Lurksalot BSN, RN

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    Infertility Nursing

    Lurksalot replied to NurseShek's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had to add a little more, too, since some of my classmates have asked me why I do not want to go into general OB/GYN or L&D. My reasoning is that although related, there are really different...
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    Infertility Nursing

    Lurksalot replied to NurseShek's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It would be nice to have an Infertility Nursing forum! Great idea! I am also going into Infertility medicine, planning on getting my NP and finding a job where I could see clients at the RE's office....
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    Friends failing class :(

    Lurksalot replied to hollya5334's topic in General Students

    Yeah, it sucks. We lost 14 last semester. This semester, our last one, we just took the HESI, and 40% of the class did not pass. They have one more opportunity to pass or they will also fail. I'm...
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    "an Alternate Candidate"...

    Lurksalot replied to jpaschen's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes! I was wait listed, began taking classes to finish my Bio degree, and was then called to see if I was still interested in the spot. Stay on the wait list, 120 people is a large class, I bet there...
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    Would it be too pushy to call recruiter again?

    Lurksalot posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone. Quick question---would it be too pushy to call a recruiter again when I have not received a return call from when I left a message two weeks ago? I've been in contact severeal times...
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    Anyone get A's in nursing school?

    Lurksalot replied to Roseyposey's topic in General Students

    I think many of us had the same concerns entering the RN program. The first semester I got an A, and I was so proud, I worked so darn hard at it. The rest of the semesters I am hanging around at B,...
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    Would it be too pushy to call recruiter again?

    Lurksalot replied to Lurksalot's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much, you guys helped me out a ton---I was really nervous contacting her again, but I feel better now. And I just couldn't think of what to say without sounding anxious, so thanks again....
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    Does a PDA really help?

    Lurksalot replied to DisneyNurse18's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have Epocrates Essentials, the version with all the products included. It was a little pricey, but worth it, and tax deductible. :) It has the Rx, Dx, Labs, Pathogen ID, and all kinds of data...
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    To all of you nurses or advanced nursing students

    Lurksalot replied to CrystalClear75's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My advice to be a good student: 1. If you don't know the answer to something, use all your resources to find out the answer before you ask your teacher or another RN. Use your unit procedure manual,...
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    Does or did anyone feel like this about clinicals?

    Lurksalot replied to luv2shopp85's topic in General Students

    yeah, I have 7 weeks left and I still don't like clinicals all that much. I think it is the whole notion of having someone watch your every move. I will feel much more confident when I actually get...
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    Anyone ever feel this way?

    Lurksalot replied to ladydame's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think it is normal to be feeling the way you are, especially considering what you & your fiancee are going through. The only advice I could give is to go over the pros and cons of quitting/vs...
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    Nurses and Nursing Students: what was/is your biggest pet peeve in nursing school?

    Lurksalot replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    My biggest peeve is when two instructors give opposite explanations for something, it show up on the test and we all get it wrong, and then they tell us we misunderstood what was said. Case in...
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    Does a PDA really help?

    Lurksalot replied to DisneyNurse18's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I love mine, and am very glad I bought it. Instead of carrying around drug books, lab values and pathophys books to clinical, I have it all in my pocket and easily accessible. Highly recommend...
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    UAP's starting IV's

    Lurksalot replied to TIGG1967's topic in General Nursing

    We have UAP as part of a "team" where I work, and it is nice when they are available to do hard sticks, especially on the M/S floor. Personally I think it is a good idea and a good resource, and if...
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    Discharge orders you'd LIKE to write!!!

    Lurksalot replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in Emergency

    OMG, too funny!:roll That sure sums it
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    Questions you were asked on ER interview?

    Lurksalot replied to Lurksalot's topic in Emergency

    Thank you all, this is great, exactly what I was looking for. I am kinda getting nervous about interviewing and want to gather my thoughts together. I was wondering if interviewers often throw out...
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    HESI CD scores vs actual HESI test scores?

    Lurksalot replied to Lurksalot's topic in General Students

    Well, I have to update that I scored a 968! I was thrilled, let me tell you, it was so scary pushing that button to get the final score! My teachers gave the option of allowing us to leave the room...
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    Applying to two jobs at same facility, acceptable or not?

    Lurksalot replied to Lurksalot's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much, this really helps. I think I will talk to the HR person who has been very kind answering my questions--she asked me what positions I was interested in, so I will explain I am looking...
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    Applying to two jobs at same facility, acceptable or not?

    Lurksalot posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi there! Wondering if it is allright to apply for two different positions at the same facility, or if I should wait to go through the process for my first choice and then try the second if the first...
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    Antiphospholipidemia Syndrome

    Lurksalot replied to hlfpnt's topic in General Nursing

    I have been dx'd with antiphosopholipid antibodies, as far as it relates to infertility issues and recurrent miscarraige. The treatment depends on which antibody is abnormal....
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    I made it! You can too!! =)

    Lurksalot replied to Bojangles's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats! Sounds like you aced it, good luck in your first job as an
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    Hesi Case Studies vs. Hesi CD

    Lurksalot replied to TristateRN's topic in General Students

    Yes, there is a considerable difference between the case studies and the CD. I am also taking the HESI soon (Wednesday, to be exact!) and have been studying both. I think the case studies are great,...
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    HESI CD scores vs actual HESI test scores?

    Lurksalot replied to Lurksalot's topic in General Students

    Thank you so much, I can't tell you how much hearing that has reduced my anxiety! I have been stressing so much, thinking there was no way I was competent, b/c my scores on the practice CD have been...