racing-mom4

racing-mom4 BSN, RN

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  1. Gift for a friend going into nursing?

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

    A nice planner. She will need help organizing her soon to be very busy

  2. New Grad Questions

    racing-mom4 replied to Peppers82's topic in General Nursing

    You are so right---nursing school in my mind barely scratches the surface of nursing. It is a shame that some people forget that!!!! I have encountered the "dont know you?" or "Why would you do?"...

  3. GED Info

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

    Only the school can tell you their requirements. In my own situation I had barely made it out of High School. I was a true BonJovi loving child of the 80s and had 100 things I would have rather done...

  4. New Grad Questions

    racing-mom4 replied to Peppers82's topic in General Nursing

    My advice to you is take it one step at a time. 1st and foremost, concentrate on passing boards. I did not use a review course simply because I did not have an extra 300.00 laying around. I prepared...

  5. I dont know if I can go on...

    racing-mom4 replied to meme75's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    They may post on your states web site. Mine was up by 0800 the next morning, heck it may have even been up before but i did not even check it till the next morning.Two of my classmates were posted...

  6. How long after graduation for NCLEX?

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

    The longer you wait the greater your anxiety will be. Keep in the study mode and take that test as soon as possible. Not to mention, the longer you wait, the harder it may be to get the test time you...

  7. Floating and C Diff, MRSA etc.

    racing-mom4 replied to magz53's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our OB gals must wear a lab coat out on the floor when they are floating and they are NOT allowed to go into any isolation rooms. Granted how many pts do they take care of that test positive the next...

  8. I dont know if I can go on...

    racing-mom4 replied to meme75's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you for your kind words. I am a new grad Dec 07 and still feel "lucky" that I was even able to complete school yet alone pass Nclex. It truly breaks my heart to read some of the post of people...

  9. Preparing for NOC shift

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

    I worked my way through nursing school working weekend nights, and once I graduated I chose to remain on the night sched. It can be a challenge but it is doable. I have 4 busy children at home so...

  10. I dont know if I can go on...

    racing-mom4 replied to meme75's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Meme~~ I am so sorry you are having these feelings right now. You of course know your not alone. It is an accomplishment to just finish nursing school with two little ones at home. You were able to...

  11. I feel so guilty about Graduating!

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

    Never make that mistake again?? Talk about

  12. ICU new grad survival kit!

    racing-mom4 replied to PiPhi2004's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What a nice and informative post. I really cant thank you enough for very those very practical tips. I did start right into the ICU and I knew it was going to be a challenge and I would have a TON to...

  13. What overwhelms you the most? What did NS NOT prepare you for?

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

    Great thread and thanks so much for thinking of your students and thier concerns. I graduated in Dec 07 so nursing school is FRESH in my mind. Let me tell you the hardest part I had in acclimating...

  14. I feel so guilty about Graduating!

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

    Ok lets see: last day of clinicals, getting ready to take Nclex. day before finals. how much stress are you under???? Give yourself a break....In my opinion your teacher way over reacted to your lapse...

  15. HELP!!!! I need your response today!!!!

    racing-mom4 replied to chocolate123's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think quiting is a drastic 1st step. I think you should tell your boss that you dont feel comfortable taking on the 48 pts with minimal CNA assistance. Explain that you understand she is in a tough...

  16. am I going to be in trouble?

    racing-mom4 replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    ok this whole thing freaks me out. how did they get your home number? i just cant believe it was an actual state surveyor. how did they know they were even talking to "you" the real nurse vs your...

  17. Why are some nurses and aides such liars?

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

    I dont think it is "nurses or aides" I think it is because they are women. Get that much estrogen in one place and watch

  18. New nurses don't know enough?

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

    I feel as I had a bit of an advantage at graduation because I was a CNA for the 4 years I was in school. That is not required. I never worked so hard for such little money but it did give me 4 years...

  19. New nurses don't know enough?

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

    I am a new nurse, just got my lic in Jan of 08. I know I dont know "enough". Nursing school barely scratches the surface of what we need to know. I can write an awesome care plan though!! lol. APA...

  20. Question: How long did it take to receive your license?

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

    I had a license number that could be verified on our states web site in less than 24 hours after Nclex. A class mate of mine had her lic number in less than 4 hours after taking Nclex. She left the...

  21. New Nurse....Need Advice

    racing-mom4 replied to MissNurse1330's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Missnurse, that senior nurse is just being mean. and trying to ruffle your feathers by threatening you. I always thought of nurses as angles. Kind and full of goodness-cut them and they would bleed...

  22. Still can't find a job, should I just volunteer?

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

    Have you inquired about job shadowing? This would not only allow the floor your shadowing on to see you and get to know you and your personality/skill set it would also allow you to get a feel of that...

  23. Bike commuters?

    racing-mom4 replied to moonischasingme1's topic in General Nursing

    I live just a tad bit more than a mile from my hospital and I started walking a few weeks ago. I think it is silly to pay now 3.75 dollars for gas and use it for a selfish reason like driving a mile...

  24. nurses from maintenance point of view

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

    This has turned into an educational and fun post to read, I hope sailor dave returns with more updates and

  25. nurses from maintenance point of view

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

    Sailor Dave---really good points. I was actually reading and agreeing with you, but when you start throwing the words around like "SPOILED ROTTEN, LITTLE WITCHES" and comments like " I went off on...