shann106

shann106

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  1. Clipping nails at nurse's station

    shann106 replied to BillieP's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with you, I would much rather sit by someone who is clipping their nails than sit near someone who just took a smoke break and reeks like an

  2. Let's be honest

    shann106 replied to Serrano2886's topic in Case Management

    Honestly I think it would be hard to have a day off during the week. Adjusters, claimants, and employers are going to expect to be able to reach you everyday. Field requires you to go to all MD appts,...

  3. Screaming match with my preceptor

    shann106 replied to jherd's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sorry but I think you need to start looking for another job. What you did was unacceptable and I am actually surprised you were not let go when it happened. Her behavior was wrong and I am not...

  4. How important is appearance?

    shann106 replied to FieryPsychRN's topic in Nurse Management

    I am in a different position now, but when I was doing interviews appearance did matter, as did smells. Smelling strongly of cigarettes, day old alcohol, or severe body odor would really bother me. I...

  5. Need help getting organized

    shann106 posted a topic in Case Management

    Hi, I have been working as a case manager for both personal and work related injuries at a large automotive factory. There are several other case managers but they are not to forthcoming with help,...

  6. Wells Fargo loans- what have been your experiences?

    shann106 posted a topic in General Students

    I am thinking about taking a student loan from Wells Fargo, seems they are one of the few that will loan money for living expenses while you are in nursing school. I have seen a few complaints about...

  7. Not sure what Journals to subscribe to...

    shann106 replied to miluevano's topic in First Year After Licensure

    thanks pers! i just used that site, subscription addiction and ordered nursing made easy and AJN for $20 using the coupon code

  8. Was it everything...

    shann106 replied to Adrienne6's topic in First Year After Licensure

    No, I freaking hate it! If I had it to do all over again I would have not gone into nursing, and I advise anyone thinking about it to not do it. People say they go into nursing to help people but the...

  9. Taking NCLEX in 2 days... starting to freak!

    shann106 replied to soxchick11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Relax. I took NCLEX on Sat, it was not bad at all. All of my classmates so far have agreed that it was about the same as our normal exams in school. I only had two math questions. The instructions...

  10. Took NCLEX RN this morning.

    shann106 replied to lilmissjuly17's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took mine on Sat, passed with 75 questions. I had two math questions, I cannot remember if my last ? was math or not. I had about 25 select all that apply and about 25 drug questions. I did not...

  11. Can somone who has taken Hurst review answer a ? foe me please??

    shann106 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I cannot afford the $300 review, but I did buy the review book, and bought the sprial bound book that is used in the live course off amazon. I LOVE Marlene so far, and am so sad I do not have the $300...

  12. Can somone who has taken Hurst review answer a ? foe me please??

    shann106 replied to shann106's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    thanks for the replies. I would really like to hear from someone who took the Hurst review, it really seems from the way it is mentioned in the books that there might more to it that just mental...

  13. NCLEX DRUGS??? Most-Prescribed MEDS in the US!

    shann106 replied to joycee8's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    thank

  14. Daytonite has passed away...

    shann106 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    She was always so helpful, and so knowledgeable. She will be greatly

  15. NCLEX.....Pay to prep???

    shann106 replied to NurseVab's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I plan to take NCLEX just doing review books, but if I am not successful then I will do Hurst review which is

  16. Backpack that can hold 6+ books?

    shann106 posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    This fall my nursing classes are back to back with no way I could return to the car between classes. At the very minimum I will need to carry 6 textbooks, plus notebooks, lunch, etc with me. I hate...

  17. nursing student discouraged

    shann106 replied to Tsatalstrana's topic in General Students

    Don't quit. Your last semester usually includes preceptorship, where you work one on one with a nurse and you are pretty much given your own patient

  18. Slightly discouraged from grades

    shann106 replied to semester1kid's topic in General Students

    From what I have experienced nursing tests get harder and harder because they build on the material you learned on the last test. You may be in your last semester and a test question will include...

  19. RN Program Competition

    shann106 replied to hkandpi's topic in General Students

    Please if you are going into the medical field NEVER call it and "old people place" it makes you sound so unprofessional. Especially if you were talking to anyone in a nursing admission office, no...

  20. Does anyone work full time AND go to NS?

    shann106 replied to powerbeth22's topic in General Students

    yes, I graduate in 3 weeks and I worked a full time job and a part time job throughout the entire program, am a single mom, so I also have all the household duties and running my daughter to and from...

  21. 120 hrs for License

    shann106 replied to hottamale1227's topic in General Nursing

    One option is taking your boards in another state, a compact state that does not require you to do the 120

  22. Need help!! looking for Memory notebook of nursing CD

    shann106 replied to mullita's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I bought mine on ebay for $5.00 it had all the images from books 1 and 2 here is the seller:

  23. Hesi exit RN HELP

    shann106 replied to r&r10's topic in General Students

    Do NCLEX questions, lots and lots of NCLEX questions. Also HESI has a review book you can order from their site. HESI is a predictor of wether or not you will pass NCLEX, the reason schools use it as...

  24. Eastern State Hospital

    shann106 replied to Gravysgal's topic in General Nursing

    I was a student there on Wendel 4, I really liked it and looked into working there, the pay is really bad, almost like CMA

  25. I need help!...can someone give me advise on how to study for the hesi!

    shann106 replied to mRpeNa's topic in General Students

    I just passed HESI last week. I did NCLEX questions, I did at least 100 a day for the week before HESI. I used any source I could find of NCLEX questions, NCLEX 3500, books, websites,etc. I think...