Kim O'Therapy BSN, RN

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    University of Texas (Houston)

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

    My sister-in-law is in the same boat. She wants to be a nurse; however, she's been working at the same place for many years so she would take a slight paycut as a new grad nurse. In her situation...
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    A Physician's disregard for families rights.

    Kim O'Therapy replied to DJ-Adia's topic in General Nursing

    I
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    Asking Recruiters about Salary

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

    I have always gone by the business etiquette I was taught in school. Never ask on the first interview. It's best to wait until the second interview. However, this did not pertain to nursing, it was...
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    I quit!

    Kim O'Therapy replied to Nascar nurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Nascar Nurse, You must feel better already. Obviously, you were loyal to that facility to stay for 22 years, so don't feel bad about quitting. Its their loss. Maybe the will wake up and hire more...
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    tb isolation-forgot to put up sign

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

    I'm not a nurse yet, but if there was any suspicion of TB, shouldn't the pt have been wearing a mask on his/her way up to the
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    University of Texas (Houston)

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

    Yes, I got a letter for an interview. I had the interview, which was a very basic interview, then had to wait for a letter of acceptance. While I was waiting for an acceptance letter, I happened to...
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    Just hired to BMT unit HELP!!!!!!!!

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

    Congratulations on your new job. Let us know what you think of BMT. I plan on working in oncology when I graduate; however, I'm not quite sure which specialty I'd like to try. My mentor, an...
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    Cancer survivior to be oncology nurse? Feeback?

    Kim O'Therapy replied to galenanurse2b's topic in Oncology

    I know a nurse practioner that fought cancer while she was in nursing school. She now works with the oncologist that treated her! Go for
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    University of Texas (Houston)

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

    I am a student at UT and I found out I was accepted by checking online. My letter didn't arrive for another two weeks. I can remember (for two weeks) telling myself, "I won't believe it until I get...
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    University of Texas (Houston)

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

    I was working weekends, but resigned when my husband got sick....so no, I don't right now. There are a few people working full time as LVNs while going to school, but it is tough and they admit that...
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    University of Texas (Houston)

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

    I don't remember my NET scores (don't worry about the NET, it isn't that hard). My GPA was around 3.8. I don't know if it mattered, but I had been working as a nurse's aide for many years. Let me...
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    Roll Call - Introduce Yourselves, Texans!

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

    I have always been a Texan, I just didn't know it until I moved here! :cheers: I am married with two kids and moved to Sugar Land four years ago. I have lived in Florida, Arizona, and New Hampshire....
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    University of Texas (Houston)

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

    Whatever you do....don't give up. I did not get in to UT the first time I applied, so I asked them to renew my application. The next year, I got an interview and was accepted. This is only my...
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    Should assaults on medical personnel be a Felony Offense?

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

    Does this include dementia patients, brain injury patients, or any patient not under the influence of illegal
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    Pain Medication Inquiry

    Kim O'Therapy replied to OncNewbie's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Good to hear everything turned out OK. Good luck.
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    First Day Back In Clinicals

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

    To the OP: I have been a nurse assistant for seven years, so I can empathize with your situation. I'm in my Med/Surg clinicals now and I find it hard to switch gears to student nurse during clinical...
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    Stupidest reason to go to ER

    Kim O'Therapy replied to DachRN's topic in Emergency

    What is
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    How To Become an Emergency Nurse

    Kim O'Therapy replied to happy_bunny_101's topic in Emergency

    Prerequisites are classes you must take before applying to nursing school. Yes, nursing school take place at colleges. Good luck to
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    Am I, as a nursing student, part of the problem?

    Kim O'Therapy replied to marie-francoise's topic in General Nursing

    I appreciate the fact that our instructors do cover the issues you have mentioned. Ironically, it is the students that ask for it. Many of the students in my class witness some of this...
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    Got my 1st butt chewing today - humiliating!

    Kim O'Therapy replied to RN2Bn2006's topic in General Nursing

    I worry about this too. I tend to wear my heart on my sleeve. If I start crying, I don't stop easily. The worst part is that I cry when I am angry, so when I feel emotional, I need to wait a few...
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    Are there ever days you HATE being a nurse?

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

    You are not a bad person. Your mom's friends and family love her and are in denial. I have been through this for the last three month re: my aunt-in-law w/ ovarian cancer. They ask my opinion and...
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    Things you would LOVE to say to your nursing instructors...

    Kim O'Therapy replied to Montessori Mommy's topic in General Students

    Please quit letting people consistently arrive late to exams. The noise is distracting and they bump everyone with their backbacks while trying to get to their seats. Seriously, about 10 people in...
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    Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

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

    NO, I will NOT come back later. The twenty family members in your room 24/7 will have to step out for 15 minutes, so I can get these meds given and this procedure done. You need to run on our...
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    Nurses not responding fast enough-VENT

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

    Well said. When my husband was hospitalized after a colon resection, I felth the nurses did a good job keeping his pain under control, checking his NG, Foley, JP, etc. However, I stayed overnight as...
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    Cousin commited suicide..could use some prayers guys

    Kim O'Therapy replied to rehab nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry for your loss. Take care of yourself. Sincerely,