DolphinRN84 MSN, RN, APRN, NP

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    Umass Amherst Nursing program

    DolphinRN84 replied to HieuNgu1155's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I never met her but at the time she disappeared I was a sophomore at UMass....she looked like she was a really nice
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    worst night i have had in a long time

    DolphinRN84 replied to Morettia2's topic in General Nursing

    Wow...you did an awesome job. I'm sorry you had a bad night...I've definitely been there. Get plenty of rest! Hope your back feels
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    Umass Amherst Nursing program

    DolphinRN84 replied to HieuNgu1155's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    No problem. :) Glad I could help. All the best in applying to schools! Let us know how it
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    I am so very Thankful to you all.

    DolphinRN84 replied to CalypsoRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats fellow MA RN!
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    Anyone ever been on the Nutrisystem diet?

    DolphinRN84 replied to DolphinRN84's topic in Health, Stress Management

    No problem! :) I just had the lasagna for dinner and again- it was pretty good. The lasagna would be one suggestion. I liked the meatloaf. They also have flatbread and thick crust pizzas- I ordered...
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    Anyone ever been on the Nutrisystem diet?

    DolphinRN84 replied to DolphinRN84's topic in Health, Stress Management

    The bars that I got are absolutely delicious. Last night I had the meatloaf entree and it was really good...it kind of tastes like just the frozen dinner entrees you would get at the store- except...
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    Anyone ever been on the Nutrisystem diet?

    DolphinRN84 replied to DolphinRN84's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Yeah I guess you're right...I had thought about it before but hadn't really crossed my mind. Well..thought I'd give this one a try at least and see how it goes. Thanks for the post though.
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    I took NCLEX today, when will results be available?

    DolphinRN84 replied to Mcdermot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi ALISE04 and New Creation. I'm from Mass too! I took the NCLEX and passed on my first try over 2 years ago. If you took your exam today, you can get your results through Pearson Monday. When I took...
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    Anyone ever been on the Nutrisystem diet?

    DolphinRN84 replied to DolphinRN84's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Wow llg...even after all that you're still gaining weight! I would definitely talk to your doctor about that. Are you gaining muscle at all? Maybe that could be part of it. I will definitely make...
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    Anyone ever been on the Nutrisystem diet?

    DolphinRN84 replied to DolphinRN84's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Just wanted to write an update to this thread. I decided to go for it. I technically started yesterday but today I had each nutrisystem meal. The food is actually pretty good so far....so I'm looking...
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    Umass Amherst Nursing program

    DolphinRN84 replied to HieuNgu1155's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I'm a UMASS Amherst graduate '06. I loved UMASS...yeah..it's a tough program. At the time I got in, we had a "pre-nursing" major- which meant the first 2 years you took prereqs- so you weren't really...
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    Umass Amherst Nursing program

    DolphinRN84 replied to HieuNgu1155's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    see below
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    License Question

    DolphinRN84 replied to limaya2003's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations! The BON is probably backed up...since it's that time of year where everyone is taking the boards. Congrats again!
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    License Question

    DolphinRN84 replied to limaya2003's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hmmm...Did you check Pearson for your results? We do have quick results in
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    License Question

    DolphinRN84 replied to limaya2003's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yep. go here: http://license.reg.state.ma.us/public/licque.asp?color=red&Board=RN. Is this the website you went to? If you tested on the 7th and passed, your name should have been on the BON by...
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    License Question

    DolphinRN84 replied to limaya2003's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm from Massachusetts, and hopefully this info helps. Pearson you can expect your results exactly 48 hours from testing (this includes weekends and holidays as well). It takes about 3 business days...
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    What age do you plan to retire?

    DolphinRN84 replied to rn-jane's topic in General Nursing

    Hahahaha same here! But on a serious note..I don't plan on fully retiring. I'd like to work part time. I hope to go back to school in a few years and get my Master's in Nurse Anesthesia and hopefully...
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    Anyone ever been on the Nutrisystem diet?

    DolphinRN84 replied to DolphinRN84's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Thank you so much for this post! I really wanted to see if anyone had success with this. I have read some reviews and it seems like a lot of people lost weight being on nutrisystem. How do you like...
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    Do you start your own IVs?

    DolphinRN84 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    At the hospital I work at, we have an IV team that will also place PICC lines (PICC lines only placed Monday through Friday I think only during the day). We are also able to place IVs- though you have...
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    Anyone ever been on the Nutrisystem diet?

    DolphinRN84 replied to DolphinRN84's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Yeah I was thinking of testing it before trying it. Thanks Commuter!
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    Anyone ever been on the Nutrisystem diet?

    DolphinRN84 replied to DolphinRN84's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Well I googled for reviews on certain diets this morning and this is what I found: http://www.topdietreview.com/. Obviously I still want to do some research, but I think I'll reconsider and try...
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    Phlebotomy Question

    DolphinRN84 replied to springgarden's topic in General Nursing

    I wasn't taught how to do phlebotomy in nursing school or during orientation. Lucky for me I already had phlebotomy experience working as an aide in one hospital which allowed the aides to draw blood...
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    Anyone ever been on the Nutrisystem diet?

    DolphinRN84 replied to DolphinRN84's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Wow thanks for all the feedback! I was a little hesitant about the nutrisystem. Not really planning on doing it though..but I remember I lost like 20 pounds in like 3 months when I was away at college...
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    I broke my ankle

    DolphinRN84 replied to NurseBrittney's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm so sorry you broke your ankle. Ouch I definitely know how it feels..I broke my left ankle when I was 11 and I also fell down the stairs! At least now that you are home getting some rest, you have...
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    Have to go in tonight ....acckk.

    DolphinRN84 replied to SoundofMusic's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I totally understand how you feel! I feel the same way every time I have to go back to work. I've actually been off for 4 nights and already I have to go back tomorrow night..I still have that anxiety...