fiveofpeep

fiveofpeep

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  1. When coffee is no longer enough,

    fiveofpeep replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    yeah that RX is used to treat shift-associated insomnia, no

  2. A nurse friend of mine passed away: A WARNING TO ALL

    fiveofpeep replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    is there a news article related to this? Id like to fwd it to my old school because they sent students alone (even without a nurse) to home assignments in shady areas of LA during our community health...

  3. First Year After Nursing Licensure-My Story by nrsnic

    fiveofpeep replied to madwife2002's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am so sorry for what you have gone through, but Im even sorrier that this is such a common thing to hear nowadays. You wrote this so tactfully and frankly. If this could be published in a layman's...

  4. Maybe it's time we "New Grads" finally mobilized?

    fiveofpeep replied to BeatDownNewGrad's topic in First Year After Licensure

    although I admire your spirit, I think your rebellion is channeled at the wrong villain. hospitals are struggling too and new grads are extremely expensive and tend to be unreliable, often leaving...

  5. VENT: school still ruining my life after graduation

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

    yeah, and I payed for the transcripts months ago so they are my property not the nursing departments anyways so I should be able to take them into my possession. I dont live near Sac, but I was...

  6. VENT: school still ruining my life after graduation

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

    the office lady said I couldnt, but Im going to call the BRN directly tomorrow to see if I can do it anyways, even if it means ordering my own

  7. VENT: school still ruining my life after graduation

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

    Thanks for reading. I know, I keep trying to remember that. Thanks for the reminder. Its funny how I get so anxious about things I cant control but usually once I say that prayer to God I feel...

  8. My Two Cents

    fiveofpeep replied to Joyfull77's topic in General Nursing

    This is true, but a high GPA reflects test taking ability, critical thinking, and dedication which are all needed to succeed in nursing school and as a nurse. Although they couldnt ace their pre reqs,...

  9. When coffee is no longer enough,

    fiveofpeep replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    chocolate covered expresso beans are quick and

  10. Most common overdose drug of choice?

    fiveofpeep replied to KungFuFtr's topic in Emergency

    I heard of an accidental suicide d/t hypoglycemia secondary to unprescribed insulin use for weight

  11. A nurse friend of mine passed away: A WARNING TO ALL

    fiveofpeep replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    that is terrible! I am very sorry for your loss and for the loss of a fellow

  12. Need help with filling out pt flow sheet?

    fiveofpeep replied to sailortatoo's topic in General Nursing

    wow that really is random. the only thing I can think of is oral rehydration therapy guidelines for diarrhea ha hopefully someone else has some

  13. Most common overdose drug of choice?

    fiveofpeep replied to KungFuFtr's topic in Emergency

    I dont know about most common, but I had a female patient who used a beta blocker. Creative, but easily

  14. What is easy RN job to get for new grad

    fiveofpeep replied to reikoweller's topic in General Nursing

    nevermind

  15. New to teaching/vent

    fiveofpeep replied to UnionRN2's topic in General Nursing

    you sound like you are on the path to becoming an excellent teacher. your responses to the situation seemed right on point. As a new grad, I thank you for being so great because I definitely remember...

  16. Follow-up of the post titled: "Academic dishonesty dilemma! Advice needed, plz..."

    fiveofpeep replied to aflac381's topic in General Nursing

    we had bouts of plagiarism and cheating at my school and they did follow through. the kids failed the class and could try again just one more time. only one of them got caught cheating again and he is...

  17. What website do you use

    fiveofpeep replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    aftercollege can be good for new grads oh and California Nursing Resource for New Graduate RN employment is awwwesssooome if you are a CA new

  18. If you got tuition reimbursement and had to sign a contract

    fiveofpeep replied to Chris99mu's topic in General Nursing

    yeah and its a large hospital in an inner city thats supposed to be oh so awesome but its hemorrhaging money and had to divert money from sister hospitals to continue operation. they bit off way more...

  19. If you got tuition reimbursement and had to sign a contract

    fiveofpeep replied to Chris99mu's topic in General Nursing

    70% of my cohort signed a contract. Only about 5-10 out of 50 got jobs in a unit of their choice. the rest are working in a float pool. full time isnt

  20. thug got shot and crying

    fiveofpeep replied to C-DIFF PHIL RN's topic in Emergency

    that is why we call them "thuglets"

  21. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    fiveofpeep replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    they wont accept the IP but are willing to wait but I dont know how long they will wait ya

  22. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    fiveofpeep replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    if I have to wait 3 more weeks I probably will lose my job and we all know how hard jobs are to come by. I hate my school and cant wait to be rid of them. this is

  23. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    fiveofpeep replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the NCLEX over a week ago and have been waiting for transcripts to be released. Its so annoying because I have to start my job late and literally each day I wait I lose hundreds of

  24. Academic dishonesty dilemma! Advice needed, plz...

    fiveofpeep replied to dean1987's topic in General Nursing

    all your pre reqs have to be confirmed to earn credit for the degree, I suspect she would find a nasty shock when she applies for her degree and finds that she doesnt have everything she needs. are...

  25. What will you do if they change the Ratios

    fiveofpeep replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in California Nursing

    yeah I think if it was really happening the CNA and other organizations would make a big stink and we would hear about