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  1. How I passed NCLEX 1st time in 75 questions

    xxlilkacixx posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Here is a little background information on myself so you can see where I was coming from. I got my LPN license January of 2011 and went straight back for my RN and graduated in December. I didn't have...

  2. New ICU RN

    xxlilkacixx replied to cc2011's topic in MICU, SICU

    "Keep your mouth shut....... Ask questions if you don't know" contradiction?? Hehe anyway I'm new to the ICU from a post surgical/tele floor and I love it. As others said work as a team and ask lots...

  3. ICU RNs running CRRT?

    xxlilkacixx replied to liz0105's topic in MICU, SICU

    I'm new to the ICU and did my first sled today, it was so fun! We also scuf and do CRRT ratio

  4. Can FNPs work in an ICU?

    xxlilkacixx replied to damalern1's topic in MICU, SICU

    It depends on where you work I think. My hospital is midsize near a big city and we have 2 FNPs in our icu one of which performes the skills you mentioned. I don't know that she would be able to...

  5. Am I not covered under FMLA?

    xxlilkacixx posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I've been at my current position for 7 months and although I've learned a lot, I feel I can't pass up the opportunity for full time days on L&D so I'm thinking of changing hospitals. My problem is...

  6. Just got hired for my dream job but... I'm pregnant!

    xxlilkacixx replied to xxlilkacixx's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you all so much for the great advice. I'm continuing with everything to start the new job but I've gotten no relief from pregnancy symptoms either. If my symptoms don't ease up I can't take the...

  7. Just got hired for my dream job but... I'm pregnant!

    xxlilkacixx posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    So I have always wanted to work as an L&D nurse and recently was offered a position to do just that, full time days even! I'm soooo thrilled! The only problem? In the mix of this all happening I...

  8. OB, CNM, FNP, Surgery, PACU, where to start?!

    xxlilkacixx replied to xxlilkacixx's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you all so much for the information. I actually hit what I call the "L&D lottery"! I applied and was interviewed for a full time days position at a rural hospital in my area. I had a really...

  9. OB, CNM, FNP, Surgery, PACU, where to start?!

    xxlilkacixx posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Ok, so I have been working on a surgical inpatient unit for 6 months now (my first job) and all I know for sure is I don't want to stay here. Great hospital, great unit, great coworkers, poor...

  10. Just another new nurse needing some advice :(

    xxlilkacixx posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    So I work on a surgical floor (our med & surg is separate) and I'm feeling a bit irritated. I feel that communication basically sucks and information is being lost all the time. A perfect example...

  11. OB, CNM, FNP, Surgery, PACU, where to start?!

    xxlilkacixx replied to xxlilkacixx's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Well I definitely want more. I definitely want to be a nurse practitioner I just don't know in what area. I also don't know what work experience I need to be getting now... But I guess that will...

  12. What kind of little "Thanks" does your hospital give, or are they too cheap?

    xxlilkacixx replied to pattyslattery's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    For my birthday this year they sent me a card with a cafeteria gift card for $1.68. I bought a tasty soda, it was great

  13. OB, CNM, FNP, Surgery, PACU, where to start?!

    xxlilkacixx replied to xxlilkacixx's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Any thoughts?

  14. Just another new nurse needing some advice :(

    xxlilkacixx replied to xxlilkacixx's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Sorry I haven't posted in awhile I'm just now reading these responses! Thank you all so much for your input. I had looked at her labs that night she had not had a dig level drawn for us. Dr. Y sees...

  15. So much harder than I expected :(

    xxlilkacixx replied to sprintin2012's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You will pick it up faster than you think, everything you are feeling is normal! I know this first hand because I felt exactly like you do a few months ago myself. I started my first nursing job in...

  16. You're getting and admit. ::...Fine::

    xxlilkacixx replied to RH-CC2011's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Most of the time 2. We are all electronic so the worst night EVER was when I got 4 new patients, in a 2 hour period, 3 were direct admits, AND the computers went down! Left work 4 hours

  17. Scared! Nclex RN first time tomorrow! Please help!

    xxlilkacixx posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have done 3 out of the 5 exams from the exam cram book (60% on the first, 55% on second, and 70% on third) I have done all 18 Lacharity chapters (started at 50% now I'm up to 70%) and I have...

  18. Scared! Nclex RN first time tomorrow! Please help!

    xxlilkacixx replied to xxlilkacixx's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I got my license number I

  19. Need advice on nursing!! College student answer please !

    xxlilkacixx replied to Nycstudent24's topic in Nursing Career

    If you don't genuinely care about people and want to help them then don't become a nurse. There are plenty of careless nurses out there doing it for the money only and their patients miss out on good...

  20. Scared! Nclex RN first time tomorrow! Please help!

    xxlilkacixx replied to xxlilkacixx's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes this is the good pop

  21. Scared! Nclex RN first time tomorrow! Please help!

    xxlilkacixx replied to xxlilkacixx's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So I did 75 questions and it shut off! Getting the good pop up :) It's amazing how before you test you see people say they got the good pop up and you think "The Pearson Vue trick is always right,...

  22. Scared! Nclex RN first time tomorrow! Please help!

    xxlilkacixx replied to xxlilkacixx's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats! Ohhhh how I want that pop

  23. Interview tomorrow for my first job but have vacation in March!

    xxlilkacixx posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have an interview tomorrow for my first nursing job. I want the job very much and I think my chances are really good. The problem is I have a vacation planned (family reunion in Florida, I go every...

  24. What are your scores in Saunders and Lacharity?

    xxlilkacixx posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have been studying almost 2 weeks with 3 weeks left before I test. I am averaging 70-75% in Saunders (RN 5 Ed.) and a very low 50-60% in Lacharity. I love Lacharity for the information I am gaining...

  25. Things You Know Now (And Wish You'd Known Then!)

    xxlilkacixx replied to x_factor's topic in General Students

    Make the most of your clinical time even if your instructor isn't pushing you to! It's your responsibility to jump in not there's to drag you in. Ask every question you possibly can no matter how...