E.

    kz020 replied to chewychipsahoy's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I had a name tag on mine that was engraved but I lost it during clinical one day. Wasn't worth the money to replace it. I do have the chest piece engraved with my name. I have the 28" model. Funny...

  17. Welch Allyn Harvey Elite vs. Littmann Classic II S.E.

    kz020 replied to chewychipsahoy's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Do they offer the accessory kit with it? I ordered mine from Steele's and they give it for free if you order the student kit. It also came with a CD to distinguish heart sounds. Hope you like

  18. To pass nclex is that a passing score in each area or overall?

    kz020 replied to swansonplace's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When I took Kaplan, one of my classmates asked the instructor this same question (as obviously everyone has areas of strengths/weakness). She told us that even if you fail one section it will still be...

  19. Welch Allyn Harvey Elite vs. Littmann Classic II S.E.

    kz020 replied to chewychipsahoy's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    That's tough to say since each person is so different. I would really suggest you try them both. To me they are both comfortable. The littmann ear pieces are soft and squishy. The WA are also rubber...

  20. Welch Allyn Harvey Elite vs. Littmann Classic II S.E.

    kz020 replied to chewychipsahoy's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have both of these stethoscopes and like them both. The littman is very light and comfortable. I can hear sounds well. The Harvey is considerably heavier. The chest piece is stainless steele. You...

  21. No clinicals RN-BSN program

    kz020 replied to StillsmilingRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    A couple of my classmates and I will be starting Indiana wesleyan as program in sept. They do not require clinical and the very few core courses requires for me I can take during the program. I do not...

  22. Life Expenses in Nursing School?

    kz020 replied to frenchtoastwaffles's topic in General Students

    ....my fiance. He has been extremely supportive. I quit my ft job months before I started the program. I did pick up a PRN job. The first year I worked about 8-12 hours a week. At the start of the 2nd...

  23. Illinois ATT

    kz020 replied to schnookimz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I forgot...we graduated 5/18 and our DON sent everything on the 20th. One school here is still waiting and Mennonite is still waiting as

  24. Illinois ATT

    kz020 replied to schnookimz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    IL is about 2 weeks behind. We were told it'd be about 4-6 weeks. When did your stuff get sent to

  25. Washington State NCLEX Application

    kz020 replied to macaroni22's topic in Nurse Registration

    Sorry to hear about your issue I'm Filipino too but am a USC. I've been reading a lot about the concurrency issue and it sounds complicated. Unfortunately, most of the posts ended with the student...