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  1. Guilt about using sick time

    ffweste posted a topic in General Nursing

    Okay friends I am laying on the couch missing my 3rd and final shift this week and feel SOOO GUILTY!!!! I fractured a root in my upper molar and it abscessed up into my jaw bone. I have been...

  2. Guilt about using sick time

    ffweste replied to ffweste's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you everyone for your responses. I obviously am not working while I am on the medication (can't wait for the extraction on Monday - but the infection has to be resolved first per my oral...

  3. Guilt about using sick time

    ffweste replied to ffweste's topic in General Nursing

    Cherybaby - U r right, I did. I am just not that kind of person to call in sick to work. Thank

  4. Passing the board

    ffweste replied to gsaun7332000's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I also used ATI, Kaplan, Mosby's NCLEX review, Saunder's NCLEX review, a Lippencott Flash Card set. I can honestly say I utilized Kaplan and Saunders the

  5. God give me strength

    ffweste replied to HolyNameChild7's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Gene - You will do great. You have done everything that you need to do to pass this test. Just say a big prayer before you start (I have to admit, I said more than one prayer while I was taking the...

  6. Waiting is the hardest part....

    ffweste replied to ffweste's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks Suzanne. I know that I don't need to remember the questions, I would just like to look up a few and just see how I did. But on second thought, that might just really make my anxiety set in....

  7. Waiting is the hardest part....

    ffweste posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took NCLEX-RN today @ 8am, finished by 915am (78 questions) I never thought that I would want that test to keep going. I answered some bizarre lead exposure question and then the screen went blue...

  8. My Saunders cd won't work on my Mac Book!

    ffweste replied to michelle meeks's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had the same problem but my 'ole G4 isn't new!! I got it 3 years ago. I ended up having to use my husband's PC for Saunders. If you use Kaplan qbank (just an extra FYI), your computer won't let...

  9. Things to do to keep yourself from going crazy while waiting for the NCLEX results

    ffweste replied to alabastershadow's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This is all good advice - I played with my kiddos, watched some football, and yacked on the phone all night. I really should use the running around the block several times.....I will do that...

  10. Nclex-rn

    ffweste replied to Polican, RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Debbie - Good luck, you are right hard work and determination are key. I always work hard and made studying for NCLEX my job since graduation (graduated in Aug) and I have worked. Took last week off...

  11. the NCLEX exam

    ffweste replied to accordoba's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!!! What great

  12. Waiting is the hardest part....

    ffweste replied to ffweste's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you everyone for your support. Hopefully, only 36 hours until I find out....not that I am counting or

  13. Nclex-rn

    ffweste replied to Polican, RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am sure that you didn't fail. You did everything that you could do to get ready (you made me feel bad when I read everything that you have done!). My school has a high pass rate too and I don't...

  14. Nclex-rn

    ffweste replied to Polican, RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Mine shut off at 78 questions. I had one put in order, a few SATA, and TONS of meds. I pretty much have come to the conclusion that I failed. ~sigh~ I am impatient by nature and this is horrible....

  15. Waiting is the hardest part....

    ffweste replied to ffweste's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I hope so for you too! I didn't have any dosage calc questions. I had several priority, med questions (lots of those), and some SATA. I am horrible at remembering a test even 2 minutes after I...

  16. Got into nursing school,but can't afford to go

    ffweste replied to Bolus of Courage's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Bolus Of Courage - Have you inquired about scholarships from a local hospital? I know here in Tulsa both St. Francis and St. John's offer scholarships to students attending nursing school in return...

  17. Orientations?

    ffweste replied to CEG's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Is it usual to be working a different schedule than your preceptor? I have to work the same schedule as my preceptor while I am in orientation. Is that a possibility for

  18. Announcement: I got an externship for the summer in Labor and Delivery :)

    ffweste replied to justme1972's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Congratulations!!!!

  19. labor and delivery nurse question

    ffweste replied to rizagirlRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Perhaps you could try an externship. It is a pretty minimal work commitment, gives you face time to get the coveted L&D job and gives you a pretty good idea if you are going to like the work. I...

  20. OU Tulsa BSN TCC Collaborative Program

    ffweste replied to mommy.19's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Sorry I haven't gotten back to the board yet, but I don't see those students until this Monday.

  21. Does anyone EVER

    ffweste replied to rettax2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations!!!!!!

  22. OU Tulsa BSN TCC Collaborative Program

    ffweste replied to mommy.19's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I attend OU and know a few people that have been in the collaborative program. Since they attend OU their senior year, I have gotten to know a few. I will ask them what they think when I see them on...

  23. OU ABSN 2007 Roll-call

    ffweste replied to tabercr's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    ffweste - graduate from OU ABSN tulsa program working L&D - not sure which hospital in Tulsa yet. We are graduating with pssbly 27 maybe 26. We had one person transfer from OKC this

  24. help please...deperate for OB nursing diagnosis

    ffweste replied to tannylp74's topic in General Students

    Given that information.... Risk for fetal injury related to decreased placental perfusion - obtain baseline FHR electronically or manually. Also assess variability. - position the client sidelying...

  25. help please...deperate for OB nursing diagnosis

    ffweste replied to tannylp74's topic in General Students

    1. Pain related to the effects of uterine contractions - nurse will teach the patient simple breathing and relaxation techniques to help with pain prior to labor. - the nurse will assist the patient...