itismemonica

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1. Then shouldn't you know better??????

   itismemonica replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

   DITTO, but If...just IF she was a nurse, bless us ALL that it's PAST TENSE, lol!

2. Do you want to know what I find scary...

   itismemonica replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

   ITA! As long as the approach is respectful...I WELCOME constructive criticism. I have the opposite problem...make a mistake & sometimes a fellow nurse will say nothing & just hope you get in trouble :stone DISHEARTENING! Thank god that I have...

3. What shift in ltc do you prefer?

   itismemonica replied to Godsgirl20's topic in Geriatric

   When I worked in one, I preferred 11-7. In my experience, I actually preferred night, weekend option because that was the ONLY way I was able to handle all of my facility's ridiculous demands. I worked 7p-7a.

4. Any changes in the market (exp. nurse)- Phx area

   itismemonica replied to itismemonica's topic in Arizona

5. Any changes in the market (exp. nurse)- Phx area

   itismemonica replied to itismemonica's topic in Arizona

   I REALLY appreciate the replies ! You have all been VERY helpful. Is it hard to find RN opportunities at long term care facilities? My guess, is Az. has PLENTY, lol!

6. Any changes in the market (exp. nurse)- Phx area

   itismemonica posted a topic in Arizona

   I am CONSIDERING a move to Chandler, AZ or Calif. in the summer of 2010, but scorpion stories along with black widow spiders are REALLY FRIGHTENING me concerning AZ, LOL!!! I will have had a little over a year experience as a LPN. I will be a newly ...

7. ASN/LPN 1st Semester Nursing Program Schedule

   itismemonica replied to Qtrhrse's topic in Indiana

   Good luck getting in. I would just save for four full days of childcare if I were you. It is 2 full dys and 2 partial dys. The earliest remember having clinicals was at 6:30 AM or maybe 6:45 AM. The ONLY input you have on your schedule is if they dec...

8. Job situations you would not recommend for new grads

   itismemonica posted a topic in New Nurse

   Is there any field or nursing situation that you would not recommend for a new grad? I am considering going into LTC as a LPN, but from what I have been reading...I am at risk for a rude awakening with a TON of work ahead of me. I am a hard-worker &a...

9. NO more LPN's

   itismemonica posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   I doubt it with the shortage.

10. NCLEX Freak out!

    itismemonica replied to kate84's topic in NCLEX

    I did not have this exact problem, but I truly believe in the power of positive thinking. You have to "fake it to you make it!" I would recommend that when these thoughts come...you instead tell yourself the opposite. As long as you have prepared you...

11. nclex pn

    itismemonica replied to chinadolltx's topic in NCLEX

    :yeah::yeah:A BIG CONGRATS to you!!!! I am sure you are relieved!!

12. nclex pn

    itismemonica replied to chinadolltx's topic in NCLEX

    I understand! I wished I that I had the opportunity for more questions, lol. I wish you well!!!!!!!!!!!

13. nclex pn

    itismemonica replied to chinadolltx's topic in NCLEX

    I passed! I wish everyone the best of luck!

14. nclex pn

    itismemonica replied to chinadolltx's topic in NCLEX

    ITA! It is all just numbers, but it is all so nerve WRECKING!!! I am REALLY trying to stay positive, but...

15. nclex pn

    itismemonica replied to chinadolltx's topic in NCLEX

    I took my NCLEX-PN today & it turned off at 85. I also have that SAME feeling, lol! I am TRYING to stay busy, but I want to know how I did! Good luck to everyone!