NurseLife88

NurseLife88 ADN, RN

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  1. Interview as New RN Grad for Tele position Tomorrow

    NurseLife88 replied to MoroccoRN's topic in General Nursing

    As important as the questions they will ask you are there are many other factors to consider too. Make sure to ask them questions as well and don't just ask the basic, try to be a little creative but...

  2. Having a baby before, during, or after nursing school?

    NurseLife88 replied to nickymack's topic in General Students

    I had a baby my first semester of school. Had a baby my last semester of school. Then went on to have one more baby within a year of graduation. I love my kiddos but I will definitely say nursing...

  3. Negotiating Pay

    NurseLife88 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all! I am an old grad but a new RN. I have worked in residential care settings most of my life but I am going to be switching work settings soon and would like some input. I was offered a full...

  4. Negotiating Pay

    NurseLife88 replied to NurseLife88's topic in General Nursing

    This one made me lol and yes I suppose in the gist of things I should be happy to have a job, I know a lot of new grads having a very difficult time finding a job let alone one in the area they...

  5. Negotiating Pay

    NurseLife88 replied to NurseLife88's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your knowledge I can definitely see your points. One of the biggest factors in deciding on this position was because of the experience it will provide me. It's a position that also floats...

  6. Negotiating Pay

    NurseLife88 replied to NurseLife88's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks. One of the reasons I accepted was in part because of the benefits package but hadn't fully considered better benefits playing in role in salary which as you pointed out sometimes

  7. Real Pay vs. Statistics

    NurseLife88 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am considering changing my job setting. Wondering if anyone can tell me typical base rate of pay for hospital employed nurses in the state of Iowa but also surrounding states as well. I would like...

  8. Emergency Calls- How long do we wait?

    NurseLife88 replied to Amethya's topic in School

    My oldest son has asthma, that gets particularly bad in winter. I set up a personal protocol with his school nurse in order to prevent any confusion during an attack, or worse. I should mention that...

  9. NCLEX RN 14 times

    NurseLife88 replied to sianee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think what a lot of people are trying to say is that studying and reviewing will not be enough for you to pass which is why so many have recommended going back to school entirely. One on one help is...

  10. From nurse to patient

    NurseLife88 replied to Cginns's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have never pulled the nurse card as a patient. Although during the delivery of my second child I was recognized as a nurse because of the clinical rotations I had completed on that floor; but my...

  11. Please Don't Judge Patients

    NurseLife88 replied to NurseLife88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Very nicely stated, This is definitely a big part of the message I wanted to get across. Everyone will have an opinion or feeling when reading this post, as with reading anything for that matter. But...

  12. NCLEX RN 14 times

    NurseLife88 replied to sianee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I dont think the problem with this OP is that she has been out of school so long or the fact she has taken this exam so many times. As so many others have pointed out there is probably a lot more to...

  13. NCLEX RN 14 times

    NurseLife88 replied to sianee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes good for you! I also did not immediately take NCLEX because of some major life changes. 4 years after graduation I took a refresher course and passed NCLEX first time 75 questions. I attribute a...

  14. Please Don't Judge Patients

    NurseLife88 replied to NurseLife88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I really agree with a lot of what is being said here. Especially in regards to knowing it's human nature to judge and at times we may not be able to stop ourselves, or take a breath. Then yes it is...

  15. Have You Ever Had to Take Care of Someone You Knew?

    NurseLife88 replied to NewGradRN114's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have never personally cared for someone I know, but during the birth of my second child my nurse turns out to be a girl I had went to high school with. We never spoke in high school....so let's just...

  16. Pearson "trick" 2017 NCLEX RN

    NurseLife88 replied to Katsam2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That's possible. I don't remember each page. I just remember once I hit submit I got a pop up saying my order couldn't be confirmed at this

  17. What nclex prep course is better for a student that failed nclex twice in five yrs.

    NurseLife88 replied to Soonilee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I highly recommend Hurst review, specifically the live version. I was out of school 4 years before taking and passing NCLEX the first time. Although I attribute my passing partly bc I studied and...

  18. Pearson "trick" 2017 NCLEX RN

    NurseLife88 replied to Katsam2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You must fully complete the process and click submit, before you get the pop

  19. NCLEX RN 14 times

    NurseLife88 replied to sianee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well to start it's great to see you are not giving up. Now to address the biggest issue...knowledge deficit. No matter how much you study, how many quizzes you take, or answers you give. If you don't...

  20. Pearson "trick" 2017 NCLEX RN

    NurseLife88 replied to Katsam2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Pearson vue trick is something that is supposed to give you a good idea of if you pass NCLEX or not. The theory goes that after completing your NCLEX exam you log onto the pearson vue website (this is...

  21. Please Don't Judge Patients

    NurseLife88 replied to NurseLife88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am neither suprised nor offended as that is my nature and as stated i posted online so i expected responses and diffeing opinions. So for clarification I do see now maybe I should have changed my...

  22. Please Don't Judge Patients

    NurseLife88 replied to NurseLife88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's not about having sympathy or empathy for other people. Nor is about making excuses for the people we treat. It's about understanding the fallibility of humans. None of us are perfect including...

  23. Please Don't Judge Patients

    NurseLife88 replied to NurseLife88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Lol I'm sorry I find this funny bc it really does work every last nerve being threatened by a patient for the most miniscule of things but personally these are the times I find it is best to just take...

  24. Please Don't Judge Patients

    NurseLife88 replied to NurseLife88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't expect others to share my opinion. Part of what makes us human is the fact we all have different opinions. Nor do I expect people to stop judging as that also is part of our being human. I...

  25. Please Don't Judge Patients

    NurseLife88 replied to NurseLife88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I mentioned LPN because I was that before an RN, yes they are both nurses so it speaks to my nursing history. Yes my job duties are the same, minus yearly health reviews of my patients. Work in a RCF...