DarlinNurseRed

DarlinNurseRed

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  1. does anyone else feel like a glorified maid?

    DarlinNurseRed replied to smileysenior's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work Med/Surg, and it is frustrating. I had an instructor tell me in six months after graduation I would go thru a depression, then I would become more confident and start feeling better. My sis...

  2. Croc shoes Worth it? Or forget it??

    DarlinNurseRed replied to RNSacht's topic in General Nursing

    I wear the Crocs too, wish they came in White without the holes though. By the way, Don't leave 'em in a hot car, they will shrink. I left mine in the car at the airport in the heat and when I got...

  3. Why are others nurses rude to agency nurses?

    DarlinNurseRed replied to doodles's topic in Agency Nurses

    I have enjoyed working with the agency nurses I have encountered. I think it is a good rule never to ask someones salary and never discuss yours. I guess I never think about them being agency...

  4. Can someone please help me

    DarlinNurseRed replied to RNKay31's topic in General Students

    Food works well for speeches,,,have a Bon Voyage cake with stats written on it...(for all the staff nurses who have left nursing to do management, or just stopped being a nurse.) If you want an...

  5. LPN to RN-finally finished!

    DarlinNurseRed posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Hurray! I am finished with my RN program. All I have left is NCLEX. The Pinning Ceremony turned out nicely. I think joining this forum has helped me by making me feel like I was not alone in my...

  6. MS license

    DarlinNurseRed replied to bleppity's topic in General Nursing

    Mississippi is one of the "compact states" and there are alot of states on our list. http://www.ncsbn.org/nlc/rnlpvncompact_mutual_recognition_state.asp is a good link. We are good for over 15 states...

  7. Describe your last day at work in 50 words or less !?

    DarlinNurseRed replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    13 patients at start of shift..2 discharges,,,2 admits to those empty rooms-3 patients on TPN, LIPIDs, 4 diabetics with Accuchecks, 5 dressing changes and 2 IV starts.... and I developed a tension...

  8. Assignment of Patients-- "You are too outspoken!"

    DarlinNurseRed replied to TallGirlAni's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Gosh-this sounds like my hospital...it is awful. I went home crying the other day. I have decided that our patient load is too heavy, I don't feel safe anymore. I am very competent in my skills, but...

  9. NCLEX shut off at 189!!!

    DarlinNurseRed replied to jimmy1056's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    By the way, when people say "I only had 75!" I say, "oh really?" That is all. (I had 85,,,and I feel just fine with

  10. NCLEX shut off at 189!!!

    DarlinNurseRed replied to jimmy1056's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    For some reason, people like to say they "only had 75" and passed,,,trying to make you believe that they are "better" than the ones who had more. Don't let it influence your emotions. You will be...

  11. LPN's Are they really being phased out?

    DarlinNurseRed replied to amber_n_schultz's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree with Drifternurse on this one,,,in 1983 they told us the same thing. Alot of Doctor's offices wouldnt hire RNs because they didn't need the IV therapy to do the job. Also, Nursing Homes don't...

  12. Would you or wouldn't you?

    DarlinNurseRed replied to White Shoes's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Maolin, I would give it, but if you feel uncomfortable, it is a personal choice, of course. I was taught in school that if you recieve compensation then its a job, if not then you are...

  13. does anybody have their nclex stops at 83's and passed

    DarlinNurseRed replied to nclexjun2006's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had 85 questions. I was kinda startled when it did not cut off at 75...the test really didn't seem that hard, but it was wierd to me. I left feeling kinda deflated, but I didn't feel like I had...

  14. Make up...?

    DarlinNurseRed replied to ails's topic in General Nursing

    I like to wear a little,,,but look natural. It is good for my skin, because my makeup contains moisture and sunscreen. My mom's skin looks great, and she is 77. My sister doesnt wear it at all. We...

  15. for those of you that have done LPN to RN bridge

    DarlinNurseRed replied to Boston-RN's topic in LPN to RN

    LPNs are equipped to assist in a defined plan of care...assessment skills are directed at differentiating normal from abnormal. In my classes for LPN-RN, Critical thinking was stressed, and competence...

  16. I Made It Through

    DarlinNurseRed replied to Justhere's topic in LPN to RN

    congratulations-I am also LPN-RN and I am studying for NCLEX. Good

  17. Nursing shortage? MN does it exsist?

    DarlinNurseRed replied to JDUN71's topic in General Nursing

    I am surprized to know there is so little need. I am interested in the area also, but not when I can do so well some other places. I am also surprized that more nurses in MN are not tempted to...

  18. Preceptorship!!

    DarlinNurseRed replied to JenRN1983's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I see that your post was in March, I was curious as to how your preceptorship went? I start mine this

  19. I failed my first clinical!

    DarlinNurseRed replied to breakin_moon's topic in General Nursing

    It isn't written in stone that you had to get the VS while the patient was having a BM,,,People never do EXACTLY like the book says, but as long as your patient was stable and you could get em after...

  20. What are the item(s) you need most for nursing school?

    DarlinNurseRed replied to rn2be2006's topic in General Students

    A pack of mints so you can offer one to that instructor with the horrible chronic halitosis since you can't chew gum. I was reading a book by Mr. Roger's once, (of Mr. Roger's neighborhood) and one of...

  21. I passsed and am an RN finally!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    DarlinNurseRed replied to RBRENLVN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations to you! I hope to follow in

  22. Dreading my second day

    DarlinNurseRed replied to froggg123's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am supposing that the person that hired you actually did an interview, and/or decided for some reason that you would do a good job where you were placed. If this is the case, just do your job...it...

  23. I am quitting...after almost 7 years.

    DarlinNurseRed replied to nosonew's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I agree. I don't return to places where I have been employed and visit. Those people are not a captive audience waiting to see me...they are earning a living. The supervisor is just being a time...

  24. kicked out of school- failed professionalism!

    DarlinNurseRed replied to m_lanham's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Nursing consists of more than a degree, or even multiple degrees. A bit of humbleness and the ability to communicate with others is a definite plus in nursing. Making a suggestion sound...

  25. Why Does It Seem That RN's Hate Us and Hospitals Don't Believe In Us??

    DarlinNurseRed replied to brown eyed girl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It makes me sick to know that CNAs do not make as much as they should. Yes, go on to school, brenda3....and good luck. CNAs make really good nurses. My sister started out as a CNA many years ago,,,now...