Kuriin BSN, RN

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    What do we learn in Micro?

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

    We learned about bacteria and viruses, as well as how an epidemic can occur. In the lab, we learned how to observe various types of Gram negative and positive bacteria. We also observed bacteriophages...
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    Personal Essay Help

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

    Ah, I see. Kind of like microbiology. Just don't be one of those students who is so afraid of the disease that you ALWAYS wear gloves or a gown during the patient. We have several students in my...
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    Personal Essay Help

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

    What is HIV/AIDS training? I ask this because there is AAVHIM which requires MD/NP/PA level. Is the training just knowledge over the infection and disease? Honestly, it's a great essay and shows why...
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    Can I become a nurse if I'm not great at math?

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

    Honestly, the math that's "med math" is kind of different than what you would expect. It's easy once you get it down. You just need to know math for when you take statistics (not really, but you kind...
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    Bad GPA

    Kuriin replied to Katrina11's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Why are you going to school for molecular cell biology when you want to be a nurse? I'm just trying to figure out the correlation between the two. Do you want to do research? You don't say WHICH...
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    help!!! insulin sliding scale

    Kuriin replied to AdoreMyBeautyy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Also, depending on the person, there can be insulin given before every meal AND the additional sliding scale. So, there could be an order for 2 units of insulin and depending on the glucose, there...
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    Fundamentals HESI

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

    There's another thread that is based on the fundamentals HESI that I posted, and that someone else posted. Only thing I can suggest is take the Evolve case studies, the fundamentals ones, over and...
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    Finals time

    Kuriin replied to SnowShoeRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi Renee, the answer is obvious, but here's the rationale: Nursing management for a client with a myocardial infarction should focus on pain manage-ment and decreasing myocardial oxygen demand. Fluid...
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    Mental illnesses?

    Kuriin replied to ARussell1983's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have ADHD as
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    medical marijuana past and wanting to be a nurse

    Kuriin replied to lakersfan92's topic in General Students

    As you mentioned, it is not an "illegal substance" as you received an actual medical card to use the marijuana. I would, however, NOT smoke the marijuana a week to SEVERAL weeks before the drug
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    medical marijuana past and wanting to be a nurse

    Kuriin replied to lakersfan92's topic in General Students

    Are you talking about getting a medicinal marijuana card? If so, that is confidential and will not come up on your background
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    Post your Fall 2013 grades!

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

    Advanced Pathophysiology and Pharmacology: A- Medical Nutrition: A- Alterations and Applied Assessment Through the Lifespan II (Acute Care): B+ Clinical Lab IV: Acute and Critical Care:
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    HESI Fundamental Exam

    Kuriin replied to mell0w's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    My class had a few people that got below 70%. Most people achieved above 85% (mine was 91%). I would recommend you looking at the Evolve case studies and practicing every single fundamental case study...
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    2014 UCSF MEPN Applicants

    Kuriin replied to JustD16's topic in Post Graduate Students

    The admissions coordinator told me people coming in have years of experience as: 1) MA, 2) PCT, 3) CNAs. Many of them also have
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    Failed first semester by very small amount...

    Kuriin replied to hopefulRN23's topic in General Students

    So, out of 10 students, only one student will actually pass the program? What kind of statistics are those? You don't think more than just one student would change how they
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    Passed NCLEX on 6/26/13 with 75 questions! Here's my Advice/Notes!

    Kuriin replied to celeneRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wouldn't you give high fiber diet with those in
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    2014 UCSF MEPN Applicants

    Kuriin replied to JustD16's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Spoke with ------- UCSF Admissions Coordinator about my reasons for being rejected without any reason. He said that they don't necessarily ever give a reason for rejecting someone but would be willing...
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    2014 UCSF MEPN Applicants

    Kuriin replied to JustD16's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Got my rejection letter today. It doesn't say anything specific on why I was rejected. Fransiguenza: I'm interested in HIV specialty and since UCSF had a concurrent HIV specialty with AGNP, it seemed...
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    2014 UCSF MEPN Applicants

    Kuriin replied to JustD16's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I live in the Bay area but have two residences and have my mail redirected to my north bay residence; I'm hoping that it's taking a while to get to me because of that redirection. But, I'm kind of...
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    2014 UCSF MEPN Applicants

    Kuriin replied to JustD16's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Like I said earlier, I didn't receive a rejection letter last year. I'm kind of expecting another rejection this year since I've yet to hear anything.
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    Medical Assistant at Kaiser?

    Kuriin replied to beckyboo80's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm sure you can if you're certified as a CNA or work there as a PCT. I don't know how long it takes to get certified, but, that's actually a great way to get hired as a nurse. PCT -> Nurse.
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    Medical Assistant at Kaiser?

    Kuriin replied to beckyboo80's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think they're very similar to the nursing aids. They help with delivering food with dietary as well as help clean patients and the rooms. I love our
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    2014 UCSF MEPN Applicants

    Kuriin replied to JustD16's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Actually, lena05, they didn't send out rejection letters last year. From what I heard, they only send out invitation/acceptance letters. I figure if I don't hear from them by Saturday, I will take it...
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    Fundamentals HESI

    Kuriin posted a topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    We'll be taking our first HESI exam in a couple weeks and it is based on the Fundamentals section that we learned throughout the section. For those who have taken it, are the Evolve case studies a...
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    2014 UCSF MEPN Applicants

    Kuriin replied to JustD16's topic in Post Graduate Students

    samdaman, do they offer interviews at different times? It seems like it's on Friday and I have two classes on that day next semester, lol. edit: Didn't get a letter at my second address (where partner...