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  1. CNA or EMT Training??

    allthingsbright replied to Satori77's topic in General Nursing

    oops, i meant "quite

  2. CNA or EMT Training??

    allthingsbright replied to Satori77's topic in General Nursing

    If ya like trauma, go EMT. I did the CNA thing and was quite franly miserable.

  3. Bye Bye Discovery Health

    allthingsbright replied to amya215's topic in General Nursing

    :hlk: Oprah irritates the poo out of me--doesnt matter what she does

  4. Nursing School (how Do You Play The Game)

    allthingsbright replied to kristiern's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh, this is exactly why I hated nursing school. (((HUGS))) Not much advice except that unfortunately, many of us had to play the game to get through. Unfair but true! Take

  5. L&D Orientation......

    allthingsbright replied to rastanursern's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm currently in orientation--it it a total of 10 weeks for me with a mix of classroom time (2 days/wk) and I work 2 twelves a week w/ my assignd preceptor. Started on mother/baby and halfway through...

  6. Dealing with death

    allthingsbright posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Brand new to the floor and I encountered my 1st fetal demise. Kinda rocked my world. How are you guys dealing with this part of being a new nurse? I feel like I never want to go back to work, which is...

  7. Clinical experience in Psychiatric Ward

    allthingsbright replied to mjune's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Um yeah: 1. Never turn your back on a psyche patient and 2. Always place yourself between the client and the door. Can ya tell I had fun in psyche clinicals? LOL! Good

  8. LVN to RN

    allthingsbright replied to scubagoddess's topic in General Nursing

    IMHO, I think if we want ADN nurses to be seen as professionals instead of technicians, we need to have programs that are well rounded, much like the BSN programs. I see the value in having ADN nurses...

  9. What do you mean I didn't get a raise........

    allthingsbright replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in General Nursing

    At my facility, new grads get a raise at 90 days after probabtion is over and they have passed NCLEX. Then its yearly. Good

  10. Help answering questions on Nursing tests...

    allthingsbright replied to brandilovesaaron's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You probably need more practice with NCLEX style testing. Get some NCLEX-RN books and practice relevent questions before each test--it will help you better apply your knowledge. I like Saunders and...

  11. Am I stupid? Med question...

    allthingsbright posted a topic in General Nursing

    *stupid ?? follows* OK, so I would never ever drop a med on the floor, pick it up and give it to the patient--but this last week I did tip the med cup over on the patients bedside table, the meds...

  12. Taking the NCLEX in January? Stop in here...

    allthingsbright posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just wondering who's taking the NCLEX in January and what you are doing to study? I graduated this week w/ my AAS in nursing and I'm trying to spend 2 hrs a day studying using ATI, Saunders and a...

  13. Am I stupid? Med question...

    allthingsbright replied to allthingsbright's topic in General Nursing

    thanks all-i appreciate the

  14. Morgellon's Disease

    allthingsbright replied to indigo girl's topic in Psychiatric

    My SIL says she has this--has been to many docs and cant get rid of it. And yes, they have told her she has scabies (and no, numerous tx havent worked) and a mental problem. It is really...

  15. I failed NCLEX-RN

    allthingsbright replied to NsgChica's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :icon_hug:(((HUGS))) So sorry-please dont give up!!!

  16. Taking the NCLEX in January? Stop in here...

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

    :w00t::pumpiron:congrats!!!!!!!!

  17. Is It Wrong to Look at Your Own Medical Info?

    allthingsbright replied to jamonit's topic in General Nursing

    Our key strokes are tracked and my hospital can look up exactly every single thing we look at/chart etc on our computers. We get one warning, then we get the

  18. Waiting for your results come in here

    allthingsbright replied to ashonman's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :w00t::w00t:congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!you're an

  19. Allthingsbright how did it go?

    allthingsbright replied to BoonersmomRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    select all that apply!

  20. Commonly used OB meds for new nurse?

    allthingsbright posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    HI Everyone- I start my new labor and delivery job soon and am brushing up on my OB meds. Just wondering what you would recommend I know backwards and forwards for the floor. I will also rotate...

  21. Anyone start their new job yet??

    allthingsbright replied to Achoo!'s topic in First Year After Licensure

    yes--and while it is fun, it is also very, very overwhelming! trying to relax but feel pretty freaked out!

  22. Well....

    allthingsbright posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    psyche! i passed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i am a registered nurse. thanks for all your support the last couple days. prayers and best wishes to all who are taking the nclex in the near...

  23. Dropout Situation

    allthingsbright replied to postwannabe's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I really enjoyed my jobs as a unit secretary (ICU, ED and Lab). The pay isnt that great (10-14/hr depending on your experience). But I also love the healthcare field and it was a great learning...

  24. Allthingsbright how did it go?

    allthingsbright replied to BoonersmomRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You crack me up!!!!!

  25. Allthingsbright how did it go?

    allthingsbright replied to BoonersmomRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks guys!