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  1. Friend DNRed from nursing home by CNA.

    starcandy replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, this problem is what led me to get my RN and explore other options. I love the patients, but I could not continue with the dysfunctional work environments I have encountered. I observed an...

  2. Finally a Registered Nurse......

    starcandy replied to Ari RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am so happy for you!! Congrats :balloons: :balloons:

  3. question stucked in mind, need answer

    starcandy replied to gagandeep's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Q1:I really do not understand the question, but I would eliminate pcp. "Social determinant" would be IV drug abusers, homosexuality and hemophiliacs I would chose "gender". Q2: I would say to tell...

  4. Kaplan CD

    starcandy posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am finally a graduate nurse I have begun to study for the NCLEX. Does anyone know what is considered passing on the Kaplan CD that comes with the study guide? I finished it with a 76.7%, but I...

  5. Passed Nclex!!

    starcandy replied to stephlw's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats!!!

  6. Kaplan CD

    starcandy replied to starcandy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for the tip. I am studying 60 questions a day using Saunders and the Kaplan books . I need to review the content for Psych period not just therapeutic communication. What really bothers me is...

  7. Role transition for LPN to RN

    starcandy posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a Lpn that is now a new grad Rn. My experience has been largely LTC and now I will start working on a Med Surg floor soon. During my preceptorship I was given 5 pts and found the assignment...

  8. Role transition for LPN to RN

    starcandy replied to starcandy's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the encouragement. :) I had a really bad day and I began to think that maybe I am not cut out for hospital nursing. It just seems that most people are confident in their abilities and have...

  9. New Job decision

    starcandy posted a topic in General Nursing

    I graduate from an ADN program next month. My job possibilities are Med surg , Nephrology unit with a mix of med surg and kidney transplant patients, and a cardiac floor. I wanted to start with the...

  10. Michigan NCLEX pass rates

    starcandy posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    Does anyone know the NCLEX pass rates in MI?? I searched the MI Board of Nursing and did not find anything. If they list it by schools that would be good. I am in contact with people who just took the...

  11. Question from test today, need your opinion PLEASE!!

    starcandy replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you.

  12. utility pack/fanny pack

    starcandy replied to flibble's topic in General Nursing

    Try Walmart. I buy Eastport fanny packs for 5-6 bucks. I love it and it is very convenient at

  13. Harper hospital

    starcandy replied to starcandy's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I noticed this also but choose to ignore it because I was trying to get to the bigger picture of experiences at Harper hospital. I realize it was probably ignorance of Detroit and the whole Detroit...

  14. Harper hospital

    starcandy replied to starcandy's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Thank you describing your experiences. I am thinking of maybe a neuro floor woould be good, but not ICU . I do not think I am ready for that yet. Thanks

  15. Harper hospital

    starcandy replied to starcandy's topic in Michigan Nursing