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starletRN

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  1. Transition from computer to paper charting

    starletRN replied to starletRN's topic in General Nursing

    7? Yikes! I would have to write them down in a notebook and keep them in my

  2. Transition from computer to paper charting

    starletRN replied to starletRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think that's what is worrying me the most. I'm used to having a med cart that has the computer on it. You go in and scan your patient's armband and the med. If it's not the right patient the...

  3. Transition from computer to paper charting

    starletRN replied to starletRN's topic in General Nursing

    LOL You might want to rethink that. We're going to computers later this year, but it's going to be a while before all units have

  4. Which hopstials are hiring in Richmond VA?

    starletRN replied to nina9's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Right now Bon Secours is hiring and so is the VA. It's not in Richmond, but Southside Regional is hiring also. From what I understand, hospitals do new hiring in cycles because of when they plan their...

  5. Confused about the "nursing shortage"

    starletRN replied to MHaffer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated in December and got hired by Feb. At least one of the hospitals in my area was on a hiring freeze. Others told me to check back the next month. They just happen to hire a certain number of...

  6. First medication error & on new graduate orientation :(

    starletRN replied to gardenia09's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We are human and mistakes will happen. Even seasoned nurses make mistakes. Maybe this thread will make you feel better.

  7. Help! I'm a new grad and can't find a job

    starletRN replied to I RN A's topic in General Nursing

    You might also want to try nurse travel agencies. I'm a new grad and I got a call from a travel agency interested in hiring me. I just didn't go for it because I found something in my area at the same...

  8. Med Errors: Share Your Stories

    starletRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Great thread! I haven't started work yet, but I had a near miss in school. I was giving insulin to a patient and my preceptor pulled the syringe out of the drawer for me and told me to pull it up and...

  9. Can an RN school hold your transcripts....

    starletRN replied to acceleratedstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Something doesn't sound right about this. You paid your money for an education that they provided. If you passed all your classes to graduate, that and some studying leading up to NCLEX, should be all...

  10. Vent, Rant, All of the Above- New nurse in trouble

    starletRN replied to emtstudentnurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    this just blows my

  11. Vent, Rant, All of the Above- New nurse in trouble

    starletRN replied to emtstudentnurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    ICAM with this post. And I will add, that I am concerned for the patients at this hospital. It all trickles down to them in the long

  12. NCLEX-RN review book suggestion?

    starletRN replied to AnnaC's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It does seem that way, doesn't it? I wonder sometimes if they use the questions that were rejected on the NCLEX.

  13. New Grad-Oncology/BMT Floor

    starletRN replied to PennyNickelDime_RN's topic in Oncology

    Wow! It's been a while since anyone picked up this thread. How is everyone doing? I'm starting on an oncology floor next month

  14. tips on how to survive 12 hr shifts.

    starletRN replied to arabella205's topic in General Nursing

    So, does anyone here work 3 12s and then every other weekend? And if so, do you end up with 5-6 12s in a row that

  15. My advice to GN's having difficulty finding a job

    starletRN replied to futureRNJaz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That's a great tip! Thank

  16. My advice to GN's having difficulty finding a job

    starletRN replied to futureRNJaz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you for the advice. I am looking now and go on my first interview tomorrow. I get very nervous , so I'm hoping I remember how to act. LOL It's been a long time since I had to go on interviews...

  17. Think I failed... need support :o(

    starletRN replied to rnstudent010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratuations Modeb! Yes, to God be the glory. He gives us every good thing we have. And He did give you a good mind, so don't sell yourself

  18. Think I failed... need support :o(

    starletRN replied to rnstudent010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    BTW, I'm not sure what your particular state does, but I found out mine has a number you can call too look up your license. It's two business days to look it up on the web but I found out I could call...

  19. Think I failed... need support :o(

    starletRN replied to rnstudent010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank

  20. Think I failed... need support :o(

    starletRN replied to rnstudent010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you! I will surely be praying for

  21. Think I failed... need support :o(

    starletRN replied to rnstudent010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I

  22. Think I failed... need support :o(

    starletRN replied to rnstudent010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took mine today as well. It cut off at 76. I had a similar situation to yours. I felt like nothing I studied for was on the test. Thought I was guessing through most of them or that I was just doing...

  23. My job is awesome! Nursing is awesome!

    starletRN replied to Shenanigans's topic in General Nursing

    That is the coolest. I wouldn't have minded being in on

  24. NCLEX-RN review book suggestion?

    starletRN replied to AnnaC's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm glad to hear that so many used Saunders and passed because that is what I'm using. I'm sure I could have scraped up $500 for a review course, but the frugal side of me said that I could do just as...

  25. Career change at 54 to Nursing?

    starletRN replied to had999's topic in General Nursing

    If it's something you really want to do then go for it. Two of my classmates who I am good friends with graduated along with me. They're both in their 50s. Not to say that younger students don't do...