Kim O'Therapy BSN, RN

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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

    Throughout nursing school, I have always understood the reasoning behind producing care plans and consider it a good practice; however, your fourth comment is always my primary concern. I never found...
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    Xylocaine for Port Access

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

    The facility my husband goes to for treatment prescribed Lidocaine/Prilocain Cream 2.5%. He massages into the skin covering his port 30 to 40 minutes before access and he has wonderful results. Good...
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    Uh Oh!!

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

    Sounds awesome! I've been here about five years. Love it here so far! What hospital are you working at? PM me any
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    lunch time insubordination

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

    Sorry to disagree, but if one is not on the clock, you have no right to demand anything unless it is an extreme emergency. I'm detecting a slight superiority complex
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    Male Nurse Insert a Foley

    Kim O'Therapy replied to NewTexasRN's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Would you feel like it was "rape" if a female nurse inserted a Foley into a man? Just
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    Uh Oh!!

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

    Another Sugar Land gal here! Will graduate with BSN in May and plan on working in the Medical
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    Uh Oh!!

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

    welcome to
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    In mourning and trying to study for boards...

    Kim O'Therapy replied to JNogueira95's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry for your loss. Within 8 months my mother died and my husband was diagnosed with cancer, so I can empathize with your stress. Give yourself time if you can afford to. You will need it....
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    New grad starting salary- St-Luke's houston, TX

    Kim O'Therapy replied to 2008el's topic in Texas Nursing

    A friend of mine just graduated with her BSN and started at St. Luke's at $26.75
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    PACU Nursing

    Kim O'Therapy posted a topic in PACU

    Hi. In a few weeks, I will be a senior BSN student and graduating in a year. I have taken an interest in the PACU. Is it unheard of for a new grad to start in PACU? Also, after reading your...
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    University of Texas (Houston)

    Kim O'Therapy replied to poboy31's topic in Texas Nursing

    It should not hurt your chances. I was in the HCC nursing program and got accepted to UT. Not only did they accept me, but the experience I gained from the other program made the first semester at...
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    University of Texas (Houston)

    Kim O'Therapy replied to poboy31's topic in Texas Nursing

    I have seen some applicants coming in for interviews. Don't base acceptance on just one aspect of the process. They look at the whole picture really. An applicant may have a 4.0 GPA, make 100% on...
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    University of Texas (Houston)

    Kim O'Therapy replied to poboy31's topic in Texas Nursing

    Its best to call the school. They are constantly changing policies on credit acceptance; therefore, what they take one year - they may not take the next. Good luck in your
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    Oncology Hospital CCU?

    Kim O'Therapy posted a topic in Oncology

    Hello All: When I graduate, I plan to work in oncology. I've worked in oncology before and am very passionate about it. My question is this. I found out the oncology hospital in the area has a...
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    You're too sensitive...

    Kim O'Therapy replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly! I'm always told that I wear my heart on my sleeve, so it's out there for everyone to trample on......I'm too sensitive......I take things to personally...and I just want to say "At least I'm...
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    Best thing since sliced bread!

    Kim O'Therapy replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    That would be wonderful.....hope it happens soon..... (By the way, I'm from SL
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    You're too sensitive...

    Kim O'Therapy replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not too sensitive....I just wear my heart on my sleeve!
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    Welcome to our new Nurses & Recovery support forum

    Kim O'Therapy replied to sirI's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Best of luck to you. I applaud your honesty and willingness to accept help. We're here if you need to
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    Wife is Driving Me Crazy with SMOKING - VENT

    Kim O'Therapy replied to Dr.Nurse2b's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Dear Sal, I just wanted to wish you the best of luck with your situation. In May, I will be a senior in a BSN program. The stress and lack of sleep has changed me to a certain degree. I will come...
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    Hi, I'm Twinmommy+1 and I am on day one no smokes

    Kim O'Therapy replied to twinmommy+2's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratualtions on taking the first step: Admitting you have a problem. I quit 11 years ago. I still get tempted sometimes and I think I have had maybe four cigarettes over those 11 years, but...
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    Food Addiction?

    Kim O'Therapy replied to TheCommuter's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations!! My best abstinence was 18 months, so I know what an achievment that is! Is the food plan in the book similar to the "blue sheet" in OA? No sugar, white flour,
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    Food Addiction?

    Kim O'Therapy replied to TheCommuter's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I suffer from withdrawal symptoms when I try to "diet". When I'm not eating over my emotions or stressors, I seem to fall apart emotionally. Does anyone else experience this?
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    Food Addiction?

    Kim O'Therapy replied to TheCommuter's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi, I'm Kimberly, and I'm a compulsive overeater. Ten years ago, I lost 70 pounds by attending OA meeting and living the program. My downfall was deciding I didn't need meetings anymore and the...
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    Oncology Hospital CCU?

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

    bump
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    University of Texas (Houston)

    Kim O'Therapy replied to poboy31's topic in Texas Nursing

    They are all very competitive. EVEN THE COMMUNITY COLLEGES. Especially the Bacc2 program. When I finished my prerequisets, I litterally applied to every school in the area and waited to see who...