PurrRN

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  1. Resume Issue for SAHM

    PurrRN replied to PurrRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks Tweety. I appreciate the response.

  2. subective/objective data

    PurrRN replied to NightOwl0624's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    "Subjective data are obtained from the client, family, significant others, health care team members, and health records. Objective data are obtained through physical examination, results of...

  3. In a slump

    PurrRN replied to b eyes's topic in Nursing Career

    Your DON may think that your job comes first, but YOU know better. If this schedule is something that you cannot continue to work and you have gone to her and professionally discussed why it's not...

  4. question about becoming a cna

    PurrRN replied to vaness87's topic in General Nursing

    NA = nursing assistant CNA = certified nursing assistant CENA = I've heard this one but don't know what the E stands for PCT = patient care tech PCA = Patient care assistant AP = assistive personel...

  5. question about becoming a cna

    PurrRN replied to vaness87's topic in General Nursing

    PCA=Patient care assistant. After the first semester of NS our clinical hospital will hire students for these types of positions. It is a different name for essentially the same thing as UAP which...

  6. Trying to stay motivated

    PurrRN replied to Love316's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Long waits seem to be the norm nowdays. Very few people seem to be able to just step into a nursing program, even with all pre-req's done and 4.0 gpa's. Don't feel alone, you're not. Took me 2...

  7. zero support for new nurse

    PurrRN replied to The Bell Jar's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :yeahthat: Also how long were you told your orientation would last when you interviewed for the job? If you got less than was discussed, you need hold them to their agreement or walk. Just to give...

  8. What would you do in my shoes? ADN or BSN?

    PurrRN replied to Emma&Ben's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I agree with Starrynyte. I would go for the ADN program which you can get into now and plan for a BSN-completion program. I'm in my last semester of an ADN at a University that offers the BSN...

  9. need some advice...

    PurrRN replied to newlvngrad's topic in Nursing Career

    Truth is what it is. You are not likely to find an employer who is going to accomodate your two months off each year requirements. Sounds like travel nursing is going to be your best

  10. NCLEX Advice (Long)

    PurrRN replied to Sunshine Sweetheart's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :ancong!: :anpom::anpom::anpom::anpom::anpom::anpom::anpom::anpom::anpom: Thanks for the advice. Congradulations of

  11. age ?

    PurrRN replied to disneydiva21's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    33yo when I started taking my remedial classes (basic math and basic chem which I didn't get in high school). 38 yo when I started NS due to a 2 year waiting list at my previous school and then a 1...

  12. Need some advice...

    PurrRN replied to Katie1971's topic in Nursing Career

    Well, I don't have a daycare center in house, but I do have 7 yo twins and a 5 yo at home. I am currently in my last semester of NS and will turn 40 in April. I currently go to school on Wednesdays...

  13. Who Said This?

    PurrRN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well I don't know if you read it in MY post. But I know I quoted this to someone recently cause I thought it was so profound and really hit home for me personally. This is what I wrote in the other...

  14. NCLEX question

    PurrRN replied to justa?'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would assume if you graduated from a qualifying school you would be allowed to take the NCLEX. What does your nursing school

  15. help!!

    PurrRN replied to gabrield's topic in General Nursing

    Only you are going to be able to decide what is the best specialty for you. Look at what interests you the most and then try to get experience in that area. If it doesn't work out like you initially...

  16. Thumbguard -V - Thudguard?

    PurrRN replied to Cuddlebugs's topic in General Nursing

    It's hard for me to rate the thumbguard from a personal viewpoint, as none of my three boys were thumbsuckers (or binky suckers for that matter, and believe you me I tried, since I thought that's what...

  17. Bombed test!

    PurrRN replied to Yayamaya's topic in General Students

    A lot of students in NS who were formally strait A student's drop grade averages. There is alot of material to cover and study strategies sometimes need to be adjusted to accomodate the new learning...

  18. June 2008 NCLEX support group

    PurrRN replied to IamRN08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I graduate May 10th and we are being told we'll be able to test around the first week of June. I've been keeping my ears peeled to all the NCLEX discussions cause it's scaring the ever lovin' tinkle...

  19. Would parenting classes help a confused stepmom?!

    PurrRN replied to sissiesmama's topic in Psychiatric

    Parenting has got to be one of the hardest jobs I've ever had to do. It's an exhausting merry-go-round of trying to do the right thing for them, you, and everyone else in the family. Can be quite...

  20. Took Nclex Today.......i Hated It

    PurrRN replied to MJJFan1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I know the waiting is rough. Hopefully you will get positive news

  21. HELP!! Resp/Metabolic Acidosis/Alkalosis

    PurrRN replied to Davisk01's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    https://allnurses.com/forums/f205/easy-way-remember-abg-s-144947.html Here is a link to what I'm talking about that probably explains it way better than I ever could. Look for #8 post by VickyRN and...

  22. HELP!! Resp/Metabolic Acidosis/Alkalosis

    PurrRN replied to Davisk01's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My instructor taught us with the tic-tac-toe grid which has made interpretation of the numbers pretty easy to remember. Are you familiar with this method? Because I don't want to go into it if you...

  23. I know I failed!

    PurrRN replied to emnicams's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Seee!!!! What'd I tell Ya? Congratulations!

  24. Advice..?

    PurrRN replied to StudentFromNj's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    A friend of mine just graduated in December and found out that she passed her boards this past Saturday . She had no problem not only getting a job at a place called Coopers Hospital (I think that's...

  25. SHOCK of reality nursing vs Nursing School

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

    :hehe: Okay now, I'm not looking to scare the heck out of myself before I even graduate!!