ladybuglouRN

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1. straight A student, but positive i failed!

   ladybuglouRN replied to cayenne06's topic in NCLEX

   Try the Pearson trick!!!!!!!

2. moving from psych to medsurg-NERVOUS!!

   ladybuglouRN posted a topic in Med-Surg

   I have been working on an inpatient psych setting at a hospital and have been lucky enough to be offered a position on a medsurg floor. I jumped at the chance as I realize that I need this experience to do anything else. I have no acute care experi...

3. Preceptor from hell- no more killing with kindness

   ladybuglouRN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Relations

   I don't understand why management makes people like this precept. It's bad for the newbie and ultimately the hospital and profession of nursing. Everyone is unhappy in the end-

4. How aggressive is your follow-up?

   ladybuglouRN replied to cokeforbreakfast's topic in Emergency

   I think you should send a follow up letter, it shows that you are truly interested and serious about getting the position. I have interviewed twice since graduating, wrote letters both times, and was offered both positions. Good luck to you!

5. Magnet status? Hospitals choosing BSN new grads. Important!!!! over ADN??

   ladybuglouRN replied to mirc88sl's topic in General Nursing

   Anyone else take offense to the post that stated that an ADN is the equivelent of a high school diploma?!

6. Got into LPN and RN What Should I Do?

   ladybuglouRN replied to Tfish1065's topic in General Nursing

   RN, totally worth the extra school-

7. Leaking AAA

   ladybuglouRN replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

   My grandfather died of a AAA. He also decided against surgery and it was like waiting for a ticking time bomb to explode which it did six months after being diagnosed. He just didn't want to go through all the trauma of surgery and such at his age,...

8. How old were you when you finished nursing school?

   ladybuglouRN replied to pgray1229's topic in General Nursing

   RN at 37(ADN)

9. starting job on alcohol unit

   ladybuglouRN posted a topic in Addictions

   Hi everyone! I was just offered a position on an alcohol rehab unit at a local hospital and I accepted it. I am a new grad and i figured it would be my foot in the door to a hospital but I am also hoping to really love this type of nursing. Anyone...

10. Thank You Email After Interview Question

    ladybuglouRN replied to redraider1977's topic in General Nursing

    Ooops-I didn't see you said email- melmarie23 is right, it should be a handwriiten thank you!

11. Thank You Email After Interview Question

    ladybuglouRN replied to redraider1977's topic in General Nursing

    You should absolutely send one and you should send it the day of your interview. I have interviewed twice since i graduated, sent a note both times, and was offered both positions. The HR woman actually thanked me for sending one. It will make you...

12. Did any of you NOT take a NCLEX prep course??

    ladybuglouRN replied to Zookeeper44's topic in General Nursing

    I did not take a course, passed on my first try but if I had to do over again, would have taken the Kaplan review course. You can't be too prepared for this and if you take the course you will be guaranteed to pass. Good luck to you!

13. Just lost my hearing in one ear- now what?

    ladybuglouRN replied to gayle_the_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think being hearing impaired changes how you are as a nurse. It is something you have to deal with, grieve, and then move on. It should not and will not define you unless you let it. I speak from experience and believe me, it is all about h...

14. LPN goin beyond scope of practice

    ladybuglouRN replied to SweetheartRN's topic in Safety

    In my state(NY) LPN's are absolutely not allowed to assess or discharge patients. They are allowed to collect data and consult with the RN about what they have collected but the RN has the final say. I'm sure there are a lot of great LPN's out ther...

15. Anxious about upcoming Nclex Rn exam,Need suggestion

    ladybuglouRN replied to pinky26's topic in NCLEX

    Did you take a reveiw course like Kaplan? I highly suggest that especially if you didn't pass the first time. Do not be embarrassed either, you worked hard to get to this point, go in confident and take your time. One question at a time. Good luc...