ellescorpio

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1. how to manage multiple patients on L & D

   ellescorpio replied to SpudID's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I work in a busy labor and delivery and often have to take 3 and on really bad days 4 patients. I try to chart in the same order each time so that I don't forget anything. I always write my assessments the same, age G&P's reason pt is here ex R...

2. plantar fasciitis ouch!

   ellescorpio replied to ann945n's topic in General Nursing

   I had problems with plantar fasciitis too and I bought a pair of z-coil shoes and I could tell a difference within a week. I have been wearing them for a few months now and I don't have anymore problems, I get sore all over on long days but the nex...

3. Thank you cards?

   ellescorpio replied to ShannaRN's topic in General Nursing

   This site helped me maybe it will help you http://www.career.vt.edu/JOBSEARC/thankyou.htm My thought is when in doubt send a card, it always looks good! Also make sure you mention something specific they said to you to show you listened and to remin...

4. NCLEX Stress

   ellescorpio replied to TLC RN's topic in NCLEX

   Yes, I only studied for two weeks. But that is ALL I did, I studied 98 hours when I totaled it all up. I did 3000 questions and I took the HURST review in that two week period. The HURST is awesome, they have an online review if you can't get into...

5. average study time

   ellescorpio replied to dazed_n_confused's topic in NCLEX

   Well, I took the test Monday June 5th and got my early results today, and I passed! I Studied for 2 weeks took the awesome HURST review! I did 3000 questions, which I really feel helped a lot. My test cut off at 75 and I felt good about it. Kapla...

6. NCLEX Stress

   ellescorpio replied to TLC RN's topic in NCLEX

   I PASSED!!!!!!!!! I got my early results this morning and boy were they worth the money!!!!!

7. NCLEX Stress

   ellescorpio replied to TLC RN's topic in NCLEX

   I feel the same way. I am scheduled to take the exam on June 5th. Less than a week away now. :chair: I feel like I am going go crazy waiting and I don't know how to use the time I have left most efficiently. I am to the point where I am just read...

8. Sign-up:Nurse Education Loan Repayment Program by March 30,06 deadline

   ellescorpio replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism

   I have looked at the website for the NELRP, but I am a little confused. I graduate in May 2006. I start work at a qualifying facility in June 2006. When do I apply for this program, do I wait until I have me license and apply next year or am I eli...

9. Could She still be a nurse and...

   ellescorpio replied to NurCrystal22's topic in General Nursing

   I am not sure, but at my school in TX we fill out a declaration form. As long as he is honest from my understanding it should not be a problem. It becomes a problem if he tries to lie/hide his hx. I would talk to my advisor if it was me. best of l...

10. How in the world do you make it in CA?

    ellescorpio replied to IndyGypsyNurse's topic in California

    Have you researched TX nursing conditions? Are you aware of the patient to nurse ratios? Most of my clinical experiences have been with nurses who have 7 or more patients. Nurses are not treated kindly in TX. Have you researched the difference in...

11. How in the world do you make it in CA?

    ellescorpio replied to IndyGypsyNurse's topic in California

    I know how much the rent is, I am a research coordinator. I research everything. I am married. We have enough money saved right now, we COULD buy a house if we wanted to. My husband is going to be a doctor, so I guess we will be just fine. Peo...

12. How in the world do you make it in CA?

    ellescorpio replied to IndyGypsyNurse's topic in California

    USFguy, I wish you the best . I really do. It sounds like you have had enough of CA, and I understand that. I feel the same way about TX. I am not going to get into a word fight with you. It just seems recently everyone thinks TX is so great, an...

13. How in the world do you make it in CA?

    ellescorpio replied to IndyGypsyNurse's topic in California

    I live in TX. I am moving to CA. I am sorry to say but I have a feeling USFguy has not spent enough time in TX. The weather especially in Houston is hot and humid. They have awful pollution. When I visit my family there my eyes hurt so bad from...

14. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    ellescorpio replied to Trixxy's topic in Humor

    Most important of all NEVER NEVER NEVER try to involve your home health nurse in a menage a trois by having your wife stand blocking the doorway talking dirty while you attempt to rub your genitals with your good hand! I felt soooo used.:imbar OMG ...

15. Considering moving to Sacramento CA, advice?

    ellescorpio replied to ellescorpio's topic in California

    Wow! Thanks for all the great advice and information! It has all really helped!