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  1. Getting attached to patients

    CBsMommy posted a topic in General Students

    I am having a very hard time in clinicals because I am so attached to some of these patients. I had a patient today who did NOT want me to leave. I told that patient that it was nice working with...

  2. 0.45% NS is Hypernatremia?

    CBsMommy posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    So, I am trying to wrap my head around why we would use 1/2 NS in hypernatremia patients. Here's what I have worked out so far... 1/2 NS is a hypotonic solution which would cause cells in the blood...

  3. Turns q2h

    CBsMommy posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I have thought about this question over and over again. If someone is placed on a specialty mattress (air mattress) that is designed to shift the weight of the patient, why continue the q2h turns? I...

  4. Missed you all, took NCLEX, good pop-up!

    CBsMommy posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was so excited to share with my AllNurses friends that I took the NCLEX yesterday morning, 75 questions, less than an hour, drove the 6 hours home and got the good pop-up when I arrived! I really...

  5. Start RN-BSN right away?

    CBsMommy posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    For those of you in your first year of nursing that earned an associate's degree; did you go back to school right away for your RN-BSN? Do you have any plans on doing this now or in the future? Do...

  6. What is that weird smell?

    CBsMommy replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    You stated he was a long-term resident. Is this a new smell or has he always smelled like

  7. What motivates you to go to work every day?

    CBsMommy replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    The biggest motivating factor for me is giving my son a chance for a better life. I hope that I can sock enough money away to pay for his college in full, so he won't have to deal with student loans...

  8. What does THIS mean?

    CBsMommy posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    So, I had an interview with a local inpatient hospice unit manager. The interview went very well (second interview, I was referred by someone else). She stated that new grads are fine, which is good...

  9. Why did you want to become a nurse/ My Story/Rant

    CBsMommy replied to jasonc1254's topic in General Students

    I was in the mortgage/real estate industry and a skilled workman that is good with his hands earns a heck of a lot more money than most nurses. I have known people who started out as general labor...

  10. What does THIS mean?

    CBsMommy replied to CBsMommy's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks, llg for your insight! Sometimes it's hard not to take things personally but now that I've had some time to think it about it, you're probably

  11. have you been hired on the spot?

    CBsMommy replied to treeye's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. I graduated in December and have been hired on the spot for 3 different positions thus far (pending reference checks). I have declined two and started the position I accepted this previous week...

  12. I got second interview!!! now what?

    CBsMommy replied to larien37's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    A second interview is a very good thing! Congrats! You can probably expect more of the same type of questions (although probably not as many). It's a little more relaxed atmosphere (but stay your...

  13. What does THIS mean?

    CBsMommy replied to CBsMommy's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I talked with my references and they stated that they were still willing to give me references and they are hoping I get a job soon, etc. Maybe they already had someone in mind for the position and...

  14. Online RN-BSN

    CBsMommy replied to nrsyann's topic in School, College Programs

    Hi nrsyann - Yes, I work and am also a single mom. Everyone in my class works as well. You have to be dedicated but you can make it work. The way GCU online works is they set the program up for...

  15. What does THIS mean?

    CBsMommy replied to CBsMommy's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    rn/writer - I was thinking that too, but I don't think so. I know that the PRN job I have now checked references (one of my references called me to let me know they gave me a good reference) and they...

  16. A BIG pitfall of working office hours. warning long!

    CBsMommy replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    OP - This woman is miserable and sees that you are happy in your life. That is why she is picking on you. Not only that, but it seems that she is getting a "rise" out of you and, in doing so, is...

  17. Just wanted to share my horrible interview experience

    CBsMommy replied to larien37's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Holy COW! I thought I had bad interviews before but after hearing these stories, all of my interviews seem like a walk in the park! LOL. larien37 - I really hope that you get the job you want!...

  18. Online RN-BSN

    CBsMommy replied to nrsyann's topic in School, College Programs

    I've liked it so far. They walk you through everything, they make sure everything is in order prior to you starting classes and it's just a year long. It is a bit busy but so far, it hasn't been...

  19. How long are we considered new grads?

    CBsMommy replied to NICU<3RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think it is about a year to no longer be counted as a "new grad". I was kind of wondering this

  20. Will be in Colorado Jan 2013

    CBsMommy replied to daniellehively's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I am not sure how often it is offered however I can tell you that when I worked at Swedish (where the Preiop Program is offered), I loved it! It was a great hospital with great employees! One night,...

  21. Taking NCLEX on Monday!!!

    CBsMommy replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    We have come so far! Only good things for our careers! Good luck and stay in touch on the new grad

  22. Taking NCLEX on Monday!!!

    CBsMommy replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck, shannalim! Go in there and OWN it! Good luck to

  23. Taking NCLEX on Monday!!!

    CBsMommy replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You got it! I will pray for you too! Good

  24. Taking NCLEX on Monday!!!

    CBsMommy replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    NurseLoveJoy - I came on here to let you know that I prayed for you this morning as I knew you were taking your NCLEX today! I, too, felt numb with the PVT and like I "couldn't believe it" but it's...

  25. New Grad in need of Advice =(

    CBsMommy replied to >--stethoscope--o's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    c2brn7 - If it is possible for you to stay in a hotel or rent a room between your shifts, I would say go ahead and interview. If you think you are going to have to commute between your shifts, I...