mb20and151

mb20and151 specializes in Med-Surg.

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1. OB Nursing?

   mb20and151 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   OB nurses, did you start out in OB? Did you know you wanted to get into OB from the beginning even if you didn't start there? I'm doing adult med-surg right now and I'll stay here for some time...

2. How long until I stop feeling stupid?

   mb20and151 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   I've always been intelligent and able to pick up things quickly. I've never had difficulties training for any job I've had. It's really bothering me feeling so horribly stupid after a full month...

3. heres one...speaking other languages in front of patients

   mb20and151 replied to VM85's topic in General Nursing

   If the patient does not speak English, not much you can do about that. However, it still seems rude to me. Why not do your report outside in that case? If the patient speaks English and you choose...

4. Ethics Pre-Employment Quiz?

   mb20and151 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   I've heard some of my former classmates talk about these quizzes during their job search. I have yet to experience one in my own job search however it may be on the horizon. It seems like an ethics...

5. Crap!

   mb20and151 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   Just passed NCLEX last week (75 Q - yay!) and have been applying for jobs for about a month now. I've only had one interview....but then again I've only applied for one job. There aren't ANY to apply...

6. Questions from a New Grad

   mb20and151 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   Graduated with my BSN a few weeks ago. Moved across the country. I'm still waiting for my new state to get their stuff together and allow me to take the NCLEX. Hoping to take it by the middle of...

7. Your thoughts, encouragement...something?!

   mb20and151 posted a topic in General Students

   I'm almost done with my BSN, only one semester left. I should be thrilled. I'm a perpetual student and I'm finally graduating...with two degrees and a boatload of student loans. I should preface this...

8. Tips for Finding Research Articles?

   mb20and151 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I'm having a hell of a time finding good research articles to attach to my care plans. They have to be nursing intervention based and fit my patient (this week: adult in his 30's with peumonia, my dx...

9. Relocating as a New Grad?

   mb20and151 replied to mb20and151's topic in Nevada Nursing

   I know it has been a while since I posted this, but maybe someone is still checking it. I too am at UNLV however I'm further along than CasterJ. A word of advice to you, CasterJ. I was an A student...

10. Relocating as a New Grad?

    mb20and151 posted a topic in Nevada Nursing

    I moved to NV from Wisconsin 5 years ago. I am near finished with my BSN degree and would like to move closer to home. I've been 2,000 miles away from my family for half a decade. I feel like I would...

11. My First Medication Record

    mb20and151 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am trying to put together the required medication record for my patient for tomorrow morning. I have taken care of all of the medications except the K-riders and I'm not entirely sure what some of...

12. Any suggestions?

    mb20and151 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Good morning, I'm thinking of becoming a nurse. Ok, well, I've pretty much decided; it's just the particulars that I'm still working out. I began college as a biochemistry major then changed to...