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  1. how to study for nclex?

    LuvPedsNrsg posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just graduated may 22nd and I took the kaplan course from 5/24-5/27. For those of you who used kaplan and passed what was your daily study schedule like? I didn't do so great on the diagnostic and...

  2. how to study for nclex?

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

    4-5 hours per day? for how

  3. how to study for nclex?

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

    i feel like the decision tree actually hurt me more than helped me. maybe i have not used it frequently enough to notice any changes in my test taking abilities. i wonder if it hurts to do more than...

  4. to go or not go to pinning ceremony?

    LuvPedsNrsg posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am debating whether or not to attend the pinning ceremony. At first it was going to be a faculty member pin us...then some girls in our class argued in front of the class with the pinning committee...

  5. New grads in PICU...thoughts?

    LuvPedsNrsg replied to Shanlee79's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I say go for it. I did my practicum (at my school its called senior focus) in the PICU and LOVED it. I had a wonderful preceptor who was patient, challenging and supportive. If I had the...

  6. to go or not go to pinning ceremony?

    LuvPedsNrsg replied to LuvPedsNrsg's topic in General Nursing

    thanks again everyone. to those of you who attended I am glad you enjoyed the pinning. To the others who did not go I am with you. I have to remember that the accomplishment of finishing nursing...

  7. to go or not go to pinning ceremony?

    LuvPedsNrsg replied to LuvPedsNrsg's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for all the advice. I am going to the rehearsal tonight to get a feel for how it will be...if I don't like it I will go to the graduation ceremony

  8. ATI or Kaplan for NCLEX-RN?

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

    ok great. thanks for the info. there is an online kaplan course? i prefer not to take it in

  9. nurse who got fired...

    LuvPedsNrsg posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am dating a guy who's mom was fired 10 years ago from where I work now. I am wanting to work in the unit she worked in because it's where I always wanted to work, but there are people there who...

  10. nurse who got fired...

    LuvPedsNrsg replied to LuvPedsNrsg's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for all your advice. I don't know exactly what happened but she still has her license. I think it has something to do with dating doctors...married ones...at work? not

  11. ethical dilemma?

    LuvPedsNrsg posted a topic in General Nursing

    As a nursing student at a children's hospital I reviewed a case where a child was physically abused by his mother. CPS allowed the mother to have supervised visitation yet the child was placed in...

  12. nurse who got fired...

    LuvPedsNrsg replied to LuvPedsNrsg's topic in General Nursing

    mamamerlee: you are correct. I will keep it all to myself and move on. 10 years is a very, very long time to be holding on to something that happened so long ago. Thanks for your

  13. nurse who got fired...

    LuvPedsNrsg replied to LuvPedsNrsg's topic in General Nursing

    That is a good point and something I have thought of. It really sucks that she used to work there and created this bad name for herself. This hospital is a place where I have always wanted to work...

  14. nurse who got fired...

    LuvPedsNrsg replied to LuvPedsNrsg's topic in General Nursing

    yes i know. it was brought up because he was asking me how long i was dating my bf n thought it would be ok. i didn't mention anything about her firing or her past

  15. nurse who got fired...

    LuvPedsNrsg replied to LuvPedsNrsg's topic in General Nursing

    believe me I will...never again will I bring it

  16. nurse who got fired...

    LuvPedsNrsg replied to LuvPedsNrsg's topic in General Nursing

    I really should not have said anything..but a little late. She made it sound like she was still good friends with some of the nurses on the unit, but after his reaction I do not know. Though he knew...

  17. feeling so stupid....

    LuvPedsNrsg posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am doing my 'senior focus' in PICU and my preceptor is always asking me questions about labs, ABGs, meds, what to do in emergency situations, what to look for in the pt etc etc. Often times I do...

  18. Peds Med/Surg Interview tomorrow!

    LuvPedsNrsg replied to lovemyjob7805's topic in Pediatric

    congrats! i work in peds in a step-down/tele/gen surgical floor and I love it!! I'm sure you will too...good luck!

  19. A really good student nurse

    LuvPedsNrsg replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    thank you so much for posting this. I am a student nurse currently doing a rotation in the PICU and I feel so stupid sometimes when my preceptor asks me questions I do not answer right or don't have...

  20. pain mgt in PSF

    LuvPedsNrsg posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have noticed that many nurses do not follow want to give narcotics even though they are ordered and the patient is in tears in pain. One nurse even made a pt with a PSF 'walk off the pain' and told...

  21. CNA went missing....

    LuvPedsNrsg posted a topic in General Nursing

    i am a student intern where i work. i alway help out the cna's at much as i can, however, it can be difficult because i am trying to learn the whole nursing role. so i was frustrated yesterday when...

  22. CNA went missing....

    LuvPedsNrsg replied to LuvPedsNrsg's topic in General Nursing

    yes she couldn't be found for most of the day and did not communicate with anyone where she was. then when the nurse said she didn't see her most of the day she got upset and told the nurse she was...

  23. CNA went missing....

    LuvPedsNrsg replied to LuvPedsNrsg's topic in General Nursing

    thats true. i've been in their position before but i would do my job. if i didn't get it done i would communicate what i couldn't get

  24. teen breast-feeding

    LuvPedsNrsg posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi All! I'm writing a paper on promoting breast-feeding amongst teen mothers. I also have to focus on primary, secondary and tertiary prevention but am having difficulty figuring out how to use...

  25. how to deal with a potential backstabber

    LuvPedsNrsg posted a topic in General Nursing

    i am looking for advice on how to deal with a preceptor (i am an intern) who i feel is trying to throw me under the bus. i seriously think this person has borderline personality disorder. when i...