DrKim

DrKim

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  1. prerequisites online

    DrKim replied to lisacohen3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, they are offered online. Unfortunately, you will typically see them offered for 3 credits and not 4 credits because of the lab component. While some top schools do offer science courses online,...

  2. Off duty RN scope of practice on an airplane.

    DrKim replied to creativekari's topic in General Nursing

    If you're still worried, then you may want to check out a company called RN Guardian. They are based in CA. They have a customer service number you can contact and they will be able to answer your...

  3. Taking 20 credit hours?

    DrKim replied to Kaylle's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your passion is a good thing! But take the time to enjoy your life. Graduating a semester early is not worth you causing harm to yourself and potentially setting yourself to not live out your dream....

  4. Taking 20 credit hours?

    DrKim replied to Kaylle's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Everything is possible; but not everything is good for you. Pre-reqs are not busy work and they are more than just items on a checklist. Believe it or not, you use all of the knowledge gained in...

  5. I give in, I'm a COB

    DrKim replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Glorifying the perpetuation of horizontal violence and sadistic tendencies. Classy. What's that thing called, again? Oh yeah, Karma. Won't be so funny when the new grad you were mean to a few...

  6. Is becoming a math tutor a good idea for me?

    DrKim replied to honeyforasalteyfish's topic in Nursing Career

    I say stick with tutoring for two reasons. #1: When you get into your nursing program, you will realize that it is all consuming and doing something that brings you joy will be a nice relief. Plus...

  7. I'm stuck and I don't know what to do

    DrKim replied to LorieStesk's topic in Nursing Career

    Awesome!! I wish you the very

  8. I'm stuck and I don't know what to do

    DrKim replied to LorieStesk's topic in Nursing Career

    First, make a list of where you want to go for nursing programs. Then call the Advisors of each program and determine exactly what credits are transferable and which credits are non-transferable....

  9. Leaving job off resume

    DrKim replied to adpiRN's topic in Nursing Career

    It's not deceptive. Ninety days or less doesn't have to be reported on a resume in any field. The 90 day probation thing is for both parties. It didn't work for you, so you left. I wouldn't worry...

  10. Post NCLEX life

    DrKim replied to squeakercarp's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is a good problem to have! Use that energy to keep learning at your leisure. Take CEs that interest you. But more than anything find yourself again and enjoy life! Travel, sleep, read, eat,...

  11. Advice needed to stay afloat!

    DrKim replied to createsomechange's topic in First Year After Licensure

    First and foremost, your story is very common. The average new nursing graduate leaves the bedside after just 2 years. I would explore a few options: Option 1 - Unit transfer Option 2 - Shift...

  12. Lost my NP job Friday

    DrKim replied to gettingbsn2msn's topic in Advanced Practice

    It all depends on where you live. Check into unemployment, reduced hours plans and bedside jobs. If you're close to a VA, they will take any NP willing to work with MH. With you enrolling in a MH...

  13. Med/Surg too much, what now?

    DrKim replied to snow22's topic in General Nursing

    That red flag jumped out at me too. Five weeks of orientation may even be pushing it for a seasoned nurse; I can't imagine that for a new grad. It takes 1-2 years to get out of the Novice Stage....

  14. RN Starbucks side job?

    DrKim replied to borninaugust30's topic in General Nursing

    Go for it! We all need an outlet. The flexibility with our schedules is one reason we are envied by other professions.

  15. Why do nurses seem to have a bad reputation?

    DrKim replied to unbrokenx3's topic in General Nursing

    Don't worry yourself about the same people who portray residents as geniuses. Everyone is stereotyped on tv

  16. what do you say to friends who want to copy

    DrKim replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    Friends don't take advantage of each other. Next time, let your answer be a firm "no." Plagerism or cheating are foolish reasons to be expelled from a program you worked so hard to get accepted...

  17. NP or MD/DO????

    DrKim replied to CoeKohawk11's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Actually, it's not that much of a difference in tuition from the school's perspective. Students have this unfortunate misconception that every check they write goes directly to the school. Each...

  18. Is my GPA important?

    DrKim replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    The importance of GPA depends on your plans after nursing school. In my experience, GPA is not important for most New Nurse Residency Programs. Unless the Director is controlling for variances in...

  19. Horrible Charge Nurse

    DrKim replied to RNinSC88's topic in General Nursing

    No matter where you work, I'm pretty sure she's violating policies. It was mentioned in another comment but the best thing to do is document. And I mean carefully document. "On 7/15/15 at 1921,...

  20. NP or MD/DO????

    DrKim replied to CoeKohawk11's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    While obtainment of the DNP is not a mandatory requirement for advanced practice nurses, top ranked graduate nursing programs are shifting in that direction (offering the DNP instead of the MSN) and...

  21. Quit during orientation

    DrKim replied to Themostsupreme's topic in General Students

    When we were short staffed and I had to do the "grunt work" as the RN, I was grateful for the tips and tricks that CNAs taught me. While you may have performed tasks in NS, I highly doubt that you...

  22. Suggestions for appeal letter

    DrKim replied to Misrak Bereka's topic in General Students

    I am assuming your program has an appeal policy. Not all programs do. Assuming your program offers students an opportunity to appeal a grade then what usually happens is if your appeal is accepted,...