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    Welcome To The NCLEX September Support Group

    chevyv replied to UjonesRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Im so tired of
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    How do you wear your hair for clinicals?

    chevyv replied to Kamdyn's topic in General Students

    I threw it in a pony during clinicals and I still throw it in a pony for work. I would love to have one of those cute shorter styles, but most of the time I'm happy to get a shower in before work....
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    Can I get a break, please! (long, sorry)

    chevyv posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm a newer LPN that works limited casual hrs. There haven't been many of those since I was hired back in Jan. I concerned myself with finishing the rn degree I've been working on. I decided to...
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    Can I get a break, please! (long, sorry)

    chevyv replied to chevyv's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yep, this is how it is where I work as well. I can ask other nurses for help, if they are approachable. There are only a few that are. Some nurses really would rather eat their young than guide...
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    Support Stickie for New nurses who are not coping

    chevyv replied to madwife2002's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow, a brand new nurse and ICU! I would be so lost and scared to do anything. I'm just amazed that new nurses can handle icu at all. With no general med surg to go on, it has to be more difficult...
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    Is this too much?? Or am I just new??

    chevyv replied to stephanienicole87's topic in General Nursing

    I'm pretty new too and I remember my first shift alone was on the only wing I never set foot on for training. It was the hardest wing to boot! I'm Casual, which is prn, so I don't get many hours....
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    Nursing Shortage

    chevyv replied to donna65738's topic in General Nursing

    Definately no shortage around where I live. Yet, the schools still keep cranking out the nursing students. There are even 2+ yr wait lists because so many people still believe there is a shortage....
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    What should I do????????????

    chevyv replied to runmommy1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Certainly couldn't hurt is my opinion. I wish you the
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    How can I get experience now?!?!...it's a question not rant...

    chevyv replied to oguesswhat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There really isn't an answer. It's hard to get a job right now. You may have to take one in ltc or ? and keep applying until you get lucky. Employers are being picky right now. It sucks. I work...
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    A serious issue regarding patient care

    chevyv replied to jon1989's topic in General Nursing

    Compression stockings can be difficult to get on, but that is no excuse for rotten help (which is exactly what she is saddled with). No one should lay in urine through the night, ever. This could...
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    I can't find a job, feeling down.

    chevyv replied to 4treasures's topic in General Nursing

    You are not alone! I'm a May grad as well and am taking my time studying to take my boards because the job market is soooo depressing right now. I saw fellow students lose their jobs once they...
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    Taking a Pay Cut

    chevyv replied to scrubbleuffagus08's topic in General Nursing

    That's a huge pay cut! Can you try it out before quitting your job now? If you have vacation time saved up, you may want to use it to explore this avenue. You still will have a probationary period...
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    Why Are So Many Students Worried About Expensive Tuition

    chevyv replied to khiasdestiny's topic in General Nursing

    A few pages back there was a discussion regarding an open instructor spot at a CC and at a 4 yr institution. The writer went on to ask which position you would go for because of pay and whatever...
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    LPN starting pay $26.50!

    chevyv replied to mustbegood's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Won't make that much if you come to
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    Mind Boggling - Not going to graduation?

    chevyv replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    I did not attend pinning or graduation. For me I just didn't feel it was necessary for myself. I did well and made it through and that is enough for me. I've attended one college grad (my sis n...
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    I could use some advice

    chevyv replied to Minkie's topic in General Students

    I was pregnant with my second child during school. Lecture was very uncomfortable so I would bring 2 pillows with me. It helped greatly and everyone understood. Just remember to listen to your...
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    Instructor lecturing on ethics...

    chevyv replied to doesanyoneknowwhy's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with leslie. I feel sorry for the person cheating off of me! I was usually taking educated guesses; LOL . Honestly, if my bud was cheating off of me I would not have said anything but...
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    Why Are So Many Students Worried About Expensive Tuition

    chevyv replied to khiasdestiny's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't want to leave nursing school owing 70 grand for sure! Life has a way of complicating things. I have children now to raise, a house payment, car repairs........my paycheck is all but gone...
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    Got kicked out of an RN program don't know what to do

    chevyv replied to courageandcare's topic in General Students

    Girl, you can pass my meds! As a new grad I always know that unlike school, I have fellow nurses that I can ask if my calcs are correct and if their busy, pharmacy is just a phone call away. Most...
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    Got kicked out of an RN program don't know what to do

    chevyv replied to courageandcare's topic in General Students

    You were so close to graduating! I'm so sorry I too, was wondering if you could appeal especially because you were so close to completion. I would think there are special circumstances that would...
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    What I wish I had known...

    chevyv replied to Medic/Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new nurse and love this thread! I'll be listening very
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    Coming out to co-workers

    chevyv replied to twotoo's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think you'll know how to slip it in when you feel comfortable. I don't talk about my personal life at work but every once in awhile I say .....my children...... and that's it. I really want to...
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    Everyone has a 4.0 GPA!!

    chevyv replied to NursingStudent5548's topic in General Nursing

    As a new grad who carried an almost 4.0 through most of my schooling, I could have cared less. I only looked at my grades to make sure I passed then it was on to the next course. Who really cares...
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    What would you have said to this CNA

    chevyv replied to zofran's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Good luck on that one if/when you become a nurse. I used to think along these same lines, but now I know that the nurse is the last stop. You can try all the time management in the world but don't...
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    Need Some Wisdom

    chevyv replied to tishirajan's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm a five toe amp so I can relate to swelling issues. I wear New Balance as well and also have a TED stocking when its