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    Medications

    truern replied to stelarRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My experience with NCLEX-RN was that the med questions didn't contain the first clue about what classification they were, what they for used for, side-effects, etc. Truthfully, I only had two med...
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    You don't feel like soap and water so I think I'll run away.....

    truern replied to chicookie's topic in General Nursing

    I've been blessed...I've only had one patient that was truly stinky. Nobody had addressed the problem until *I* came on...and I'm known for not tolerating nasty bodies. I simply went into his room...
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    Was anyone poor before becoming a nurse?

    truern replied to ohcomeon's topic in General Nursing

    Wow!! I really need to move to where some of you are!! I think the RTP is an affluent area...good salaries, not horribly expensive to live here. When I went out of medical leave I was making...
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    Time Management

    truern replied to sproeber89's topic in General Students

    Sorry, just giggling here because I doubt hubby and I have an actual HOUR talking each day and we LIVE together! I'd start with cutting down on online time with boyfriend in Iraq. Besides...when you...
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    bottom of the totem pole-new student

    truern replied to lia6541's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Actually ADN can be INSTEAD of a BSN...I think you'll see a LOT of RNs with a ADN only. Somebody correct me if I'm wrong (and I *know* you will..hehe) but don't you have to have a BS in something...
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    Do You Outline Chapters?

    truern replied to missjennmb's topic in General Students

    Do you have classmates that you share notes with?? That always helped me and friends. Everybody studies differently and everybody thinks something else is "most important" to know. I found that a...
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    75 NCLEX questions- did I pass or fail?

    truern replied to 2bnurse_it's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :ancong!:
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    Math Calculation Help Please!!!!!

    truern replied to LuvScrubs2's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    bariq, you don't have enough information to do a
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    Doctors' Chart Bloopers

    truern replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    Not a "blooper" at all, but a true order (yep, my patient) On a young male with a penile implant: "apply ice to balls prn" This was during NS and my CI would ask me during the day if it was
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    Aggressive Nurses

    truern replied to Moneypitt's topic in General Nursing

    I've had nurses want me to be able to tell them what meds are due on THEIR shift so they won't have to check the MAR themselves. Heck, nobody tells me those things...I look at every MAR at the...
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    Aggressive Nurses

    truern replied to Moneypitt's topic in General Nursing

    as a new nurse i, too, experienced the "intimidating" nurse i was *trying* to give report to. she'd never once look at me unless it was to give me some incredulous look and then ask an off-the-wall...
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    Becoming an RN just for the paycheck

    truern replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck with that. Sorry I have no nerves left for some posters to get on....yeah, my bad for replying in
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    Becoming an RN just for the paycheck

    truern replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Do you lack reading comprehension?? You're having a LOT of trouble understanding more than MY posts. My post was perfectly clear although you may need dictionary.com to understand it! You have made...
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    Let's stop counting on charity to pay medical bills

    truern replied to jsrRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Whew!! Thank you! As much as I love a good "debate" this was hardly
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    Cramming For Nclex...

    truern replied to Grouchbox's topic in General Nursing

    I *knew* I had the CDC guidelines for isolation saved...it was just a question of *where* CDC Guidelines for Isolation Precautions in
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    Becoming an RN just for the paycheck

    truern replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, I agree!! It's not a job that just anyone can do! I'd like to think I'm being paid for being smart, dedicated AND caring. With none of those exclusive of the
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    Becoming an RN just for the paycheck

    truern replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    YOUR double standards! Do you vacillate on everything you profess to believe? In this thread alone you've changed your stance several
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    Becoming an RN just for the paycheck

    truern replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in General Nursing

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    Why the high drop out rate of nursing students?

    truern replied to newhere_noname's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Not sure how they presented this at your school, but at mine it was HIGHLY recommended that students have ALL pre-reqs done before entering the nursing program. I could tell a huge difference in the...
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    Why the high drop out rate of nursing students?

    truern replied to newhere_noname's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Welcome to the wonderful world of NS Guess what?? At my school 78% was necessary to pass...and that's JUST BARELY passing. Please tell me you see the problem with nursing students just barely...
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    Cramming For Nclex...

    truern replied to Grouchbox's topic in General Nursing

    To semi-quote Deflocked: "once again, lovehospital, you're elevated the discussion to near-mythic proportions." I do indeed know that the op doesn't feel prepared and is asking how to improve her...
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    Resume advice please?

    truern replied to Sue Damones's topic in General Nursing

    Cathy, that's a GREAT resume!! I'm impressed! I facebook...and I agree about the pics some post!! I just don't know WHAT they're thinking...or maybe they're NOT
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    Should spelling count?

    truern replied to betc's topic in General Nursing

    "words misspelled words" "embarrasing" Pot meet kettle Seriously, those degree nurses, BSN and MSN, may not have realized just how closely some may examine the
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    Graduating in May, having a baby in April, need advice

    truern replied to Lilichk's topic in General Nursing

    If you're delivering before graduation how would that influence any possible job AFTER graduation?? Especially since you won't have childcare issues? I'd think any prospective employee shouldn't have...
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    I want her fired!!!!

    truern replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe because the "customer" is always right....even when they're wrong?!? I wish whomever came up with customer service in the healthcare field had to deal with ALL the crazy families, patients,...