erjunkie8

erjunkie8

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  1. How long before you attempt a retake

    erjunkie8 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I wanted some open opinions about how long it is suggested that you wait until you attempt to retake the nclex once you fail. I have heard so many things from... take it asap - longer you wait, more...

  2. Failed NCLEX-RN with 85 questions, too much experience??

    erjunkie8 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well.. my story is a little unique. I have been in the healthcare field since 1998. I started off as a secretary in the ER and from there went on to get my EMT. After my EMT I went to Paramedic school...

  3. Anyone a new grad working at FLorida Hospital or Orlando Health?

    erjunkie8 replied to Renee4christ's topic in Florida Nursing

    Any new grads seeking employment with Florida Hospital in Orlando area... be careful!! They sell themselves as the "perfect place to work" but they throw their own employees out on the streets to...

  4. what is considered difficult question

    erjunkie8 replied to SadNBlue's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was hoping for results to be online today. I have heard people say that within 24 hours you can get results. I am in FL and not sure... My last questions was on prioritization as well... I'm just...

  5. what is considered difficult question

    erjunkie8 replied to SadNBlue's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am a little nervous that I had no OB questions.. I shut off at 75 and had a bunch of teaching, prioritization and SATA... Did anyone else have any OB questions or none at

  6. LPN Gets No Respect

    erjunkie8 replied to Angela.RN2B's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You should be proud! Any graduation, certification or license is a wonderful achievement. I have my AS in Emergency Medicine.. Looks great on paper and on a resume but that is it. When I got that...

  7. LPN Gets No Respect

    erjunkie8 replied to Angela.RN2B's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Where I work in FL the pay difference in ASN & BSN is in the range of 0.50-$1.50. Not worth it to me... I may get my bachelors at a later time just for myself but never have been a...

  8. LPN Gets No Respect

    erjunkie8 replied to Angela.RN2B's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    yes you are right. Long term health pay is decent compared to the hospitals. In the hospitals LPN's make much less and pretty much do the same job as RN's (for the most part). Eventhough I have had...

  9. LPN Gets No Respect

    erjunkie8 replied to Angela.RN2B's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    That is very unfortunate. I believe I read somewhere it was mentioned "we don't stick LPN's anywhere", which is true. Nursing home care is a choice. The nurse in charge of doctors offices for the most...

  10. Tired of EMS thinking they can walk in!

    erjunkie8 replied to TraumaNurseRN's topic in Emergency

    I think that in some places it is not a requirement however is preferred. Where I am in FL they do not require the RN's (for flight) to have EMT/PM certification and will hire them but want them to...

  11. Humiliation and embarassment after NCLEX failure

    erjunkie8 replied to FML431's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you. I understand what you are saying. I have been away from the site for a week or so trying to figure out how to get it done. I learned of a classmate who did not pass and truthfully I was...

  12. Tired of EMS thinking they can walk in!

    erjunkie8 replied to TraumaNurseRN's topic in Emergency

    I think most of the animosity stems from each role not understanding the purpose of the other. In all actuality the 2 professions (medic & nursing) have very different objectives. Nonetheless,...

  13. Help with Psych NCLEX questions

    erjunkie8 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    It seems that mental health is my weakness. I have always felt that the questions don't make much sense to me and are subject to opinion. I recently failed my NCLEX and had a lot of psych questions....

  14. Help with Psych NCLEX questions

    erjunkie8 replied to erjunkie8's topic in Psychiatric

    i cant remember off hand.. but whne I thought about it afterwards I was unsure. A similar question was asked later and I thought "oh no did I get it

  15. Help with Psych NCLEX questions

    erjunkie8 replied to erjunkie8's topic in Psychiatric

    I was trying to figure out the priority in this case. If they gave you a list of patients and who to see first would this person who is hearing voices to harm more of a priority? I saw somewhere else...

  16. Humiliation and embarassment after NCLEX failure

    erjunkie8 replied to FML431's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    thank you.. I have taken a break but now trying to find what's going to work for me. I think that this forum helps me identify with others who have the same feelings I do.. all of the support is...

  17. Paramedics saying they are nurses---is this legal?

    erjunkie8 replied to nursebrandie28's topic in Emergency

    another thing too is that most places are going to 100% computerized charting. Any education, discharge, treatment, etc. is signed off by what you are listed under. I believe that is a way to prevent...

  18. Humiliation and embarassment after NCLEX failure

    erjunkie8 replied to FML431's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I so know how you feel. You would never wish anything bad on your friends who helped get you through it... just a little better to say "wow, i'm not the only one"!! All of mine have been in...

  19. Paramedics saying they are nurses---is this legal?

    erjunkie8 replied to nursebrandie28's topic in Emergency

    do you think that this can be compared to nurses and port access? It is taught to RN's how to access a port and it is in your scope of practice. At the hospital I work at you are only allowed to...

  20. Paramedics saying they are nurses---is this legal?

    erjunkie8 replied to nursebrandie28's topic in Emergency

    I agree. That would be false representation. I have never seen anyone do that.. I have seen where EMT/medics have done the assessment and RN looked over and signed... still not a good idea. Just play...

  21. Team Nursing with Paramedics........

    erjunkie8 replied to CEN35's topic in Emergency

    I used to work for a nurse manager who refused to hire EMT/paramedics becasue she felt that paramedics wern't as "caring" as CNA's or PCT's. I never understood that. Have you ever heard of that? I...

  22. Paramedics saying they are nurses---is this legal?

    erjunkie8 replied to nursebrandie28's topic in Emergency

    I have attended EMT school, Paramedic School and Nursing School... they have taught me the same in all of them. I have worked in the ER and in EMS since 1998 and know the P&P very well. I know...

  23. Paramedics saying they are nurses---is this legal?

    erjunkie8 replied to nursebrandie28's topic in Emergency

    The difference with EMT & Paramedic: Easy way to remember this.. EMT's have a Certification. They are BLS ONLY! Paramedics have a license. They are ACLS, etc. EMT's can only provide basic care,...

  24. Paramedics saying they are nurses---is this legal?

    erjunkie8 replied to nursebrandie28's topic in Emergency

    well I will start and say that this specific blog is about paramedics and falsifying documentation and representation. Lets not get carried away with job descriptions. A medic can sign a form joe...

  25. Help with Psych NCLEX questions

    erjunkie8 replied to erjunkie8's topic in Psychiatric

    is a patient who is hearing voices to harm a priority? I always thought that would be my main concern.. seems I am not always