nurstudnt546 BSN, RN

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1. Pt / Nurse Ratio - and things you like about post-partum

   nurstudnt546 replied to BookishRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   You're very welcome BookishRN. I'm just curious myself. You mentioned that you'll have 8 patient but it's not couplet care. So what type of patients will you be receiving? Post-op GYN pts, c-section,...

2. Pt / Nurse Ratio - and things you like about post-partum

   nurstudnt546 replied to BookishRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I'm a recent new grad RN - graduated in December 2004. Prior to graduating I was a nurse extern on a "step-down/intermediate care" unit for 6 months. I was not one of those nursing student who knew...

3. time management

   nurstudnt546 replied to bemory's topic in General Nursing

   Hi bemory. Unfortunately I do not have a solution as I am in the same boat as you (except for I'm a new grad w/ only 4 months experience on a step-down/progressive care unit). But I can definately...

4. new grad new job question(sorry- long)

   nurstudnt546 replied to martymoose's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Hi jrwest. I know exactly how you feel when a really bad day comes along. I'm thinking "that's it! There's no way I can take this anymore!" Maybe I'll try nightshift or move to a different unit ......

5. new grad new job question(sorry- long)

   nurstudnt546 replied to martymoose's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Thanks for the encouragement everyone. :) Sunstone, you're right about me - I tend to sweat the big and small stuff. Forgetting simple things for patients (like the toothbrush or apple juice they...

6. new grad new job question(sorry- long)

   nurstudnt546 replied to martymoose's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Hi jrwest. I am a new grad working on a step-down unit (day shift) and feel the same way as you do. Everyday I feel like I'm drowning in new orders, trouble shooting IV pumps, phone call, family, and...

7. For those who have already taken NCLEX

   nurstudnt546 replied to HaleyH2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I used NCLEX 3000, Kaplan CD, and Saunders CD. Scored average of 60-75% and passed first time w/ 75 questions as well. Good luck to you, it sounds like you're on the right track!

8. CYA charting tips & tricks

   nurstudnt546 replied to nurstudnt546's topic in General Nursing

   Hi Melanie, Thank you for the very thorough post. It really is shame that we have to be "ofensive" in our charting in healthcare today. (I sometimes hate the fact that while I'm charting, I have to...

9. CYA charting tips & tricks

   nurstudnt546 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello my fellow nurses! As a new grad RN (who recently passed boards) entering this profession during a time of a "sue-happy" society, I am fearful of not only ultimately making mistakes as I learn...

10. NCLEX results

    nurstudnt546 replied to nurstudnt546's topic in California Nursing

    *PICURN* I was about to say the same thing: "How were you able to test without them having your transcripts?" Anyhow, I know asking this question is not therapeutic for you as you wait for your...

11. NCLEX results

    nurstudnt546 replied to nurstudnt546's topic in California Nursing

    Hi kamee. I'm not sure how long it takes for the BRN to send any type of mail correspondence however I've heard that it could take anywhere from 2 days to a few weeks for your name/license to be...

12. NCLEX results

    nurstudnt546 replied to nurstudnt546's topic in California Nursing

    eperey, I'm sorry that you have to wait longer to find out. I actually found out from one of my classmates that the California BRN was having technical issues and somehow was not able to post...

13. NCLEX results

    nurstudnt546 replied to nurstudnt546's topic in California Nursing

    Hi eperey. I took my boards the same day you took yours. I went to the California board of registered nursing and clicked on "Permenant License Verification" (located on the lower righthand side)....

14. NCLEX results

    nurstudnt546 replied to nurstudnt546's topic in California Nursing

    Hi *PICURN*! I just wanted to let you know that my results finally posted! I PASSED! Yay! I'm officially an RN. They finally posted my license on the BRN web site. I'm not sure what the hold up was...

15. NCLEX results

    nurstudnt546 replied to nurstudnt546's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks for the response *PICURN*. Two WEEKS!!!? Ugh!! That's going to seem like two months of waiting!!! Oh well, at least it still gives me hope that I passed the NCLEX ... I was really thinking...