LilRedRN1973

LilRedRN1973

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  1. What is the best NCLEX book to get?

    LilRedRN1973 replied to jenrninmi's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Saunders has a chapter in the beginning that teaches you all the different types of questions that are asked and how you go about answering them. It's a great book and has been a lot of help. I...

  2. Hope that this may answer some of the questions I have received!

    LilRedRN1973 replied to beluka's topic in General Nursing

    I was one of the people who emailed her. So yes, someone has emailed, inquiring about travel nursing. She was VERY informative and I thank her for all the information. She also was kind enough to...

  3. How much did your education cost?

    LilRedRN1973 replied to mrdoc2005's topic in General Nursing

    mrdoc, I understand what you mean about your wages compared to your brother's. My husband is a Correctional Officer at the prison here in town. It requires only a high school diploma and after...

  4. Uniforms

    LilRedRN1973 replied to nursedave's topic in General Nursing

    I have a pair of white Dickies scrubs for my clinical rotations and I love them. I bought the sandwashed ones because they are so soft. And the best part? They are the perfect length...I'm 5'1" and...

  5. Does Every Nursing School Require The Pax? Even Diploma Programs?

    LilRedRN1973 replied to Louisepug's topic in General Students

    I'm in an ADN program and we didn't have to take any tests to get in, except for a reading comprehension and a VERY simple doseage calcuation test consisting of 10

  6. Electronic Wrist BP Cuffs

    LilRedRN1973 replied to MiaLyse's topic in General Nursing

    I can't help you there as I prefer doing it manually with a steth and a sphygamometer (sp?). I know others have trouble doing it this way, but I have no problem with it and have found those wrist...

  7. My almost venture into LTC! Verrrrrrrry long!

    LilRedRN1973 replied to Brownms46's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am doing clinicals in one of the nicer LTC's in the area. There are approximately 80+ patients split into 2 wings of 40-45 each. For each wing each day, there are 2 LPN's, 3-4 CNA's, and 2 RN's...

  8. salary

    LilRedRN1973 replied to jade32297's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Look into St. Rose Dominican...I'm holding a sheet they just sent me and I think the starting pay is around $25 with the following diff: Evening 3-11 $1.25 Night 11-7 $2.00 Weekend $5.00 They seem to...

  9. Who Knows Something About Galveston?

    LilRedRN1973 replied to Aurora's topic in Texas Nursing

    The only thing I can tell you about Texas in general is the cost of living is CHEAP!! Now, I moved about 9 years ago, so it's changed a little, but it's still a hell of a lot cheaper than where I'm...

  10. large and growing hepatitis outbreak linked to Chi Chi's

    LilRedRN1973 replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    If memory serves me correctly, it's like a Mexican-American version of a Friday's or

  11. Advice and/or suggestions NEEDED

    LilRedRN1973 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Here is my situation: I am a full time ADN student nurse. I am in class from 6:30am until 4pm Mondays and Tuesdays. Then on Wednesday and Thursday, I'm in class from 12 to 4. Next semester, my...

  12. Advice and/or suggestions NEEDED

    LilRedRN1973 replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in General Nursing

    Jemb, My husband doesn't have time to do much else but work, sleep, and go to school. There is nothing he can really sacrifice. He already gets by with about 4-5 hours of sleep a night and I won't...

  13. Hangups in Nursing

    LilRedRN1973 replied to kimmathis14's topic in Nursing Career

    Words of wisdom from my instructor: If it's wet and it's not yours, wear gloves! I have the same reservations...I love taking care of people but do have a problem with vomit. I figure if I expose...

  14. Acrylic nails

    LilRedRN1973 replied to btrfly76's topic in General Nursing

    All the facilities in my area require no artificial nails and natural nails must be kept short and free of polish, with the exception of a clear coat. I understand this, having worked in the...

  15. One Nurse's Vision: No One Dies Alone

    LilRedRN1973 replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Just a quick apology for all the typos in the previous post...ugh...I guess I should really go to bed!! I know this is not English class, but I have always been a stickler for proper grammar....

  16. Nursing without the "yukkies".

    LilRedRN1973 replied to skybirdrising's topic in General Nursing

    This has nothing to do with the original poster, but a lot to do with "the yukkies". I don't have an aversion to bodily fluids, but I cannot control myself when someone vomits. I try so hard and I...

  17. One Nurse's Vision: No One Dies Alone

    LilRedRN1973 replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Question: How does one go about getting that implemented in a facility near them? We are doing our clinicals right now at a LTC and I'm shocked at the amount of clients there who have no one. One...

  18. Can I still become a nurse?

    LilRedRN1973 replied to LongRoad's topic in General Nursing

    You should be fine as long as you are completely recovered and did seek treatment for your problem. It's the ones who aren't getting treated for their disorders that have to worry. I was very...

  19. Care Plan Hell

    LilRedRN1973 replied to kimtab's topic in General Students

    We have just started these last week and I'm there with you....UGH!! All the writing...thank God my care plan isn't due until December 1st. But I do think we should have had a bit more...

  20. stethoscope queries

    LilRedRN1973 replied to road runner2003's topic in International Nursing

    I was told that a dual head is best to allow the different frequencies to be heard. The diaphragm is better for lower frequency sounds and the bell is better for higher frequencies. There are some...

  21. Where are you originally from?

    LilRedRN1973 replied to kcrnsue's topic in General Nursing

    It's been shorts and t-shirt weather up until yesterday.....today, it's been snowing all day!! Damn that Nevada weather...sure keep you on your toes,

  22. stethoscope queries

    LilRedRN1973 replied to road runner2003's topic in International Nursing

    Um, Barb...are you having a bad day? I think your response to the original poster was a bit rude. They said thank you for your suggestions and never mentioned that they would be taking my advice...

  23. Prozac for PMS

    LilRedRN1973 replied to Jamiers's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I take fluoxetine 10mg per day for PMS...but I also take it for general anxiety and stress. The only thing I don't like about it is I have an annoying side effect....it makes me yawn ALL DAY...

  24. Is nursing school making me sick?

    LilRedRN1973 replied to PlanetCaroline's topic in General Students

    My husband and I have a theory: we think the reason neither one of us gets sick is because he works in the sick unit at a prison and by being exposed on a continuous basis and bringing that home, we...

  25. anyone ever taken ACCELERATED A&P??

    LilRedRN1973 replied to a_clay's topic in General Students

    Haven't taken the accelerated A&P, but will be taking the 3 week Microbiology course this summer. That should kick my butt all over the