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    is it hard going back to school as a single parent or wait

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to sincere1782's topic in General Nursing

    I had to chime in. Not a single parent here but as far as when to start school, I say go now while she is young. Teens can be challenging. Sometimes, I think they need their parents more then than...
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    Got my ATT

    General E. Speaking, RN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    ATT test arrived today!!! Taking NCLEX June
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    Listed as new GN on BON web site?

    General E. Speaking, RN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I wanted to know if anyone that graduated recently has found that they are listed as a GN or GVN on the BON web site? The waiting is driving me
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    Listed as new GN on BON web site?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am finally an official
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    Need help from an experienced Grad on Ethical Dilemma

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to mlee9985's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I did mine on stem cell research. Lots of
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    Got my ATT

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

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    Pneumococcal screening

    General E. Speaking, RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    The pneumococcal screening prompts us to immunize certain risk factors. When screening, do you immunize a person whose only risk factor is hypertension? Our paper says to immunize those with "heart...
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    Pneumococcal screening

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe I should have posted this is the Med Surg or Cardiac
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    improving your nursing improves you?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to MoopleRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I frequently have to give myself "attitude adjustments"
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    Nurses that "eat your lunch" during report!

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to allthingsbright's topic in General Nursing

    We have a particular nurse like this that makes me crazy. I tell myself (prior to giving her report) that today I am not going to let her "get" to me. Ohm:bow: (meditating sound) Well, it never...
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    Got my ATT

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Psh! Studying? Me? Haven't started
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    August2008Support Group!!!

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to Husky_Lover_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Taking NCLEX June 19th. I have Saunders book and NCLEX 3500 cd. Don't feel like studying
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    Well, I am a doctor

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have taken ACLS with a few dentists. Some are
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    RN to LPN .....

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to funnibone13's topic in LPN to RN

    I just would like to commend you on your decision to go back to school. I have been an LVN for 18 yrs and recently graduated from a transitional RN program. I do have some regret for not doing it...
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    Got my ATT

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Any news
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    I Hate Managers!!

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Once I had to do the non-apology thing. I was seething because I did not feel I was in the wrong. A nurse has to prioritize and unfortunately that interferes with 'customer service' quite often. It...
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    Listed as new GN on BON web site?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    hmm, well there is a spot on the BON that says "verify a GN or GVN permit". My employer is waiting on this so I can get GN pay (instead of LVN). Our instructors told us that it would take about a...
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    Waiting for my ATT...

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to selby08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Last exam was the 12th. Waiting for my ATT too! Looked on the Texas BON site to verify if I was officially a "GN" yet...but not there. Sigh, will check
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    Graduating LVN to RN in May? How's it going?

    General E. Speaking, RN posted a topic in LPN to RN

    About 8 weeks to go and I am ready for it to be over so I can concentrate on NCLEX! Here's what I am ready for... actual days off. not buying computer ink in the jumbo packs. throwing my extra...
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    Graduating LVN to RN in May? How's it going?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    Congratulations! On to the next
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    Things you'd like to say to your co-workers, but never would ....

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    Stop parking in the ER Visitor parking spots. Park where all the rest of us have to park. Yes, it is further away and a hike into the building. What makes you so
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    bulletin boards, the ones on your walls

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to Johnny Moo Man's topic in General Nursing

    Post them in the bathroom directly in front (women) or in back (men) of the potty like my hospital does. That way you KNOW you have a captivated
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    exam cram

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to labellefillette's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just wondering if you
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    Done! :)

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to Jules A's topic in LPN to RN

    Amen sister! We finished our last final on Monday. Pinning ceremony is Thursday night. Chose not to walk with cap and gown in the big college graduation on Friday night. Pampering day on Friday-...
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    Your Call Light is On Can I help YOU?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to MrsMommaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Us: "May I help you?" Pt: "GERONIMO!!!!" Go to pt room to find she had yanked her foley out (with the bulb intact-