CharleeJo.RN

CharleeJo.RN has 3 years experience and specializes in ASC, Infection Control.

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1. Battle the jaded?

   CharleeJo.RN posted a topic in Pain Management

   I've worked in a pain clinic for a few years. We mostly do interventional treatment, but of course we prescribe as well. However, with the increase of abuse and diversion, we have all become so jaded,...

2. Kaplan qbank info tested on nclex ?

   CharleeJo.RN replied to jorgecardenas55's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Definitely. I used Qbank for my PN exam and got minimum questions and passed. For my RN exam, I only did about a hundred practice questions out of Saunders, got minimum questions and passed. As long...

3. :) nclex pharmacology !!!

   CharleeJo.RN replied to 88nursinglove88's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   no one can tell you what drugs they were tested on, that's in violation of the confidentiality policy you have to sign. the biggest help you could get on it - study medication suffixes and know what...

4. Nclex next week.. going to fail again.

   CharleeJo.RN replied to Imeanreally's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   memorize infection control mnemonics (MRS WEE, SPIDERMAN, VCHIPS) and medication suffixes. for a disease, don't worry about the whole biological process - just know what it is, common symptoms, and...

5. Help Help Help .. Failed NCLEX

   CharleeJo.RN replied to dcd.lopez's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   For NCLEX-PN, i studied my butt off. did lots of practice questions daily, studied infection control precautions, medication suffixes, and reviewed content. it was overkill, i thought. i eventually...

6. Lab values for NCLEX-RN 2012

   CharleeJo.RN replied to CharleeJo.RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Thanks, I feel much better

7. Lab values for NCLEX-RN 2012

   CharleeJo.RN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Hey guys, I've been out of school for a year now and am just starting my studying for the NCLEX-RN. I purchased Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN Examination, 5th edition. Here's my...

8. how can I repair the damage

   CharleeJo.RN replied to Ms.RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Hey, I agree with mc3. I've never had so much ridiculousness working with men as I have with women. I'd take a male coworker over a female coworker any day of the week. Makes my life

9. Not-so-friendly coworker..how do you deal with it?

   CharleeJo.RN replied to CharleeJo.RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   You know, you're probably right about the making BFF's comment. My soon-to-be-husband (in 2 days!) and I just moved here, and we don't know anyone, and our social life needs a boost. That's my...

10. How do you remain civil with coworker's you hate :)

    CharleeJo.RN replied to lifein08's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree with xtxrn. Hating someone takes way too much energy - they aren't worth it. Just keep a smile on your face, do what you have to do, and get on with your

11. How do you remain civil with coworker's you hate :)

    CharleeJo.RN replied to lifein08's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh lord, I've dealt with that at quite a few places. My last job I was at for over a year, and was happier than anyone in the world the day I quit because I was moving. It was wonderful! There were...

12. Not-so-friendly coworker..how do you deal with it?

    CharleeJo.RN posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've worked at large LTC facilities before (4 of them) and have dealt with many, many, MANY catty and double-faced women. I learned through those experiences not to trust coworkers, not to talk to...

13. Do you have to list a former employer that you got fired from?

    CharleeJo.RN replied to ilove's topic in General Nursing

    Many potential employers do background checks and may do a credit check. A credit check includes a list of past employers, although not every place you've ever worked will probably show up - but if...

14. First job, feeling down

    CharleeJo.RN replied to smiley321's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Believe me - it DOES get better. A million times better! I've worked as an LPN for about 2 years now and just graduated with my ADN, and it's amazing where I'm at now compared to where I was as a...

15. Advice for student nurse regarding staff RN problem

    CharleeJo.RN replied to RADIATION_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, they are all right. The bottom line is - ALWAYS - cover *your* ass. That means you ask questions to clarify anything ambiguous or not seeming right, and doing things the correct & safe way...