magnoliablush BSN, RN

magnoliablush has 6 years experience as a BSN, RN.

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   4 Reasons to Love Bedside Nursing

   magnoliablush replied to Laura-Lee Nuttall's topic in General Nursing

   This is an excellent reminder that bedside nursing is not always the horror that a lot of nurses make it out to be. I have worked a few different places, and the team at the hospital has been the best environment I have had. We throw in together, cry...
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   Need Help to Pass NCLEX in June

   magnoliablush replied to luckyducky's topic in NCLEX

   Yes, I hear you!! ? you can do it!! Confidence is rough, especially when people say things that aren’t helpful! You will be great.
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   Need Help to Pass NCLEX in June

   magnoliablush replied to luckyducky's topic in NCLEX

   I used Uworld, along with the live Hurst review that our class paid for. I loved Hurst for the review of the systems. Uworld made me comfortable answering questions, and brushing me up on facts I needed to remember. Keep doing those questions. Do the...
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   NCLEX Advice

   magnoliablush replied to 502card's topic in NCLEX

   I'd get UWORLD. I used it, did about 100-150 questions a day, and I passed. I mean, every single day. This is a hurdle you have to prepare for, so keep on it. Read every rationale. If you don't understand, write it down, and look it up later on Youtu...
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   Testing Strategies

   magnoliablush replied to CourtneyF04's topic in NCLEX

   I used Uworld to study. Now, as far as narrowing it down, my mentor always said to get it down to the last 2...then which option will keep my patient alive, or safe? If those are not options, then head to maslows hierarchy of needs, what is next, do...
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   Another job??

   magnoliablush replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in School

   I am. We are out until the fall, but I have wanted to start PRN at our local hospital for a while...so what better time. I miss hospital nursing.
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   What Is Wrong with These Students?

   magnoliablush replied to PamtheNurse's topic in Educators

   Well, we lost 8 during 3rd semester. They just were not paying attention. The other few made it, but they had to retake the NCLEX several times. Now they have all switched floors a couple times, and say that it’s too fast paced. I feel like maybe it’...
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   Miss the kids

   magnoliablush replied to magnoliablush's topic in School

   This is a great idea! We are a small school, 194 kids. That is definitely doable. I am friendly with our teachers, so I will reach out with an email tomorrow and ask. I want to check in on them without looking like a creeper. HA! Thanks for the idea!...
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   School cancelled pinning and graduation...

   magnoliablush replied to PianoTiles's topic in General Students

   I'm so sorry you are not getting to go through the experiences that make us feel good. ? My little sister is graduating as well, and feels the same way. It is hard to not get to have all those things to look forward to. ((hugs)) Hang in there!
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    Is my school risking my safety?

    magnoliablush replied to karmachameleon's topic in COVID

    THIS! I'd say this will change soon. I do think you should have an alternative choice. Hang in there!
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    What Is Wrong with These Students?

    magnoliablush replied to PamtheNurse's topic in Educators

    Being the oldest in my class was an eye opener. I frequently saw people goofing off or not paying attention. It was just downright rude. With that said, there were some who were there to learn, and ready to be a nurse. I tended to be the one that end...
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    Miss the kids

    magnoliablush posted a topic in School

    So in Virginia, we are closed through the end of the year. I'm finding that I am worrying about my frequent flyers, wondering about the ones who struggle at home, and not being able to check in on them. ? I have high schoolers, 8-12, and I just hope...
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    PICU to Elementary School Nurse - tips, suggestions, insight ?

    magnoliablush replied to lissy1214's topic in School

    ALL THIS!! ^^^^ You are their comfort. It is stressful, and you will worry about "your" kids. Be firm but fair, and know that sometimes they just need to talk to you, not to fix it. You will enjoy it. I love it.
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    What won't you get done?

    magnoliablush replied to Eleven011's topic in School

    Thank goodness I had this urge to go ahead and do CPR/FIRSTAID with my high schoolers (sophomores) in February. ? We usually wait until May. Anyways, I really had mostly everything done. We are out for good in VA, so I really had nothing but my EOY r...
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    NY School Nurses Daycare Mandate?

    magnoliablush replied to SunshineNurse's topic in School

    We have not been asked in my area in Virginia, but I can imagine you are having some anxiety over it. I completely understand the need for childcare, but would wonder if that isn't dangerous to have the kids together, in a group. I have asthma, so I ...