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  1. under the influence at work/sleeping on the job

    wildmountainchild replied to cafenurse1112's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat:......For a loooong time I was on Vicodin b/c of continuing pain despite numerous ortho surgeries. Believe me, after a couple months of being on that stuff you aren't getting "high." You are...

  2. My advice for passing the NCLEX.

    wildmountainchild posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    For all those yet to test I thought I would pass along a few pointers that I think may be helpful for taking the NCLEX-RN. It would be great if others who have tested could post some pointers as well....

  3. I was a victim of sexual assault.

    wildmountainchild replied to wildmountainchild's topic in General Nursing

    The detective working the case came and spoke with me today. He was very nice and supportive. They are focusing on one man so far. If it was him I can say without a doubt that there was no consent of...

  4. I was a victim of sexual assault.

    wildmountainchild replied to wildmountainchild's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all of your kind replies....they really do help. My husband and I are getting counseling, seperately at first and then as a couple if need be. The county I live in offers great resources...

  5. Is this true of nursing?

    wildmountainchild replied to 2bNurseguru's topic in General Nursing

    :nuke:I've saved peoples lives. Me. Because I realized something was wrong and corrected the problem......be it v-tach deteriorating to V-fib, 02 sat of 60%, MI, and the list goes on. In that moment...

  6. Jealous Wife!!!

    wildmountainchild replied to MurseHopeful's topic in General Nursing

    Extreme jealousy is an illness that is unlikely to go away on its own. My best friend is a man who has recently been dating a woman who has crazy jealousy issues. She couldn't see reason. No amount of...

  7. I can't do this anymore...(VERY VERY LONG)

    wildmountainchild replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, if I had to work medsurg I would hate my life as well. Kudos to the nurses who can do it but it's not for me, and it looks like it isn't for you either. What about L&D? Delivering babies...

  8. straight A's

    wildmountainchild replied to caringkay RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I've got straight A's....if you consider A- as A's. Not everyone does, but I sure do! I got A+ in Pharm and all my Med Surg classes. I got A- in Legal and Ethical nursing and

  9. What should be done about this? Unbelievable backstabbing...

    wildmountainchild replied to DeLana_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I know it's tough but try not to take this personally. Your manager is likely mentally ill. Or at the very least suffers from some type of personality disorder. She probably hates herself so much that...

  10. Big Brother - Hypoglycemia Seizure

    wildmountainchild replied to Sara5229's topic in General Nursing

    I believe you can tell the difference b/w hypo and hyper states w/o a finger stick. Hyper will come on slowly, fruity smelling breath, before the episode there would be excessive thirst and...

  11. incontinence question

    wildmountainchild replied to someguygoblue32's topic in General Nursing

    I imagine that you leak lying down b/c the urine has a chance to leak out the top of the attends. Gravity is pulling in a different direction when you lie down. Maybe you could get your hands on some...

  12. Nursing theory-Do you use it at work?

    wildmountainchild replied to grdstdnt's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm going to refer this thread to my nursing theory instructor. Maybe she'll see the hopelessness of it all and start teaching us how to do more comprehensive assessments instead. I can dream can't I?...

  13. Nursing theory-Do you use it at work?

    wildmountainchild replied to grdstdnt's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This thread was getting a little long so I skipped to the end, forgive me if I mention something that was aready hashed out earlier. I'm taking Nursing Theory now. And I agree w/ Zashgalaka......it's...

  14. Beligerent HCA

    wildmountainchild replied to Scrabbler's topic in General Nursing

    Be as direct as you can. I read an interesting study recently about how incompetent people lack the ability to recognize thier own incompentence AND even lack the ability to recognize competence in...

  15. Come in here if you are taking the boards this week!! Feb 11-15

    wildmountainchild replied to ava'smomRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Cograts to all! It really is a wonderful feeling to have that license. I almost don't believe it. I wish all of us could get together and go have a celebratory cocktail. And for those that didn't...

  16. Come in here if you are taking the boards this week!! Feb 11-15

    wildmountainchild replied to ava'smomRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think there may be a bit of confusion about the 50% pass rate. The NCLEX adjusts the questions so that no matter how well you are doing--poorly or very well---you only get about 50% of the questions...

  17. Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

    wildmountainchild replied to lpn2rnMay2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    For those of us who have already taken boards, please answer a few questions that might help ease the minds of those who are still waiting to test or for results. I know reading as much as possible...

  18. How many got SELECT ALL THAT APPLY QUESTION? pass or fail?

    wildmountainchild replied to happifrise's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have no idea how many SATA questions I had and I just tested on the 11th. What I do know is that everyone who takes the NCLEX has 15 questions that are being tested for future tests and do not count...

  19. New here just taken the exam

    wildmountainchild replied to chad1972's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    For those of you in California...especially the one who took the test in January....go to the California BON website and follow the link for license holders...

  20. I Failed!!!

    wildmountainchild replied to steph_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm so sorry hon. Please don't feel bad. The test is designed so you only get 50% right even if you pass so keep in mind that it's a weird test, w/ weird questions...and it has no bearing whatsoever...

  21. Omg!! :)

    wildmountainchild replied to PsychNurseWannaBe's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I found out that I passed today as well....it's the perfect Valentine's Day present. I can't believe I'm really a nurse. This has been YEARS in the making as I'm sure all of you know. With the...

  22. Any 5th or 6th time test takers out there

    wildmountainchild replied to iwannabarn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i have some suggestions to make. first of all i want to say how much i admire everyone's tenacity....it takes guts to kep trying. by far it would have been way easier to just find another career, but...

  23. Come in here if you are taking the boards this week!! Feb 11-15

    wildmountainchild replied to ava'smomRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just checked the CA BON website...and there I am, listed as a NURSE! Woo-hoo! I had to wait 3 days for my results to show up, but I'm so happy! I had to post here first, but now I'm off to call all...

  24. Husband and Wife need advice!

    wildmountainchild replied to gospel Rn, BSN's topic in General Nursing

    As new nurses pay is pretty much set. You can just ask your potential employer what the differential w/o benefits would be. If you both work at different places be sure to read the fine print in your...

  25. Waiting on NCLEX results? Read here first!

    wildmountainchild replied to EricJRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The NCLEX is standardized across the nation. So the test in Cali wouldn't be any different that the test in North Carolina. The test is adapted to the individual who takes it, so no two tests are...