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  1. Questions: for working, new or experienced RN's

    DSplendid posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    hello... i just had a few questions for those who have started working as an rn or have been for awhile. first...i start orientating in 2 weeks. i've already worked at this hospital and this...

  2. Hired Paramedics in your ED???

    DSplendid posted a topic in Emergency

    Just wondering if anyone else has paramedics working in their ED. We just started hiring Paramedics; as techs.. Thus Far they can: Start IV's Transport mon. pts to tele, or other departments...

  3. What's best?

    DSplendid posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hello everyone: :) I have a friend who works in the ER currently, has been there for 3 years. She wants to move into a CCU, and was wondering if she should do some time on a tele or medsurg floor...

  4. New Grads-What are some of the silliest things youve done so far?!?!

    DSplendid replied to GrnHonu99's topic in First Year After Licensure

    oh this is fun, lets see.... copied a whole chart for a transfer...on the wrong pt. while giving report to the most experienced rn...i said: "mrs. so and so is legally blind, i mean she totally...

  5. I am a nurse, but I dream of....

    DSplendid replied to Elisheva's topic in General Nursing

    Oh... this is fun... If I was not a nurse... I would be the highest paid actress in major motion pictures. I would also be the most recognized portrait photographer with such clients as Brad...

  6. Feeling worried...

    DSplendid replied to kirsnikity's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hey Kirs, Let me first just say,...I have no exp. in L& D other than my own internship during nursing school. ( 7mo's ago). IMHO, don't beat yourself up over it. It sounds like it was madness in...

  7. Questions: for working, new or experienced RN's

    DSplendid replied to DSplendid's topic in First Year After Licensure

    well...just an update... i have completed exactly one week of nursing as of today.... i must say it is getting easier everyday...but, everyday i still seem to be scared out of my mind...lol. i'm...

  8. Questions: for working, new or experienced RN's

    DSplendid replied to DSplendid's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow...that is new to me...I'm doing something different. I'm doing 3 days of classroom..to start...orientating to hospital equipment etc. then working 3 months with my preceptor, and then 2 months of...

  9. Questions: for working, new or experienced RN's

    DSplendid replied to DSplendid's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you so much

  10. for those who used Mosby's online CAT....

    DSplendid replied to tiredofstudying's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Same here...I was getting 94% on the Mosby...then I went upto 99%.... Passed my boards with 75 questions... Some classmates were getting 84%...and also passed the nclex.. Good

  11. Oh Yeah! I passed!!!

    DSplendid replied to carlo_5's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congratulations!!!!!!:balloons:

  12. coping with failing the NCLEX

    DSplendid replied to buddhanah's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Buddhanah.... Picking up the pieces after a such a dissapointment; is always the hardest part. Every single emotion you feel is not only normal its expected. The pain your feeling right now must be...

  13. Stethoscopes

    DSplendid replied to NY Nurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello...congrats on getting excepted, and lucky you to have such kind friends. I have to tell you, IMHO a littman classic is 10 times better than sprague, as for a Cardio?? I don't really know what...

  14. Someone Make Me Feel Better!

    DSplendid replied to Lovlya's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Your so not alone..... I passed and felt just like you did at 75, however, 3 friends of mine just passed one with 140, and 2 at 260+. So keep strong, keep busy, the way you feel is the way everyone...

  15. Source of Prioritization questions?

    DSplendid replied to stormwine's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'll tell you, I'm glad you did...I really liked it, some questions are easy...some are not. What I really liked was seeing how you get stronger as you go throught the chapters, I didn't finish the...

  16. is it possible for me?

    DSplendid replied to taniasjijo's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    first let me say congratulations on your acceptance, that is the hard part...:balloons: as far as maintaing a b...you can do it; if you really want it! it will be hard, your going to have to study...

  17. Source of Prioritization questions?

    DSplendid replied to stormwine's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I bought the Mosby book...It's called Priority/delegation...really excellent, there is chapters for each area and system...i.e. cardiac, pain, home care, and case studies.......

  18. NCLEX shut off at 240 questions!

    DSplendid replied to virgo76's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yep...a friend of mine just passed at

  19. It just isn't fair

    DSplendid replied to tigress_8207's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    JMHO I must say I see this arguement time and time again... The "I took 4 classes at a time" vs. "I took 1 class at a time" Those "who went for the money vs. Its my calling" The "they failed out" vs....

  20. CNA classes at local college???

    DSplendid replied to carebear_21's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    JMHO... Skip the CNA college class, if you have to work for now, do something until the free class opens up. Waitress, Mcdonalds, clean houses, whatever you can..not worth paying for it. Or, many...

  21. Chemistry?! Pls help

    DSplendid replied to lostinparadise's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i would have to agree, chemistry was not required for my adn; so of course i didn't take it...(i hated the thought of taking it). but, looking back; had i, i would of been a much stronger candidate to...

  22. Saunders or Kaplan???

    DSplendid replied to thinkpink's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i have to agree, saunders is great for review...i was doing the end of the chapter review exams, and when i didn't score well, i would review the chapter. i also did many many quizes from the cd, i...

  23. Hesi Is Killing Me!!

    DSplendid replied to BestSweetGal's topic in First Year After Licensure

    well...i just first want to say...sorry, i think that is crap that you have to pass the hesi in order to graduate. :angryfire esp. considering the hesi has not proved accurate many times on determing...

  24. NCLEX jitters

    DSplendid replied to nursev2006's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    here are some things that worked for me.... get it out now - i'll tell you, days before the exam, i did all the crying and ranting, denial, fear and all the other emotions you swing thru. i was set...

  25. ATTN: Those with blue screen at 75...

    DSplendid replied to JKostok's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    pass - 75 try to stay calm (easier said then done). i know exactly how you feel. trust me, but even if the next hundred replies tell you they failed at 75,..that doesn't mean you did. the nclex is...