2006RNCS

2006RNCS specializes in ICU, Cardiology, Mother/Baby, LTC.

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1. Waiting 4 months to take NCLEX... is this a good idea?

   2006RNCS replied to bonenzinmd's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I took the NCLEX 3 weeks after I graduated, and I passed the first time. I really don't recommend waiting an extended period of time to take the exam, because you do forget what you don't use. Also,...

2. Brookdale Senior Living

   2006RNCS replied to joyflnoyz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I agree completely! I was so disillusioned. I thought I had found the place that I wanted to work for the rest of my nursing career. Then, along came the new ED-who has no healthcare experience. I...

3. Brookdale.??

   2006RNCS replied to wyrleygirl1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I too am finding out about working for this company. I have been putting in almost double time the past couple of weeks. Well, I am salaried, and guess what, I am sick from exhaustion. My new ED is...

4. Brookdale Senior Living

   2006RNCS replied to joyflnoyz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   What week are you going? I am going Nov.

5. Brookdale Senior Living

   2006RNCS replied to joyflnoyz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I just found out I am going to Milwaukee in November for "boot camp." I have heard it is very intense. Good luck to you. You may have already

6. Brookdale Senior Living

   2006RNCS replied to joyflnoyz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   So far so good with my new position at a Brookdale Senior Living facility. I am Wellness Director/Healthcare Coordinator of a 20 bed assisted living facility, and we have an independent community as...

7. 7p-730a

   2006RNCS replied to NYNurseRN's topic in General Nursing

   Hello! I worked this shift for two years, and it was a struggle for me for all of those two years. Some people's bodies adjust to night shift better than others. My body fought it the entire time. I...

8. Nursing, Smoking, and Kids

   2006RNCS replied to JettaDP's topic in General Nursing

   I grew up in a household where both parents and an older brother smoked. They smoked so much, that my clothes and hair reeked of it when I went to school. When I was in middle school, some...

9. Would you hire me back if you were them?

   2006RNCS replied to 2klkds's topic in General Nursing

   I know that I am in the minority, but most people deserve a second chance. You seem to be a very caring person from your response to your former employer. I believe only a caring individual needs to...

10. RN responsibilities in LTC

    2006RNCS replied to saraltx's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When an RN or LPN supervisor is responsible for all patients and all staffing who are riding on his/her license, then yes, always all personnel operating under his/her license should ask their RN or...

11. ICU: Nurses Wash Patients + Make Beds?

    2006RNCS replied to nyforlove's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked ICU, we did total pt care, bed baths, linen changes, blood draws from lines, no EKG's, we restocked pt rooms, we cleaned the room, cleaned all equipment, restocked crash carts, had no...

12. Tomorrow I start my new job!

    2006RNCS replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in General Nursing

    congratulations jess! i too start a new job tomorrow. i will be healthcare coordinator in an alf! i think it will fit my personality just fine! i know you will love working in the or. that is what i...

13. Need advice on whether to pursue nursing

    2006RNCS replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    The most important question to ask yourself: Do I think being a nurse is what I want to do? Only you can answer that question. Nursing is tough. It is tough emotionally and physically. But, most days...

14. Is 3 weeks enough time?

    2006RNCS replied to Jocee82's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It was 2 weeks for me from graduation to taking the NCLEX. I am a nerd though, so I thrive off learning all that I can, and I was doing the prep all through nursing school. The NCLEX was so unlike any...

15. Why do I feel like an idiot?

    2006RNCS replied to 2togo4rn's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. Please know that we all felt that way! Well, I know I did, that is for sure. We have so much info. drilled into our heads in such a short frame of time, and we leave the program so tired, and with...