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eccentricRN

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  1. Tired of being asked to work extra...

    eccentricRN replied to KarmaComesAround's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand both side of the coin here, as I have been the one who had to call staff when the current shift was not going to be filled for whatever reason & I also know how it feels to be...

  2. Which program? RN or BSN?

    eccentricRN replied to LittleLynn85's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the poster above me... pick the school with the better program. If it's not the degree you really want then go back & complete the one you want. I chose an ADN program because it was...

  3. Saunders CD

    eccentricRN replied to kaur1981's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The Saunders book I have came with a CD. The book does a review of everything you'd need to know, while my CD only has practice questions. So if you want to have a reference for review I'd suggest the...

  4. 75Questions and the test shut off~

    eccentricRN replied to NATTYRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey all.... on pins & needles here... took NCLEX this morning & computer shut off @ 75. Hoping for the best, but can't relax until I KNOW! Good luck to the rest of

  5. Come in here if you are taking the boards this week!! Feb 11-15

    eccentricRN replied to ava'smomRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took the NCLEX today. I finished at 75 questions & feeling pretty good, but I won't be able to truly relax until I know for

  6. is it just new nurse adjustment period? or a bad fit?

    eccentricRN replied to surfer betty crocker's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As a newbie myself I have to say I'd be questioning the fit myself in your situation. I am having a really good time orientating on my unit. The staff is mostly newer as yours sounds, but there are...

  7. Entitled Generation

    eccentricRN replied to javajaydon's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new nurse & granted I'm a little older than "20 something" I was hired for 3rd shift. I had a choice between NOCs & PMs, I would have preferred the later, but my hubby works PMs & I...

  8. Ughhhh!! NCLEXRN tomorrow

    eccentricRN replied to eccentricRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanx for the support. Well I finished at 75 questions, so I'm thinking I passed, but I'll let you know for sure when I know the

  9. Denied employment without checking excellent references!!!!

    eccentricRN replied to kstec's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry you're upset. Can't say I wouldn't be either. I have a philosophy that I live by & so far has not done me wrong... Everything happens for a reason... as odd as that may sound I believe it to...

  10. Anyone start their new job yet??

    eccentricRN replied to Achoo!'s topic in First Year After Licensure

    I started on Jan 14th with 2 wks of classroom & computer training. I'm into my 2nd wk on 2nd shift & then I'm on 1st shift for 2 wks, then I get to go to 3rd which is the shift I was hired...

  11. Input Wanted... Older Nurses Phased Out

    eccentricRN replied to FrustratedLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    So sorry to read your post. I'm a new nurse not even a month under my belt. I work on a med/surg unit & we have a number of older experienced nurses... all are a wealth of information &...

  12. Is anyone else quitting their job one they enter the nursing program?

    eccentricRN replied to mybrowneyedgirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm a married mom of 1. I returned to school when my son was 2. I had already quit my job when my son was born, however, due to changes in my husband's job and being permanently laid off half way...

  13. Last semester and terrified

    eccentricRN replied to NooNieNursie's topic in General Students

    omg!! you all sound like me, my last semester... i was in a constant state of panic & was sure something horribly wrong was going to occur & i wouldn't be able to just get thru. handling more...

  14. My first bed bath!!

    eccentricRN replied to ostomyrn2b09's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Like pretty much what everyone else said, you need to come off confident, even though inside your a cowering scared animal. Just be sure to keep them covered when you're not washing that part. Start...

  15. 50 out of 100 Nursing students failed program

    eccentricRN replied to lizzyberry's topic in General Students

    Nursing school takes hard work, but that means different things to each individual. We lost plenty of people throughout the program, but I would not say it was strictly because they didn't study or...

  16. Is LVN/LPN really harder than RN?

    eccentricRN replied to Brandi8's topic in LPN to RN

    at my school the program was the same for lvn & rn, the only difference was once you completed all your pre-reqs you did one yr of nursing classes for lvn & the rn was 2 years of classes. i...

  17. Night Shift LTC Ratios

    eccentricRN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The LTC where I externed had 1 RN & 3 CNAs for the NOC shift caring for 60 plus residents, depending on how full they were. I think that's way too many people to care for

  18. February NCLEX takers.....

    eccentricRN replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    february 7th, getting nervous

  19. EKG q's on the test?

    eccentricRN replied to felixfelix's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    the book I'm studying with seem to think we may need to know at least what signifies differences between A-fib, VF, VT, etc.. sometines the questions show a ekg printout other times it just describes...

  20. I take my test tomorrow

    eccentricRN replied to psychonicemom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Let us know how you

  21. Asing this question again...........

    eccentricRN replied to karen230's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    GO FOR IT!! If it's what you really want, you're never too old to learn something new. Your life may have more involvements than someone right out of high school, but there are plenty of people 30...

  22. LPN's are giving IV Meds?

    eccentricRN replied to riverrose's topic in General Students

    LPNs in WI can do IV push with the proper training & if the facility allows

  23. FAILED NCLEX RN 2x : ANY ADVISE ON STUDYING? WILL RETAKE IN FEB!

    eccentricRN replied to ivy120's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    wish I had some advice, I'm going to take NCLEX for the 1st time in Feb. I've been studying with saunder & the princeton review. I've been trying to complete @ least 2 sections a night including...

  24. How do you deal with working weekends?

    eccentricRN replied to jensfbay's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i entered nursing school knowing that i'd have to pay my dues. i am a mother so that requires me to work nights in order to be around when my son gets off of school & eliminate the need for...

  25. Nursing is 24 hours....

    eccentricRN replied to EmerNurse's topic in General Nursing

    exactly what i was trying to