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  1. Lab values.......please help!!!!!!!

    ok2bme replied to nursingstudentstill's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I take mine the 9th as well :uhoh21: you can study off of some flashcards I made http://www.flashcardexchange.com/flashcards/view/916129 I got them from Hurst Review. From what I have heard about the...

  2. How many would consider leaving nursing if they had a similar or slightly higher pay.

    ok2bme replied to jean36's topic in General Nursing

    I'd even take a pay

  3. Do other disciplines within psych interest you?

    ok2bme posted a topic in Psychiatric

    i will always be a loyal nursing advocate..but i must admit that i am interested in other disciplines within the psychiatric domain. in team meetings, i am very impressed by and intrigued with the...

  4. still a good idea to get med/surg experience first?

    ok2bme replied to HowserDoogie's topic in Psychiatric

    It is a good idea to do what interests

  5. How frequently do you do physical assessments in psych?

    ok2bme replied to beachgirl17's topic in Psychiatric

    We do a physical assessment upon admission. After that, we do focused physical assessments when applicable. For example, one of my patients has debilitating neuropathy and was sedentary prior to...

  6. Do You Regret Becoming A Nurse?

    ok2bme replied to ladylou88's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I do. I take responsibility for it though..I did not have the wisest intentions pursuing nursing. I was 22 with a bachelor's degree and an obsession with nyc. I heard the hyped "nursing shortage"...

  7. Not sure hospital is right for me. HELP! Curious about jobs outside the hospital

    ok2bme replied to knufflebunny's topic in General Nursing

    Not all hospital floors are like Med/Surg. The OR and NICU initially come to mind as having very unique challenges and work environments. I work in a freestanding psychiatric facility. What do I do?...

  8. I have to vent - nearly expelled for 'inciting a riot'

    ok2bme replied to delilas's topic in General Students

    "Inciting a riot" lol I've never heard such hyperbolic rhetoric. I agree with a previous answer, just stay under the radar and get the heck outta

  9. Do nurses really "Eat Their Young"?

    ok2bme replied to LVN2010M's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My charge nurse is like that..a bitter hag who tries to tell me what to do, beyond the scope of a charge nurse..but I consider the source (bitter btchy hag) and it does not phase me one bit. All of...

  10. Nurses who can't spell

    ok2bme replied to alex08's topic in General Students

    Who cares? This is a leisurely and casual hobby of mine. I'm not meticulous with spelling and grammar like I am in professional

  11. Life after nursing school: did you keep your "stuff"

    ok2bme replied to carajoy's topic in General Nursing

    Sold/donated/tossed it all and never looked

  12. Nurses Who Can't Add Cost Lives.

    ok2bme replied to studentdan's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing doesn't require one to be "good at math." Our math workbooks were 5th and 6th grade competencies, said so right on the cover. Read all 4 pages...insomnia is cured.

  13. Patient to Nurse Ratios: What are yours?

    ok2bme replied to rkitty198's topic in General Nursing

    Houston Texas Psych 6/7:1 Days

  14. Have you ever cheated?

    ok2bme replied to JustYouWait's topic in General Students

    In pre-reqs..yes..in chemistry I wrote down a few formulas on the inside cover of my calculator. In English I technically plagarized by inadequately citing. In nursing school..my friends and I would...

  15. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

    ok2bme replied to ashfost's topic in First Year After Licensure

    $23.50 for psych day shift in Houston..will get a dollar raise once residency is

  16. Will BSN get jobs over ASN in this recession?

    ok2bme replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    For new graduates..I think BSN grads sometimes have an advantage over ADN grads, depending on the area. My nurse internship was BSN

  17. ADN versus Second Degree BSN with non-nursing degree

    ok2bme replied to future123's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I agree that you should take all of your nursing pre-reqs before applying to nursing school, and really shine in them..not only will it boost your GPA but those are the classes that nursing schools...

  18. Will my ADN be accepted every where?

    ok2bme replied to NICUrn2B's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Yes, your ADN degree will be accepted everywhere in the US. Congatulations on furthering your education, best of

  19. Why is it so easy to get an LPN or ADN so easily riled up?

    ok2bme replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    I kind of agree with the OP; I have noticed several diploma and ADN educated RNs get offended and defensive in unnecessary circumstances. A new ADN graduate started a thread voicing her frustration...

  20. Ex Med/Surg nurses what unit did you transfer to

    ok2bme replied to NoeIssa's topic in General Nursing

    Psych! What an upgrade...I felt like med/surg was so task oriented, the goal for the day was always time management time management...now my job is more process oriented, what approach can you take...

  21. Who came up with the idea of 12 HOUR SHIFTS?

    ok2bme replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with ya..but we are in the minority. I love working 5-8s! I work 7a-3p...when I get home I still have plenty of time and energy to grab drinks with my girlfriends, invite friends over to watch a...

  22. How Violent is Your Unit?

    ok2bme replied to Meraki's topic in Psychiatric

    It's not. I'm sure my unit and facility in general is less violent than average, but I'm not sure posters that talk about "patients swinging at you all the time" are being completely honest. I think...

  23. Is Psych Nursing Easy?

    ok2bme replied to resilientnurse's topic in Psychiatric

    yup...easier, more fulfilling, more rewarding, more respect from docs, more intellectually stimulating, less dirty work, more professionalism, less task oriented and more process oriented, etc.. I...

  24. How much do psych techs make vs nurses?

    ok2bme replied to regnurse1995's topic in Psychiatric

    At my facility, the techs make about $13.50, while the RNs make $23.50-$33.50, depending on

  25. I dont know what to do

    ok2bme replied to Almostnurse88's topic in General Students

    So I take it you failed clinical? I think that's pretty strict..however, falls are a big deal on a unit, regardless of the outcome. The doctor is called, a team comes to assess, an incident report is...