SassyJennRN

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  1. Too soon to start RN-BSN?

    SassyJennRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I graduated May2008. Passed NCLEX in July and have been working since passing bords. I am set up to start RN-BSN online through U of P. I work 3 12's a week. Do you think I will be able to handle...

  2. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    SassyJennRN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Kinda off topic. How about we start a new vent thread things you would love to say to your clinical manager. Yes I'm having one of those days. Pts are fine! Bosses

  3. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    SassyJennRN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Um I think you are missing the point of a vent thread entirely. We get to say them here but never would in real life. Just as I hope you would never treat the nursing staff the way that the people we...

  4. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    SassyJennRN replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    oh man i just finished all 64 pages...most days for me i would love to just stare at them blank looked and say " ARE YOU FREAKIN KIDDING ME" and turn and walk away. or "it is now 2pm and I have not...

  5. Deep tracheostomy suctioning for 5 years

    SassyJennRN replied to heato77's topic in General Nursing

    WHAT!?!

  6. A nurse in recovery....long story

    SassyJennRN replied to ruhurtinohio's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thankyou for sharing! I am terrified of that possibility for myself and losing everything that I have worked so hard for. Keep your recovery in the front and one next right decision in front of the...

  7. The gifts of recovery

    SassyJennRN posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    I found out today that I passed the NCLEX. I am so grateful for what a wonderful-dreamlike life I have today. This amazing dream come true of being a nurse is owed directly to my HP and the twelve...

  8. Freak out when I see Nurses at meeting

    SassyJennRN posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Does anyone else freak out when they see other Nurses, or related type people at meetings? patients!? I know I should take peace in knowing that they are there for the same reason that I am....but I...

  9. exercising/working out on work days

    SassyJennRN replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    Ok so when I worked nights IF I worked three in a row the first night I work I would wake up in the early am and work out(this day i could lift if i wanted to)so that afternoon i could sleep before...

  10. Flat Foot, no arch new Rn in need of shoes

    SassyJennRN replied to shanika1m1's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have a very low arch but not completely flat footed. I really like dansko clogs but they are a little pricey but honestly they are the only shoes that I can work 12 hour in and not hurt when I'm...

  11. crock shoes.

    SassyJennRN replied to korfila's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    So thats whats its called. I do it all the time..but of course it never stops me from wearing

  12. What's suzanne's study plan

    SassyJennRN replied to anneles's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    look under the students tab under the NCLEX thread...there you will find a sticky with the

  13. crock shoes.

    SassyJennRN replied to korfila's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    ok I write this as I am wearing crocks(with holes)... Yes I have been peed on. With crocks you can take them off wash them down with antimicrobial spray borrow some slipper socks and you are back to...

  14. Epidurals and Blood pressure issues

    SassyJennRN replied to heaverboo's topic in Orthopedic

    Well I guess it depends whats running in your epi's... We use a combo of bipivucaine and fentanyl in ours. I have always been taught that it is the bipivucaine that makes the BP drop. Most of our docs...

  15. WHo can remove what?

    SassyJennRN replied to Princess1234's topic in Orthopedic

    We take out everything including

  16. A bit scared of orthopedics now.

    SassyJennRN replied to WindyhillBSN's topic in Orthopedic

    Yes its a hard but to me an extremely rewarding floor. As far as the back thing goes don't ever get in too much of a hurry to raise the bed up to the proper height for dressing changes etc. and always...

  17. How long did it take to get your NCLEX results?

    SassyJennRN replied to JettaDP's topic in Colorado Nursing

    well I took NCLEX on July 7 two days later through quick results I found out I passed but the BON website still says that my liscense is pending final aproval. My friend took NCLEX july 2 and passed...

  18. Time goes by so slowly

    SassyJennRN replied to aereo2002's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed too! Yes I am finally

  19. Time goes by so slowly

    SassyJennRN replied to aereo2002's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats Aereo2002!!! Way to go RN! We took it on the same day and my results aren't in yet. I have checked a hundred times this morning. still

  20. Time goes by so slowly

    SassyJennRN replied to aereo2002's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I sit here and compulsively check the computer. I go between the pearsonvue website and here. I read all the NCLEX related post and identify with those anxiously waiting and those feeling like they...

  21. Starting School, Do I disclose my status???

    SassyJennRN replied to mummasheesh's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I like it ! That about sums it up for

  22. Starting School, Do I disclose my status???

    SassyJennRN replied to mummasheesh's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Well....I have 6 years clean and I still go to meetings because I want to stay that way! I have lots of hobbies: hiking, biking, camping, snowboarding, reading, cooking...none of these things will...

  23. I think I failed at 75 questions

    SassyJennRN replied to aereo2002's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took mine today and it shut off at 75 as well. I also had a ton of SATA questions. In all my practice tests I never did very well on the SATA format questions. When I clicked next and it shut off...

  24. Does people pass a 75 more than they fail?

    SassyJennRN replied to aereo2002's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just took it today and it shut off at 75. I have a hard time thinking that I knew so little that I failed in 75 but it did seem really hard. I had so many select all that apply

  25. Tomorrow is the day

    SassyJennRN replied to aereo2002's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Aereo2002 Good luck! I am in the same boat...I take it at 2pm Colorado time tomorrow....I don't know if i should review somemore today or just sit here and freak out all day. Let us know when you find...