MPHJane

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1. Brain skills in methadone clinic

   MPHJane replied to CommunityRNBSN's topic in Addictions

   I work for a methadone clinic you use different skills. You still have to assess your patient for signs of withdrawal and sedation. Plus, you have to be mindful that when someone is sedated and they come for medication then this may increase the risk...

2. What is it like to be a nurse manager?

   MPHJane replied to Neve's topic in Management

   Being a nurse manager has it’s ups and downs. You have to diplomatic since you have to be advocate for the nurses but also you have a role as a leader in the organization as well being a nurse management. Being a nurse manager is stressful because at...

3. HELPPPPP !!!!!Failed nclex twice, last chance next

   MPHJane replied to Jaylen123's topic in NCLEX

   I used Kaplan but I also took time for myself like exercise. You can't over work your brain. I would study for at Least two hours a day then rest.

4. Did I say something wrong?

   MPHJane replied to Pkin1477's topic in General Nursing

   I think what you ask is in the scope of your job. I also think saying please and thank you goes along way. People are more inclined to help when you ask them to do it. I wish you luck with everything.

5. Dealing with a difficult coworker

   MPHJane replied to MPHJane's topic in New Nurse

   Thank you all for your advice. I am going to stick it out for now but if he starts yelling I will have to tell my manager. Luckily I work full time and do this per diem so I don't have to deal with this issue on a regular basis.

6. Dealing with a difficult coworker

   MPHJane posted a topic in New Nurse

   Hello I have been a nurse for a solid year. I just started working per diem at a nursing home. There is one nurse who is also a graduate nurse but has experience working at a nursing home. There have been several occasions where he yells at the staf...

7. Should I quit?

   MPHJane replied to newrse's topic in New Nurse

   It is hard taking a job as a prn for your first nursing job. As a prn it is difficult to grasp the procedure when you don't have any set hours. If you feel that this is not the ideal job then start looking for something else but I would leave this jo...

8. One year later and the search continues

   MPHJane replied to MassRN1991's topic in New Nurse

   If you choose nursing at a prison you would have gain medical experience. If you decide to work at a health center I am sure the hours would be reasonable and you would focus on education and prevention. Overall these are both good opportunities and...

9. Job decision

   MPHJane replied to MPHJane's topic in New Nurse

   Thanks guys! I decided not to take the job I am going to wait for something else

10. Job decision

    MPHJane posted a topic in New Nurse

    Hello, I recently got my RN license in October. I have been employed at a treatment center as a per diem nurse. I recently got an offer for a position that has availability for 3rd shift or per diem. I want a full time job but I am nervous about work...

11. Those who had satas on Nclex.. what were they mainly on?

    MPHJane replied to jennifer_app's topic in NCLEX

    From my understanding SATA questions varies. Thus you just have to study content, I used nclex 3500 and lipponett (sp) alt format book which helped me a lot. They have higher level SATA questions.

12. Passed NCLEX 2nd time

    MPHJane replied to MPHJane's topic in NCLEX

    Thank you so much!!

13. 6 Days before NCLEX RN

    MPHJane replied to AngelAsherah's topic in NCLEX

    I will pray for you! You got this..as long you have the confidence and focus you will do fine. :)

14. Passed NCLEX 2nd time

    MPHJane posted a topic in NCLEX

    Hi All: I am new to this forum but I have been reading other people's stories for months. First of all, I truly appreciate reading everyone's post, this made me feel very confident that I can succeed this NCLEX. I graduated from my Nursing classes Oc...