gambitlizard

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1. Barracks style STICU - Visitation, Phone Calls & HIPAA

   gambitlizard posted a topic in MICU

   I work in an 18 bed surgical/trauma ICU. We are barracks style, meaning that only curtains separate each bedside. We are the state hospital and currently service the poor, uninsured, homeless and underserved. That said, we are having a difficult t...

2. New Nurse with Preceptor Issues

   gambitlizard replied to gambitlizard's topic in New Nurse

   Thanks for the advice. I tried that last time, asking her to tell me why she was upset and what I could do to correct it. Her response "LEAVE!" I think I am most likely just going to have to suffer through these next 8 weeks. Thanks again. Kim

3. New Nurse with Preceptor Issues

   gambitlizard posted a topic in New Nurse

   I graduated in December and passed boards in February. I also began working in February. Now 4 weeks in to my orientation/preceptorship, I am starting to wonder if this is the best place for me. My preceptor is a 16 year veteran nurse. We are in t...

4. Getting NCLEX results

   gambitlizard replied to gambitlizard's topic in NCLEX

   Suzanne4 - can you tell me where I can find out about my state's process? I'm in Louisiana. I've tried looking on their website (https://www.lsbn.state.la.us/default.asp), but it's not helpful at all. LA doesn't allow early results from Pearson. ...

5. Getting NCLEX results

   gambitlizard posted a topic in NCLEX

   I have heard that Pearson uploads the scores on Thursdays at midnight. This was confirmed by my local Pearson testing center. However, what does that mean with regard to licensure? I was hoping that meant that my license would be issued today (Fri...

6. Took boards today... not sure how to feel.

   gambitlizard replied to gambitlizard's topic in NCLEX

   Don't let this get you down. You very well could have passed with 265. I honestly think that nobody outside of NCSBN has the "magic formula" for what passes or fails the boards. Some computer algorithm has been written that calculates this. We, m...

7. Took boards today... not sure how to feel.

   gambitlizard replied to gambitlizard's topic in NCLEX

   I'm sure we both did fine... but you can't help but worry. Don't forget to post your results here. I'll be praying for us both... kk

8. Took boards today... not sure how to feel.

   gambitlizard posted a topic in NCLEX

   Well, everything about this test is so confusing. I just don't know how to feel about it. My test cut off at 75 (which can be good or bad). I had lots of priority and multiple answer questions (again, good or bad). Does the anxiety go away anytim...

9. NCLEX on Thursday 2/2

   gambitlizard replied to gambitlizard's topic in NCLEX

   Is Georgia a state where you can get the "early" non-official results? If so, maybe that can put you at ease. Louisiana is not, but I understand that scores are uploaded to the state website on Thursdays at midnight. Maybe you can check your's ther...

10. NCLEX on Thursday 2/2

    gambitlizard replied to gambitlizard's topic in NCLEX

    Bumping to see if ANYONE has some other pointers for me between tomorrow and Thursday (NCLEX). Also, do practice test scores really mean anything in comparison to boards? Thanks, k

11. NCLEX on Thursday 2/2

    gambitlizard posted a topic in NCLEX

    Well, I'm going to take my boards on Thursday. I'm really nervous and trying not to let that distract me. I took the Hurst review and okay on their mock NCLEX (69%). During my last school semester, I completed the Kaplan book and scored 67.2% on t...

12. Mosby CAT-RN

    gambitlizard posted a topic in NCLEX

    Is there anywhere I can just download this program? I can't wait the 7-10 days for mail delivery. Thanks, Kim

13. Define: Perinatal Nurse

    gambitlizard posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I've noticed a job called a perinatal nurse. However, I'm not sure what that is. Can anyone please give me a brief description of job duties? Thanks! Kim

14. Time between graduation & review/NCLEX

    gambitlizard posted a topic in NCLEX

    We will graduate on December 16th. A Hurst review (live) has been scheduled for January 17-20. That is 4 weeks after graduation. I was planning to take the boards the next week. Is that too long between graduation and boards? Today, an instructo...

15. Medication Aide Research

    gambitlizard replied to gambitlizard's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, I guess I didn't think that anyone could be pro on this issue. Guess that was narrow-minded of me. I'm opposed to this idea. Not that aides are not skilled, but I don't believe that a 24-48 hour training class can truly prepare a person for...