MLMRN1120

MLMRN1120

Med-Surg, Oncology, telemetry/stepdown

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  1. Will this get any easier?

    MLMRN1120 posted a topic in Oncology

    Hi I'm a new nurse (8months out of school) who went right to work on an Oncology unit. I am still coming to terms with losing patients. obviously i understand that many of my patients will be...

  2. Will this get any easier?

    MLMRN1120 replied to MLMRN1120's topic in Oncology

    Thanks for your response..it makes sense to look at it that way, will be less stressful on myself, I am confident that I gave each of those patients the best care that I could, so I will try to focus...

  3. No worse end to a night shift!

    MLMRN1120 replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    Omg i did this last month! We had over a foot of snow on the ground, and the hospital was sending emergency vehicles to pick up the nurses...long story short, I got dropped off at home the next...

  4. Dangerous nurses

    MLMRN1120 replied to funmom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, I'm in the US, and yes it definitely was a HIPAA violation...after realizing that our PCM was not going to take action, we have recently gone above the chain of command..communicating directly...

  5. Dangerous nurses

    MLMRN1120 replied to funmom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work with a person who I consider to be a dangerous nurse. Her approach to patient care is lazy and...hands off at best. I have come across numerous things she has done that have worried me..heparin...

  6. Personal hx of cancer & going into onc nursing...

    MLMRN1120 replied to dreavt's topic in Oncology

    My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer at 32..luckily, she beat it...I am 24 and have not gotten genetic testing done yet, but I plan on it...anyway, to answer your actual question..I interviewed...

  7. Nursing School: Did you GAIN or LOSE weight?

    MLMRN1120 replied to Di Deanna's topic in General Nursing

    First year, I stayed about the same weight...2nd year, all bets were off! the stress level increased tremendously, and I spent more time sitting on my butt studying than out doing other things..I...

  8. July 2009 NCLEX Support Group

    MLMRN1120 replied to Meriwhen's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The only thing I can really tell you is to take your time, really read the question and figure out what they are asking before you answer. If you encounter a question that you have no idea about, DO...

  9. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    MLMRN1120 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Log in to Pearson vue with your username and pw. Once you are in your account, click on the "Register" icon. Go through the registration process, and if a message pops up that says "Contact your...

  10. IV Meds

    MLMRN1120 replied to JenM's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I never started an IV during school, we were told that it was not allowed until we were licensed..however I did give IV push drugs and hang IV meds, change and prime tubing,etc..(under supervision...

  11. July 2009 NCLEX Support Group

    MLMRN1120 replied to Meriwhen's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    took my RN boards yesterday @ 8am...was almost positive that I failed with 75 questions..Pearson trick worked for me, and I saw my name and license info on the PA BON site this morning! Good Luck...

  12. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    MLMRN1120 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The trick worked for me...I tried it over and over again last night...it was the only thing that allowed me to get some sleep while waiting for my results..and this morning I found out that I...

  13. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    MLMRN1120 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks for responding! What state are you in...and how did you feel after the test? I cried like a baby lol...the stress has been killing

  14. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    MLMRN1120 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just took NCLEX-RN this morning...I went on Pearson, tried to register and got a pop-up that said "Our records indicate you have already scheduled this exam, contact Member Board" or something along...

  15. How hard is the NCLEX???

    MLMRN1120 replied to ksauce20's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am taking NCLEX-RN next week...so I don't know firsthand how difficult it is yet, but the woman who taught our review course at school warned us that you think it was super easy then you probably...

  16. July 2009 NCLEX Support Group

    MLMRN1120 replied to Meriwhen's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am taking NCLEX-RN on July 15th...(9 days and I am freaking out)...hopefully it will be my only time taking it, since I have a job waiting for me on the 20th...Good Luck to

  17. CALLING---Those who have Jobs- WE need you!

    MLMRN1120 replied to k.morris's topic in First Year After Licensure

    1. What kind of floor are you working on? Med-Surg/Oncology 2. Where are you from? SouthEastern PA 3. How did you get that job? I completed a clinical rotation on this floor in my last semester of...

  18. May 2009 Graduates!!! Do you have a job yet?

    MLMRN1120 replied to soon2bRN516's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I interviewed 2 weeks ago on a Med-Surg/Oncology floor where I completed a clinical rotation in my last semester..They offered me the job the next day! It is the exact shift I wanted (7P-7A, 2W/E per...

  19. DCCC 2009 Nursing Students!

    MLMRN1120 replied to HappyMeNow's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    there is usually an add/drop date with no charge, it will usually be on the website, calendar, or handbook...it might be within 3 weeks or so. I am about to graduate, but in my first semester, I only...

  20. LPN Programs in Philadelphia or Delco?

    MLMRN1120 replied to MedNurse2k's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    There is a school in Folcroft for LPNs. I believe it is called Del. Co. Technical School...I have heard that it is pretty expensive though.. Good

  21. Last semester blues...

    MLMRN1120 replied to SnarfGirl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduate in May as well, and during the 2nd week of this final semester, I was feeling the same way, not that I don't want to do well, but I started getting "Senioritis"...what helped to motivate me...

  22. Would you have breast reconstruction surgery after a mastectomy?

    MLMRN1120 replied to FE710's topic in General Students

    I can't speak from personal experience, but my mom had a mastectomy almost 10 years ago.. She said that she decided not to have reconstructive surgery since she had already been through so much...

  23. DCCC Tuition

    MLMRN1120 replied to HappyMeNow's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I took a few of the prerequisites online...Abnormal Psych, Pharmacology, and another Sociology class..it was great because if you are well disciplined, you can do well working at your own pace...Also,...

  24. anyone take the NET test?

    MLMRN1120 replied to picurn10's topic in General Students

    I'm not sure what state you are in, or if it is a universal test, but I took the NET in PA in 2006. It was a lot of reading comprehension, and the math was mostly algebra, high school level, maybe...

  25. What is your graduation gift?

    MLMRN1120 replied to LovingLearning's topic in General Students

    I plan on taking my mom on an awesome vacation...a much needed vacation..after all I may not have been able to do so well in school without her support! I graduate in May 09, and I'm already dreaming...