kittilvr

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1. Dumbest thing a doctor has done/said to you

   kittilvr replied to WorriedNurse25's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   A patient was obviously brain dead and ct showed shift in the brain and pt was in 80's with many other diseases and the son asked "what would you do if it was your dad?" The doctor fumbled awkwardly...

2. Circumstances it's OK to quit without notice??

   kittilvr replied to Cola89's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   I understand working a job you hate is extremely difficult but it looks terrible to quit without notice, not only that it will make it more difficult on your co-workers (liked or not, still messed...

3. your thoughts when you first decided to be a nurse?

   kittilvr replied to rosemarydreams's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I can relate to your story as i was not good at math or school growing up but when I started college I got serious because that is how you make your dreams come true. I had to work extra hard because...

4. I need some good advice

   kittilvr replied to marsbar37's topic in General Nursing

   I also went to an accelerated program and graduated in August! My best advice would be like AJJKRN and to get a planner or calendar. I thrived on having a routine, wake up, eat, study, work out,...

5. So I just need to vent

   kittilvr replied to jennaroo's topic in General Students

   I have cried at clinical too for a similar reason. Med surg clinical and turned in my last care plan and was pretty pleased with it as I had looked up good diagnosis on my patient and put in a lot of...

6. What is or was your easiest or hardest nursing course

   kittilvr replied to angieperry's topic in General Nursing

   Easiest for me was fundamentals because it was basic material plus it was my first term so I was excited and studied a lot! Hardest was pediatrics for me because kids disease process and medications...

7. What was your experience like in nursing school? I have a lot of questions!

   kittilvr replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I do not have the condition but know that you should try something to get through it because you WILL HAVE TO deal with simulators as well as real patients with people watching you. I have gotten red,...

8. Successful nclex prep

   kittilvr replied to kittilvr's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Thank you

9. Successful nclex prep

   kittilvr posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Hello all! I am graduating in August 2015 and am starting to get nclex anxiety! I do well in school but that does not guarantee passing nclex. I was just curious what people did to study as time got...

10. ATI Schools

    kittilvr replied to futurepsychrn's topic in General Students

    My school also uses ATI and it can be helpful or harmful depending on how you approach it. I know it is frustrating to be taught with a particular book and then be tested on ATI week 8. My best advice...

11. Good private schools to attend in California for nursing.

    kittilvr replied to nicoleticzon's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

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12. Good private schools to attend in California for nursing.

    kittilvr replied to nicoleticzon's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well the way I thought of it was that you just can't fail two; you're right only 1 fail! WCU is expensive but what college isn't? I love my school and I know it has faults but I'm getting a good...

13. Good private schools to attend in California for nursing.

    kittilvr replied to nicoleticzon's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you! It depends on how many transfer over! They are kinda fickle about it but 4 of mine transferred over and it's about 100 k. We have some good hospitals! Pomona valley, San Antonio, we have a...

14. Good private schools to attend in California for nursing.

    kittilvr replied to nicoleticzon's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The school is tough but it's possible!! The policy is if you fail twice you are kicked out but you can appeal it and get back if necessary. I have not failed anything so I know it's possible! It's...

15. Good private schools to attend in California for nursing.

    kittilvr replied to nicoleticzon's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My grades were not the best so I knew my only way in was a private school. Now I'm in and get As and Bs! I go to west coast university (I think that's private?) but there are a lot of good private...