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  1. pregnancy and night shift

    beachbum3 replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    I've never worked nights before. But I have 3 kids now, so at least I know what pregnancy is like, I guess! I am doing 12 hour nights so I'm feeling it might get pretty tough, but who knows- it may be...

  2. Nursing, Smoking, and Kids

    beachbum3 replied to JettaDP's topic in General Nursing

    I smoke, am a nurse, and have kids. We (SO and I) smoke outside, and if the kids are in the car keep the windows all the way down and cigarettes outside the car, if we even smoke with them in the car....

  3. Any hope for us non-Kaplanites?!?!

    beachbum3 replied to LittleWing21's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed last month and didn't take Kaplan. Honestly I really didn't review too much at all. I did *some* questions, maybe 200 or so over the weekend before I tested. I used the Saunders review book...

  4. finally posting.. NCLEX 265 questions!

    beachbum3 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    And I passed! I got my license in the mail today and cried for a good half hour. Took boards last Monday (the 23rd). Got 265 questions, was exhausted, convinced I failed, but lo and behold... I...

  5. 265 questions on nclex bad or good?

    beachbum3 replied to surgeryrn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks! Thats what they were told, that 1 in 4 gets 265. Randomly. My 265 was like that, peds, OB, psych, maternity, lots of infection control, and tons of prioritizing. And from what my friends who...

  6. finally posting.. NCLEX 265 questions!

    beachbum3 replied to beachbum3's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks! I felt like I failed because it seemed like every question just had me stumped. Seriously, it would pop up and I'd think to myself, "huh?" and wonder if I really did go to school for this...

  7. finally posting.. NCLEX 265 questions!

    beachbum3 replied to beachbum3's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks! It took me about 2 and a half

  8. 265 questions on nclex bad or good?

    beachbum3 replied to surgeryrn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took 265 and passed. I didn't take Kaplan, but a friend who did said they told them that 1 in 4 automatically gets all 265 questions, whether or not it could have been determined if they passed or...

  9. New ED nurses who "know it all"

    beachbum3 replied to rnflie's topic in Emergency

    I'm a new grad starting in the ER next week... the ER I'm starting in hires new grads every year and the director told me during the interview when I was asking about orientation that its 12-16 weeks...

  10. What is the best advice you can give to new nursing students?

    beachbum3 replied to nurse2b2010's topic in General Nursing

    I just graduated this month so heres my 2 cents: 1. Study in groups 2. Be on time, professional, follow the rules, keep your head down. 3. Be organized 4. Get things done as soon as you can, but also...

  11. Tons of Questions for a tough decision

    beachbum3 replied to alliestar's topic in General Nursing

    hi there! i just graduated with an adn. i have 3 kids- ages 6, 8, and almost 10. i'm divorced and have a longterm live in partner, however he has been out of work and on medical leave for the better...

  12. is this normal? (tmt of pt)

    beachbum3 posted a topic in Emergency

    So I'm graduating in a couple of weeks and have a job lined up in the ER. I did my capstone experience in the ER (follow a nurse for 3 12 hour shifts) and saw something I was wondering about. I will...

  13. Orientation question

    beachbum3 replied to AtomicWoman's topic in First Year After Licensure

    1 week general hospital orientation, 8-5 m-f. After that 12-16 weeks in the ER on the shift I'll be

  14. Single Mom Trying To Become A Nurse

    beachbum3 replied to nursingisforme's topic in General Nursing

    I took out student loans and am graduating with $21,000 worth. Its not ideal, but for me it was a worthwhile investment, and I didn't see any other option. It was either take on the debt or don't...

  15. Er Nurse

    beachbum3 replied to rouge79's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have a job lined up in an ER as a new grad (ADN). (graduate in 2 weeks, start June

  16. Quit nursing school?

    beachbum3 replied to wellhereiam's topic in General Students

    First and foremost, take care of yourself. I gather from other responses you have suicidal thoughts (must have been deleted from original post) and please, please see your doctor and get some help....

  17. is this normal? (tmt of pt)

    beachbum3 replied to beachbum3's topic in Emergency

    now that you said that about the voucher, I overheard his nurse say she told his wife we were out of vouchers, then said "I'm not giving him a voucher, he can walk" As far as the 1:1, He was in a room...

  18. is this normal? (tmt of pt)

    beachbum3 replied to beachbum3's topic in Emergency

    I wanted to add, I didn't judge, and won't, I just wondered if this is part of the difference of real world and school, or if it could/should have been handled

  19. How would you summarize level 2?

    beachbum3 posted a topic in Emergency

    I'm getting ready to interview for a GN position at a level 2 ER. I'm trying to prepare and while I know level 1 is the highest level trauma center, how would you summarize/define level 2 in...

  20. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

    beachbum3 replied to ashfost's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Houston suburbs- $24.35 days, 3.50 shift diff for 2nd shift, 4.50 shift diff. for 3rd shift. Cost of living is

  21. No Workers Comp coverage?

    beachbum3 replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the replies on this. It seems to me that it would be impossible for such a large hospital (and hospital system) to get away with not taking care of employees injured on the job. With...

  22. No Workers Comp coverage?

    beachbum3 posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I filled out my HR paperwork for my GN position on Friday. In the paperwork was a form I had to sign acknowledging that I am aware they do not carry Workers Compensation coverage. Is this common?...

  23. What do you want to tell Nursing Students?

    beachbum3 replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    Some things said have been what seem like common sense to me, but I have a few thoughts: 1. If you need a chair/computer to sit and chart, why not just ask the student to get up so you can use the...

  24. No Workers Comp coverage?

    beachbum3 replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    It is in Texas, and I just researched and read that in Texas, employers are not required to carry worker's compensation coverage. This is a large hospital that is part of a major hospital system in a...

  25. Does anybody had seen a nurse with tunnel earrings?

    beachbum3 replied to Hacker-Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Here is the bottom line for me. Nursing is a profession, and people should come to work looking professional. The sort of dress the OP suggested is NOT professional. And if I were a patient I'd...