Kuriin BSN, RN

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    Studied constantly, still got a D on first test.

    Kuriin replied to funsizedprenurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    LOL! I am so sorry, funsized and dt70, I actually meant student. I DO NOT KNOW WHY I SAID STUPID! I am all for recording of lectures and do it myself,
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    Studied constantly, still got a D on first test.

    Kuriin replied to funsizedprenurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    She doesn't allow recording of lectures? W t f. Isn't it like...law to allow students record lectures because every student is a different type of learner. I recommend you contact SDS (Stupid...
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    fundamentals: should I drop?

    Kuriin replied to lovenotwar14's topic in General Students

    Uhm, ouch. You're failing your fundamentals class. I would honestly reevaluate your idea of being in nursing school if this is causing you grief! This is the easiest (and can be tough, because you ARE...
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    Help explain INR and PTT

    Kuriin replied to keepcalm's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Our patho teacher taught us to count coumadin and heparin using our fingers. With coumadin, you have two fingers left, so you look at PT/INR. Heparin, you have three fingers left, so you use PTT. I...
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    "Always pick the toughest patient"

    Kuriin replied to twss2323's topic in General Students

    You're lucky in a sense, twss2323, we
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    The best preparation tool??

    Kuriin replied to llfsmith's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    RituK, that is the Hesi A2 Entrance exam. Not the
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    Overwhelmed First Level Nursing Student!!

    Kuriin replied to cate3624's topic in General Students

    Do the classes provide powerpoint slides? If so, focus on those and not so much the
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    Help!

    Kuriin replied to EJhox8's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You'll never find any accredited online schools without experience of being a nurse. There are many Master-Entry-Programs for the non-nurse that require a bachelors and experience in the medical field...
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    Dissertation: maggot therapy and nurses perceptions

    Kuriin replied to tw00086's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The use of larval therapy in wound management i... [J Wound Care. 1999] - PubMed - NCBI That's the only one I've found thus far. What databases are you using? edit: Finding it very difficult to find a...
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    University of San Francisco Summer 2014 MSN CNL for non-nurses

    Kuriin replied to lyssa_3's topic in Post Graduate Students

    There are certain classes that you do not get your money's worth at USF. For example, you have Altered Assessment Throughout the Lifespan. You'll probably have a teacher that has no idea how to teach...
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    Awkward and Shy Student Nurse

    Kuriin replied to korsan's topic in General Students

    You should go see a psychiatrist. You might just not be suited for being a nurse.
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    University of San Francisco Summer 2014 MSN CNL for non-nurses

    Kuriin replied to lyssa_3's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Just an FYI to everyone, USF has just increased tuition by
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    ASN/BSN/or Accelerated MSN?

    Kuriin replied to mhartj's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Best route would be to go the MSN way. However, you have no science classes under your belt and you are required to have some volunteer experience to even be remotely considerable. ASNs are the past....
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    I am the only retcher?

    Kuriin replied to mrnightinggale's topic in General Students

    Good idea, SopranoKris. It depends on the poop for me. If it's steatorrheic, then yes, I will dry heave while getting rid of it in the bathroom. Vomit and Poop both have that affect on me. Never...
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    EN 200 - Reflective Journal # 2

    Kuriin replied to Naida's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Uhh...??
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    Do nursing schools have to provide health insurance to students?

    Kuriin replied to hkneurorn's topic in General Students

    We are required to have our own insurance and in the event that we do not, we can pay for school insurance. Just wanted to add that the school insurance is actually better than 95% most insurance...
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    The "Art" of Skimming...

    Kuriin replied to Fever4RN's topic in General Students

    A lot of us actually don't read the books if there are powerpoint slides. We only do read the book though if we are at a concept that we don't understand and need a little more in-depth view on the...
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    Practice exams for med calculations

    Kuriin replied to ravenpuff's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ah. Then I would definitely recommend: Clinical Calculations: With Applications to General and Specialty Areas, 7e: Joyce LeFever Kee MS RN, Sally M. Marshall RN MSN: 9781455703845: Amazon.com: Books...
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    Practice exams for med calculations

    Kuriin replied to ravenpuff's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    How advanced calculations do you need? Evolve has some great pharmacology and calculation review. There's the Medication Calculation textbook which is highly suggested. Drug Calculations Quiz Page...
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    What should we doing by last clinical?

    Kuriin replied to leekaye's topic in General Students

    I think during your preceptorship is where you really shine, which happens to be in the final semester of school. Before then, you have little to no autonomy and are at the mercy of your nurse,...
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    Test Ethics Question

    Kuriin replied to studentRNclassof15's topic in General Students

    Heathermaizey is correct, OP. If they're cheating, who cares? You think they will be able to pass the final, let alone the NCLEX? I am wondering, though...why are you students allowed to sit next to...
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    University of San Francisco Summer 2014 MSN CNL for non-nurses

    Kuriin replied to lyssa_3's topic in Post Graduate Students

    There's another thread regarding this, as pixelizedalexis mentioned. However, I wanted to let you guys know that I'm at USF and it's a great program. There are a few teachers that are a real miss,...
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    2014 UCSF MEPN Applicants

    Kuriin replied to JustD16's topic in Post Graduate Students

    When I applied to Yale, they killed their gerontology program a couple months later so everyone who applied had to choose a different specialty. Kind of shocking, really. I'm not sure why they did...
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    Summer Science

    Kuriin replied to kenya1005's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I found microbiology to be pretty easy, and it's fun to boot. It's really dependent on what you enjoy, though; take something that you actually have an interest
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    Applying for nursing program and I'm really confused?

    Kuriin replied to zanekali's topic in General Students

    Skip the associates and go for your bachelors. You will complete your prerequisites in your first year as well as a good handful of any general education (Speech, Literature, Composition, etc.) and...