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  1. What would you do??

    debblynn13 replied to landonsles's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    One little suggestion. Don't schedule your test for a monday. You must cancel your test 24 business hours before the test. So you would have to know on Friday that you need to cancel. Otherwise go...

  2. Can't decide....any input?

    debblynn13 replied to rnrae's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated last may also. I started working in august on a fairly busy oncology floor. I love it, but it can be overwhelming. Sometimes I feel like I know absolutely nothing. There is so much to...

  3. Would your hospitals hire a middle-aged rookie?

    debblynn13 replied to jgs284's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I graduated last spring at the age of 47. I took my NCLEX, passed and started applying. I applied at three hospitals and had two offers for jobs within 2 weeks. I took the job on the oncology floor...

  4. Help to find RN position in Des Moines area

    debblynn13 replied to vtandug's topic in General Nursing

    Oh and here is a link to the local paper with its want ads. That could give you a few more choices. http://desmoinesregister.gannettonline.com/careerbuilder/index.html That should give you a good...

  5. Help to find RN position in Des Moines area

    debblynn13 replied to vtandug's topic in General Nursing

    hi VT, welcome to the Des Moines area. Where are you from originally? I'm sure you will have no problem finding a job in the area. I work at Iowa Methodist Medical Center and I applied online. It...

  6. Ok, does anyone feel as lost as I do....

    debblynn13 replied to tryinrealhard's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I understand exactly what you are feeling. I just got off orientation. I'm working a day/night shift on the oncology floor. Occassionally I just feel overwhelmed and I stand in one place telling...

  7. Electronic med administration in Ia

    debblynn13 replied to RN5000's topic in General Nursing

    hi RN5000, The only hospitals I know about are the 3 main hospitals in Des Moines. Right now none of them use the eMar system. Broadlawns still does all paper charting. Mercy is just implementing a...

  8. What items/books do you take with you to clinicals?

    debblynn13 replied to JGLPN2BE's topic in General Students

    I also used a clipboard with storage inside. In it I kept a couple pens, my scissors and any misc paperwork required by that particular clinical instructor. In my pocket I kept a small notebook, pen,...

  9. MCQ test FOR 1ST YR.NURSING STUDENT

    debblynn13 replied to HanHan's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Get a good Nclex-PN book, one for LPN's/LVN's. Look for one that is divided up into sections, med surg, pediatrics, ect ect. Saunders is always a favorite on this board. When you start a class,...

  10. Scared that I didnt pass the NCLEX today!!!

    debblynn13 replied to skinnycloak's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Take a big breath and give yourself a big hug. You are done. More than likely you passed. VERY very few people leave that test without thinking they flunked it. I felt that way and I had 75...

  11. 2 yr waiting list. What to do until then? Ideas?

    debblynn13 replied to Goodyear's topic in General Nursing

    Are there any non-nursing classes that you can do ahead of time? Have you taken a foreign language? Being bilingual is always a plus. Volunteering or even working in the hospital are both good...

  12. New RN grad starting oncology floor Aug 10th

    debblynn13 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Any other new oncology nurses out there? I"ll take advice from the more experienced oncology nurses too. I am really nervous about starting. I would have been nervous on any floor tho. Sounds like...

  13. It seemed like a good idea at the time.

    debblynn13 replied to Maisie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Here is an interesting story I found on the Excite page. Maybe using the increasing incidence of obesity in the US and how it could corrolate to the increasing incidence of type II diabetes in...

  14. Interview clothing

    debblynn13 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have an interview monday for my first RN job. I am trying to figure out what type of clothes to wear. I have a tan linen suit I can wear but it is really hot here in Iowa right now and I get hot...

  15. Interview clothing

    debblynn13 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I have an interview monday for my first RN job. I am trying to figure out what type of clothes to wear. I have a tan linen suit I can wear but it is really hot here in Iowa right now and I get hot...

  16. Taking the test for the 6th time next week and have a question?

    debblynn13 replied to nursy2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would answer this according to how it is done in EMS. Walking wounded are left for last. Those who have airway problems that can be handled easily (such as repositioning, opening airway) would be...

  17. Anyone get A's in nursing school?

    debblynn13 replied to Roseyposey's topic in General Students

    Getting A's are possible, I received one A- and the rest were all A's. It wasn't easy and for some people it was harder than others. I have a good science background and was an EMT when I started....

  18. About to give up on being a nurse

    debblynn13 replied to Lorel's topic in General Nursing

    I have many thoughts and feelings about your situation but I will try to keep it simple. And please don't take any of these statements wrong. I feel for you and your situation and only want the best...

  19. Acupuncture and Infertility

    debblynn13 replied to new_mom26's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My brother and sis in law have been trying for years to get pg. They have tried the fertility drugs, did 3 rounds of IVF. She quit her high pressured job, took a lower pressured one, was doing...

  20. First job where? and Length of orientation?

    debblynn13 replied to debblynn13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks Jessica, I think I am more nervous about my first nursing job than anything I have ever done. Everyone (teachers, nurses in clinicals, fellow studetns) says I will be a great nurse. But the...

  21. HESI vs NCLEX

    debblynn13 replied to ohiomom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I got a 1251, 99.9% on my Hesi and passed the NCLEX last wednesday with 75 questions in about an hour. BUT, I also did around 3000 questions in my saunders cd and/or Nclex made incredibly easy book....

  22. Is there a list of must-know drugs related to NCLEX?

    debblynn13 replied to Nuieve's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi, I took the Nclex last week and most of the drug questions were on the most common drugs, Lovenox, digoxin, lasix, K-Dur, beta blockers (olol) ect ect... So my advice would be to learn the most...

  23. Advice on which PDA to buy

    debblynn13 replied to indigo's topic in General Nursing

    I have a Tungsten E. http://www.palmone.com/us/products/handhelds/tungsten-e/ I got it in my first year of clinicals. I put Epocrates on it, it is a free program that is very handy for clinicals....

  24. Extra materials from Hurst Review

    debblynn13 replied to rikomom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Tiffany, Does the book have rationales for the answers? Rationales for both the right and wrong answers? Does it have quiet a few priority and triage type questions? thanks

  25. Problems getting started in Nursing

    debblynn13 replied to RobertCrow's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not exactly sure where you are in Iowa, but I am attending DMACC in ankeny now, graduating in 33 days . Nurse Ratched is right in that you need to find out whether you ended up with a...