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racing-mom4 BSN, RN

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  1. I had my 1st burn pt and I am fired up mad!!!

    racing-mom4 replied to racing-mom4's topic in Critical Care

    Something I couldnt figure out was OK he burnt his feet in the shower right?? So why did he not burn his shoulders or back? I can understand that he couldnt feel the water was that hot on his feet,...

  2. ICUs being used as babysitters for Behav Health units

    racing-mom4 replied to racing-mom4's topic in MICU, SICU

    Your welcome. I was told by my Mental Health instructor once that we are all behav health nurses and that really sunk in to me. I dont think there was ever a statement more true. We see people at...

  3. I took NCLEX and...

    racing-mom4 replied to SuperSN2008's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think I only had 2 SATA and on one of them I chose all...I had 2 pharm and I swear to this day I dont know how it happend but I had zero OB. No baby scenario no pregnant mom scenario. I had some...

  4. Why do people go into nursing? Is it just the money?

    racing-mom4 replied to zoo*moon's topic in General Nursing

    This may be off current topic but the original question in the title interested me as I think I went into nursing for not your typical reason and have gotten some slack from some die hard I had a...

  5. 1st yr student & working mom of 4...

    racing-mom4 replied to Kempochic's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have 4 kids and survived nursing school, it is difficult and somethings have to be put on the back burner---like house cleaning!!! You may have to miss a few things, musicals, field trips, class...

  6. Want to be a nurse but have a weak stomach!

    racing-mom4 replied to 987!'s topic in General Nursing

    I always laugh when people say to me"I cant believe your a nurse, I could never do it, all that blood and guts"....OK I see some blood when I do an acucheck or start an IV, I have never seen guts. I...

  7. Pass rate for the RN-NCLEX is 100%

    racing-mom4 replied to MaleNursesRock's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would pass again if I took it today, in fact call me crazy but I actually enjoyed the process. What other field has licensing that cost 250.00 and can be done in 45 min and 75 questions. For any...

  8. Failed the nclex!

    racing-mom4 replied to 2bnursemeow1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    WHOOOaaa who gave you information over the phone???? Oh so wrong wrong wrong.... At least the outcome was good, but OMG could you imagine if they told you you passed but really failed??? EEggadsst...

  9. family in ICU need advice

    racing-mom4 replied to karlierh's topic in General Nursing

    Prayers and hugs are out to you and your

  10. Pass rate for the RN-NCLEX is 100%

    racing-mom4 replied to MaleNursesRock's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Anyone that says if you dont pass the Nclex the 1st time is an idiot. Is not someone I would ever take any advice from. I was lucky enough to pass on the 1st time, but I know some awesome great nurses...

  11. Less than 1 week till NCLEX

    racing-mom4 replied to Melony, RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Daverica you will get in the zone. When I was at Pearson Vue I had my feet propped up on the desk and my chair tilted back just like I did at home when I did my practice questions. There were probably...

  12. time expired at 138

    racing-mom4 replied to p4tr1ck1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That is amazing. I for one could not have sat still for that long. I finished my Nclex in 45 min, but I read once and went with my gut then read again just to make sure, if I didnt know I guessed. I...

  13. Pass rate for the RN-NCLEX is 100%

    racing-mom4 replied to MaleNursesRock's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wow--great post so far. Here is what I meant when I said "are you not upset with your school for not preparing you for Nclex better." The purpose of nursing school is to yes teach us the skills, teach...

  14. Pass rate for the RN-NCLEX is 100%

    racing-mom4 replied to MaleNursesRock's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am shocked at your schools pass rate. how many is "many" that had to re-test, and am I missing something in the math here, you Graduated in Dec 07, so 6 months ago and you have taken boards 3x with...

  15. Just when I think I'm doing okay....

    racing-mom4 replied to 1964nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sorry you had such a bad day/exp. I am guessing from here on out you will never take a patient with out new orders!! LOL. That is how we learn, by experiencing. What would you tell someone in your...

  16. clarification on att definition - a query

    racing-mom4 replied to silvermed's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think the longer you wait the harder it is, so waiting past the 90 days in my mind is not a good idea. Only you know how well you study and learn, but I truely feel the longer you wait the harder it...

  17. Less than 1 week till NCLEX

    racing-mom4 replied to Melony, RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My last week I did a lot of positive self talk and relaxing. Know that you have prepared the best you could, know that you graduated from nursing school and that alone is a great accomplishment, know...

  18. When they're giving out assignments . . .

    racing-mom4 replied to SoundofMusic's topic in First Year After Licensure

  19. Nurse patient ratio

    racing-mom4 replied to beckyvon's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work in the ICU and we have 3 patients MAX, unless we have some acuity or vents then we bring in additional staff and may be 1:1 or 2:1. I honestly dont think I could be a med surge nurse and have...

  20. NCLEX help!

    racing-mom4 replied to bamaRNguy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    85% of US educated nurses pass the 1st time, so odds are you did...Enjoy your weekend, do something fun and relaxing to take your mind off the wait, I know easier said than

  21. Nurses need a workspace where they can think critically, and chart to avoid med error

    racing-mom4 replied to charlitsweb's topic in General Nursing

    This is exactly why I am a huge fan of job shadowing...I was offered a job on a busy post op cardiac tele floor of a major heart hospital, but did a 4 hour job shadow. Seeing 1st hand the tiny nurses...

  22. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    racing-mom4 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Great idea, when my friend and I were preparing for Nclex we would txt each other short quick questions and wait for the simple one word answers to come back. Sometimes the simple quick facts are the...

  23. Please help needing immediate advice!!

    racing-mom4 replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    LTC work is hard work, everyone will admit to that. For some people it makes them feel better about themselves to trash on others...why I dont know, you ever see the movie "mean girls" sometimes it...

  24. Peasrson results right?

    racing-mom4 replied to 2bnursemeow1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    dont go by "impressions" go by facts. If you see the word pass you did. If you see a lic number on the states web site--you have one!!!

  25. hippa violation with teen mother

    racing-mom4 replied to love for nursing's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That is how I know it too. But if you ask me what that Dr did was in fact a Hippa violation, counsel the teen, encourage the teen, give the teen the resources, keep in touch with the teen, support...