urty

urty has 2 years experience and specializes in ICU, ER.

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1. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

   urty replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I remember being grateful there was a window with a pretty tree in front of my computer to stare at when I had no idea what an answer was. That was the only window in the little room. They gave us ear...

2. took Nclex 3.22 & 265 questions

   urty replied to Dream32's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I have total test anxiety. I remember taking NCLEX a couple years ago and this was my study method. Understand that this test really has nothing to do with what you know, it's about how to take a...

3. Will you give out a medication without the order yet?

   urty replied to rn4ever?'s topic in Patient Medications

   Lucky patient who actually had an MD willing to prescribe a nicotine patch. Where I'm at the MDs rarely do that, it seems only if the nurse makes a fuss about it will it get ordered. Definitely not a...

4. Communication and Critical Thinking

   urty replied to number49's topic in General Nursing

   Critical thinking definitely comes with experience. Know your basics as Faith07 suggested, and know your pathophysiology. Part of critical thinking is knowing if something is out of whack in the...

5. Verbal Contract Cancelation Fee with American Mobile?

   urty replied to RNtn23's topic in Travel

   If it isn't written it isn't valid. It's the same with our charting as nurses! I had a very similar experience with AM. When I declined an offer after a verbal contract I was contacted by many...