LaceyRN

LaceyRN

Member

  • Content

    633

  • Visitors

    10,581

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    5

All Content by LaceyRN

  1. february/march 2009 support group planning to take nclex-rn exam

    LaceyRN replied to RN_d1027's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATS to all who passed! Say a prayer for me please... I test in 3

  2. one more week to go until NCLEX

    LaceyRN replied to mzjennx's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Best wishes to you! I test this week too, March 10th. Let's stay positive and believe we are both going to pass!

  3. Took exam February 16th.......Our story

    LaceyRN replied to august08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats to both of you!

  4. What states allow GN's (Graduate Nurses) to work?

    LaceyRN replied to dolphins84te's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, NY. They readily accept new grads and have a terrific orientation program. There are still a lot of RN jobs in this area at almost all the hospitals so they are...

  5. february/march 2009 support group planning to take nclex-rn exam

    LaceyRN replied to RN_d1027's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just checking in... I test in 9 days! YIKES :) But I will be ready. I am so ready to get this over with since I graduated 3 mos ago. Good Luck

  6. NCSBN online review for NCLEX or another???

    LaceyRN replied to kajh20's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just subscribed to the NCSBN NCLEX-RN review and I really love it. I test too soon to qualify for Suzanne's plan and my school purchased ATI for us but I don't like it. I work with an RN who passed...

  7. What states allow GN's (Graduate Nurses) to work?

    LaceyRN replied to dolphins84te's topic in First Year After Licensure

    At the hospital I am working in, GNs are paid the same rate as an new RN without experience, and I receive the RN wage from the first day, including orientation. I applied for a full time position...

  8. What states allow GN's (Graduate Nurses) to work?

    LaceyRN replied to dolphins84te's topic in First Year After Licensure

    New York allows GNs to work. I am orienting now as a GN and will work under the supervision of an RN until I pass my boards in March.

  9. Anybody else struggling with anorexia and bulimia?

    LaceyRN replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Don't ever let anyone tell you it can't be done - IT CAN! There is ALWAYS hope no matter how deep you are or how bad it gets. At one time I was purging up to 10+ times a day. I felt so isolated,...

  10. Anybody else struggling with anorexia and bulimia?

    LaceyRN replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I am a recovered anorexic/bulimic and I just wanted to offer my support to those of you who are struggling. It is a lonely and isolating illness in which I suffered for almost 5 years. I am healthy...

  11. Give all Honor, Glory and Praise to my Lord, God and Savior Christ Jesus!!!!

    LaceyRN replied to ArmyNursing4Me's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :ancong!: and God Bless

  12. *Weird* Patient Allergies

    LaceyRN replied to cherrybreeze's topic in General Nursing

    My ICU pt told me me was allergic to cocaine and heroin! I told him it was no problem -as I wasn't planning on giving him any!

  13. New Grad now!

    LaceyRN replied to SummerGarden's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i know, i can't believe the 2+ years have flown by...but at the time it was soooo slow and painful! lol ikwym about losing friends... my close friend who i began the program with did not pass 4th...

  14. Congrats to all new grads !!!!!!!!!

    LaceyRN replied to l_wheat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :ancong!: We did it!!

  15. New Grad now!

    LaceyRN replied to SummerGarden's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am anything BUT bored! LOL I have a house to clean, Christmas shopping to START , family coming in for the holidays tomorrow so that means COOK, COOK, COOK, and entertain! Maybe after the new year I...

  16. Who got an A on their final...

    LaceyRN replied to lovehospital's topic in General Students

    I received a 91% on my med-surg III final, and final exam for my nursing program! I am a now a GN and graduated with a 3.94 GPA and I am soooooo happy! :grad: Congrats to everyone for yet another...

  17. Final grades...Aggh!!

    LaceyRN replied to RNMeg's topic in General Students

    Congrats to you for a successful semester! I do hope you get the A you are hoping for.

  18. New Grad now!

    LaceyRN replied to SummerGarden's topic in First Year After Licensure

    CONGRATS!!! I am so happy for you! I remember when you used to post in the pre-nursing boards and I was there too. Then we made it to the nursing students section and now here we are. I just graduated...

  19. I am graduating with a 4.0 (older students/parents, listen up!)

    LaceyRN replied to MrsBradyMom's topic in General Students

    :ancong!:

  20. Somagyi vs. Dawn

    LaceyRN replied to Feels Like JD's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    this has been discussed before, hope this helps:

  21. What are you looking forward to doing most, when this semester is over

    LaceyRN replied to Natingale's topic in General Students

    I am looking forward to: 1. relaxing 2. sleeping 3. decorating for Christmas 4. watching TV by the fireplace :) 5. sleeping 6. spending time with family :redbeathe 7. putting together a puzzle...

  22. NG tubes

    LaceyRN replied to ropeforwork's topic in General Students

    Well, I have placed 3 NG tubes during my ICU experience as a student and my recommendation is LOTS and lots of lube! and a twisting motion as you advance the catheter also helps. If the client is able...

  23. Would it be the right time thinking of baby?

    LaceyRN replied to 12breakfree's topic in General Students

    I would suggest getting through school first, then get married maybe that summer and start trying to have that baby you desire. What's another year in the whole scheme of life? If you decide to wait...

  24. School Grading Scales

    LaceyRN replied to lizdctorn2b's topic in General Students

    Since when is an 86 or 87 a "C"?? I find grading scale ridiculous but what can you

  25. ATI Experience

    LaceyRN replied to Dr.Nurse2b's topic in General Students

    I know, I find ATI a bit tedious and pointless at times. There was a question on our proctored med-surg test that I knew the correct answer that ATI was most likely looking for was outdated and not...