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  1. How do you determine that you passed the NCLEX?

    proudnurseRN replied to IVqueen23's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I know what works for me won't work for everyone else, and I'll probably be slammed for "bragging" but I passed NCLEX in 75 questions/30 minutes. My prep was questions, questions, questions. I...

  2. Are you working outside nursing? TShare your story!

    proudnurseRN replied to OhLookItsRalph, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I love the happiest place on Earth :) I took care of a "former" LPN who was working at a factory now. She said it was because of $$$. She said she's kept her license active just in case. Another...

  3. NCLEX Tutoring

    proudnurseRN replied to cmarch2010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have to agree with the above poster. Take thousands of questions. I imagine I probably took between 5000-10000 questions before the test. I lost count, but I know I did at LEAST 100 questions per...

  4. Can an RN be fired for being immunocompromised?

    proudnurseRN replied to lexy3227's topic in General Nursing

    I was also thinking FMLA. I've had two minor surgeries this year. The first was lithotripsy with stent for a kidney stone back in July. It caused me to miss 4 days of work total. My NCM was...

  5. Instructor said I'd be good in ICU/CCU/ER units?

    proudnurseRN replied to GhostOfTheSun's topic in General Nursing

    I had a professor tell me the same thing. It came after a conversation where I talked about something working best under pressure. She complimented a paper or test or something and asked how long I...

  6. Pregnant and Perplexed

    proudnurseRN replied to jpdills's topic in General Nursing

    I had my son while I was in nursing school and worked part-time. Honestly, I thought it was easier than those who worked full-time or were in sororities and those obligations, but my son was a easy...

  7. baby to the nursery please

    proudnurseRN replied to jennifers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    After coming in early for induction, going through that, keeping the baby all night and the next day...that 2nd night I was exhausted. I may have had 3hrs of sleep in 48hrs, and even that was broken...

  8. self scheduling

    proudnurseRN replied to Natalie_appau's topic in General Nursing

    The way we do it is similar. We do have an "A" and "B" group, those switch. However, no matter what group you are in there's a good chance you may get move one scheduled day. To me, that's not too...

  9. REALLY bad hair day

    proudnurseRN replied to katieusa's topic in General Nursing

    Speaking of bad hair days... In 2003 my husband (boyfriend at the time) were in a rollover accident. The car had a moonroof. The force of the impact popped open the moonroof, and during the course...

  10. Rent, car, school... how did you pay/manage?

    proudnurseRN replied to Sophiamez's topic in General Nursing

    I went to nursing school (BSN program) while pregnant/with a newborn and an unemployed husband. I also lost 80lbs in 6 months right before I got pregnant. My situation wasn't exactly the same,...

  11. Need some help from Ortho/ Neuro Nurses Please!

    proudnurseRN replied to MrazFan's topic in General Nursing

    Hello! Expect to see several fractures and joint replacements. Brush up on hip fx's and knee replacements. Also, we are non-monitored, so our neuro's come in the form of back surgeries, possible...

  12. when to give and hold PRN morphine

    proudnurseRN replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    In general, I use this rule of thumb: 1. Pt is breathing 2. States they are in pain 3. I use whatever pain meds I have on order, depending on how the pt rates their pain. If those do not work, then I...

  13. What are the staffing ratios in your state?

    proudnurseRN replied to Barras's topic in General Nursing

    Indiana here, and this is hospital matrix, not anything to do with state. Nights, my floor, max of 5, typically 4, sometimes 3 (specialized med-surg floor). Most med surg floors- max of 6, typically...

  14. When does your salary go up??

    proudnurseRN replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Semi-new grad (May 09) and I make 25.60/hr plus night/weekend differential. Take home pay every 2 weeks is usually a little over $1500. Will be less soon because I don't have retirement coming out...

  15. Jobs prior to Nursing

    proudnurseRN replied to mysticalmoonray's topic in General Nursing

    Let's see... first job was a packer for a moving company. It was a summer job. Then I worked at Burger King for 3 years. Then I worked phone customer service for 6 years. When I started nursing...

  16. Am I being "dumbed down" in my current dept?

    proudnurseRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if I'm looking for advice, others that have experienced this, or just rambling... but here goes. I'm smart. Now I don't mean to brag about it, but it is what it is. I'm not trying to...

  17. Am I being "dumbed down" in my current dept?

    proudnurseRN replied to proudnurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you again for everyone that gave their advice. I won't be responding anymore to the thread, because I don't think it was interpreted as it was meant. I was not trying to brag. I wasn't trying...

  18. Am I being "dumbed down" in my current dept?

    proudnurseRN replied to proudnurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. While there were other helpful posts, your post made me think someone truly understood my dilemna. To the others that thought I was bragging, I truly was not. In fact, what I was trying...

  19. Am I being "dumbed down" in my current dept?

    proudnurseRN replied to proudnurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think if I'm going to jump, I might as well go all the way. Right now the only thing I've considered is ICU. (keeping in mind that this is a mid-level ICU in my hometown. Much more to learn, but...

  20. Am I being "dumbed down" in my current dept?

    proudnurseRN replied to proudnurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Touche, my friend. So some honesty here. I hate change. Particularly when you go from good to the unknown. However, I know I need more diffuse experience to further my education and be a better...

  21. To all the moms out there: How did you do it?

    proudnurseRN replied to Karina1481's topic in General Nursing

    Your story could've been mine. :)- Good suggestions. (BTW, we are leaving for DW on

  22. Schedule Change

    proudnurseRN replied to rkrs6673's topic in General Nursing

    I prefer to work weekends. Even though we have a required 3 weekend nights a schedule, I usually do 5-6. It's more convenient for me because my husband has that time off and my older step-daughter...

  23. How to get report without chasing call lights???

    proudnurseRN replied to NYNurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Let me re-phrase the question, what times are your scheduled vitals? I understand we (because I do my own vitals often) start vitals early, because logistics say not every single patient can be done...

  24. How to get report without chasing call lights???

    proudnurseRN replied to NYNurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    Are vitals 00-04-08-12-16-20? If so, I assume night shift is getting 0400 vitals? Are you wanting night shift to get 0800 vitals? Does your night shift start giving report at 0700? Maybe a change of...

  25. Did you get a raise after orientation?

    proudnurseRN replied to chelleanne's topic in General Nursing

    I got a raise after I passed boards, which went along with getting off orientation (some confidence in my NCM there... the first day back after taking boards I was scheduled on my own). Our raise...