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  1. Took NCLEX RN today!!!

    NursesRock!! posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just wanted to share with everyone. I took the NCLEX today for the 1st time, I graduated May 4th, 09. The computer shut off @ 75. I had 10 SATA, 1 drag and drop, 2 OB, 2 peds, 10 meds (I never even...

  2. What do you think a fair salary would be for a RN?

    NursesRock!! replied to ohcomeon's topic in General Nursing

    I would just like to say that I am a new RN grad (ASN) and I am unhappy with what we are compensated for our services in my area (northwest Florida). Granted I am "new," but I did attend 3 years of a...

  3. Pensacola?? LPN Grad in July and moving there!

    NursesRock!! replied to stephierd81's topic in Florida Nursing

    I do understand it gets confusing. Another thing you have to take into account is the scope of practice for an LPN in FLA. I know of a hospital in the area that has not hired any LPN's in a long time...

  4. Pensacola?? LPN Grad in July and moving there!

    NursesRock!! replied to stephierd81's topic in Florida Nursing

    Nope, I dont' mind at all I wish it was easier to find out the pay/benefits at prospective facilities. I only know of one hospital that offers loan payback in the area and it's Fort Walton Beach...

  5. Pensacola?? LPN Grad in July and moving there!

    NursesRock!! replied to stephierd81's topic in Florida Nursing

    I will second that !!! I am a May RN grad from Northwest Florida State College (they have a 2 semester long LPN-RN bridge)I live @ 45 min from P'cola. The pay here isn't that great at all but I have...

  6. Took NCLEX RN today!!!

    NursesRock!! replied to NursesRock!!'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just an update; I passed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Checked with Pearson Vue this am. Good luck to everyone else who has posted on my thread. I wish you the best at passing your NCLEX as...

  7. How many pages to ATT?

    NursesRock!! posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I need to know if I need to bring all 3 pages of my ATT to the testing center, or just the first page? Can anyone share what they did? Thanks in

  8. Tough Clinical Instructor

    NursesRock!! replied to backhill360's topic in General Students

    Just wanted to say that I can understand your stress. Tonight is my pinning ceremony-ASN. Three of the four semesters I had our "tough" instructor. Previous military nure with no family/heart/or...

  9. New Grad Hiring Freeze?

    NursesRock!! replied to jlindsey923's topic in Florida Nursing

    All I can teel you is that I have my pinning ceremony this Monday. I was very let down with new grad positions in my area, Crestview/Ft. Walton Beach. But, after many job applications I got my first...

  10. Help with evaluation portion of Care Plan

    NursesRock!! posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hello all. I am having some diff. with my care plan. I already have my 2 priority diagnoses, interventions, rationales, completed. My problem is this. Diagnosis: Impaired skin integrity related to...

  11. Exceptional clinical teacer...gift?

    NursesRock!! replied to lazy_prodigy's topic in General Students

    This semester was the first semester we had a REALLY great instructor. We got together and came up with the idea of a customized bobble head doll that was hand made to look exactally like her!! SHe...

  12. exam tonight...but i'm sick!

    NursesRock!! replied to senecagirl's topic in General Students

    I would just go ahead and take it. At the beginning of this semester I had to have er surgery; I came in (with a designated driver of course) two days later doped up on painkillers drooling (oral...

  13. What to expect during a sleep study?

    NursesRock!! replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    My hubby just had a sleep study done. He has SEVERE obstructive sleep apnea. He had a combo study done (where they put the CPAP on the first night). His apnea is sooo bad his pressure is set @ 15! The...

  14. Does anybody had seen a nurse with tunnel earrings?

    NursesRock!! replied to Hacker-Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm jumping in late, but here's a bit about me. My ears are 1/2" and yes I wear tunnels most of the time. I work in a hospital and none of the higher ups have ever said anything. I also have . . ....

  15. Please answer test questions

    NursesRock!! replied to smstar1996's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Here's what I got 1. c 2. b 3.

  16. I feel so lazy today!

    NursesRock!! replied to whiteoleander5's topic in General Students

    I agree. . .I am sooooo pooped out it's not even funny. I am sick of reading, getting up before it's light out, and trying to stay awake during

  17. Valsalva Maneuver

    NursesRock!! replied to aellisrn10's topic in General Students

    Do you know what the valsalva maneuver is? I'm assuming you've gone #2 before and had to strain. lol. . . It's the holding of one's breath as they "bear down." Hope this helps.

  18. Relocation Assistance/ pay in TN?

    NursesRock!! posted a topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Hell all!!! I currently live in Florida, but am moving to TN (knoxville area) when I finish RN school in less than a year. Does anyone know of any hospitals that offer relocation assistance? Also, if...

  19. Nursing School Graduation Percentages

    NursesRock!! replied to Bo Shoi Ming's topic in General Students

    I am entering my 3rd of 4 semesters @ a CC. We started off with 54 students- we are down to 28! But, of course our school gloats about their 100% NCLEX pass

  20. pct/nurse tech wages

    NursesRock!! replied to k_r_ah's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I am a patient care tech in a "smaller" hospital. My base pay is 10.70. 3-11 shift diff is 25% more, 11-7 40 %, and weekends 35% more. I am allowed to start/d/c IV's, insert/ d/c/ foley's, flush IV...

  21. Bye, Bye, LPN's

    NursesRock!! replied to gilf7243's topic in LPN to RN

    My hospital feels like the "odd ball" here. I work as a PCT/US on a medsurg floor when out of all the 25-30 nursing positions we have only 7 are RN's and then to GN's. When I am US all I hear all day...

  22. Nervous About Clinicals...

    NursesRock!! replied to laxxrickLPN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    After you get in there and actually do a few procedures, your nerves will subside. As far as cathing a female patient, all I can say is hope for one who's not AAO x 4. LOL Just kidding, the patient...

  23. stethoscope

    NursesRock!! replied to hopefornursing's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Since I've started NS; I'm in 3rd semester I've accumulated 3 scopes. I have a Littman cardiology III, prestige medical light weight, and a Magna Fortis magnacardia. I like the Magna Fortis the best....

  24. Baptist Memorial Memphis?????

    NursesRock!! posted a topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Hell everyone. I read an old thread about this facility AFTER speaking with a recruiter today. I was just wondering if the ratios were still terrible at this facility?? I live in Florida, but am...

  25. What was your gpa when you got accepted to an RN or LPN program?

    NursesRock!! replied to RNsoon!'s topic in General Nursing

    3.8, my school goes on the point system; and ALL of our previous classes count- not just nursing