FullMoonMadness

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1. JCAHO Plan Would Require Bar Codes at Bedside

   FullMoonMadness replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism

   We use the bar code system. At first I hated it, bulky med cart with computer and scanner that I push to each room. But it also gives me instant access to the patients chart and labs prior to giving certain meds that are lab dependant. I can also cha...

2. The Reason I Share My Messages With You

   FullMoonMadness replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks Fran, you don't know how badly I needed that reminder right now.

3. How prevalent is e-MAR out there? Are you

   FullMoonMadness replied to passing thru's topic in General Nursing

   Ah yes Emar. Actually, I hated it at first but have grown to rely on it. It is very nice to have lab values that present themselves when you scan say Coumadin or other drugs that are pertinent to lab values.Also nice to be able to enter your shift as...

4. No calcuation questions on NCLEX, help!

   FullMoonMadness replied to Ashleyhoney's topic in New Nurse

   I took mine Tuesday. No calc questions either but a lot of prioritzing. It cut off at 75 and today I got results on State Licensing board. I passed. Im sure you did fine, but I was on pins and needles for 2 days. Let us know

5. Just took NCLEX, now I'm terrified!!!

   FullMoonMadness replied to mitek's topic in New Nurse

   Im right there with you.Took it yesterday and it also cut off at 75. I keep second guessing myself and can remember several that I know I missed. This has been the longest day,but results should be on line in the AM. Congratulations on passing yours.

6. Pinning ceremony

   FullMoonMadness replied to nekhismom's topic in General Students

   Congradulations! Now,wasn't that fun?

7. I passed 4th semester!

   FullMoonMadness replied to Love-A-Nurse's topic in General Students

   Congratulations.Enjoy the holidays now. You are almost done. Whoopee!!!

8. Hey you guys, Im an RN!!!!!!

   FullMoonMadness replied to FullMoonMadness's topic in General Nursing

   I know I made an error here,but I was excited and it was around 5 a.m. I havnt signed RN on any document yet, but thanks to you all!!

9. Hey you guys, Im an RN!!!!!!

   FullMoonMadness posted a topic in General Nursing

   Well, I did it. Graduated. Pinning was last night. My speech went well, they actually laughed when I hoped they would. AND, I got the award for Academic Excellence.Not bad for someone who quit high school and took a GED all those years ago. Yahoo!!!!...

10. A few silly questions about equipment needed for clinicals, etc.

    FullMoonMadness replied to megamoo1979's topic in General Students

    Go with the Littman, you will be glad you did. Make sure it is marked very plainly with your name and be hesitant to lend it. Those Littmans have a way of growing feet. And congratulations on starting school.

11. I passed!

    FullMoonMadness replied to NurseDixie's topic in General Students

    As if there was any doubt. Congratulations. I have my last final in 2 hours and what am I doing? My graduation is friday also. Good luck on your studys for NCLEX.

12. And now for something completely different

    FullMoonMadness posted a topic in General Students

    Hi ya'll. I have to make a brief,hopefully comical speech tomorrow at my pinning ceremony. This is very last minute and I am scrambling. I have come up with the following and need some feedback. Top Ten signs You Have Been in Nursi...

13. QuadraMed computer system... anyone using?

    FullMoonMadness replied to BrandyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    We use a system very similar to that at my hospital.All charting ,order entry and medication administration is done with the computer. Each nurse has there own mobile computer for there quad.The med part is relatively new but is pretty handy after yo...

14. Dec Grads, some questions?

    FullMoonMadness replied to moni rn's topic in General Students

    Our pinning is Friday(3 days away)! I already have a job,I am an LPN and can stay where I am,but I am definately exploring my options, dont know how it will be working as an RN on a unit where I have been an LPN for many years. Have 2 interviews for ...

15. WOOT!! The Final Countdown!!!

    FullMoonMadness replied to FullMoonMadness's topic in General Students

    Again,whoopee for us all. A few of the people in my class have been using the MEDS NCLEX review videos as a supplement to our class lecture this semester.They have really helped. I am going to take the Kaplan review the week after pinning.