AngelKissed857

AngelKissed857 BSN, RN

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  1. Doctors Say the Darnedest Things - WIN $250! Nurses Week Contest 2018

    AngelKissed857 replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

    This wasn't to me, but to my husband, but his surgeon- who was also a family friend. Husband has massive lipoma on one scapula. I'd been trying for years to get him to have it removed, but he was a...

  2. Srjc nursing lottery 2017

    AngelKissed857 replied to marioarmel's topic in School, College Programs

    Just to clarify, you apply to the SSU CPOST program in January of your Spring semester, but you aren't applying to SSU, you're applying though a separate site to the CPOST or CNECM (means same...

  3. Helpful Items to Purchase for Nursing School

    AngelKissed857 replied to bitter_betsy's topic in General Students

    Inexpensive water resistant watch with a second hand and glow in the dark numbers- a stopwatch function would be a bonus. There most comfortable shoes imaginable that comply with your as school dress...

  4. Accidental Pregnancy

    AngelKissed857 replied to m2038's topic in General Students

    Two women in my program had unplanned pregnancies, one delivered on the first day of spring break in our last semester. Her mom and husband helped like crazy that look at semester. She brought her...

  5. Failed last semester and it hurts

    AngelKissed857 replied to HopefulRNtay's topic in General Students

    You said that you have panic disorder- are you registered with your school's s disability services? If not, you should be. You would likely get times and a half for testing. It might be worth going to...

  6. Male Student in OB Rotation

    AngelKissed857 replied to dreblanco's topic in General Students

    And you're absolutely right, those kind of comments are completely unacceptable and

  7. How to avoid burnout?

    AngelKissed857 replied to LunaLovegood567's topic in Health, Stress Management

    What makes your heart sing? Do you know? If not, it's time you find out, by trying new things, having adventures, reading things outside your box. Nursing is an amazing journey, but it takes so much...

  8. Srjc nursing lottery 2017

    AngelKissed857 replied to marioarmel's topic in School, College Programs

    You just submit your TEAS results. But you still don't get a lottery number! Lol! It just means that your acceptance isn't conditional on that. Still conditional on immunizations, paperwork,

  9. Srjc nursing lottery 2017

    AngelKissed857 replied to marioarmel's topic in School, College Programs

    You'll have a ton of stuff to submit once you're accepted, the nutrition class won't be an issue. Watch for emailed from Donna Green. Acceptance is predicted on passing the TEAS. You can definitely...

  10. Srjc nursing lottery 2017

    AngelKissed857 replied to marioarmel's topic in School, College Programs

    If you get accepted into Spring and really want Fall, just email Donna Green right away and tell her you're like to be moved to fall, if a spot becomes available. Worked for me. One thing to be aware...

  11. Noncompliance

    AngelKissed857 replied to Twinmom06's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    While this is very frustrating, this patient is an adult, and gets to make these decisions. In my practice, I would sit down with patient and our social worker, and really educate patient on how this...

  12. Can i bring cellphone in the test center?

    AngelKissed857 replied to khalStorm's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So clearly those of us who have recently tested, have personal experience of how cell phones are stored in the lockers during the exam- and exactly what the rules are, aren't to be trusted. So I would...

  13. Can i bring cellphone in the test center?

    AngelKissed857 replied to khalStorm's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You're welcome! Sending you lots of good energy- let us know when you get your results. And btw- ignore all the naysayers. The PVT truck absolutely works. Just do it all the way to the very end, when...

  14. PVT 2018. Does it still work?

    AngelKissed857 replied to sekim627's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Enter your credit card, go all the way through the process- you're card won't be charged-

  15. Can i bring cellphone in the test center?

    AngelKissed857 replied to khalStorm's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You can't just put it in the locker. Have to hand to desk when you check in. They will put it in a sealed bag. Then you put it in your locker. When you leave, you bring them there bag to unseal for...

  16. Nursing nightmares.

    AngelKissed857 replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    NOt an expert, but have interpreted dreams for years- losing your arm- you're giving crucial parts of yourself away the active shooter- quite literally you're ALWAYS (because he always finds you)...

  17. Extremely Sore Feet!! HELP

    AngelKissed857 replied to TenerifeSea's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I had the same problem, did the Good Feet thing, $400. late- still in pain. Went to the doctor and I have plantar fascitis. One session with the physical therapist, and it is all good 99% of these...

  18. BSN or Associates Degree

    AngelKissed857 replied to raynpetal's topic in General Students

    Excellent question! In my highly competitive area, even SNFs are asking for a years

  19. I'm fifty(something), fat (studying), and a Failure...

    AngelKissed857 replied to Sunset59's topic in General Nursing

    I think UWorld is better than Kaplan. Cheaper too. Motivation is going to have to come from you, but if you did UWorkd, a minimum of 75 questions every day AND read every single rationale, looking up...

  20. Done with Prereqs, Accepted, Nothing to do...Help!

    AngelKissed857 replied to atd1122's topic in General Students

    I cannot recommend highly enough that you try to get hired as a PCT or aid. Especially if you have a local hospital that you would like to be hired as an RN at. You will learn soooo much in that role,...

  21. BSN or Associates Degree

    AngelKissed857 replied to raynpetal's topic in General Students

    I think the market in your area makes a huge difference, and had to be considered in answering your question. In Northern California, the new grad BSN usually gets preference over the new grad ADN. I...

  22. CARE PLAN HELP

    AngelKissed857 replied to Mmathieson07's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If you come up with some ideas, well jump in to guide you, but won't do homework for you. Believe it or not, there is a great deal to be learned from putting together your NCPs in school. You'll...

  23. New Grad, how many portfolios?

    AngelKissed857 replied to anflores23's topic in General Nursing

    My actual portfolio has EVERYTHING- diplomas (to show highest honors), all certificates, CEUs, vaccine status, etc. I have multiples of each item in the sleeve, including resume and letters of...

  24. Pain medicine to drug addict?

    AngelKissed857 replied to MrBlueSky's topic in Patient Medications

    Ok- that's good, will tuck that away for future

  25. Working with a disability, How to reduce student loans?

    AngelKissed857 replied to Beautiful_Beginnings's topic in General Students

    Have you looked into