GeminiTwinRN BSN

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  1. GeminiTwinRN

    I've got a great story!

    GeminiTwinRN replied to jetsetter's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for sharing that story!
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    any advice on shoes?

    GeminiTwinRN replied to graciev's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely danskos! All the way! I have several pairs. One exclusive pair for work, and two others for "play". Black oiled, black shiney, and a brand new pair of the corduvan color. I :heart:...
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    Phenergan IV changes in policy

    GeminiTwinRN replied to RNKPCE's topic in General Nursing

    We have been seeing many many more orders for Kytril for nausea where I work than phenergan. The problem is, the patients ask for phenergan by name, and they are convinced that Kytril doesn't make...
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    LPN student with 2 past DWAI's

    GeminiTwinRN replied to lashliz3434's topic in General Nursing

    You should DEFINITELY pose these questions to your SBON, and the sooner the better. The last thing you need to do is spend this time in school only to find out you won't be eligible for a license!...
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    Blood flow thru the heart link help pls.

    GeminiTwinRN replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Students

    :) Thank
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    Blood flow thru the heart link help pls.

    GeminiTwinRN replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Students

    thanks Daytonite! :) I have a friend that is on her 3rd try on attempting to pass the HESI exit exam for our graduating class, and I'm trying to help her study. This is one of her weak points. I was...
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    Blood flow thru the heart link help pls.

    GeminiTwinRN replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Students

    thank you very much! love the animation in that link!
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    Need help choosing between two job offers

    GeminiTwinRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm down to the wire. I have to make a decision, because I am supposed to start as a new grad in the ICU where I've worked since May as a tech on TUESDAY! It was difficult to secure the position in...
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    Need help choosing between two job offers

    GeminiTwinRN replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, it's official. :) I took everyone's advice, and accepted an offer from the uni. Immediately after signing the offer today, I drove to the ICU and told them of my decision. The NM has been out...
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    Need help choosing between two job offers

    GeminiTwinRN replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    omg, I am completely panicked. Do I call the NM at the ICU job and tell her I've taken a different job offer? I haven't officially been hired at the uni job- I still have a drug test (no prob there...
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    Need help choosing between two job offers

    GeminiTwinRN replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for the replies so far! I'm still weighing the options. I hate to disappoint the NM who went to bat for me, but in the end I supposed I have to look out for me, and what's best for me. As...
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    Survived my first shift as an LVN!

    GeminiTwinRN replied to pink2blue1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations to BOTH of you!!!
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    Good Bye to Nursing for me...

    GeminiTwinRN replied to healer27's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on the baby! Don't let a couple of experiences scare you off from what you've worked so hard to attain. If you are leaving temporarily because of your pregnancy, that's one thing, but to...
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    Health Profession & Wacko's

    GeminiTwinRN replied to Zizka's topic in General Nursing

    I agree wtih Tweety's post 100%. I've been watching the OP's threads and their subject matter, trying to decide if "he" is here to stir up trouble, or if the threads are genuine questions or...
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    Dog and Pony Show --A Nursing School Rant!!

    GeminiTwinRN replied to Ohmygosh's topic in General Nursing

    So when you took the HESI, your grade page didn't pop up at the end? When we took our HESI exam(s) (2), each time the grade popped up at the end and we printed off two copies. One for the school,...
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    The reality of HESI scores and who takes them

    GeminiTwinRN replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Congrats!
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    Anyone take the HESI?

    GeminiTwinRN replied to geekgolightly's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    https://allnurses.com/forums/f50/reality-hesi-scores-who-takes-them-195645.html
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    The reality of HESI scores and who takes them

    GeminiTwinRN replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I'm glad some of you found this helpful and interesting. I was really interested in this, especially the parts about the scores being within one point for ALL programs, whether diploma, adn or bsn....
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    Count me IN!

    GeminiTwinRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I did it! I graduated TODAY! I'm so excited! WOOOOOOHOOOOO!! Congratulations to all of us who are now Graduate Nurses in Dec. 06! What a long, strange, trip it's been, INDEED! :mortarboard:...
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    It's finally over!!!

    GeminiTwinRN replied to kittylvr's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :mortarboard:
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    Count me IN!

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

    :mortarboard:
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    What was your favorite/most memorable graduation present you received/gave?

    GeminiTwinRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    For those of us who have graduated or are graduating (I'm graduating in a little over 12 HOURS! WOOOHOO!), I'm extremely curious as to what your favorite/most memorable gift you received. Aside from...
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    When do you call in?

    GeminiTwinRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    If you know you're going to call in for the next day's shift, when do you do it? Today for tomorrow's 7A-7P, tonight, or sometime like 3AM tomorrow? I know you NEED to call by 5AM, I'm just asking...
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    The reality of HESI scores and who takes them

    GeminiTwinRN replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    just bumping this up for students interested in the HESI exam!
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    When do you call in?

    GeminiTwinRN replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, when I did call in that day, I had to speak to both the charge nurse and then she transferred the call to the house supervisor. I had to tell each of them the symptoms I was