TessaMae

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  1. Failed NCLEX - study/answer tips?

    TessaMae replied to munkee4me's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    is not being able to post web addresses a new thing? last i knew we could not post our email addresses or post websites that are soliciting or promoting something. just curious because people post...

  2. NCLEX results pending...,meltdown

    TessaMae replied to nursekatie25's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    here are the exact steps to see if you passed or failed the nclex exam on the pearson vue web site: 1) go to http://www.vue.com/nclex. 2) select the 'test taker services' tab at the top. 3) click...

  3. What is the difference between Associate's and "diploma" programs if already have BA?

    TessaMae replied to cath0510's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    If you have a BA, seems like a BSN would make the most sense generally speaking. Many second bachelors programs take 2 years, the same as ADN programs. If you know that you never plan to advance...

  4. Had a good interview but....

    TessaMae replied to Slambe3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    About a week after your interview, send a formal thank you to her...check out some templates to get an idea of what to write if you are unsure. The last interview I went on I emailed a quick note via...

  5. New Grad RN - Planned Parenthood

    TessaMae replied to missjmeRN's topic in General Nursing

    You should be able to work anywhere but that doesn't mean that the person hiring at your next job might not have a major issue with your previous employer and choose to find a flaw other than that in...

  6. Tiny cuts and scrapes..

    TessaMae replied to bananimal's topic in General Students

    Any scrape or cut is a direct portal into the body so it is definetly best to keep it covered. I use the rubbery bandaids versus the fabric type, so they can be washed easier. We used a book by...

  7. Tiny cuts and scrapes..

    TessaMae replied to bananimal's topic in General Students

    that is strange that they didn't mention cuts. It was one of the first things they told us in school regarding clinical, that and no fake

  8. Laptops and Nursing classes

    TessaMae replied to Adams_Mama_07's topic in General Students

    I agree with the other posters that say you should back up your stuff but as far as your computer..laptops do not usually just die in a few years but might start working a bit slower...unless of...

  9. Tiny cuts and scrapes..

    TessaMae replied to bananimal's topic in General Students

    LOL..I figured as much! I think the website will help you, it explains exactly when to put on gloves and will probably put you a little ahead of the game when you go over it in fundamentals! Good...

  10. Tiny cuts and scrapes..

    TessaMae replied to bananimal's topic in General Students

    Well, I am not exactly sure what you mean by wear gloves continuously. You have to put new gloves on for each patient and sometimes change multiple times while with the patient..you definetly can't...

  11. Student Nurse with ADHD

    TessaMae replied to Pinkpea11's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is easier for someone that is not living with something like this to say to tell them. In a perfect world I say tell em! In a perfect world, I say they wont treat you any different that is...

  12. Clinicals

    TessaMae replied to LatinaRN978's topic in General Students

    i know it depends on the program you are in but in my adn program this is what we did the first semester of clinical. we were at nursing homes/assisted living vitals am care (bathing, oral hygiene,...

  13. Student Nurse with ADHD

    TessaMae replied to Pinkpea11's topic in General Nursing

    IMHO I have it and I didn't tell them. I could have used the extra time too but for me the cons outweighed the benefits. i suggest you make a list of the potential outcome pros and cons of telling...

  14. TB Positive

    TessaMae replied to New 2 iceeYouRN's topic in General Students

    Severe and sometimes fatal hepatitis may occur during and many months after treatment. I know someone who tested positive for hepatitis during treatment and ended up with some permanent problems...

  15. Obtain ACLS and PALS while still a student??

    TessaMae posted a topic in General Students

    What benefit would there be in obtaining these certifications while still in school if you have the money and time to take them? Just wondoring what people thought about this, if it would be...

  16. Textbook Rentals?

    TessaMae replied to hiddencatRN's topic in General Students

    We used the same 10 textbooks through the entire two year program so it would have cost me a fortune to keep my books even if I sent them back between

  17. NCLEX frustrations

    TessaMae replied to Beaus_mom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Maybe print the exact directions and go through each step slowly, sometimes when you're nervous you skip things...maybe that is what is happening here. I do not think the computer freezing is...

  18. Random Med Questions-narcotics and IV push

    TessaMae replied to ChiSmile6's topic in Patient Medications

    You would want to look up any IV med that you are not familiar with before giving it IV push or giving it in general. You need to know how to give it and what the side effects are amongst other...

  19. NSNA anyone a member or was a member??

    TessaMae replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    I joined but so far all I got out of it was an extra thing to put on my student resume and some good prices at barnes and noble if you access it through the NSNA

  20. TB Positive

    TessaMae replied to New 2 iceeYouRN's topic in General Students

    I had a positive skin test, had a chest x-ray that was clear and my PS and I weighed the pros and cons and I decided not to go on the antibiotics. The side effects were too severe in my opinion and...

  21. Obtain ACLS and PALS while still a student??

    TessaMae replied to TessaMae's topic in General Students

    That is kind of whT I thought but a bunch of people in my program were talking about them improving your chances of getting a job...Both of them are over $300 each so I think I will probably hold

  22. Please get your health reuirements taken care of before school starts aka my long day

    TessaMae replied to pca_85's topic in General Students

    It's good to get check-ups even when you are healthy

  23. No Nicotine!

    TessaMae replied to Brikkz's topic in General Students

    All sorts of businesses are doing this, not just healthcare. They are saying it is to reduce healthcare costs because the cost of insurance is rising and smokers have more health

  24. Please get your health reuirements taken care of before school starts aka my long day

    TessaMae replied to pca_85's topic in General Students

    Just my two cents but...in the first few weeks of school you will learn that preserving health is very important(ie. getting regular check-ups)! If you can afford it, join the schools insurance, you...

  25. No Nicotine!

    TessaMae replied to Brikkz's topic in General Students

    I do not smoke but I find this crazy! I goggled it and found out that only 28 states have laws against firing smokers or those who might be in contact with second hand smoke. I do not think that...