NikkiRN_BSN

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1. Grossest Thing You've Ever Seen

   NikkiRN_BSN replied to sicushells's topic in General Nursing

   New nurse so the only one I have is the GI bleed that projectile vomited coffee ground material (and one lonely grape) all over the bed, the floor, and the wall. I could not get the stink out of my nose!

2. Appleton, Green Bay, Oshkosh, Pay Range

   NikkiRN_BSN replied to nbrody's topic in Wisconsin

   A little under $22 an hour in this are. Affinity (St. E's and Mercy) were paying the lowest at $19.75 but I have heard that they increased the starting amount to be competitive.

3. 6:1 patient ratio and no aide on day shift

   NikkiRN_BSN replied to MVgal's topic in New Nurse

   I get six on NOCs but we have a floating CNA that does blood sugars, answers call lights, etc. On days and PMs we get four. There is no way I would feel comfortable with six!

4. Question for Koi Wearers

   NikkiRN_BSN replied to DLRN312's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I like to try things on so I shop in store rather than online. I have several of the tops and I just bought some pants. I need the pants to shrink a little so I threw those in the dryer and I am crossing my fingers. I have been warned, every time...

5. Scrubs for Short People!

   NikkiRN_BSN replied to Pinky2's topic in Uniform/Gear

   :chuckle I am 4'11-1/4" and the dickies are the perfect length for me. I think I have short stubby little legs

6. ERI compared to NCLEX?

   NikkiRN_BSN replied to RNratched's topic in NCLEX

   I thought that NCLEX was easier. I did well on ERI exams and passed the pre-RN one easily. However, I hated hated hated ERI. Personally, it annoyed me to no end that some of those questions needed to be checked for grammar. Also, if you are askin...

7. Let's introduce ourselves...

   NikkiRN_BSN replied to pedi-RN's topic in New Nurse

   it doesn't feel real yet at all! i passed 7/2. i will be working in med/surg. all my experience is in psych. i think the change will be good for me to help me build a good foundation but i am a little nervous about being outside of my comfort zon...

8. If you just passed the NCLEX-RN....

   NikkiRN_BSN replied to neeniebean's topic in NCLEX

   60% and up on Saunders. I did not purchase Kaplan's Qbank. I did the review course and got a 73% on their readiness test. I passed with 75 questions on 7/2. Went in the testing center at 1330 and was out by 1412.

9. Failed Nclex

   NikkiRN_BSN replied to almostarn's topic in NCLEX

   I took Kaplan and used Saunder's and I think I got more benefit from the Saunders.

10. Need info...are you wearing scrubs, other uniform or street clothes on your psy unit?

    NikkiRN_BSN replied to lkinsworthy's topic in Psychiatric

    Business casual or scubs where I work now. Where I am going when I graduate its scrubs which is fine by me.

11. How do you handle these types of professors...or do you?

    NikkiRN_BSN replied to justme1972's topic in General Students

    We had a teacher that tested us out of material from a different text book and than refused to tell us which one she was using. So there were questions not covered by our text or her lecture. She didn't like our text. :icon_roll We were supposed t...

12. Ok Guysssss, Lets Start The Graduate Count Down

    NikkiRN_BSN replied to TruDivaRN's topic in General Students

    Pinning May 16th with graduation on May 17th.

13. What mantra is getting you through nursing school?

    NikkiRN_BSN replied to MySimplePlan's topic in General Students

    "There is a light at the end of this tunnel" and now: "Please God let it be May" So exhausted!

14. Bellin College of Nursing Students

    NikkiRN_BSN replied to Murseintraining78's topic in Wisconsin

    Cindy Finesilver is still teaching but not at Bellin. She said that they informed her that she was required to do clinicals and she felt she was too old to be hefting patients about. Cindy is doing Kaplan courses in Fond du Lac and WI and is teachi...

15. How much does your tution cost?????

    NikkiRN_BSN replied to SA2BDOCTOR's topic in General Students

    :lol2: Err, I will graduate in May with $50K in student loans. I'll trade you gladly!