TheLinester

TheLinester specializes in Med-Surg.

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1. 5 Questions to Ask if You Think Your Patient is a Victim of Domestic Violence

   TheLinester replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

   The one time I tried to report DV, the patient ended up back tracking her story once we had someone from security come speak to her. I've often wondered whatever happened to her.

2. How often do you do vitals and I&Os?

   TheLinester replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

   I work on a Med/Surg floor and vitals and I&O's are taken q4hrs. (Now does that actually get done is another story, lol. We get a lot of patients who refuse vitals at 12am and 4am.)

3. Any Nova Southeastern University grads or current student that can give advice ?

   TheLinester replied to KdnRN2B's topic in Florida

   I graduated last year from the program so here's my advice.I don't recall all the numbers they wanted for your gpa but there are other factors that helped determine who would be in the program. You get in good with the administration. I had a frien...

4. Failed at 265.....Passed at 76

   TheLinester replied to KatrinaRN07's topic in NCLEX

   Congratulations on passing and good luck! I'm taking my boards in a few weeks and I'm very nervous but I'm going to keep a positive attitude and make sure I study so I can walk in with a bit of confidence.

5. I want to do something else

   TheLinester replied to smileysenior's topic in New Nurse

   Hi smileysenior, I am new to the site and just read through this thread. Your year mark has passed at this point and I'm hoping that you were able to move to a different floor or different area of nursing that you're much happier with. Wishing you a...

6. Just took the boards....

   TheLinester replied to krinklesRN's topic in CRNA

   A high percentage of my classmates felt like they failed after walking out of the test and all of them have passed so far. I think it's natural to feel this way because there's a lot of anxiety and pressure when you're taking your boards. I'm sure ...