chicookie BSN, RN

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    Why did his nurses do this?

    chicookie replied to Nurse SMS's topic in General Nursing

    Even when patients are the meanest they can be we know deep down that the anger they are feeling has nothing to do with us. Especially with younger people. Still we get attached to out patients no...
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    Its just the nurse in me!

    chicookie replied to rn2bn07's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad that you have good instincts!! That is always good to have.
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    Anything you'd like to change in your work environment

    chicookie replied to gulRNBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I think that they are a good idea in theory. Sometimes I can see all my patients every hour. I have sometimes 6 to 8 patients! If I had less patients then yeah no problem but I can see everyone! No...
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    chances of getting into a bsn program

    chicookie replied to Med Succor's topic in Florida Nursing

    Its going to be hard to get into the University with that type of GPA. If you want to try somewhere like FCCJ the points are based on the pre-reqs and the nat test. But that will only get you an ADN...
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    75 and failed? please, not me!! i want my RN!!

    chicookie replied to l.a.m.b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I failed at 75. And passed at 75. Failing doesn't make you any less of nurse. Doesn't mean you are dumb. It just means you couldn't pass the test this time. Don't panic until you get your results!...
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    Most common reasons?

    chicookie replied to BubbysMa's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i don't know. i know the reason i failed was my oh lets get it over with attitude. i took it when i wasn't
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    Anything you'd like to change in your work environment

    chicookie replied to gulRNBSN's topic in General Nursing

    :yeah::yeah:
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    WooHoo!!! Only 44 days until Spring!!

    chicookie replied to SusanKathleen, RN's topic in General Nursing

    SPRING!!?!! Seriously? WHOO HOO I did not even remember! YAY FOR WARMER WEATHER!! *does spring
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    Finally saw nurse on House

    chicookie replied to Unique87's topic in General Nursing

    Oh man that would have been awesome. TAKE THAT WITTY DOCTOR!!
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    Some thoughts from a new nursing student

    chicookie replied to Koyaanisqatsi-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I see things a little differently. I see it as I am a nurse because I wanted to make a difference in someones' life. So its really hard for me to put up with certain things. I don't owe anyone...
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    Can't get these knots outta my neck

    chicookie replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    Yes, all of nursing school actually I felt this and I never really felt "stressed" but I was. My doc told me to start exercising to release the pent up stress. We might not mentally feel it but...
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    Will the nursing field become saturated with new graduate nurses in a few years?

    chicookie replied to mariposabella's topic in General Nursing

    Here where I live this is true. Every semester the school I went to graduates 100-150 new nurses. That is only one school, there are about 3 more school in this area that also graduate new nurses...
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    Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

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

    Actually if this was my family member, I would not hold back. I would say it to their faces. Being sick is no excuse for being a big
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    Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

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

    ME TOO! That is one of the awesomest saying ever!!
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    This was a question on our test today. What do you think the answer is?

    chicookie replied to APRNReneeJ's topic in General Students

    Yes it is a poorly written question, but that is nursing school for you. =D I bet this question was something they might have stressed in class. Those questions were always
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    This was a question on our test today. What do you think the answer is?

    chicookie replied to APRNReneeJ's topic in General Students

    :yeahthat:
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    Tips and Tricks for Pharmacology

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

    I failed pharm and took it twice. What really helped me was a book called pharm made insanely easy. That helped with remembering stuff. Also it is alot easier than you think. When I took it the...
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    is nursing shortage really exists?????

    chicookie replied to leesinos's topic in General Students

    What I have found out is that there is a shortage of nurse yes IF you have experience. There is no shortage of new nurses. So while you are at clinical now make friends with the management and try to...
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    Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

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

    eh. I hate people like that. Just cuz I am new doesn't mean you can tell me what to do!! I hope the rest of your day went well though!! Don't let that meanie get you
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    Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

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

    Saturday I seriously wanted to tell my manager, "YOU AREN'T THE BOSS OF ME!" LOL but then again she is.
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    Some thoughts from a new nursing student

    chicookie replied to Koyaanisqatsi-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on getting into the program and I really hope you can maintain your positive attitude. It really depends on where you work and sometimes sadly you work with people that are just plain out...
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    Working as a stripper AND a nurse

    chicookie replied to inland18mempire's topic in General Nursing

    While you do make a point you have to think about the people that are doing the judging. for example lets say it goes to the BON. What if the people there are really conservative? What if they are...
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    Working as a stripper AND a nurse

    chicookie replied to inland18mempire's topic in General Nursing

    I'm judging you. O_O LOL I do have to agree. It is a dangerous job I think. But in the end if that is what you have to do that is what you have to do. Regardless of the legal stuff, I have to think...
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    Help !NEED ADVICE: Just found out I'm Pregnant

    chicookie replied to SMK1211's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would suggest getting a job as an RN just because that way if they fire you, you at least have some experience and if they don't well you have job. You have to consider two things. One your baby. Is...
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    Hating nurses....

    chicookie replied to brentster_us's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Be a kiss up. I know you don't want to but that is what works for me. Even little things like Oh I love your scrub top or oh I like how I do this and this. Its always worked for me. Patience is a must...