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1. Calling in sick over a cut finger?

   momster replied to momster's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the advice. I did not go to the ED last night because there was nothing to stitch up but maybe I will go to urgent care this am as it is pretty nasty. As much as I hate it, I think calling in sick was the best thing to do--I'll try to enjo...

2. Calling in sick over a cut finger?

   momster posted a topic in General Nursing

   Late last night, I sliced a small piece off of my middle finger! I was supposed to work today (direct patient care RN) but called in sick last night as my job requires me to come into contact with a lot of yucky stuff and I don't know how I can wash ...

3. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

   momster replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX

   "...just wondering if you guys get this message... "our records indicate that you have recently scheduled this exam. please contact your member board for further assistance. another registration cannot be made at this time." so i didn't get to go ...

4. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

   momster replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX

   Congratulations Nurse Traniece!!!!!

5. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

   momster replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX

   I really hope you are all right about this!! I took the NCLEX RN yesterday and truly think I could have failed. I knew it was a difficult test, but was not prepared to be guessing half of the time --no calculations, no hot spots, no real need to und...

6. Waiting for the Results of a Drug Test. I'm Freaking Out!

   momster replied to lorenwithano's topic in General Nursing

   It sounds to me like there is nothing to worry about. You are innocent so you have no reason to be nervous. Secondly, I wouldn't worry about your employer not contacting you to say, "Great news! You passed the drug test!!" :wink2: I think they wou...

7. Questions about Mission Hospital and Saddleback

   momster replied to VegasNurse05's topic in California

   I am in nursing school here in South OC and not working, but I figure my advise is better than none! Saddleback Laguna Hills may not be that much farther for you than Mission...Mapquest it. Saddleback LH has a general ICU and an older patient popul...

8. BS In Psychology, Now Looking At Nursing

   momster replied to JD810's topic in Career Support

   Hello, I am in California and there are a few private universities where you can get a BS in nursing (if you already have a Bachelors and have taken the science prerequisites) in 12-15 months. These programs are expensive, but worth considering. I h...

9. Im Considering nursing...

   momster replied to supaugly's topic in Career Support

   Hello, I am a nursing student in California and I graduate in May. Here's the deal: 1. Take Nursing prerequisites at Community College-- 2+ years (this is not an Associates) 2. Apply to all schools in your area 3. Go to nursing school/graduate with...

10. What floor should I get my first job?

    momster posted a topic in Career Support

    Tele/ICU or LDR/NICU Where to start! I graduate in May (RN). Hooray. I went into school wanting to be a Labor and Delivery Nurse. However, the more I learn the more I realize that I might want to work in other areas as well. I could work Tele or ...