S.N. Visit BSN, RN

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    Aesthetic Nursing

    subscribing..... Interested
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    PASSED!

    :clphnds:Congratulations
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    MOM vs. Suppository?

    I would have made the same decision you did and picked the
  4. I agree. I consider myself normal. Since Iowa has done away with issuing travelers checks, I often have to bring large sums of cash to cover the expenses of my family of 5 on vacations. We pay cab...
  5. :yeahthat: We do it the same
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    Ever have a patient have a crush on you?

    Yes, I work on a psych
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    Studying at home.

    I just ordered some refresher books (Made Incredibly series) this afternoon . I'm planning to cross train to Med surg either this summer or fall, then eventually on to O.B. later down the road. It...
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    LPNs and RNs---does your hospital see a difference?

    We have 1 LPN. She was hired as an aide but graduated from Nursing school and passed her NCLEX, otherwise we don't hire LPN's. She will pass some meds, but generally continues to work in the aid...
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    tips on how to survive 12 hr shifts.

    A liter of Diet Dr. Pepper is what keeps me going, esp for over night 12's. Also agree, comfortable shoes is a
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    How many hours do you work each week?

    I'm PRN. Only been an RN since Sept 07. I work on average of 24hrs a week. Some times I get in 36hrs, some-times I have a week off. I work 12's & 8's. Nights & days. I can pick up...
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    How Do Moms Do It?

    I work PRN. I choose my shifts around my husband & daughter's schedules. Sometimes, the unforeseen comes up and I miss an activity. No one has been traumatized so far. I'm very lucky that I...
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    Are There Any Sorority Women Here?

    Phi Theta Kappa & Beta Sigma
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    psychotherapy for elderly dementia patients?

    Like SuesquatchRN said, the psych consult is to determine the level of aggressive and inappropriate behaviors that may be treated with a combination of psychotherapy, environmental modifications, and...
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    Need ideas to manage school, kids, work, and stay sane

    I have 3 kids & hubby. I was lucky that I had a house cleaner once a week to help with laundry and cleaning. I didn't work outside the home while attending nsg school. Running the girls to their...
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    Casual Workers

    I do work casual aka PRN and love it. I must work only 1 shift in 6months to stay on. That is not a problem at all. On average I will pick up 2 shifts a week. I have the option to pick up 12, 8...
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    failureeee :(

    Sorry & hang in there. It's not the end of your nsg career. I would ask your school if and when you can retake classes. You aren't the first student with 2 failures and won't be the last! I'm...
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    Just graduated today!

    Congrats & Best of luck on
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    Did anyone start out in Psych?

    I started in psych right out of school, and have no regrets. I don't plan to ever do med-surg. Not my cup of
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    When is my shift over?

    Oh wow, what a day! I am still a new nurse too. Luckily on my unit we are like a small family and are willing to help each other out. We will tell each other "go home, I'll finish up what ever...
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    LPN or RN waiting list

    I see, that makes the decision harder. So what's your first priority, time or
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    LPN or RN waiting list

    Can you be put on both lists? I applied for PN & ADN and was accepted to both. I think working as an LPN will give you good nsg experience along with having an income from it. If ADN is truly a...
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    Should I do a psych rotation?

    My psych rotation was the most exciting one for me. It also helped me on the NCLEX. I recalled things much easier having experienced situations similar to what I was being asked on the NCLEX...
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    Nursing and Astrological Sign

    Aries here in Geri-
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    Anyone graduated early?

    Just another thing to consider, is that Nursing programs look at your high school transcripts, class rank and GPA. If you drop out to get your GED, it may not look so good when considering the stiff...
  25. This is my renewal year for my LPN license, and now that I'm an RN, I'm not sure if I should renew it. What are the benefits of keeping it active? If I ever got my RN license revoked, could I still...