tothepointeLVN

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  1. Help!! Had entire Nclex exam

    tothepointeLVN replied to ryleighsmommy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Is this an actual reason? I'm pretty sure I did this since I used my white board to write ABCD vertically so I could put + or - as I reviewed the choices.

  2. The strangest write up ever.

    tothepointeLVN replied to DedHedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a bad situation but your license is safe. I would be looking for a better job where they'll appreciate

  3. "Loosing" my license

    tothepointeLVN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I'd glad someone finally brought this up. I'm just so tired of hearing 'I didn't work this hard to risk losing my licence" when they really should be more concerned with losing their apartment because...

  4. LAZY CNA's!!

    tothepointeLVN replied to RNBeauty23's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Some states have regulations regarding speaking in a language other than English in the patient care areas which include hallways unless speaking directly to a patient. Some facilities too.But I do...

  5. LAZY CNA's!!

    tothepointeLVN replied to RNBeauty23's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think the point of that comment that the CNA was getting huffy at her in a language she didn't understand and wouldn't let her get a word in edgewise. I've had that happen before when someone...

  6. You're probably worried about the NCLEX..dont...seriously. Here's what I did!

    tothepointeLVN replied to gtrebyari's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The schools like to scare you about the NCLEX because you passing the NCLEX the first time is very important for THEM and they want you to spend all your time focusing on something that makes them...

  7. LAZY CNA's!!

    tothepointeLVN replied to RNBeauty23's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This always upsets me because the families pay $$$ and expect $$$ level service but the CNA is only being paid $ so is it any wonder they feel bitter. The family wants their money's worth and the...

  8. Can i do just 75 questions for 6 hours?

    tothepointeLVN replied to ineverseeu's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Also I would this the last 60 principle doesn't apply if you only do the minimum # of question I would guess if it didn't automatically shut off at 75 and you ran out of time it would equal a fail The...

  9. Pre-Nursing school immunization catastrophe!

    tothepointeLVN replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in General Students

    I didn't know this and I used to place PPD's several times a day when I worked in ambulatory care and I was working for the DHS for my city so you'd think they would tell

  10. Washing those scrubs?

    tothepointeLVN replied to johnny depp23's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Tell the Joint Commission you wash your scrubs twice a day that you whip down to the laundry room and wash them on your lunchbreak but your underwear those you just turn inside out and wear

  11. Washing those scrubs?

    tothepointeLVN replied to johnny depp23's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I toss them in the pile after wearing them and after that that magically disappear and come back clean. I think my husband has something to do with that but not sure When I was working fulltime I'd...

  12. Skin Changes At Life's End (SCALE)

    tothepointeLVN replied to VickyRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Even in younger and newer nurses there seems to be the consensus that uclers = neglect. I come across a Kennedy ulcer once it awhile that seems to be accompanied by the gossip that so and so wasn't...

  13. Possible to get into nursing school with a C? Has anyone ever?

    tothepointeLVN replied to brenay's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Some schools let you apply for academic renewal to remove W's from when you were young and dumb. Nursing school can be competitive but often a lot of the competition is on the high end. I.e A students...

  14. Studying long hours

    tothepointeLVN replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    19 units I did that once and never again. What I don't get is the people who record a lecture and then play it back and retype it. Seems like a massive waste of time. Why not take notes as your...

  15. Can i do just 75 questions for 6 hours?

    tothepointeLVN replied to ineverseeu's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It's such a fabulously bad idea I almost think the OP is leading us up the garden path to amuse

  16. Studying long hours

    tothepointeLVN replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Yup go to sleep and encode that information. Sometimes you'll actually dream about some of the

  17. Fainting... so dramatic

    tothepointeLVN replied to Double-Helix's topic in General Nursing

    Not dramatic per say but both times I've fainted I've yelled something out. First time was 10 during a lecture on the heart I yelled at someone to get off my foot then passed out. The second time...

  18. 4 days left till NCLEX..What do you do? Relax? Study? Cry? Pray?

    tothepointeLVN replied to leanjess's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Play the Rocky theme song about 20 times then move on to We are the Champions or We will rock you or the Flash Gordon theme song if your adventurous. Singing along with your hairbrush greatly improves...

  19. Can i do just 75 questions for 6 hours?

    tothepointeLVN replied to ineverseeu's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So does that also translate to spending 12hours to look after 1 patient perfectly even though you have 5 others? I guess this thread is my what?!?!1!!ONE!! moment of the

  20. Can i do just 75 questions for 6 hours?

    tothepointeLVN replied to ineverseeu's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Don't put yourself in a position to fail by thinking you have a passing strategy. Your not going to want to be doing a test for 6 hours. 2-3 hours max. 4 minutes a question is too much. You'll end up...

  21. Impostor Syndrome: A Source Of Stress

    tothepointeLVN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I flux in and out of this phase. Usually for it comes while I'm trying to integrate new knowledge and everything new learned makes me question whether I knew anything at all to begin

  22. When did wearing a stethoscope become popular

    tothepointeLVN replied to Katniss88's topic in General Students

    There's plenty of ways to keep a stethoscope handy other than keeping it on your

  23. When did wearing a stethoscope become popular

    tothepointeLVN replied to Katniss88's topic in General Students

    Better yet just get one of the stickers or plate frames that indicates you donate to the police retirement fund (or what ever its called 1199

  24. Dietary policy- vent

    tothepointeLVN replied to trauma_lama's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Your statement implies I would be living in the past but have knowledge from the future so I'm not going to address that point. The situation that the OP outlined was a patient who was on a regular...

  25. Dietary policy- vent

    tothepointeLVN replied to trauma_lama's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If the patient is not on a restrictive diet then we have no right to restrict their eating. Remember patient autonomy? We are NOT food gods. You did that to me when I was in the hospital and didn't...