WittySarcasm

WittySarcasm BSN

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  1. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    WittySarcasm replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ohh this is too fun! I have so much I would love to tell certain people. ~Look if you touch my butt one more time you will find yourself nothing more then mush on the ground. Same thing for trying to...

  2. Straight nights or day/nt rotation for new grad w/ kids

    WittySarcasm replied to LordHaveMercy's topic in General Nursing

    I found that straight nights is easier then rotating because then your body can get used to it. Rotating you have to readjust your sleeping schedule every time, and it gets hard. But then again it...

  3. Verbal Orders - MD to RN to RN without Chart

    WittySarcasm replied to Multicollinearity's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't feel safe doing that. Instead I say just grab a brand new physican order sheet (stamp or write the pt info- at least name) and just use that and put it in the chart when the chart...

  4. Curious about the new grads not finding jobs?

    WittySarcasm replied to bubbly_nurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I wish I could help out with the whole 'does experience help' thing. But when I graduated I had no real experience- I kept applying but was always passed over during nursing school for other people....

  5. Agency work?

    WittySarcasm replied to CalledtoCare's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. I can try to help a little with this question, though I am not totally sure. I work at an agency as an RN, so I'm not sure how the pay is for a CNA, but I'll go with what I do know. With what I...

  6. Prision Nursing Questions

    WittySarcasm posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I just wanted to ask a couple questions about a possible job opportunity. I already have a job (though an agency) so that is not the main deciding factor. However they are offering me a job in...

  7. Prision Nursing Questions

    WittySarcasm replied to WittySarcasm's topic in General Nursing

    I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who replied. Thank you everyone! It was so

  8. Prision Nursing Questions

    WittySarcasm replied to WittySarcasm's topic in General Nursing

    Oh no thank you so much for your reply. I'm sure you know a lot from your friends. But thank you so

  9. how old were you when you decided to become a nurse?

    WittySarcasm replied to bridezillatobe's topic in General Nursing

    I knew ever since I was in kindergarten that I wanted to be a nurse. So when I was 21 I started for the prereqs. And when I was 23 I started nursing. And at 25 I had my

  10. Graduated December 2008 and still looking...Any advice?

    WittySarcasm posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I graduated nursing in December 2008 (got my associates) and got my license in Feb 2009. And I still have not been able to find a job! I am desperately looking for help, if anyone can suggest anything...

  11. Just a Quick License Question

    WittySarcasm posted a topic in General Nursing

    Heya! I just have a small question (well probably big for me) about my Arizona license. I have a RN license (I got it in Feb 2009) and currently jobs are just nearly impossible for me to find (I've...

  12. Just a Quick License Question

    WittySarcasm replied to WittySarcasm's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome! Thank you so

  13. Post here about your new grad hiring woes....

    WittySarcasm replied to traumaRUs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know what some of you are feeling! I've been having so many problems trying to find a job! I graduated December 2008 and passed boards Feb 2009. And so far have not gotten anything! I had an...

  14. Nursing Job Needed!

    WittySarcasm replied to geny's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hm I'm the same as you, I've been looking for 6 months now, but all I can suggest is to try EVERYWHERE. Nursing homes, hospitals, ect. I figure after that first year of experience then you can go to...

  15. Took NCLEX on 2/17 and failed

    WittySarcasm replied to arsmithRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm so sorry to hear that you failed.

  16. what is nursing school like

    WittySarcasm replied to motherofgirls's topic in General Students

    Hm I'm not sure if yours is different then mine but I can tell you how mine was. As for the schedules and what hospitals my clinicals were at- we had no real say. This was because for 1st semster we...

  17. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    WittySarcasm replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Some more facts I have learned~ 1) Moro reflex- the reflex of abducting extremities and fanning fingers when a sound is heard should be gone by 3-4 months. Strongest at 2 months 2) Tricuspid at 5th...

  18. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    WittySarcasm replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I love this thread. So here is a couple of things I have learned while doing my NCLEX review... 1. Miller-Abbott tube is intestine tube- so only choose this one if your pt needs such a tube. 2....

  19. Hi

    WittySarcasm replied to aramandla's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    *hugs* Good luck I hope you pass! But just take a deep breath before you act about quitting anything (you don't want to suffer from a rash decision). I wish you all the luck in the world though! I...

  20. February 09 NCLEX Test Taker Support

    WittySarcasm replied to SummerGarden's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm taking mine the 20th. Wish me luck and keep me in your prayers! I've been using Kaplan QBank, Saunders CD and a RN Quiz site every day (answering 150-200 questions a day). Belive me my mind and...

  21. Quick question of NCLEX

    WittySarcasm posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi! I just graduated my nursing school and am getting ready to take the NCLEX about the end of January. I just wanted to ask about what ideas you have about studying for it. Like what to really focus...

  22. Quick question of NCLEX

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

    Thank you so much. This is so helpful! Thank