atchdee

atchdee has 3 years experience and specializes in Med/Surg, ER, LDRP.

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1. Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

   atchdee replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   PVT worked for me! Saw it friday after the exam and received my early results tonight...I'm an

2. How did you feel after you took the NCLEX?

   atchdee replied to RunBabyRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I just paid for my early result and bam! Passed! Successful

3. How did you feel after you took the NCLEX?

   atchdee replied to RunBabyRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I just got home from taking the NCLEX and I must say that I cautiously optimistic and appropriately nervous. Admittedly, I just tried the PVT, and I got the pop up. Fingers crossed! I just had to...

4. Moving to Colorado RN

   atchdee replied to LittleYogaNurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Colorado native here... University of Colorado and Denver Health, which is downtown, hire BSN only. As a new grad looking for a job here as well, I can tell you that most of the hospitals will want...

5. 1st RN interview tomorrow! Advice?

   atchdee replied to msnorth's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I agree with Lev. You can mention something general about your experience as a patient, but they are not allowed to probe for details about why you were a patient. Really, it's none of their...

6. Backpack for nursing school?

   atchdee replied to Lollipops's topic in General Students

   I use a regular Jansport backpack that I have had for years. It really depends on your schedule. I usually only have one or two classes a day, with time in between to swap books if needed. Plus,...

7. For the love of God, I cannot figure out why my pretend pt is taking Flagyl!!!

   atchdee replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   In my experience working with ob/gyn, Flagyl was often used to treat BV, or bacterial vaginosis. Irritation, swelling, and malodorous discharge are common

8. Let's Do this thing

   atchdee replied to LCinTraining's topic in General Students

   Halfway through my first day now. Pinch me! It hasn't quite hit me

9. Textbooks cheaper.

   atchdee replied to jrinoldi's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I just submitted my order to B&N last night, and I saved about 150$ compared to the bookstore at school. Some of the books were cheaper new online than they were used in the

10. Medical Assistant to RN

    atchdee posted a topic in General Students

    I have been working as a MA for the last 2+ years, and will be starting NS this fall. Are there any other MA's that have made the transition to Nursing that can tell me how the skills I use now will...

11. To all the students about to start nursing school...

    atchdee replied to windmill182's topic in General Students

    Thank you so much for your honest, simple, and honest advice! I start 8/20, and the anxiety keeps rising, as well as the fear of failing and the unknown. Good luck on your

12. Uniforms

    atchdee replied to Crazed's topic in General Students

    I had the pleasure of ordering mine today. Ceil blue top, navy bottoms.... Not bad. However, they are the worst cut Cherokee offers. The tops are so boxy, and I have way more hips than waist, there...

13. What are you going to miss the most...

    atchdee replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in General Students

    I will miss lazy weekends! :zzzzz I will also miss being able to procratinate... I am a master at it, and will need to learn quickly (and possibly painfully) that it won't fly in

14. Front Range Community College's nursing program in Westminster

    atchdee replied to familyself4's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I will be starting at the Westminster campus this fall, and the hours are when most people work. Generally speaking, the hours are Mon-Thu 830-4, but everyday is different. If you have a job that...

15. Anyone else feel this way?

    atchdee replied to Crazed_NS's topic in General Students

    I understand what you are feeling, and I am positive we are not the only ones. It is the fear of failure that is creeping in, and it is natural. Making the decision to embark on a journey that you...