NsgChica

NsgChica

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  1. As Dorinda Clark-Cole said Nobody did this but God!!!!! Click to read my story.

    NsgChica posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ok....On Jan 29, 2008, I failed my NCLEX-RN with 265 questions. I was soooo disappointed. I cried and cried, felt like a failure and was angry. I couldn't understand why I failed. I did well in...

  2. As Dorinda Clark-Cole said Nobody did this but God!!!!! Click to read my story.

    NsgChica replied to NsgChica's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    dabanks, try not to worry. i know that it is easier said then done, but trust god and he will see you through. have faith and study. although god is great and is our helper, he has given us this...

  3. First Year Nurses, what footwear do you swear by?

    NsgChica posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hey everyone, I just have to say, these 12 hour shifts are killing me, my feet and lower legs hurt soooo much after work...OH yeah, let's not forget the dreadful backpain :selfbonk:. Well, I posted...

  4. How are you going to Vote - US

    NsgChica replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I am elated that Obama will become our next

  5. I got a 2nd job!

    NsgChica replied to locolorenzo22's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I been working as anurse for seven/eight months now and I am considering working agency (not travel nursing) or working LTC. I have my first interview coming up...yeah for

  6. Nursing Student annoyed me

    NsgChica replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry that you had a rough day. I guess that's the name of the game. The student nurse, however, will soon understand what's it's like to be in your shoes. I could tell you it takes a while to...

  7. Our census is very low, canceled right and left

    NsgChica replied to inthesouthrn's topic in General Nursing

    Some of the units in our hospital are experiencing the same phenomenon. Our ccu has been calling nsgs off left and right due to low census. One of the full-time nsgs there, only worked 12hrs in a two...

  8. Freaking out over NCLEX test results

    NsgChica replied to abbynurse28's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck. Just remember to stay focused. You can do

  9. Post-Surgical Cardiovascular ICU Books???

    NsgChica posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Does anyone know of a informative post-surgical cardiovascular icu book?? I am a new nurse in a CVICU and would love to learn more info about heart patients. I think it would help me tie things...

  10. Post-Surgical Cardiovascular ICU Books???

    NsgChica replied to NsgChica's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thanks to all of you who

  11. Premature baby 'comes back to life'

    NsgChica replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    This is an amazing story. I hope that the baby will continue to live and continue to amaze us

  12. Is BSN ( bachelor degree in nursing) worth it ?

    NsgChica replied to neatnurse30's topic in General Nursing

    Why not go all the way? It can only benefit you in the long run! The benefits aren't always financial in nature. Learning new things as you know adds to you as a person. That's the whole idea of...

  13. Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

    NsgChica replied to lpn2rnMay2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1. how many questions did you take on nclex? 265 1st time, 75 2nd time 2. what study materials did you use? did you take a test review course? [color=#a0522d]i used kaplan and suander's for both...

  14. Orientation Woes

    NsgChica replied to Andrew, RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Andrew, RN, The situation you described seemed all too familiar. I also work in a CVICU and let's just say I had a crash course, not an orientation. I had seven preceptors and have taken...

  15. Need help with a resume - open heart

    NsgChica replied to mummer43's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I know the OP was june, 24th, but you can always view your unit specific job description and glean info from

  16. Nursing, a humbling Profession

    NsgChica posted a topic in General Nursing

    Let's face it...nurses rock!! We are intelligent, considerate, conscientious, capable, caring and sooo much more. I also have noticed that nursing is a very humbling profession (From the RN to the...

  17. Almost made 1st med error. Who's at fault?

    NsgChica replied to TangoLima's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't know but great

  18. Club 265: PLEASE PLEASE READ and give input! :)

    NsgChica replied to juliemcd's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1st time: 265 questions-5 hours-failed 45 day until retake 2nd time: 75 questions-1.5

  19. Don't know what to think of my unit

    NsgChica replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't experienced this but have you guys discussed having a meeting. Is your manager open enough to accept suggestions from his/her staff? Seems like a tough situation and kind of fosters a us...

  20. Update...surprising apology from MD

    NsgChica replied to DebRN06's topic in General Nursing

    i guess i have to stop chanting "dr.____ is mean!" every time i see her (her name rhymes with mean).:chuckle [color=#a0522d]lol, queen mean!! well, i am glad that you were able to experience that side...

  21. Are Student Nurses Prepared for "Real Life?'

    NsgChica replied to paperdreams's topic in General Nursing

    I am a new nurse and feel as though school didn't prepare me thoroughly for the real world of nursing. I mean I don't think anything can prepare you for the real thing, except the REAL thing. The...

  22. Should families be present during a code?

    NsgChica replied to paperdreams's topic in General Nursing

    It all depends. I believe that patients have the right to have their family members there during their final hours...if the families' behaviors doesn't disrupt resuscitation efforts or foster an...

  23. Do you need to carry your personal cell phone while at work?

    NsgChica replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I bring my cellphone to work. I keep it on silent in my pocket. I look at it when I am on break, when I get one. Most of the time, I am unable to tell whether I got a call or not because my phone...

  24. 265q and I failed!

    NsgChica replied to gradnurse2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    AWWW, I am sorry to hear that you didn't pass boards. I didn't pass the first time. I know that you have taken it more than twice but you aren't the only one. It is difficult and one of the most...

  25. I Cant Believe I Passed!

    NsgChica replied to KatieAlmostNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :clphnds::onbch::clphnds: Congrats!!! Now you can REST, what a LOAD