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  1. Anyone taken Saunders NCLEX review?

    carluvscats replied to Andy123's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had success with Saunders as well; did a zillion questions (book & CD) and studied the chapters I had the toughest time with. I used my class notes as well. I don't think there's anything quite...

  2. new grad RN in LTC- overwhelmed!

    carluvscats replied to Mochafrap_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Egads, I wouldn't do it. As DNP suggested, you worked awfully hard to get that license. To be an RN supervisor as a new grad sounds completely unreasonable. Best of luck to

  3. Using words like honey, sweety a no-no?

    carluvscats replied to bee212's topic in General Nursing

    I got called down on this once during clinicals. I didn't intend to demean or be flippant; this older patient was really so nice and kind and I think I called her "hon" or something. My instructor...

  4. "Real World" diabetes management?

    carluvscats replied to davidsgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a pretty new nurse, but my husband is diabetic, so from my experience, what your husband says is true. My not-so-disciplined husband got busted on his A1c at his last visit, and the doctor put...

  5. New grad jobs: When to apply?

    carluvscats replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    Where I live, the hospitals won't let you apply until you have a license number to put on the application (and it's done online..... there's no way to bypass it). So that is part of the problem with...

  6. Need Advice in passing nclex the 2nd time

    carluvscats replied to sharkasurf's topic in General Nursing

    Saunder's, the latest edition, worked for me. It's what Suzanne's plan was based on. Best of luck to you, and as Bebot said, don't rush yourself. If you need 2-3 months to study, take it.

  7. Should I take this job???

    carluvscats replied to michael79's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think your last line says it all ...... "I just can't keep going on like this..." If you really cannot keep going, then you should leave. Eventually, your unhappiness will show up in the work you...

  8. Huge Nursing School Debt!

    carluvscats replied to Shortigirl's topic in General Nursing

    Egads. I wouldn't do it. Sounds incredibly expensive, and when you first graduate, you will not be making a whole lot of money. I would research the pre-reqs involved, and perhaps take a couple...

  9. Pediatric HH Nursing

    carluvscats replied to ittybittybabynurse's topic in Home Health

    Hey luvmyguys, I had 2 full days of orientation when I started (paid). Also, just like in any setting, learning is ongoing. It's really important to tap into the parents' preferences on how to work...

  10. ^^^Need Advice: Unsure of what job to take... ^^^

    carluvscats replied to Mesomorph's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know..... you may like home health. I didn't have any hospital experience and got hired right away. Try checking out some home health agencies (there are ones for geriatric and peds...

  11. "Fired for NO Reason"

    carluvscats replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Interesting post. I think one of the best qualities a person can have is to be teachable in all things. :) It requires a certain amount of humility, however, and some folks just don't want to go...

  12. Pediatric HH Nursing

    carluvscats replied to ittybittybabynurse's topic in Home Health

    Hi Ittybitty. I am a pediatric in-home nurse and I love it. I have never worked in a hospital before, so I can't compare the stress levels, but I would guess that taking care of one patient at a time...

  13. Night Shift Sleeping Woes

    carluvscats replied to JessiekRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am not a huge fan of medication, but as a night shifter I do take a generic Unisom to help me sleep. It takes the edge off just enough so my brain can settle down. I can feel rested after 6 hours...

  14. For those that work off shifts

    carluvscats replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, happens to me too. On my days (nights) off, I always think I'm going to "catch up on my sleep"...... nope, almost never happens. I've completely flipped schedules. I guess for the most part,...

  15. Out of school for 8 years and still haven't passed the NCLEX

    carluvscats replied to FaithinGod2009's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Bless you for not giving up and for having such a great attitude! Let us know how your story progresses. I will try and remember to pray for

  16. When do most start studying for the NCLEX?

    carluvscats replied to bassadict69's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used Saunder's NCLEX review book throughout the last 2 semesters of nursing school. It helped me study for the tests as well as get me thinking about boards. It is a pretty inexpensive book and I...

  17. Hard times all around.

    carluvscats replied to GilaRRT's topic in General Nursing

    "Hard times" is really putting it mildly! As bad as our health care situation is in the U.S., we don't face things like this doctor does, every day. Off topic ever so slightly ~ GilaRN, would you...

  18. calling out on christmas...

    carluvscats replied to naijanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my lands. I don't think you should be feeling badly at all for calling in! What else can you do???? You certainly didn't plan on burning yourself. Please just take care of yourself and do all...

  19. Nurses, where do you see yourself in 5-10 years?

    carluvscats replied to learning08's topic in General Nursing

    "wohooooo wait....you mean you went straight into home health nursing? Arent you suppose to have at least couple of months of medical-surgical experience?Just to be on the safe side?"...

  20. Nurses, where do you see yourself in 5-10 years?

    carluvscats replied to learning08's topic in General Nursing

    I am also a new nurse (3 weeks into my job!). I'm doing in-home pediatric nursing right now. I do love it, but within 5 years I hope to get some pediatric hospital experience,as well as OR...

  21. Pregnant new grad who is scared to look for a job!!

    carluvscats replied to KGUNIT's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't think it will be too hard. Like firefightingRN said, just be honest. It's certainly understandable that you will have to take this time off. I wouldn't apologize for it! As I read this...

  22. How do you make a good impression when applying for a job in nursing??

    carluvscats replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

    I really think it's just a bad time of year to look for a job. I've heard that many places don't do hiring in December, and wait instead until after the 1st of the new year, with new budgets and...

  23. I hate my life.....

    carluvscats replied to MrsIndependent's topic in General Nursing

    NuttyNik, you are brave to say exactly what you feel. For every person who you described in your last paragraph (4.0 + 4 kids + full-time job = perfect person), there are probably 5 others who walk...

  24. my christmas wish

    carluvscats replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in General Nursing

    Kizzycatlove, my wish for you is that you'll have plenty of time to grieve over the loss of your baby, and that you will find peace during this hard time.

  25. LPN graduates getting prepared for the NCLEX

    carluvscats replied to kyanna88's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed both LPN and RN 1st time with Saunders. I also looked over some of my class notes. One thing to keep in mind is not to look past the forest for all the trees. We have to be so...