Melinurse

Melinurse

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  1. New and take the exam in a week

    Melinurse replied to mgoodman's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Go over The Random Facts Sticky.Use it as a memory jogger. Take day before exam off to refresh your mind.

  2. Failed NCLEX-RN on 1st attempt... Need suggestions

    Melinurse replied to trimeduRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Suzanne's

  3. Tremors

    Melinurse replied to Melinurse's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I actually have not seen this patient but I totally forgot about myoclonus tremors. Thanks for the reminder. I told the other nurse to call the MD. Thanks for both replies. Much

  4. Failed NCLEX July 08~back to the beginning

    Melinurse replied to Jazzy_nurse_SF's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My preceptor at the hospital failed her boards and she is so incredibly smart. The Clinical Nurse Specialist failed her boards twice. They are both amazing nurses and you will be too. You will be...

  5. Failed 1st time 150 questions, NOW WHAT???

    Melinurse replied to nurseismygoal2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :hngon:Hang in there. You can do

  6. Failed NCLEX July 08~back to the beginning

    Melinurse replied to Jazzy_nurse_SF's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sorry to hear you did not pass the first time. I am glad you took a break and are ready to get back to studying. You are not alone. We are all here to support you. Start off by remembering why you...

  7. Dangerous nurses

    Melinurse replied to funmom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I went into a LTC facility a while back and overheard the RN and a CMA discussing medications. The RN clearly had no clue as to the difference between alprazolam and a hole in the ground . I am glad...

  8. Hostile work environment

    Melinurse replied to zuzi's topic in General Nursing

    Zuzi, take care of yourself. There's just no reason for that kind of hostility. Document and keep records of everything. Like some of the other posters have said, don't let them get away with this...

  9. Advice Please: severe hit in confidence department

    Melinurse replied to K os's topic in General Students

    In my preceptors words after a mess up at work when I was orienting: " It's not how many times you fall down that matters, it's how many times you pick yourself back up." The instructor is there to...

  10. New to website. Don't think I passed nclex.

    Melinurse replied to Kismet0701's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Most leave the test site feeling like they did not do well. Stay positive. I missed my last question ( yep, I looked it up ) and it was WRONG!!!! But I passed. Hang in there. Sometimes results are...

  11. Need some simple advice.

    Melinurse replied to NeoPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    That's how I got my current job. They told me the first time they did not have an open position. I called back anyways and she said she would give me a per diem. Now I am part-time there. It took...

  12. Finally!

    Melinurse replied to exnavygirl-RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    :clphnds::clphnds::clphnds::clphnds::clphnds: Congradulations

  13. Can't believe I passed the NCLEX-PN!

    Melinurse replied to tyandlindsma's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :yeah:Congradulations. I am so happy for

  14. I passed NCLEX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Melinurse replied to dorselm's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :clphnds::clphnds::clphnds::clphnds::clphnds:

  15. NCLEX-RN (1/16/09) shut off at 110

    Melinurse replied to ARKYLE's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I believe some actually got their results on Christmas so check Monday. Good luck. The number of questions does not determine if you pass or fail. Stay

  16. Layoffs will be announced at my facility on Monday

    Melinurse replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry to hear they are laying off there. I just heard today that there is a hiring freeze at the hospital I used to work at and any staff who leave will not be replaced due to budget issues. I'll...

  17. Someone forged my signature!!!

    Melinurse replied to kermitlady's topic in General Nursing

    Glad to hear you caught it. Wow. Keep us

  18. Why you should think you passed your NCLEX-RN

    Melinurse replied to KDNESS's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :clphnds: Love the narrative, especially how you described your feelings before , during and after the exam. I am sure reading this will be of help to others. Congradulations on passing. I am so...

  19. STOPPED AT 265Q...........Starting to freak out!!!!!!!!!

    Melinurse replied to trimeduRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sorry to hear you did not pass this time. Take a break to refresh your mind. Look at the stickies on Suzanne's Plan and see if it's right for you. I know and have worked with many excellent nurses who...

  20. Conditions that must be treated ASAP

    Melinurse replied to AGal110's topic in General Nursing

    Change in mental status. Airway/breathing

  21. Will take Nclex-RN on Jan 8

    Melinurse replied to oneforall's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Most feel like they did not do well after taking the exam. Hang in there. Good luck. {{{ HUGS

  22. 265 NCLEX-RN and failed

    Melinurse replied to zowi101's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sorry to hear you did not pass this time. Take a break and consider doing Suzanne's Plan. I know and have worked with lots of good nurses who did not pass on their first try. Hang in

  23. Are you forced to practice IV's and injections on each other in nursing school?

    Melinurse replied to kroegerk's topic in General Nursing

    We practiced starting IVs on each other, but it was voluntary and we signed a consent. Definately never tell a patient it's your first time doing anything. It serves no purpose except to make them...

  24. Med Error

    Melinurse replied to mrscoozy's topic in General Nursing

    Happens to the best of nurses. Use this as a learning experience and don't sweat it too

  25. My results are in, nclex pn

    Melinurse replied to slmeloy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sorry to hear you did not pass this time. I am glad to hear you are getting ready to start Suzanne's Plan. Do consider taking a short break to refresh your mind though. Good