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  1. Job Switch??

    4tnerzwife posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok, I will try to make this short and sweet... I graduated in May 07 with my Associates and May O8 with my Bachelor's degree. Since getting my license, I have worked in a Medical Intensive Care unit....

  2. Online Nursing school HELP!

    4tnerzwife replied to Nurse SMS's topic in General Nursing

    Check with your local universities. I attended Northern Kentucky University and did my last two years of my Bachelor's primarily online. You may have to attend once or twice a semester. I think...

  3. Job Switch??

    4tnerzwife replied to 4tnerzwife's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for your words of encouragement! I guess I just needed a little confirmation to do what I wanted to! Ya'll are awesome! I am now Lead (as in the metal) Case Manager for the Health...

  4. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    4tnerzwife replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I was a journalism major and couldn't find a job with pay that even compared to McDonald's. I always cared about other people and their well being. Nursing is a very respected job and there are many...

  5. Medical This or That

    4tnerzwife replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

    Uncontrolled severe pain, I only have to deal with the pt (guessing no family involvement??!!) GI bleed poo or C diff

  6. Job Switch??

    4tnerzwife replied to 4tnerzwife's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the immediate reply. I need to make my decision today asap so I truly appreciate your advice. My thoughts are: I realize that every nursing job carries stress but stress in the MICU is...

  7. Could any nursing seniors want to give some advise for the new ones

    4tnerzwife replied to sun12's topic in General Nursing

    hey all, my classes are starting from this august lec + labs both on st. vincent. i have no idea about what's gonna happen. could you please drop some advise for me regarding some of my questions....

  8. New grads....where do you work?

    4tnerzwife replied to PACU queen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    medical

  9. Help!! Need to find practice questions for priority where do I go??

    4tnerzwife replied to NurseEmily22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Okay, here is how i was taught to do priority questions: An acute problem always beats a chronic problem. Look at the s/s given in the question. If it is an EXPECTED problem with their dx, then...

  10. higher/lower end questions

    4tnerzwife replied to coles2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    sounds like you had the same test I did and I passes. I have heard on this site that priority and check all that apply ?s are higher level so I bet you

  11. Med's have me worried....

    4tnerzwife replied to Justme123's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This works for some med questions: If the med if something that you never heard of and the side effects or teaching whatever are similar, pick the one that isn't like the others. For example, Your...

  12. Thanks you everyone! I passed the NCLEX - I am officially a RN nurse!

    4tnerzwife replied to royr's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congratulations!!! It is the best feeling in the world to see or hear that simple word: Pass!!! Woo Hoo to

  13. Help!! Need to find practice questions for priority where do I go??

    4tnerzwife replied to NurseEmily22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    check back on this site tomorrow. I will post the "rules" I was taught in my nclex review. They help alot and are easy to

  14. Omg I Passed W/265? Still In Shock

    4tnerzwife replied to *RubySlippers*'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I JUST FOUND OUT I PASSED!!!! I rolled over my 85 pound lab with my chair then jumped on my husband and about knocked him over! I am so happy!!!! This is the best feeling

  15. Omg I Passed W/265? Still In Shock

    4tnerzwife replied to *RubySlippers*'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats to you rubyslippers! I am so happy for you!!! I took my test Friday at 8 am. I didn't do the quick results, I am too afraid to look. I only had 75 questions tho, I couldn't imagine 265!!...

  16. Exam stopped at 75!!!!!!????????!!!!!!!!

    4tnerzwife replied to angiebaby2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took it today and feel the same way. I had a ton of teaching/delegation/meds that I have never heard of or that are rarely used/ check all that apply and a few on peritoneal dialysis. The suspense...

  17. Yes, another could I have failed in 75 questions post...

    4tnerzwife replied to cousx2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i am reading all of these posts because i too just took my test this morning. i was done in an hour and it shut off at 75. just about every question seemed like a med that i had never heard of in...

  18. Nclex 7/6

    4tnerzwife replied to amiro31's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am taking my nclex friday at 8 am. I am a nervous wreck one min and completely confident the next! We can do it!!! I will pray for all of you guys!! As of this Friday we will all be

  19. Exit Hesi

    4tnerzwife replied to skittles1933's topic in General Students

    I took the Hesi a couple of weeks ago and passed!! I went to a study session that the school offered ($300) and I bought NCLEX made incredibly easy. There is a RN Hesi book with a CD that I heard...

  20. Icu

    4tnerzwife replied to RedToyota25's topic in General Nursing

    yeah I thought that's what i wanted to do too. I took a position there then I had the opportunity to do my role transition there. I am a confident person and consider myself fairly good at this...

  21. Why are Newbies Such Whiners?

    4tnerzwife replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I am a very new newbie, considering I am still a student (12 weeks left!) Anyway...I think that this unprofessional behavior comes from lack of experience working in healthcare. There are many...

  22. I know nothing!!

    4tnerzwife replied to JennBoston's topic in General Students

    the cramming thing must be common in nursing, i think because we don't have time to fully prepare. if you are like me, you work, go to school, have a family, have a smidgen of a life So, the only...

  23. I know nothing!!

    4tnerzwife replied to JennBoston's topic in General Students

    I attached a form we use to study called a PO. It is a very helpful tool to study with and use as a reference. Let me know if it helps! Topic: NAME: DATE: BACKGROUND: (Etiology, Pathophysiology, At...

  24. I know nothing!!

    4tnerzwife replied to JennBoston's topic in General Students

    i am in my 3rd year of a 4 year program. i am just finishing up my intermediate med/surg clinical. what i have learned is that confidence and knowledge will come from experience. everyone told me...

  25. Experience in Med/Surg or not?

    4tnerzwife replied to slou!'s topic in General Nursing

    I am fortunate enough to have 3 rotations in med/surg. I can honestly say that I have learned the most on these units. This is why I chose to try critical care instead on NICU for my role...