nurstudnt546 BSN, RN

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1. Pt / Nurse Ratio - and things you like about post-partum

   nurstudnt546 replied to BookishRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   You're very welcome BookishRN. I'm just curious myself. You mentioned that you'll have 8 patient but it's not couplet care. So what type of patients will you be receiving? Post-op GYN pts, c-section, etc.? I hope you get an offer that you can't refu...

2. Pt / Nurse Ratio - and things you like about post-partum

   nurstudnt546 replied to BookishRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I'm a recent new grad RN - graduated in December 2004. Prior to graduating I was a nurse extern on a "step-down/intermediate care" unit for 6 months. I was not one of those nursing student who knew exactly which specialty I wanted to go to (but I kne...

3. time management

   nurstudnt546 replied to bemory's topic in General Nursing

   Hi bemory. Unfortunately I do not have a solution as I am in the same boat as you (except for I'm a new grad w/ only 4 months experience on a step-down/progressive care unit). But I can definately relate to your situation all too well. I get behind e...

4. new grad new job question(sorry- long)

   nurstudnt546 replied to martymoose's topic in New Nurse

   Hi jrwest. I know exactly how you feel when a really bad day comes along. I'm thinking "that's it! There's no way I can take this anymore!" Maybe I'll try nightshift or move to a different unit ... maybe it'll be better there!??? I'm trying so hard t...

5. new grad new job question(sorry- long)

   nurstudnt546 replied to martymoose's topic in New Nurse

   Thanks for the encouragement everyone. :) Sunstone, you're right about me - I tend to sweat the big and small stuff. Forgetting simple things for patients (like the toothbrush or apple juice they asked for two hours ago) just really irks me. And miss...

6. new grad new job question(sorry- long)

   nurstudnt546 replied to martymoose's topic in New Nurse

   Hi jrwest. I am a new grad working on a step-down unit (day shift) and feel the same way as you do. Everyday I feel like I'm drowning in new orders, trouble shooting IV pumps, phone call, family, and never ending call lights. Yesterday was such a nig...

7. For those who have already taken NCLEX

   nurstudnt546 replied to HaleyH2's topic in NCLEX

   I used NCLEX 3000, Kaplan CD, and Saunders CD. Scored average of 60-75% and passed first time w/ 75 questions as well. Good luck to you, it sounds like you're on the right track! :)

8. CYA charting tips & tricks

   nurstudnt546 replied to nurstudnt546's topic in General Nursing

   Hi Melanie, Thank you for the very thorough post. It really is shame that we have to be "ofensive" in our charting in healthcare today. (I sometimes hate the fact that while I'm charting, I have to think about that cute little old lady sitting in a c...

9. CYA charting tips & tricks

   nurstudnt546 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello my fellow nurses! As a new grad RN (who recently passed boards) entering this profession during a time of a "sue-happy" society, I am fearful of not only ultimately making mistakes as I learn but also of being sued. I've heard many a horror sto...

10. NCLEX results

    nurstudnt546 replied to nurstudnt546's topic in California

    *PICURN* I was about to say the same thing: "How were you able to test without them having your transcripts?" Anyhow, I know asking this question is not therapeutic for you as you wait for your results, so ... I will keep on waiting with you and send...

11. NCLEX results

    nurstudnt546 replied to nurstudnt546's topic in California

    Hi kamee. I'm not sure how long it takes for the BRN to send any type of mail correspondence however I've heard that it could take anywhere from 2 days to a few weeks for your name/license to be posted on the web site. Also, one of my classmates rece...

12. NCLEX results

    nurstudnt546 replied to nurstudnt546's topic in California

    eperey, I'm sorry that you have to wait longer to find out. I actually found out from one of my classmates that the California BRN was having technical issues and somehow was not able to post names/new licensees on their web site (she had taken them ...

13. NCLEX results

    nurstudnt546 replied to nurstudnt546's topic in California

    Hi eperey. I took my boards the same day you took yours. I went to the California board of registered nursing and clicked on "Permenant License Verification" (located on the lower righthand side). Then entered my name and ran a search - if you passed...

14. NCLEX results

    nurstudnt546 replied to nurstudnt546's topic in California

    Hi *PICURN*! I just wanted to let you know that my results finally posted! I PASSED! Yay! I'm officially an RN. They finally posted my license on the BRN web site. I'm not sure what the hold up was but I don't care anymore. Now I'll wait patiently...

15. NCLEX results

    nurstudnt546 replied to nurstudnt546's topic in California

    Thanks for the response *PICURN*. Two WEEKS!!!? Ugh!! That's going to seem like two months of waiting!!! Oh well, at least it still gives me hope that I passed the NCLEX ... I was really thinking that I failed because it's been more than 2-3 days an...