DolphinRN84 MSN, RN, APRN, NP

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    I know the testing center said 48 hours but....

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

    I am from MA and when I took the NCLEX a little over a year and a half ago, I took it on a Thursday and got my results through quick results on Saturday. Good
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    More sick calls on Superbowl Sunday? (Why was I not surprised to get a call?)

    DolphinRN84 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Funny I came across this thread. I was actually supposed to work tonight 7p-7a but had to call out..and no I don't care about the Super Bowl or football...I caught that stomach bug everyone's been...
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    I passed the NCLEX!

    DolphinRN84 replied to ava'smomRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Many Congratulations to you! I've been reading your posts and knew you could do it.
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    to test or not to test........

    DolphinRN84 replied to ava'smomRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I actually remember one poster who posted here like a year and a half ago who hadn't finished Kaplan and got not so great scores on the tests and ended up passing at 75 questions. If you feel ready..I...
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    Bidmc

    DolphinRN84 replied to Boston-RN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Sounds good...hmmm interesting. Post back on how it turned out! I'll be working again tomorrow night so won't be able to go...but let me know how it went and what information they provided. Was it...
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    Bidmc

    DolphinRN84 replied to Boston-RN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Wow that's interesting! Didn't know anything about it and I work at BIDMC. Are they thinking about
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    Bidmc Nurses...

    DolphinRN84 replied to karma482's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I've been at Beth Israel for a little over a year now. I remember when I interviewed at HR, it lasted no longer than a half an hour. When I interviewed with the nurse manager, it took maybe about 45...
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    Advice - Graduating Aug 08 and relocating

    DolphinRN84 replied to kjbsn2008's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    There are no hospitals in MA that have GN programs. You need a license to practice as a nurse in the state of MA. It seems they did away with the GN program here years ago. I agree with the poster...
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    Thursday test - results Sat?

    DolphinRN84 replied to RNmom08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I remember when I took my boards about a year and a half ago, I had taken my exam on a Thursday. I found out my results on Saturday- since I live in a quick results state- results came up almost...
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    Does anyone else like working night shift besides me?

    DolphinRN84 replied to Joyfullme's topic in General Nursing

    Another night shift lover here! :) Couldn't stand days when I did the rotation my first 7 months on the job. Now I'm permanent nights. Love
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    7 Patients Feels like Too Many

    DolphinRN84 replied to luv2yoga's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hahaha thanks. :) Actually with 8 patients that night, it was steady..though Sunday night I had 8 patients again and it was hell...Then I had 7 Monday night, because we were short a nurse those past 3...
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    7 Patients Feels like Too Many

    DolphinRN84 replied to luv2yoga's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Funny how I came across this thread. :) At my hospital, I work on a med/surg- vascular surgical floor, which can be a pretty hectic and heavy floor, and I work permanent nights. When we are adequately...
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    Took 6th time today...I KNOW I failed!

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

    This thread is almost a year old, and I believe this person passed on their 6th
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    New grad salary in Boston hospitals?

    DolphinRN84 replied to greygooseuria's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I work at BIDMC and PPC stands for professional pay category. The whole thing is confusing..but pretty much..if you work a rotation..say day/evening or day/night- you get a set amount in addition to...
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    Sick to my stomach....

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

    I definitely know how you feel. I remember when I had my first patient fall. It was during the night shift (I work noc shift) and it was an unwitnessed fall..and I felt like a horrible nurse, but it...
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    Retiring, what is that?

    DolphinRN84 replied to lola2B's topic in General Nursing

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    Who here works overtime for the extra cash?

    DolphinRN84 replied to Future-nurse's topic in General Nursing

    At my hospital, we have a system called "I-Shift" (I guess its pretty much Bidshift) and we can pretty much go online and sign up to as many open shifts as we want..so plenty of opportunity for OT....
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    Have you been charge yet?

    DolphinRN84 replied to JadeNurse1980's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've been at my current hospital for a year now and when I had my annual review with the NM, one of my goals was to be trained to do charge. Haven't had to do it yet...but one time when I came on one...
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    pls help...

    DolphinRN84 replied to mayumi09's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think I understand what the OP is asking. The question is stating that a 40 year old client is admitted to the hospital and he happens to be on digoxin. So the question is which of the following...
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    "1 Year" Anniversary in Two Days: My Experiences

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

    Great post! I've been a licensed RN for 1.5 years now..and just passed my 1 year mark at the hospital I currently work at (started in November '06). A lot does happen in that first year, but you learn...
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    Cousin commited suicide..could use some prayers guys

    DolphinRN84 replied to rehab nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry rehabnurse, and everyone else who has suffered a loss.
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    I got my NCLEX results today . . . I DID IT!!!

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

    Congratulations new RN! Now you are Mandi. RN- definitely need to change the name now.
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    One RN on a shift?

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

    Wow...where do you work on the weekends??? I'm guessing an LTC facility? How do you do
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    Night Shifters....How do you stay rested?

    DolphinRN84 replied to nurseJ88's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work permanent nights. After coming home I usually grab some breakfast, wait about an hour or so and then head to sleep. Can't really sleep on a full stomach. If I'm working a 12 hour night, I get...
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    Wheres My Paid Time Off!!!

    DolphinRN84 replied to henryswife's topic in General Nursing

    At the hospital I work at, we start with 28 days of earned time per year. After 2 years it increases to 29 and so forth. For the nurses that work 15+ years its up to 39 days. Our earned time is sick...