CleveRN2008

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1. NO LUNCH? NO BREAKS? Is that common in nursing?

   CleveRN2008 replied to CleveRN2008's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks to everyone who posted a response to my original thread about the commonality of missing breaks as an RN. Quite honestly, I am disgusted at how it seems the profession of nursing is being...

2. NO LUNCH? NO BREAKS? Is that common in nursing?

   CleveRN2008 replied to CleveRN2008's topic in General Nursing

   RNperdiem, I agree with you about unit culture. That is what it boils down to. I am happy and glad to hear that there are nursing units out there in which nurses are properly afforded breaks. My...

3. NO LUNCH? NO BREAKS? Is that common in nursing?

   CleveRN2008 replied to CleveRN2008's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for your thoughts, guys. Yeah, I definitely believe that this is a HUGE HUGE problem since the majority of my floor has to skip lunches due to patient volume and work load. I suppose that is...

4. NO LUNCH? NO BREAKS? Is that common in nursing?

   CleveRN2008 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi everyone! This topic has been bothering me a lot lately. I would love to know your thoughts and experiences! I am a new RN working on a cardiac unit. Since I have been on this floor, I have...

5. New Grad & Orientation - Do I Switch Floors??

   CleveRN2008 posted a topic in Nursing Career

   Hi everyone, First and foremost, thank you for taking the time to read this posting. I came home from my second week of RN orientation and I was completely beside myself...in tears, uptight and just...

6. What SHOES do you recommend?

   CleveRN2008 posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   Hi all! Do any of you have any suggestions on which shoes are BEST for nurses? There are so many choices and price ranges out there. I am looking for the BEST shoe in terms of long term comfort....

7. I Need Advice On Accelerated Bsn Program

   CleveRN2008 replied to Alyssa0723's topic in Nursing Career

   Hi there! I just graduated in August from an accelerated BSN program. Quite honestly, I would no worry too much about the math. The math that is required is something that you CAN learn. I am not...

8. New medicatons on NCLEX ????

   CleveRN2008 replied to irish6363's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Hey, I would just study the classifications and know the side effects for each big class. If you start getting crazy over memorizing all meds, you will lose your mind and never remember them...

9. About to throw up! HELP ME!

   CleveRN2008 replied to Serena211's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Hi Serena, I read your message and wanted you to know that I hear you and am sending positive thoughts your way! I can understand why you are nervous, but try and think positive. I think it is...

10. Which Review Course?

    CleveRN2008 replied to Maco's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey there! I just took the NCLEX in September and passed with 75 questions. I took the Kaplan review course (yes, it is expensive but WORTH it) and the NCSBN on line study tool as well. It was not...

11. MetroHealth Medical Center, CLEVELAND -- Thoughts?

    CleveRN2008 posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    hi everyone! :loveya: if anyone out there works at metrohealth medical center in cleveland, ohio, can you please share your thoughts on working there as a new graduate rn? i absolutely love the...

12. NCLEX Frustration...75 Questions!

    CleveRN2008 replied to CleveRN2008's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Since it shut off at 75, I bet you passed this time. Seems to be what I hear most often is that people pass at 75....not always....but most commonly. In any event, good luck and I will be keeping my...

13. Any one who just passed the NCLEX? Please share your experience and study tips.

    CleveRN2008 replied to rn4ever?'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi, I just passed the NCLEX last week with 75 questions. I used the Kaplan complete review for the majority of my studying. I also did all of the questions in the SAUNDERS Comprehensive...

14. thinking about a kaplan review or ncsbn?

    CleveRN2008 replied to fleur de liz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi there! I actually took the KAPLAN complete course and spent four days in classroom review and had access to their question banks. I thought it was WORTHWHILE COMPLETELY. I also signed up for...

15. How many SATA ?'s did you get?

    CleveRN2008 replied to Mandylou's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi there! Yep, I agree with you...I had a bunch of SATA questions. The reality is that I thought FOR SURE that I failed because I stink at those questions. Thankfully, I passed! So...do not lose...