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racing-mom4 BSN, RN

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  1. grossly misleading interview

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

    Wow does that ever suck...sounds like they are doing their best to rectify this situation though. Best to stay in good graces with them---as they are I am sure not only embarrassed on what they did...

  2. How many times have you cried???

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

    I am so sorry for you, I have never cried due to work, I have cried due to pt deaths though. All i have to see is a family member start to cry and my eyes well up. I have known and seen nurses in the...

  3. How to solve the shortage of new grad jobs?

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

    Same with my area. I dont know of one person I graduated with that did not have a few jobs to pick from. Our last month of school it was almost a bragging session of "I got this offer--I got that...

  4. Can RN's moonlight as LPN"s?

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

    I am an RN and have worked as a CNA when there was a hole in the schedule. I was paid RN wages. This is not something our hospital does alot, but has been known to do it many times on an as needed...

  5. Becomming a new nurse make you literally sick?

    racing-mom4 replied to jessi1106's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We were just talking about this same topic the other day at work. Some new nurses do get physically sick when they start, could be their immune system is down due to stress, then factor in they are...

  6. Ivy Tech Anp 201 Need To Buy Book Please

    racing-mom4 replied to coltsgrl's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I took my AnPs at Ivy Tech and we used the same book for Ap 1 and Ap2. Really your 1 book should have all the info you need in it, but for some reason it does not, check out half.com, I sold my Ap...

  7. Quick to pass judgement??

    racing-mom4 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient die the other night. Sad as always. She had a room full of siblings, her parents and her kids. Hearing a mother and a daughter wail and cry over the body of a loved one is something I...

  8. Time to Float!

    racing-mom4 replied to abundantjoy07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have been floated out to Med Surge to help with a new admit. I have also been floated down to ER when they were packed full and needed just some extra hands for a few hours. Last night though I...

  9. Pedicures for Grandma

    racing-mom4 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I meant to post this last week, but the weekend snuck up on me. I have a suggestion I think all nurses should pass on to loved ones families---instead of getting Grandma another flower vase or box of...

  10. Do RN's in Indiana think they are adequately compensated?

    racing-mom4 replied to inmale's topic in Indiana Nursing

    inmale, I think you may just have to call some of the area hospitals and ask, most hospitals have a base rate for new grad hires and there is little negotiation in that rate. Some hospitals will...

  11. Advice Please!

    racing-mom4 replied to CUNurse2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you type in Nclex study tips you will find so many posts on this same topic. I think the main theme in evey tip is quantity in questions. I dont think you can go wrong in doing as many practice...

  12. Quick to pass judgement??

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

    Just a few weeks ago, I was in an IOPA class and they said due to how safe cars are now, and bike helmets and how long we are actually able to keep people alive only 0.04% (dont quote me on that exact...

  13. Made a med check error -- feel terrible

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

    Iam ready to take the lectures and the warnings but truth be told. Unless it is a brand new to me pt, I never check the ID. Granted the most I ever have is 3 pts. I go to the pyxisis and have to...

  14. Do RN's in Indiana think they are adequately compensated?

    racing-mom4 replied to inmale's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I am sure we are all on the same page as far as we are compensated for what we do, and if we were not properly compensated we would not do it. I have volunteered at the kids school--I am not a...

  15. Do RN's in Indiana think they are adequately compensated?

    racing-mom4 replied to inmale's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I am sure Coltsgrl and I know myself did not chose nursing only for the $$. Was that a factor though in choosing nursing? Yep a factor. I went into nursing for many reasons, the top reason being the...

  16. Survey: New Grad Pay

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

    During my final semester in nursing school all the big hospitals came and gave recruiting lunches so we kind of knew what the starting pay was, they all were with in a dollar of each other. I agree...

  17. Do RN's in Indiana think they are adequately compensated?

    racing-mom4 replied to inmale's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Colts girl--I totally agree, I hate to hear "you dont go into nursing for the money" as you know what, you do. Meaning, you wouldnt do it for free would you? Would you do it for 5.00 an hour, or 12.50...

  18. NCLEX Certian "%" To Pass?

    racing-mom4 replied to JRN1704's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was told during school that your goal should be 80% or better consistently on your practice NCLEX questions before sitting for the actual NCLEX. NCLEX itself is a 51% or better. You need to get more...

  19. Sleep Disorders

    racing-mom4 replied to flygirl43's topic in General Nursing

    1st thought that ran through my head was glass of wine and a Tylenol pm. But if you actually were hospitalized and on disability well that is pretty serious. If your hospital wont let you work...

  20. Do RN's in Indiana think they are adequately compensated?

    racing-mom4 replied to inmale's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I went into nursing for purely selfish reasons. I wanted to work part time, nights and weekend and make a decent hourly wage---Hooters was an option but I never looked good in orange!! hahaha... Ok...

  21. Does anyone have a good report sheet?

    racing-mom4 replied to lotus32's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would love to see it when your done---I had my review last week and was told the only suggestions I received on my peer review was my on my

  22. Funny Names

    racing-mom4 replied to nurserynurse55's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Not funny but sweet---a 2 pound boy named

  23. Give advice for new nursing students!!

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

    Great advice so far---love the "make friends with the smart people" as well as dont listen to the 20yr nurse that tells you "well this is the way we do it" if it is against the way your learning in...

  24. Purpose of NCLEX Study Questions

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

    The practice questions your doing will not be on the test in the exact same way--what will be on the test is a variation of the questions your using. Just as a Saunders question was not on your peds...

  25. Do you have CNAs in your ICU?

    racing-mom4 replied to bridgfor428's topic in MICU, SICU

    We just hired one, she just started last week. She is only working days though 7-3. She is going to help with baths/call lights/pass trays etc and also I think do some of our order entry/computer...