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    Manual lancing still OK practice?

    hlfpnt replied to Levin's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I did misread. After re-reading the post, I realize Levin is in my same shoes (it gets old hearing & seeing such comments, I've become too quick to jump on it)...I do
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    Manual lancing still OK practice?

    hlfpnt replied to Levin's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes, we all know what spring loaded lancets are! I find your comment about new grads somewhat demeaning & offensive...I'm glad you weren't my preceptor! Tell me, Levin, did you come straight out...
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    did y ou all go to pinning ceremony?

    hlfpnt replied to Ms.RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes, I did! I worked very hard & waited alot of years for that ceremony! It was my time to shine & in all honesty I was very proud of myself. It's a memory that will live with me
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    Just took the NCLEX RN and feeling nervous

    hlfpnt replied to Mr. Endocrine's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My sister is one of the few people I know that said she thought the test was easy. She kept telling me, "It's not that bad!" Easy for her to say, she had already passed it! Myself, I thought it was...
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    How much do you enjoy your nursing job?

    hlfpnt replied to mikethern's topic in General Nursing

    On most days I'd say 4, maybe 5. I'm almost half way through my first year & I like the nursing itself, but I'm not really liking the hospital I chose...the atmosphere is awful & since it's a...
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    Anxiously waiting...

    hlfpnt replied to Lindsay42's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats to you!!!
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    please help me

    hlfpnt replied to greema's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm not foreign trained, but Suzanne's study plan & Saunders is the only way to go!!! Good luck to
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    Please Help

    hlfpnt replied to dollface99's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The thought of studying meds for NCLEX is overwhelming! Basically, I concentrated on the catagories (beta blockers, antifungals, etc...) & tried to be familiar with the most frequently prescribed...
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    Got my results!!!!!

    hlfpnt replied to Noahj's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!!
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    I'm scared....

    hlfpnt replied to indierock's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When I read this thread I was going to send some encouragement your way, then I looked at the date...so how did you do on the
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    Kaplan versus Nclec Questions

    hlfpnt replied to Anjum's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I didn't take Kaplan's review, but I did use the question trainer because I liked the analysis at the end of each test. I thought Kaplan's format was very similar, but thought NCLEX had a much higher...
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    Male CNA seeking advice from a nurse

    hlfpnt replied to manch's topic in Nursing Career

    Most hospitals offer training espicially for new grad nurses...finding a job (of course, I can only speak for what I know in my area), fresh out of nursing school is pretty easy. Most places like new...
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    6th time....I PASSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    hlfpnt replied to kemerick's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations to you!!! :smiley_aa It feels so good to have it done! Now you can move forward. All my best to you!
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    Relocating to Pensacola

    hlfpnt replied to tleesto's topic in Florida Nursing

    You're welcome & all my best to
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    Relocating to Pensacola

    hlfpnt replied to tleesto's topic in Florida Nursing

    I wouldn't say Ft Walton Bch is like out the back door of Hurlbert...it's a little bit of a drive. There's a couple schools to choose from...Pensacola Junior College, Okaloosa Walton Community College...
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    What do I do?

    hlfpnt replied to halfgarland's topic in Nursing Career

    :welcome: to allnurses. com! Unfortunately only you can decide what you want. Maybe you can try putting the pro's & cons of each job on a piece of paper. Sometimes that helps me get a little more...
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    How many recommend purchasing a PDA?

    hlfpnt replied to jbjints's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I guess that depends on what you feel you need to carry. I have Taber's, Lippincott's Drug Guide, Davis's IV Therapy, EKG, RN Crashcart & some personal notes for electrolyte imbalances &...
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    Question about preceptorship

    hlfpnt replied to RNDave's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Prayer always works well for me...pray about it, then go where your heart leads you
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    What's your favorite type of patient?

    hlfpnt replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    My favorite pt is the one that's willing to get well & not just lay there wanting drugs waiting for someone to do everything for them even though they're quite capable. And, I agree, continence is...
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    CEU Changes in Florida

    hlfpnt replied to Tweety's topic in Florida Nursing

    Thank you, Tweety! I'm new to all this & have been trying to search for info on FL CEU requirements (even asked people at work) & couldn't find any...guess I just wasn't looking in the right...
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    Question about the FL NCLEX...

    hlfpnt replied to Cherybaby's topic in Florida Nursing

    Congrats to you ! I think mine took about a week & a half...something like
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    Stethoscopes

    hlfpnt replied to afarru's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have the Littmann Master Cardiology & I love it! It was pricey, but I saw it as an investment in my career...it's an awesome stethoscope & if I take care of it, it will last for many years...
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    Question about the FL NCLEX...

    hlfpnt replied to Cherybaby's topic in Florida Nursing

    Your drivers license & ATT are all you're supposed to bring. The center I tested at did have small lockers in the lobby for personal items, but I don't know if all do. Chances are you won't be...
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    Drove home in tears...

    hlfpnt replied to Mudhoney's topic in First Year After Licensure

    From what I read here, all of us new grads have pretty much the same feelings & experiences. I graduated mid August & went to work 2 weeks later. I've been on my own for 2 months & am just...
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    Whats to Enjoy about Nursing?

    hlfpnt replied to sissyboo's topic in General Nursing

    I like nursing because I truely believe this is what I'm meant to do, my heart is in it...yes the paycheck & job security is nice, but not my main goal. I enjoy seeing really sick people progress...