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  1. Terminated!

    kukukajoo replied to kukukajoo's topic in Correctional

    Thanks. This keeps going through my head. I feel like the changes I saw that needed to happen are important, and still do even though I don't work there anymore. The treatment of psych pts is almost...

  2. California Forensic Medical Group- Is it a good start for a NEW GRAD??

    kukukajoo replied to Nurse This!'s topic in Correctional

    The job sounds good but just beware. I took a pt corrections job at a small facility as a new grad and was not supported at all. My termination letter was a relief given that they never even would...

  3. NM altering my timecard - how do I approach her?

    kukukajoo replied to casperx875x's topic in General Nursing

    I just started a job recently and my Director told me to watch OT on my card. Since I am in training, there is really no reason for OT to accrue or be justified. There is plenty of room for legit OT...

  4. Reckless Nurse?

    kukukajoo replied to Andrea81's topic in General Nursing

    I will Drive Boston, NYC, FL, anywhere really. I don't mind driving right into Manhattan but DC is a nightmare. I have seen the aftermath and not trying to justify, just think there is too little road...

  5. Reckless Nurse?

    kukukajoo replied to Andrea81's topic in General Nursing

    I used to live in Fredericksburg and frequently drove to DC. For those that have never driven in DC metro traffic- 80 is about the norm for rush hour speed. All 6-8 lanes in one direction- it is...

  6. Getting NCLEX Questions Identical to Studied Questions ????

    kukukajoo replied to JoAnna McNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My very FIRST question was the same as one of the questions in Saunders. A couple others were very similar. I stopped at 77 or 78 questions. Not sure how I did, will know tomorrow. If I don't post, it...

  7. NCLEX-RN shut off at 75, had 30 SATA!?!

    kukukajoo replied to NewYorkGirl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Okay I think my brain is fried from taking the NCLEX today but it took me five stinking minutes to figure out what SATA meant, lol! Now that I figured that out, I also had what seemed like a full half...

  8. Starting in Correctional Nursing- TOMORROW!

    kukukajoo posted a topic in Correctional

    Oh my! I got the job and they wanted me to start ASAP so tomorrow after my regular day nursing job, I start my orientation. I will be working strictly part time. This is a smallish county facility...

  9. Starting in Correctional Nursing- TOMORROW!

    kukukajoo replied to kukukajoo's topic in Correctional

    I just wanted to let you all that I have been working the corrections job part time and I absolutely LOVE it! I am never alone without a CO there with me, and the place is small. I know several...

  10. Inmates, Career Criminals, thugs.....& nurses

    kukukajoo replied to Notmywil's topic in Correctional

    Time for a psych consult

  11. Double gloving

    kukukajoo replied to all_dressed_in_white's topic in General Nursing

    I just logged on to research double gloving in the OR. I swear I read it is a new standard but can't seem to find any information other than this link that states that the Amreican College of Surgeons...

  12. Pulse ox reading on same hand during mechnical BP reading??

    kukukajoo posted a topic in General Nursing

    My gram is in the hospital d/t a small stroke and has been in there about 2.5 weeks. I try to be there and do a lot myself to give staff one less pt to have to hover over constantly. I am pretty...

  13. Code in the OR... What is the Nurses Role?

    kukukajoo posted a topic in Operating Room

    I will be starting as a brand new nurse and landed my dream job and will be starting in the OR next week!! One question I have is what is the nurses role during a code in the OR? Does it vary per...

  14. Will I get my temp license in time?

    kukukajoo replied to 1MOM2RN's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats! I still don't have my temp license and was supposed to start a job on Monday.... Evidently the school sent out transcripts before they showed a degree issued and since then have had to move...

  15. Will medical terminologly help with A&P

    kukukajoo replied to Carmen29's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got A's in all my prereqs as well and many I hadn't taken med term first but that doesn't change my opinion on how important it is to know. My school didn't require it but I took it just to fill my...

  16. Are you almost there? Number of classes left?

    kukukajoo replied to mellb's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am one day away from finishing my ADN. When I was taking the prereqs it seemed like FOREVER before I got in the program or could even apply. Then since I have been in the program, it seemed to...

  17. ah. so confused

    kukukajoo replied to blackcherrieskillme's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    At my school they have an amnesty program for certain circumstances. They also let you re-take the class and only count the highest for GPA. They also have a policy that you can't take more than XX...

  18. Passing Board exams, Nclex and etc

    kukukajoo replied to deanikins211's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not all attitude, but attitude has something to do with it. I mean if you go there thinking you are doomed and never gonna pass, you have just undermined your own capabilities. However, if you go in...

  19. Will medical terminologly help with A&P

    kukukajoo replied to Carmen29's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Med Term helped me TONS and still does. Can you talk to individual proffesors and see if they will make an exception and take you int their class? Usually a couple drop it right after it starts and...

  20. Will I get my temp license in time?

    kukukajoo replied to 1MOM2RN's topic in General Nursing

    You CAN practice as a GN in NH. You just have to be under supervison of a RN. The GN allows you to begin your training program, which legally you can not start in NH until you have your GN or RN....

  21. Things you would LOVE to say to your nursing instructors...

    kukukajoo replied to Montessori Mommy's topic in General Students

    You looked out for me and helped me along and appreciated my learning style and quest for knowledge. Because of your compassion I will be a better nurse and a better teacher someday. I will continue...

  22. GED Info

    kukukajoo replied to chambely's topic in General Nursing

    I did it and you can too! Don't be scared and wait years like I did. Just go talk to the school. THey will tell you their requirements and what hoops you need to jump thru. If they tell you need...

  23. Will I get my temp license in time?

    kukukajoo replied to 1MOM2RN's topic in General Nursing

    Almost forgot, our Director had to send out a form with all the names of the grads on it to the BON. Not sure what it was exactly but that also needs to be in, so you may want to find out if that has...

  24. Will I get my temp license in time?

    kukukajoo replied to 1MOM2RN's topic in General Nursing

    Talk to someone in the registrars office and see when all grades are posted and tabulated so that your transcripts can be printed and sent. Explain why you need your transcript sent right out and...

  25. Can you be kicked out of nursing school for...

    kukukajoo replied to greyghost12345's topic in General Nursing

    There have been many posts on here about breaking HIPPA rules. I would imagine in some cases even without a name, it could be easy for some to figure out who the patient is, especially in a small...