WeirdNurseKelly BSN, RN

HH, Med/surg- liver & kidney transplant, ortho, ++

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    LPN about to take NCLEX-RN

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to 3LPN2RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    AWESOME!!!!!! I am so excited for you guys. I am keeping my fingers crossed that things go well for me tomorrow when I take the test. Any
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    LPN about to take NCLEX-RN

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to 3LPN2RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    RN 2B, I am taking mine on Wednesday too. Ha, I called up another student.......well actually texter her telling her I was freaking out. She asked me if I wanted to go "burn some ****" aka our...
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    LPN about to take NCLEX-RN

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to 3LPN2RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Shop, I feel the same way and my test isn't until
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    LPN about to take NCLEX-RN

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to 3LPN2RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    For all you Tuesday test takers let us all know your thoughts about the test when you are done. Fingers
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    I take NCLEX in 3 days am I ready?

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to lilkk13115's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck to you too. Let us know how you did! Keeping my fingers crossed for
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    LPN about to take NCLEX-RN

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to 3LPN2RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am in total panick mode right now. I test on Wednesday and am freaking out. I have emailed one instructor and sat down and talked to another today. Which I have to say, has helped me a little....
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    LPN about to take NCLEX-RN

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to 3LPN2RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am TOTALLY in the same boat. I have anxiety and it is super bad right now. Driving me nuts. Our official graduation date was Frida (June 4), some of us have gotten our ATT, including me. I have...
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    Taking NCLEX RN June 8!!!

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to shopaholic42488's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just took another practice tests using a Davis book. It was a gift from one of my clinical instructors. I did awful. Scored like a 54%, eeks. I am going to stick with my Saunders. I plan on...
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    I take NCLEX in 3 days am I ready?

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to lilkk13115's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks for the tip Marcos, I take my test on Wednesday. Good luck lilkk. Let us know how it
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    Taking NCLEX RN June 8!!!

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to shopaholic42488's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Shop, on three practice exams I have gotten a 64% on all three. And then last night I took another one and scored a 70%. I think your scores are fine, at least from what I have heard from other...
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    NCLEX 1st Attempt

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to FockrRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Our instructors have stressed taking it as early as possible. The longer you wait, you chances of passing the first time slowly decrease. I have also talked to another student who wishes he had...
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    NCLEX 1st Attempt

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to FockrRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Fockr, I got my ATT yesterday and scheduled my test for June 22nd. Then was talking with my mother-in-law and husband and changed my test date to this coming Wednesday. This is my first attempt,...
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    need advise, change test date?

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to Lisa1980's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My official graduation date was YESTERDAY (6/4). I originally scheduled my test date for June 22 because that was the soonest available within a decent drive from me. Then yesterday night, about 5...
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    Pre-NCLEX jitters

    WeirdNurseKelly posted a topic in General Students

    Just the other day I posted a thread about how excited I was about finally graduating from my ADN program and how I have scheduled my NCLEX for this upcoming Wednesday. Now I am a little freaked and...
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    FINALLY

    WeirdNurseKelly posted a topic in General Students

    So today is my official graduation day from nursing school. I have gotten my authorization to test and have scheduled my NCLEX-RN for Wednesday the 9th. Am I crazy for scheduling so soon after...
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    FINALLY

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to WeirdNurseKelly's topic in General Students

    A massage sounds totally great. Just a little freaked out. This time last year I had a massage to relieve stress from my 3rd term, I ended up in the hospital for a night with a gallbladder attack....
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    Retaking NCLEX several years later?

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to kingsdaughter's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, you need to check with your state board of nursing to find out that information. You may not be eligible to sit for the NCLEX any more. I live in Oregon and you must pass the NCLEX within 3...
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    office job as a new grad?

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to vedder87's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As one of my clinical instructors has put it several times for us "your first job most likely wont be your dream job and your dream job may not even be your dream job later on down the road". I am...
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    getting past a horrible clinical experience?

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to alicia_rae122's topic in General Students

    The patient would not need a colostomy because they are incontinent of stool. That puts the patient through anunnecessary major procedure. We don't put foley catheters in patients because of urine...
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    RN Salary Portland OR

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to Foley6's topic in Oregon Nursing

    What agency are you with? I am looking for agencies if an internship doesnt work out for me. I am a new grad and am not finding much for jobs in the Portland
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    Funny or embarrassing moments in clinicals.....

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to wahwahgerman's topic in General Students

    These stories are awesome. I have a gagging one myself. I was helping a patient with breakfast trying to encourage him. He needed a kleenex to blow his nose. I can't stand anything that has to do...
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    Resume

    WeirdNurseKelly posted a topic in General Nursing

    Was wondering if anyone would be willing to look at my rough draft of a resume. I emailed my instructor (we are on spring break) a few days ago and I haven't heard back from her. My aunt, who sees...
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    Job Hunt

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to WeirdNurseKelly's topic in General Nursing

    I did that after writing the post. In my search I found a post form here from a few years back that led me to a really good website with a few good examples liked. I integrated the samples. My...
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    Job Hunt

    WeirdNurseKelly posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am graduating from an ADN program in June and am starting my job hunt. I know I am a little late but I just havent had the time. This last term has been so incredibly busy I haven't had much time...
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    Need help finding patho for diabetes

    WeirdNurseKelly replied to B-Hone's topic in General Students

    Both my med surg and pharm book had the patho for diabetes. Both had very good descriptions too. You can also try micromedex (spelling may be wrong). We have used that too. Your college or...