Kitty Hawk ADN, RN

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Question for those that passed the NCLEX and used Kaplan....

Kitty Hawk posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

I have a question for those that passed the NCLEX and used Kaplan as "ONE" of their sources I just graduated last Friday and am starting the process of studying for the NCLEX. I have Saunders,...
My expererience taking it...and a post for optimism

Kitty Hawk posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

Hello.....(okay title should say "My" or NCLEX experience... ha.....guess I'm still excited and can't type/think!) I had an orig. thread deleted b/c I didn't want to compromise the very thing I...
calling those that passed and used NCSBN site

Kitty Hawk posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

I am wondering if there's anyone that used that site as one of the tools and how prepared you felt with it? I'm finding that using Davis and Saunders in reviewing is becoming overwhelming and I love...
proper chest tube dressing

Kitty Hawk posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

Hi All I guess it's not good to use several sources when studying.....I'm getting conflicting answers If a chest tube becomes dislodged, is it an occlusive/vaseline dressing or just a sterile piece of...
How would a nurse mgr view this situation in interview?

Kitty Hawk posted a topic in General Nursing

Hi All... I wanted to post this here, b/c I need feedback from those in the know. I graduated in June and finally have my first interview tomorrow. We just returned from vacation to our favorite spot...
How would a nurse mgr view this situation in interview?

Kitty Hawk replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

Really? I'm not trying to be funny I just wondered what should a new grad look for in orientation? What really floors me too is the nurse recruiter is supposed to screen the prospective candidates...
How would a nurse mgr view this situation in interview?

Kitty Hawk replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

DeLana and SC....thank you! See, that's what I'm afraid of, no matter my determination it won't be enough b/c the manager has seen it time and again. I wonder though why she just didn't give me a "no"...
What makes Nursing school hard?

Kitty Hawk replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in General Students

Honesty you're going to get varied opinions. Some take to science classes easily, others have to work harder. I went into school w/a 4.0 gpa....upon graduation it dropped to 3.4 I had to take co-reqs...
How would a nurse mgr view this situation in interview?

Kitty Hawk replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

To give an update.... I did not mention on the interview. Actually I suppose that it was a moot point. Those that said you acrue time as you work were correct, it's that way in this facility as well...
How would a nurse mgr view this situation in interview?

Kitty Hawk replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

I'm well aware nuances can be lost in written word I suppose. I said my "walk" comment b/c someone suggested if they can't give me that week, then I need to consider resignation and frankly, yes I...
NCLEX practice questions online

Kitty Hawk posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

I apologize if there's a sticky or somewhere else here. I just got back from vacation and am still fried, but need to start really studying as my test is Sep 10th. I've heard there are free NCLEX...
How would a nurse mgr view this situation in interview?

Kitty Hawk replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

Thanks for the diverisity in opinions. No, I would never mention my long range plans are to move. I mentioned that to give a frame of reference that this place is in all honesty a bit more important...
West Penn School of Nursing?

Kitty Hawk replied to sid05's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

No, you can't use the parking garage. People that had cars and stayed at the dorms would usually just keep their cars at the shuttle lot then go "free" them on the weekend as at night the lot gets...
West Penn School of Nursing?

Kitty Hawk replied to sid05's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

The school is already on probation. I'm a graduating senior. Today! :bowingpur The class before us were known to be slackers. They're the ones who pulled the stats down and who made it much more...
WPH school of nursing or CCAC?

Kitty Hawk replied to nocheapones's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

I will be graduating West Penn's program in 3 weeks!:bowingpur It was a tough but fair program. I complete "some" pre req's at CCAC but did the majority of the science classes etc, concurrently with...
Which book is the best for lab reference values when at clinicals?

Kitty Hawk replied to notthereyet0's topic in General Students

I have Lab Notes (the spiral book) I also have a PDA but much prefer this little book. Fits in my pocket perfect and it has what I think you're looking for. It will say for whatever lab what is the...
ecg test yourself strips may help...

Kitty Hawk posted a topic in General Students

Hey all... I found this website for ecg testing on an old thread and I know sometimes it's hard to do a search for the three letter things like ecg, etc... So I thought I'd post this incase anyone...
Experineced nurses...you're best organizing tips

Kitty Hawk posted a topic in General Nursing

Hello.... I'm in the final weeks before graduating and our instructors have given us a patient care summary that they want us to customize to show organization. Our once instructor shows what she did,...
Experineced nurses...you're best organizing tips

Kitty Hawk replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

Thank you all very much.... Great suggestions. I agree, I will know better as I get my feet "wet" and know more specifics. I understand the assignment is to engage our critical thinking, but I need to...
Anyone have Sparks DX book? I have a Q

Kitty Hawk posted a topic in General Students

If anybody has this book I'd appreciate some insight on something. I'm in my familychild rotation and had a pt with GDM. In the Sparks book pg 904 it lists the "med dx" for GDM then suggests a nursing...
Anyone have Sparks DX book? I have a Q

Kitty Hawk replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Students

THANK YOU! I wasn't crazy afterall. I did print it and I'll show her. I doubt she has a NANDA book, she wants all the dx's for her clinical to be out of Wong and nothing else :icon_roll...I'm done...
My mom just passed away....

Kitty Hawk posted a topic in General Students

I can't even believe I am posting this...I was here earlier this afternoon...then while studying for my ocology rotation...I got the dreaded call....she passed suddenly she was age 83. At least she's...
My mom just passed away....

Kitty Hawk replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Students

Thank you all for the well wishes/prayers. I loved the comments that I should make this a tribute to her and that my mom and dad will have the best seats at my graduation.:redbeathe I went back to...
how did you handle it?

Kitty Hawk replied to greysanatomyfan's topic in General Students

I would reinforce to your husband that this is temporary and will be so much better in the end. He did agree to this in the beginning...no one said it would be easy...but you're in a partnership. I'm...
help with the brooke formula for burns

Kitty Hawk posted a topic in Critical Care

Okay...we were told to know this. I got the 2 ml/LR x kg/wt x TBSA Let's say that the total of the above is 8000ml. I understand 1/2 is given the 1st 8 hours and the other 1/2 of the next 16hrs. I...

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