Lizzie21

Lizzie21

Med/Surg and ANCC RN-BC

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  1. am I retarded? Lol.

    Lizzie21 replied to kvdlr's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad you are safe. In colorado we can have some crazy weather too. It can be super hot one day and the next snowing. we have tornado warnings and severe weather that comes out of no

  2. Frustrated at being new!

    Lizzie21 replied to Meg, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am new as well. Keep your head up! You are an amazing nurse! I definitely feel like I don't know what is going on. I feel like new grads should have 3 months of orientation, but realistically we...

  3. Meds Check-Off---Advice????

    Lizzie21 replied to HappyCat0325's topic in General Students

    Remember the six rights. Right patient, Right dose, right medication, right time, right documentation, right route Also check to make sure that some of the medications you give (such as heart meds)...

  4. May '11 grad in KY wanting to move to phoenix

    Lizzie21 replied to newnursein2011's topic in General Nursing

    I lived in phoenix for two years when I went to ASU. The summers are super hot. I remember my neighbors and I used to cook eggs on the sidewalk during the summer. I loved it there in winter and spring...

  5. Need Advice About Job Searching.. HELP

    Lizzie21 replied to LibbyRN31286's topic in General Nursing

    Look wherever you can. I would say craig's list, the local newspaper and any major job posting websites. Show them who you are and tell them why they should hire you. I don't think you need to go...

  6. males vs females as new RN's.

    Lizzie21 replied to yahoo1's topic in General Nursing

    DuluthMike, That manager seems like a really brat. Where does this person get the balls to tell you that in an interview! that is so unprofessional. Glad you don't work

  7. What are the chances of getting a job?

    Lizzie21 replied to nuwbee25's topic in Colorado Nursing

    mandyc, Thanks for the link! I know that will be very helpful for people! Thanks for being a rockstar!

  8. How's PSL?

    Lizzie21 replied to rach13's topic in Colorado Nursing

    mandyc, Congrats on getting a new job at TMCA! I know you will love it! I'm so glad that the staff is super friendly and helpful towards you!

  9. Pbds/ob

    Lizzie21 replied to ColoradoRNnewgrad's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I would agree. I'm just glad it's done and over with! I know at Swedish, if you don't pass you have to take critical thinking classes. I passed and I wanted to still be in those classes cause I feel...

  10. New Graduate Nurse Resume

    Lizzie21 replied to Lizzie21's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Thanks for the advice everyone! I did go to my school and they made my resume look really good! I am now a working nurse! woo hoo! thanks again!

  11. HELP! Failed NCLEX-RN Exam twice!

    Lizzie21 replied to blessed1702's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Pro'goofball- You are so welcome! I hope it helps. I felt that it really helped me and just practicing those questions made me feel really good going into the nclex. You will do great!!!! Sending my...

  12. What are the Chances of Getting Hired at the VA

    Lizzie21 replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! I know that they VA in colorado takes forever to hear back from them, around 2-4 months. I don't understand why they are so slow. I wouldn't give up on your dream of working at the VA. I would...

  13. Kudos to my staff!

    Lizzie21 replied to nursinger's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you for sharing this wonderful story! Your staff sounds like they are rock stars! I love how you are showing your appreciation towards them! It is so important to put the petty stuff behind you...

  14. Need help with this vague patient safety question.

    Lizzie21 replied to obfuscate's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Also you could say to make sure that cords and other hazards are properly placed and out of the way. Ensuring that the pt has proper socks with grips on the feet, bed is in the lowest position,...

  15. Hep A - will I still be able to be a nurse?

    Lizzie21 replied to Diddledi's topic in General Nursing

    I believe that you will be absolutely

  16. Gift ideas for nursing staff?

    Lizzie21 replied to KB24's topic in General Nursing

    That is so sweet of you to think of your co-workers like that. I know that they will love and appreciate whatever you get them! I would definitely say get them some good coffee or tea so they have the...

  17. males vs females as new RN's.

    Lizzie21 replied to yahoo1's topic in General Nursing

    I know that at my hospital a lot of the male nurses work on ER/ICU/TELE and med/surg floors. I think that they are wonderful to have and wish we had more male nurses around. They can lift more and...

  18. when is TOO soon to start studying

    Lizzie21 replied to glitterygirl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I set up a study schedule for each system and studied it for one full week. I would do that for each system and also review the previous materials. I made notecards of terms and labs so I could review...

  19. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    Lizzie21 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I truly believe this trick works. I feel that everyone I know, including me, who got the good pop-up passed. those who went and got asked to pay failed. It

  20. Could I have failed the RN NCLEX?

    Lizzie21 replied to Joyce Hannah's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!

  21. HELP! Failed NCLEX-RN Exam twice!

    Lizzie21 replied to blessed1702's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What I would suggest to you is get the saunders comprehensive review book and I also got the 5000 Q&A Saunders book for more practice at questions. I thought it was super helpful. I did about 150...

  22. HESI EXIT EXAM

    Lizzie21 replied to Decemberblues's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Oh the HESI. The first time I took it i failed according to what my school wanted. They gave us the HESI book and I studied from that, just one section at a time. When I went to take it before...

  23. Nclex- Failing Boards Twice, Looking for Tutor or help

    Lizzie21 replied to kel31788's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What I did to help me pass the boards was I studied the saunders book as well as gotten the 5000 question saunders book for practice. I would do 150 questions a day until I took the test. I also did...

  24. I'm in Shock!

    Lizzie21 replied to Sl1011's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    YEAH!!!!!!!! Congrats new

  25. Is it realistic that I'll make 80-100,000 thousand after I graduate with associates.

    Lizzie21 replied to Awright162's topic in General Nursing

    I live in Colorado, which is getting very