Staragate ADN, ASN, RN

Waiting by the phone myself for UAUMC. I did my preceptorship there and I loved it.

Using Saunders and Kaplan for content review. Using Saunders for its test bank and averaging 80% on section exams and assessments. I scored 95% on the Hesi exit exam. what are my chances? I take the NCLEX on the 28th.

As a mandatory reporter, you can be charged with a FELONY for not reporting it. Since you know of the incident, you have a responsibility. Reporting it to supervisor isn't enough. Report it to 911 and Adult Protective Services. A similar incident occ...

I don't mind tough or matter of fact nurses. I appreciate it as a student, now new grad, when I get a little ribbing. That sort of thing is telling me that I'm being included, sometimes with a veiled reminder in it. So far, every single nurse I've be...

A new grad job.... and a good internet connection.

It cost about $5000, total I think. Financial Aid covered a lot of it. Some of the cost are things like stethoscope, uniforms, things like that. About $1000 a semester for tuition. Just make sure you have your personal finances figured out so you ca...

I'm graduating Pima RN on Thursday. This has been a fun experience. Pre-reqs to apply: Chemistry, A&P 1 and 2, Microbiology, Math 122, Psychology. Then apply. It's about a 2 year waiting list... but was 1 1/2 for me. During the wait, I took all...

No. I don't hate it. I love the opportunity to practice stuff.

How about you talk to her about it. Catch her when she's available and tell her you want to talk in private. There, explain that you feel that you have a hard time getting her attention and ask her if there is a better way to approach her. This is p...

Personalized cards and maybe comfy socks. The kind you can't wait to put on because they are so soft!

We had a student that was kicked out for being aggressive. He stalked the A students, refused to do care that was 'below him' and was generally creepy. He was told to leave and not to reapply after student complaints and he yelled at his CI.

You'll be fine! The fact that you care makes all the difference. There are a lot of things you learn in class and it's hard to remember them all in the job. Sounds like you are doing great. Where I work, half the brakes on the chairs don't even work...

I'm a senior RN student working as a CNA at a SNF. This is my day at work today. Post mortem care on a resident who passed an hour before. Family was comforted a bit by my butterfly scrubs.... apparently the resident was REALLY into butterflies. ...

I made this meme yesterday. Do you really want guys like this to decide for you?

You can work agency and have a constant change of coworkers, therefore avoiding drama. Bank up chunks of time to travel for fun with the kids along.

HAHAHAHAHA! I love it. My school put masks on the mannequins, but nothing like this!

I got a callback on the first and so far only RN job application I've put in.... and aced the interview!

Thank you! I have a phone screening (interview) tomorrow. I'm writing down a interview "brain" for Strengths, Weaknesses and Why Nursing. Under why nursing: I love to problem solve!

"I really admire that nurse for going into space, but how is she going to put the stethoscope on?!?!"

I won a $800 scholarship from my college. I got my preceptorship assignment on the floor and hospital I requested.

Give her a map. Doesn't matter where.

In 5th grade, I was the outsider who was always picked last and couldn't even catch a cold! I was playing kickball and I actually made it to 3rd base, which was a first. I had my chance to run to home and somewhere between 3rd and home I passed out...

I mistyped. It's Department of DEVELOPMENTAL Disabilities. Sorry.

One of the things I would like to do when I get started as an RN is to look into being an Autism Educator. I've worked with this population as an aide and feel that I can explain the thought process to people who have little experience with it. I don...

* Pay attention to anecdotes in lecture. They aren't just yapping. Those anecdotes are on the exam 99% of the time! * When studying, ask yourself: What would I ask if I were the instructor. * When studying, break information down to basic elements. ...