Ortho_RN

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  1. Just found out NCLEX-RN has changed

    Ortho_RN replied to Thelto's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The funny thing is... They can't count for some people and not for others.... So everyone who thinks that they aren't gonna count might want to double check on that. Here is a direct quote from the...

  2. Learning Injections on EACH OTHER

    Ortho_RN replied to kbeachworth's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks :) I was afraid I would get plenty of unagreeable

  3. Learning Injections on EACH OTHER

    Ortho_RN replied to kbeachworth's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see what the big deal is... We did give each other one shot, but that was after we had practiced on those worthless silicone bags, and sited it out and the instructor approved. I hate needles...

  4. Muw

    Ortho_RN replied to manna's topic in General Nursing

    I think if you choose MUW you will be very happy. That is where I went to school for almost 2yrs as a nursing major, but I moved to Arkansas, so I finished here.. A good friend of mine graduated from...

  5. Is It A Widespread Hospital Practice For CNAs To Catheter Patients?

    Ortho_RN replied to Havin' A Party!'s topic in General Nursing

    Nope.. at the hospital I work at Aides cannot insert foleys. They can only remove them. The most invasive procedure done by aides is

  6. In One Sentence; if you weren't a nurse, you'd be a ________

    Ortho_RN replied to OCCHCanada's topic in General Nursing

    I have thought about it...

  7. In One Sentence; if you weren't a nurse, you'd be a ________

    Ortho_RN replied to OCCHCanada's topic in General Nursing

    If I wasn't a nurse, I'd be a

  8. what happens if...?

    Ortho_RN replied to CaterpillarGirl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    They have changed it to being able to test every 45 days

  9. NCLEX Review Course

    Ortho_RN replied to Ortho_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey Moni... I like erRNmoni.. Gotta put an emphasis on the RN I think I'm gonna either go with OrthoRN or BonesRN...

  10. Another NCLEX question!

    Ortho_RN replied to Nrs. LaLa-Land's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am also preparing for the NCLEX.. I scheduled mine for Feb 2nd. This way I have a month (less now) to work on questions. My goal was to do 100 a day.. But I am in Orientation at my hospital right...

  11. Muw

    Ortho_RN replied to manna's topic in General Nursing

    Its a really good program.. VERY hard to get

  12. Name change...

    Ortho_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    OK... I have posted about this is another thread but I'm going to do a poll with the suggestions that I have received. Feel free to add your suggestion. I am looking for an Ortho related username to...

  13. Name change...

    Ortho_RN replied to Ortho_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Great

  14. WOOHOO... Time for work

    Ortho_RN replied to Ortho_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey Moni... We finally finished... I am the same with the headaches.. Migraines are one thing we have in common. I actually had one last night, probably due to tension of trying to clean house and...

  15. WOOHOO... Time for work

    Ortho_RN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I got home today from a 2wk Christmas trip to find my Temporary RN license in the mail.. I was so excited. I took it up to work they made a copy and gave me my new name badge with RN on it. I must...

  16. WOOHOO... Time for work

    Ortho_RN replied to Ortho_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks everyone. I was so excited when I opened the temp license. I mean it actually makes things seem real. Makes those past two years of headaches and stress worth it... Even though I know I will...

  17. Taking the NCLEX

    Ortho_RN replied to emily_rn_03's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi.. I am also taking the NCLEX soon, actually on Feb 2nd (I need the month to work questions) As far as the new format, I was told by the NCLEX people not to freak out about them. If you for some...

  18. Jobs with animals.....

    Ortho_RN replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    My first career was as a Certified Veterinary Technician. I went to school for 2yrs an got an associates degree out of it. The pay is horrible, especially for everything you have to do. At most...

  19. i think i failed the nclex

    Ortho_RN replied to bebegirl_620's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That isn't always true... I know one girl who had like 230 something and she passed, and I knew someone who cut off at 75 that failed.... So you can't always go by that... We were told by a NCLEX...

  20. I'm finished!!

    Ortho_RN replied to nekhismom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm done also... My pinning was tonight and it was great... But I am sooooooooooooooooooooo glad it is over... I am ready to start

  21. Nursing Student Dies in auto accident

    Ortho_RN replied to BNS_Rob's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry to hear that.. If she was a classmate of yours then I can totally sympathize with you. We lost one of our classmates suddenly last semester, and it has been very hard on everyone. Our...

  22. Bathing - scared to death!

    Ortho_RN replied to jennysjewels's topic in General Students

    It will get easier.. You will do it like you have been doing it for years. The only time I ever get uncomfortable is when I am having to bathe a guy closer to my age. And when that occurs I let them...

  23. Graduation/Pinning Ceremony Questions?

    Ortho_RN replied to Guest26407's topic in General Students

    Yeah very short and sweet.. No 2page Thank You.. they were written on a 3x5 index card. Feel free to msg me anytime. I will be able to tell you how it went after the 12th

  24. Graduation/Pinning Ceremony Questions?

    Ortho_RN replied to Guest26407's topic in General Students

    Well Im on the Pinning Committee planning ours. Which is on the 12th of this month. :) I know every program does things differently. We are using the auditorium on campus for the actual pinning....

  25. Changing nclex format?????

    Ortho_RN replied to Just Angi's topic in General Nursing

    The whole test will not be multiple choice, but it will be a mixture of different types like mentioned above. And Chrissy.. They are lowering it from 91days to 45days.. Which I think is a good...