suzy253 RN

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    Please dont hate me for saying this...

    suzy253 replied to RN2BENAUSTIN's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps after taking the initial assessment, vitals, etc. they were waiting for further orders from the doc, x-rays, labs,
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    Took NCLEX Thursday ?? when will results show

    suzy253 replied to AZ hopeful's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!
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    Every other weekend- what century are we in?

    suzy253 replied to lizva101's topic in General Nursing

    Every other weekend doesn't bother me in the least either. didn't you know about this in the job posting? It's not something
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    New Nurse - need help with wounds

    suzy253 replied to chrisg0705's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Most dressing changes I have done on decubs have specific orders on what to
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    What exactly is a pyxis?

    suzy253 replied to TraumaGirl1018's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I can see that the question was about the Pyxis and it got into overriding meds. ducolax is a medication that you don't normally need to get with an
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    NG tube securement

    suzy253 replied to FlutterbyNurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    after watching another nurse use steri-strips to secure the NG tube, I've been using them. Perfect
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    I cannot believe it!

    suzy253 replied to BrklynNYgal's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congratulations!!!
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    Akkk

    suzy253 replied to momofboygirltwins03's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You'll do fine...not to worry! It was 30 years for me since I was in school when I went to nursing
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    Pack Up The Kids Baby, We're Going To Disneyland!!!!!!

    suzy253 replied to rockenmomRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!! Cheer up, will
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    75 Questions and I Passed!!!!

    suzy253 replied to blinks14's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!
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    New nurse or just plain stuipd?

    suzy253 replied to stilltrying's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds to me like she's very uncomfortable in her skills. And your post said 'she tell us to help the new nurses'........so this nurse is new and perhaps you should be helping her become comfortable...
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    My two least favorite words

    suzy253 replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

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    First Day Today

    suzy253 replied to caringtouch's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Sounds very good! Good luck to
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    Transgender Nursing Student

    suzy253 replied to Transgender_n_TN's topic in General Students

    Just adding my best wishes to you as
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    My two least favorite words

    suzy253 replied to elizabells's topic in General Nursing

    ''pulled iv''' or something along those lines with an elderly confused pt during a blood transfusion. Good luck finding yet another
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    I was SURE I failed, but I passed!

    suzy253 replied to WVStarFish's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!
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    When to schedule exam

    suzy253 replied to moonischasingme1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Go for it...sounds like you're ready. did you get your ATT
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    Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    suzy253 replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    from: american nurses association. update: a recent meta-analysis of research on nurse staffing and related variables (kane et al., 2007b) yielded the following conclusions: the evidence to date...
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    Orientation ending...am I smart enough?

    suzy253 replied to KourtneiNurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's normal to feel this way. I remember feeling so not ready when I came off orientation, showed up to work and was suddenly a Mod leader! OMG. It will work out. Give it time. You've gotten this...
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    Ugh-worst thing I've ever done to a patient...

    suzy253 replied to nursecass's topic in General Nursing

    I've broken my share of ribs during CPR and it's an awful feeling. I work with an elderly population and just think about cracking these elderly dear's ribs....arrrgggh. One thing I cant' stand is...
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    Vultures

    suzy253 replied to icyounurse's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh....I really can't stand those
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    Getting visa for those trained as LPNs in the Philippines

    suzy253 replied to majo-villamer's topic in International Nursing

    but still...you are not eligible to immigrate to the US as an LPN. Perhaps you want to do some reading on a previous thread in which this was discussed in detail....
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    Intimidated by delegation.

    suzy253 replied to ANH_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As a new grad, I too had trouble delegating. But my wonderful preceptor made me 'practice' on him. I have no problems now with delegation.....nicely...very nicely of course.
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    Why is Holistic-ism frowned upon?

    suzy253 replied to Wanna_BA_Nurse's topic in Holistic

    Also, a lot of the 'quacks' out there who preach holistic cures are indeed in it for the $$. What's sad is they are not regulated by the FDA so you don't really know in 100% certainty what you're...
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    Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    suzy253 replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    the 2003 aiken study has shown to be flawed with many variables. (btw..it is aiken...not aitken) see: broome, s. phd jama 2004 comeau, c. rn, msn, jama 2004 boggs, g., phd. jama 2004 burger, g. jama...