newstart08

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1. Physical Assessments: Do Any Nurses Do Them

   newstart08 replied to romie's topic in General Nursing

   It seems to me you probably already know the answer to your question. Dont change your values based on what you observe others doing. I know what you are saying is true, I have seen it myself, more...

2. new rn in the er & looking up meds

   newstart08 replied to lulu rn's topic in Emergency

   I just finished by first year as a new grad in a very busy ED. I had the same problem at first. We had a dedicated ED pharmacist who I used a lot as a resource. She directed me to a manual that was...

3. Need advice on new job in ICU, not going well

   newstart08 replied to Treefroggirl's topic in MICU, SICU

   In your heart you know the answer to your question. Of course this is wrong, not only unsafe, but just plain wrong. Go to whoever you need to go to, and get a new preceptor. Please let me know how it...

4. Waiting on NCLEX results in Cali

   newstart08 replied to EDnurse2009's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   ok, so my girlfriend from school, took the NCLEX in Cali on 6/3. she got sick of waiting for results, nothing on the Lic Verification for her, so she called (not saying i recommend it), but she...

5. 75 qs with 33 SATAs!! R u kidding?

   newstart08 replied to Conejita's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Whooooooohoooooo. congrats, you passed. Im so happy for you, your news has given me faith. How did you find out, please, please tell me!!!

6. 75 qs with 33 SATAs!! R u kidding?

   newstart08 replied to Conejita's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   i feel sick with worry too. I consider myself a strong nurse, I have been an LVN for 13 years, I work in a high acuity urgent care now, and am suppossed to start in the ED on 6/7. To think that its...

7. 75 qs with 33 SATAs!! R u kidding?

   newstart08 replied to Conejita's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I feel your pain. I took the NCLEX friday 6/27 in cali. I had 22 SATA questions. I had several med questions on meds I am not familiar with. I had lots of infection control questions, and questions on...

8. Took the NCLEX this past MONDAY IN CALI.

   newstart08 replied to glynda916's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   How did you find out your test result so fast??? I thought it would take several weeks to get notice by mail?? Just took mine yesterday in Cali, very anxious to find out

9. Please help me with my care plan and NANDA

   newstart08 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Help, Help, Help. I just started my LVN-RN transition program a few weeks ago. I have been in school for 11 years, and I never actually did care plans in my real world experiences of being an LVN. I...