philanurse74

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  1. For the nightshifters.

    philanurse74 replied to HappyPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    12's beyond a shadow of

  2. Nclex

    philanurse74 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Boards in the morning...asking for prayers! I feel ready, I hope I am prepared, but any extra help and good wishes would be a bonus! I am fortunate to test in a "quick results" state, so I should...

  3. Nclex

    philanurse74 replied to philanurse74's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I found out the next day...I logged on to the PA website and it was there...and RN license has been issued.....and I didn't quite believe it and fool that I am, paid pearson the quick results money...

  4. Stories of the craziest patient you've ever had?

    philanurse74 replied to RNJayhawk's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Imagine

  5. Nclex

    philanurse74 replied to philanurse74's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    PASSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you all for good wishes and

  6. Nclex

    philanurse74 replied to philanurse74's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Unbelievable amounts of infection control questions. If i failed, that's what they got me

  7. Nclex

    philanurse74 replied to philanurse74's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did not have a lot of SATA, and I don't think any "place the X on..." type questions. I did not use Suzanne's plan, perhaps I should

  8. Nclex

    philanurse74 replied to philanurse74's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, I am home, now the wait.....it was over in 75 questions. Please Friday be here soon!:anbd:...anxiously waiting! I thank you all for the good

  9. Staying Positive....how to?

    philanurse74 replied to cornflakegirl3301's topic in General Nursing

    I try to remember that every patient is someone's loved one and treat them as I would want my beloved Grandparents treated. That being said, sometimes it is hard to keep that up EVERY DAY, and when I...

  10. Falling asleep at work

    philanurse74 replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    I admit to doing it one time only.... for a few minutes and am so embarrassed. I have seen it rarely though, but it is SO not the

  11. Are LVNs being hired in your hospital or only RNs hired?

    philanurse74 replied to Bala Shark's topic in California Nursing

    What? LPN's are licensed.

  12. Lpn- Lvn- Rn

    philanurse74 replied to texasboi's topic in General Nursing

    Sure you can find a job in Texas as an LVN, once you pass boards. It would also be only a year, after pre-req's, to do LPN-RN wherever you move, approximately. Just to clear up a point, an LPN and...

  13. Would you accept LPN wages as an RN just to have a job?

    philanurse74 replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    yay for

  14. Tips for surviving adult floors when you want to be in peds?

    philanurse74 replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    Funny, I used to teach too. I miss the kids terribly, but adults aren't so bad either. Bottom line, you never know what will tickle your fancy, so try to learn from every rotation, and be open to...

  15. My Nclex Experience.

    philanurse74 replied to Quiskeya's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :yeah:congrats!!!!!!!!!!!

  16. New grad looking for tips

    philanurse74 replied to Zoenzy's topic in General Nursing

    Don't let anyone push you around, and treat you like less than the NURSE you are! Ask for help when you need it. Ask questions if you don't understand something. NEVER assume you know everything....

  17. Overtime I didn't sign up for

    philanurse74 replied to Susan9608's topic in General Nursing

    Whatever.....you enjoy your sleeping in and do NOT feel guilty, you are not to

  18. What is the best thing to put on diaper rash?

    philanurse74 replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    Balmex. Works like a dream from my admittedly limited

  19. Nursing Uniforms

    philanurse74 replied to bish1234's topic in General Nursing

    People are upset about it probably for a few reasons. One, I am sure most people have a working wardrobe of scrubs they have already paid for and enjoy wearing, that they have picked out themselves....

  20. ? Why are people saying that nursing is tough? i dont understand whats so hard about

    philanurse74 replied to Jelet's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it is hard to get into Nursing school, and hard to stay in, as well, but try really hard in college for youe pre-req's and that should help. Now, do RN's only treat little injuries like...

  21. what u don't like about nursing?

    philanurse74 replied to harlequin_chadwick's topic in General Nursing

    I hate losing a patient.....while it's usually a blessing, and being there is a VERY powerful moment, I do take that to heart for some

  22. Drug rant: Legalized Dope Dealer, RN

    philanurse74 replied to alkaleidi's topic in Emergency

    Would you be cool with your doctor or nurse, pilot or police officers taking legalized drugs? I would not

  23. Drug rant: Legalized Dope Dealer, RN

    philanurse74 replied to alkaleidi's topic in Emergency

    And possibly taking valuable time and resources away from the really sick people we are supposed to be there

  24. Drug rant: Legalized Dope Dealer, RN

    philanurse74 replied to alkaleidi's topic in Emergency

    Ah, the vague and rampant abdominal pain. It is an epidemic, and how DARE we IMPLY anyone might be drug seeking. I don't work in an ER, but it must be crazy there with this problem....

  25. Do YOU answer call lights in a hospital?

    philanurse74 replied to JHansen's topic in General Nursing

    I answer any call light, and I think it's incredibly disrespectful to ignore them to do paperwork, or even worse, the play on the internet or continue a personal phone call. I see it all the time,...