jcat01

jcat01 specializes in Med/Surg,, SICU, Burn ICU, ER.

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1. relocating info needed

   jcat01 replied to silverbat's topic in General Nursing

   I am originally from Carlsbad, and I lived for a short time in Cruces. I can tell you that Carlsbad is NOT the best place to live. It use to be an awesome little town, but it is run over with drug...

2. Forced to come into work on day off

   jcat01 replied to deletethisaccount's topic in General Nursing

   Look into your state BON and see if mandatory overtime is addressed. If it isn't allowed-then no, they cannot make you come in....and like everyone else, I'd be asking why and for me personnally I...

3. July NCLEX Takers come on in!

   jcat01 replied to orchids8's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I finally got my NCLEX RN scheduled for 7-21!! I am already an LPN, and kinda flew through that NCLEX with little prep...however.....I'm really really nervous and anxious about the RN one.... Anyhow-I...

4. 'Unhealthy' nurses...bad examples?

   jcat01 replied to fifi2323's topic in General Nursing

   I don't believe how a person looks or what their vices are effects their competency. We as humans all have issues, many of which include doing things we know we "shouldn't" (like smoking, hitting the...

5. Survey: Has your facility implemented nurse to patient ratios?

   jcat01 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   I'm working at my facility as an aide right now, but I also just started the nursing program earlier this week (wish me luck!!). Our facility does not have a regulated nurse/patient ratio-although it...