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  1. SPC Nursing students??All B student

    NRSNFL replied to Morgan0429's topic in Florida Nursing

    I'd also recommend either a day at the spa for you all or a xanax or both. I was just as freaked out as you all are (check my posting history...you'll see it, I've been on this site for a long time...

  2. Fractured HIP patient - Need question answered

    NRSNFL replied to lcbaird's topic in Orthopedic

    Well, was he 90 and confused as most of the falls are? No, moving him back into bed where he is safe with a very loud bed alarm is a great idea. What was the alternative? Leaving him on the floor?...

  3. Fractured HIP patient - Need question answered

    NRSNFL replied to lcbaird's topic in Orthopedic

    We use bucks.....on almost every hip fracture....depending on the break of course....but 9/10 we use 5lbs

  4. Drowning at new job!!

    NRSNFL replied to keira30's topic in Orthopedic

    You'll get there....I wish I could watch you in motion for like 2-3 hours because I BET as a new nurse there are things time management that you could improve upon. I will say, chances are, no matter...

  5. Joint Replacement Post-op Dressing Changes

    NRSNFL replied to NurseSabrina's topic in Orthopedic

    We start changing anywhere from POD 1 TO POD 2 with typically betadine and

  6. SPC Nursing students??All B student

    NRSNFL replied to Morgan0429's topic in Florida Nursing

    Popes...they actually move through multiple "cuts". 1) They take everyone's points that have competitively applied and they take the number of open seats and from there they accept a certain number...

  7. SPC Nursing students??All B student

    NRSNFL replied to Morgan0429's topic in Florida Nursing

    This is all crazy talk! I was one of the first "competitive applicants" when they got rid of the waiting list. I was alternate listed.....and the EAYL program was a 2 year contract (who the heck...

  8. Why so Interested????

    NRSNFL replied to Screen name's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Well, I'll go out on a limb, as a nurse on an ortho/neuro floor.....with anywhere from 6-8 patients (including general medical patients as well). I'll be skipping my happy *** to the ICU for my ICU...

  9. Florida BON,,,NCLEX Results

    NRSNFL replied to JeepDudeRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    Go to this link, enter your date of birth and the last 4 of your social...

  10. Florida BON,,,NCLEX Results

    NRSNFL replied to JeepDudeRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    Keep checking my friend. I have two friends who tested yesterday and the results are not up

  11. Took NCLEX-RN today..freaking out!

    NRSNFL replied to futureRNJaz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ah, sadly....your instructor is wrong. And as you go along in practice, you will see how true that is. Anyhow, I had two friends get 75 and fail....I got 75 and another friend got 75 and she passed....

  12. Florida BON,,,NCLEX Results

    NRSNFL replied to JeepDudeRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    I agree....I just looked on that same dept of health site that chicookie posted. In fact, I took mine on a Tuesday and my results were there on Wednesday and Pearson Vue's "fast results" posted the...

  13. Can't get a job as new RN

    NRSNFL replied to black_butterfly's topic in Florida Nursing

    Well, I'm thinking of you guys for sure. I'm pleased that I have a job, even if my preceptor is trashing me all over the place and running my butt ragged. It's a job. Good luck to you

  14. Nerves....

    NRSNFL posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Well, I'm very nervous. I've finished nursing school...I passed the nclex first try at 75, yet tomorrow is my first day on the floor. Although I had the management portion of my last semester (a...

  15. Nerves....

    NRSNFL replied to NRSNFL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    My day was okay. I think my nurse eventually figured out that even on day one....I was not "just a shadow". So I took one patient (and assessed and charted two) but only pulled meds on one. It was...

  16. The anxiety of it all

    NRSNFL posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You know, the NCLEX blew. Seriously blew. I question if I got ANY questions right, even the ones that I went for the answer automatically, I question the ones I sat and mulled over and rationalized...

  17. Memphis

    NRSNFL posted a topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Hey, just curious how is Memphis pay wise and living wise. How much is there to do? How is the education

  18. Took NCLEX-RN today..freaking out!

    NRSNFL replied to futureRNJaz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Gator & SCraig...congrats, feels good to have it behind you

  19. The anxiety of it all

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

    Steve...study hard my friend...but also take time the night before to CHILL.....wake up early, get a solid start to the day and focus on your questions and follow your gut. After, enjoy a BIG COLD...

  20. Saint Petersburg College Student NeedsTutor Quickly

    NRSNFL replied to chasdavis001's topic in Florida Nursing

    Charles...have you gone to NIPS....it is the free and incredible tutor service built right into SPC. Personally, I never needed it, but I have friends that swore by it. Take advantage, the women...

  21. Can't get a job as new RN

    NRSNFL replied to black_butterfly's topic in Florida Nursing

    I've seen that happening over here in Tampa as well. Thankfully, I was covered with a job I negotiated 6 mos ago, but not everyone I know is in my boat. I just looked at the two years I was a tech...

  22. Took NCLEX RN today!! All 265 questions and NO calculations...

    NRSNFL replied to 3rdtimecharmRN2B's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck to you! Let us know what

  23. Scared To Death - Took NCLEX - RN Today

    NRSNFL replied to lisa2brn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!! Good feeling

  24. Scared about the NCLEX!!

    NRSNFL replied to xjenn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't worry...I will be. Thanks for my future

  25. Scared about the NCLEX!!

    NRSNFL replied to xjenn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just remember that is not the perspective you had AT THE TIME....and that is how these people are feeling right now. I'm sure also, that the NCLEX is not the worst I've seen in my future as well. I...