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    Admit it. You do it.

    Staragate replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    cute!
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    Interview for LTC Charge.... new grad

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

    So far, I am liking it. There is no end to excitement though. I've been at this two weeks and I've had one hospice passing, an attempted elopement, two trips to the ER. One was a flu, but get this...
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    For Fun--Kudos 2 Me...The "toot your own horn" thread

    Staragate replied to tammy1974's topic in General Students

    I sent a patient out to the ER. The guy got admitted to the ICU. I got a "Good call!" from my boss. I think my patient will be ok, he was smiling rolling out the
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    Interview for LTC Charge.... new grad

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

    Alright, here's the scoop. I took the job. I would be in charge of the 30 most stable residents and there would be another RN next to me in charge of a sicker 30. She would be available for questions...
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    Areas of San Diego

    Staragate replied to V-Neck T-Shirt's topic in Travel

    It really depends on what hospital you are in. San Diego is a big county and the commute can hurt if you live too far. Housing is expensive there too, so company housing may not be so bad. I'm from...
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    Interview for LTC Charge.... new grad

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

    I'm well liked at all levels by the staff. I'm glad I have that. I don't look forward to the day when I have to call somebody on something. It will just take practice. I just hope I get a decent...
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    Interview for LTC Charge.... new grad

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

    I got a text from the DON today to come in tomorrow with a smiley. I think I will get an
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    Interview for LTC Charge.... new grad

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

    Thanks for the advice. I just don't want to get in over my head. I would have preferred being eased into it. No offer yet, but I think I'll take it if I get
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    Interview for LTC Charge.... new grad

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

    Bump. Any advice about this possible
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    Pay check??

    Staragate replied to All Star_Pre Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Still waiting to get a job. Treading water at the moment, so my first paycheck will go to pay off some debts.... and all of them after that! But you know, I could use some shoes that don't make my...
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    New sheriff in town

    Staragate replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Brief, concise MARs, meds listed in an order that makes
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    Crap, my first test...

    Staragate replied to RNstudent13renee's topic in General Students

    Fundamentals success is extremely helpful for 1st semester. Buy it, use it, share it. Oh, and relax. Don't cram up to the minute. Do something that relaxes you right before. Avoid other people who are...
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    If I want to read a novel, I'll go to my Kindle app.

    Staragate replied to mariebailey's topic in General Nursing

    I'm fine with long posts, but I get annoyed when someone quotes it.... especially if it was the post before and they are only addressing one sentence in
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    How to save my hands

    Staragate replied to caughtbuckinoff's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Bag balm works well for chapped hands. Just wear it overnight. It's kind of greasy and smells funny. But, it
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    Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

    Staragate replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yuppers. RN # posted already! Only 1 day
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    Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

    Staragate replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I rocked it. :) 75 questions, less than an hour. 23 SATA. I had one SATA after another, so I figured I was doing
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    Whats your favorite montra or saying?

    Staragate replied to Kimynurse's topic in General Students

    "So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable." ― Christopher Reeve This has applied to me in so many...
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    u of a new grad program

    Staragate replied to mb19's topic in Arizona Nursing

    It was for the CVICU new grad. I'm going for Neuro/cardio
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    u of a new grad program

    Staragate replied to mb19's topic in Arizona Nursing

    My friend who was a tech there just got hired. Hopefully that means they will consider external candidates
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    u of a new grad program

    Staragate replied to mb19's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Anybody hear anything yet? I'm still "Under
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    new allnurses logo - feedback wanted

    Staragate replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Create a poll on here with the link. Like the original logo,
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    nclex rn

    Staragate replied to amna's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Here is an online practice test of NCLEX 3500... This is branched off the Salt Lake City CC. I hope this helps! http://nursing.slcc.edu/nclexrn3500/mainMenu.do I recommend you buy study guides that...
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    Saunders review CD

    Staragate posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm using Saunders mostly to study for NCLEX. I'm using the yellow (5th ed) book and Kaplan's content review. For Qs, I'm mostly using Saunders and getting an average of 80% on the content...
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    Testing in 2 weeks ~ all advice for preparation appreciated!

    Staragate replied to hearts895, RN BSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    How did you
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    Saunders review CD

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

    Anybody else? I'm dying of