Kim O'Therapy BSN, RN

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    Bedside Reporting

    Kim O'Therapy replied to nightshiftnut's topic in General Nursing

    We use a combination of the two reporting methods. First, we do a verbal report at the nurses' station. Next, we walk into the room to check IV lines, patient condition, and do introductions. I...
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    New Oncology Nurse!

    Kim O'Therapy replied to x2cutie's topic in Oncology

    Good luck to everyone. I'm a new oncology nurse and like it so far. In my opinion, working with cancer patients is no different from working in other areas (ICU, Med/Surg, etc). Some patients do...
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    relocating to dfw area & jurispudence exam

    Kim O'Therapy replied to msrn1204's topic in Texas Nursing

    Don't lose sleep over the JP test. Pretty easy and straightforward. No big
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    Support Stickie for New nurses who are not coping

    Kim O'Therapy replied to madwife2002's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know this is an old post; however, it has brought relief to my psyche to know I'm not the only one feeling this way. How in the world am I supposed to do everything at once and chart at the same...
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    Tell me how bad these practices are...

    Kim O'Therapy replied to ga girl's topic in Oncology

    Wow. We do not mix our own chemo; however, our policy is to gown, double glove, and wear eye protection while spiking the bag in our chemo prep area. When the infusion is complete, the chemo bag and...
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    Time spent on resuscitation of a celebrity

    Kim O'Therapy replied to DuluthMike's topic in General Nursing

    Wow!! I'm a brand new nurse and I didn't even know that a 7 hour effort was even possible! Congratulations on bringing her
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    Should I Carry Nursing Malpractice (Liability) Insurance?

    Kim O'Therapy replied to sirI's topic in Nursing Career

    I do not know if your information is correct or not; however, I found out through my own personal experience (civil matter, not medical) that just because you are right and did everything correctly,...
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    Should I Carry Nursing Malpractice (Liability) Insurance?

    Kim O'Therapy replied to sirI's topic in Nursing Career

    I am a brand new RN starting my first job. I've been looking for liability insurance although many do not think its needed. I was involved in a lawsuit over property once and never want to have to go...
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    Finally!

    Kim O'Therapy posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Graduated May 2009 and found out I passed NCLEX today! I am so happy that the exam is over with. Good luck to the rest of you getting jobs and your NCLEX out of the way. :bowingpur During the last...
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    Just graduated. Waitin to be approved for the Nclex-RN...HELP!!!

    Kim O'Therapy replied to Kambili's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just took it June 16th and found out this morning that I passed. For me, I did the Hurst Review and went through a Kaplan book. IMHO, practice, practice, practice as many questions as you can in...
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    New Grad-Oncology/BMT Floor

    Kim O'Therapy replied to PennyNickelDime_RN's topic in Oncology

    I did an internship on a Stem Cell Transplant/Cellular Therapy Unit my senior year. I had always wanted to have a career in oncology; therefore, I was thrilled when I enjoyed the unit so much. I am...
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    MN NCLEX passing percentage

    Kim O'Therapy replied to danigirl58's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for all the information. I take the NCLEX on June 17th and it seems like everyone I know says the computer stopped at 75 and they passed. Now, I will not worry if I go past 75
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    Descrimination: A full hot meal or soup and a sandwich

    Kim O'Therapy replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    I've never had an employer who fed me lunch. I'd take whatever they gave
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    Would you marry any medical professional

    Kim O'Therapy replied to Iam46yearsold's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. As long as I did not have to work directly with them during my
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    best oncology hospital in the US

    Kim O'Therapy replied to susieok's topic in Oncology

    MD Anderson in Houston Texas. My husband was a pt there and I am currently doing a nurse externship there. It is one of the best hospitals I have every worked for. Good
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    Nurses getting dumped on and SICK OF IT

    Kim O'Therapy replied to scma's topic in Oncology

    I am not in an outpatient office; however, I did want to say good luck and I hope things turn around for
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    Externship

    Kim O'Therapy posted a topic in Oncology

    Hello All: I just wanted to share my excitement. I am a senior BSN student and will graduate in May 09. I have been accepted into an externship :plsebeg: at a major cancer hospital and hope to...
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    Co Worker and snide comments

    Kim O'Therapy replied to Jaybird310's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    :smiley_ab Well said. I am glad the OP is not letting this weasel get away with this
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    First Semester 5 weeks left! Need advice!

    Kim O'Therapy replied to Stanley89's topic in General Students

    I graduate in May 2009, so I know what you are going through. The answer to your question is both. Nursing tests are application versus memorization questions. What helped me was buying an NCLEX...
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    lost mom during the first semester

    Kim O'Therapy replied to tolerantgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Oh tolerant, I can empathize with you. I am 40 years old and will be graduating May 2009. My mother passed away a few months before my first class. I also find myself sabotaging my excitement with...
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    New Grad-Oncology/BMT Floor

    Kim O'Therapy replied to PennyNickelDime_RN's topic in Oncology

    Hello All. I am happy to see so many people interested in oncology. I worked as an aide in oncology and loved it. The patient population is so special. I graduate in May 2009 and plan on working...
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    Ugh-worst thing I've ever done to a patient...

    Kim O'Therapy replied to nursecass's topic in General Nursing

    Great job on such a great save! I once saw a documentary where the same thing happened to an ER physician. He said he was use to being caught between life and death, but not consciousness and death....
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    MED cheat sheet for clinicals!

    Kim O'Therapy replied to mcknis's topic in General Students

    I apologize. I did not see the date on the original post and how old the post
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    MED cheat sheet for clinicals!

    Kim O'Therapy replied to mcknis's topic in General Students

    This is so true. I have looked up so many meds over and over again.....I have most of them memorized. Med cards are simply a right of passage in nursing school and should be. Medication errors are...
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    Care Plans - What's their purpose? - What do you think of them?

    Kim O'Therapy replied to jjjoy's topic in General Students

    I agree. I guess you could say that I learned to "connect the dots" by doing care plans. Connecting the pathophysiology, medications, care, and WHY it was being done is a priceless skill that a...