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  1. I know I failed!

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

    This was me last semester at finals :plsebeg:. I looked at the first question and didn't know it, second one and didn't know it and so forth. I panicked. When I finally got to a question I did...

  2. What would you say?

    PurrRN replied to Cuddlebugs's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, just on behalf of all the new and "over" protective mothers behaves all over the world, I have to tell on myself. When my now 7 year old oldest twin was a toddler, it seemed as if there was a...

  3. devil

    PurrRN replied to calliesue's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Welcome to MY world!!!:rotfl::roll:chuckle :an!::1luvu::heartbeat:bowingpur:bowingpur Can't start my day without it,

  4. advice

    PurrRN replied to jean333's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I always believe that you need to make choices that support your future goals and are choices that you can live with. So this is how I would go about the situation. A. Decide if you are...

  5. child leg pain

    PurrRN replied to NoWaNrN's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I can remember vividly of crying as a little girl because my bones hurt so much. My mom always told me it was growing pains and guess we believed it because it just made sense. My boys are 7,7, and...

  6. Concierge Doctors

    PurrRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just my opinion, but I guess this just reminds me of what I always thought a "family doctor" used to be. Someone who you could go to and they knew everything about you and your family. Someone you...

  7. Entitled Generation

    PurrRN replied to javajaydon's topic in General Nursing

    As an upcoming new grad (May '08), I don't feel a sense of entitlement to any shift. I figure if I apply to a position and am told what is available, then that's what I have to choose from....

  8. How do you choose which IV tubing to use?

    PurrRN replied to buddiage's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I attend LU out of the FLW site in MO. Our school teaches that the microdrip 60gtt tubing should be used for 60 ml/hr and under. Anything over 60 ml/hr is at the discretion of the student unless the...

  9. Do Nurses have to work in rotating shifts in almost all the jobs?

    PurrRN replied to shakshi's topic in General Nursing

    I've noticed that the hospital where I do my clinicals is advertising several RN positions as rotating shifts. I realize that as a new grad in May 08 that I won't have much barganing power to begin...

  10. Any military wives in here??

    PurrRN replied to Futurenurse86's topic in General Nursing

    Army wife here. I start my last semester of ADN program in one week. It's been a long haul to get where I am right now. I worked my butt off to get all my pre-req's done (with good enough grades to...

  11. Badly needed advice..........

    PurrRN replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with llg, you need to first figure out what your goals are regarding your career. Then position yourself to attain those goals. If you desire a clinical position in a particular area, start...

  12. should I change jobs? (long)

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

    Just remember that your feelings of loyalty to co-workers, patients or institution will not promote your goals in life and in fact may prevent you from acting on oportunities that may in YOUR best...

  13. Advice on how to finally get started in nursing (hybrid courses, maybe??)

    PurrRN replied to wntng2bAnurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Call Coastal and see what pre-reqs you will need to take and get started! :) I'd also ask them whether their nursing program is based on points, grades, or first come first serve. It might make a...

  14. Advice on how to finally get started in nursing (hybrid courses, maybe??)

    PurrRN replied to wntng2bAnurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi and welcome to the forum, I was with my DH when he was stationed at Bragg in NC. We moved from there in '05 to go to Mo and all of my credits from Fayetteville Tech CC transfered. If you have...

  15. Childcare for AD dependants

    PurrRN replied to The Little Greek's topic in Government, Military

    I'm an active duty wife currently stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. My youngest in the CDC cost $435.00/mo for an E-7. Prices go up for higher grades and officers. Times were from 0530-0530 M-F....

  16. Ethical Decisions

    PurrRN replied to NC_Gal's topic in General Nursing

    My thought process is: Is this 80-ish year old lady impeded some way with another Dx which undermines her cognitive abilities? If yes, then possible the descision to withhold the information by...

  17. On the verge of Failing

    PurrRN posted a topic in General Students

    Have you ever had one of those moments when you just couln't take one more hit from life without imploding? This is where I am right now. I'm not sure how to pull myself out of this funk I'm in...

  18. Don't know what to do!!

    PurrRN replied to rnmomtobe2010's topic in General Nursing

    Starting nursing school can be quite daunting. Feeling sick on top of that can make a person feel overwhelmed. But just stick with it, keep going to class, taking notes, etc., until you feel better...

  19. How many of us 30 somethings are out there?

    PurrRN replied to karen230's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Okay, so I've always considered myself something of a late bloomer . Didn't get married until I was 32 :imbar, first pregnancy (twins) later that year . Started pre-req's when kiddos were 4 months....

  20. Schweet

    PurrRN replied to bakpakr's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats!! I know that when I started taking my pre-pre reqs (had to take remedial math and chem) I felt that I had finally gotten on the path to my goal, even though the classes didn't "count"...

  21. Reserve Army- advice would be GREAT!

    PurrRN replied to everhigher's topic in Government, Military

    Please contact your nearest AMEDD recruiter by phone: 360-891-4938 for your area. That way you can talk to someone face to face. I never had any luck with the e-mail route. Asthma is normally...

  22. Drug testing?

    PurrRN replied to Mike1974's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't know about ALL programs around the country, but my school didn't mention anything about a drug test until like the first week in school and then said everyone had 3 days to complete one....

  23. What does your login nickname mean to you?

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

    My faithful companion Dorky who constantly monitors my time on the computer. Either she plunks herself down in my lap or stretches across my arm as I'm attempting to answer a post. Even though the...

  24. Contacted AMEDD recruiter today

    PurrRN replied to PurrRN's topic in Government, Military

    I just want to reiterate that this is what my recruiter told me. I urge anyone contemplating joining, to read through their contracts carefully and make sure that any incentives discussed are in...

  25. Contacted AMEDD recruiter today

    PurrRN replied to PurrRN's topic in Government, Military

    Okay, so I went back and updated the info I got from the recruiter. There are certain benefits and drawbacks to each, but this is pretty much my understanding of how it all works. Hope it helps any...