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  1. BONUS: Nurses Week Meme Contest

    rietan01 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Day over and I got to pee once, eat while charting, drank a glass of water, and let the doctor walk away from that code thinking he did the

  2. Favorite Motivational Quote

    rietan01 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    No matter how rough your day is, you get to go home at night. The patient on the other hand has some rough days

  3. Create Your Own Meme

    rietan01 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    16 hr shift... and I finished letting those physicians behind me think they came up with the orders they signed. Silly

  4. Caption Contest

    rietan01 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Forget the heart. It keeps getting me in trouble. Time to listen to the

  5. Patients Say the Darnedest Things

    rietan01 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    "I don't want to talk to any of those doctors. None of them have any idea what is going on. You nurses are the only ones who have shown they give a **** and actually know what's going on around here."...

  6. Choose Your Favorite TV Nurse

    rietan01 replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse Jackie. Nurse Jackie is my favorite, not in her med stealing or cheating ways OF COURSE, but in her assertiveness and true concern for the patient. She's not afraid to stand up to the doctor...

  7. What is the Registered Nurse Patient Ratio at your hospital?

    rietan01 replied to LinenP's topic in General Nursing

    Medical ICU 1:2 or 1:1 for CVVH, Therapeutic Hypothermia, Rotoprone 2:1 echmo medical floors 1:5 but going to

  8. New grad hired onto MICU, I need advice!!

    rietan01 replied to LillyBud's topic in MICU, SICU

    I started out in MICU. I too was so excited but scared. I struggled for a bit. I would go home and think "today was a good day" or "what was I thinking". I have been there almost 2 years. I was on...

  9. New grad ICU RN

    rietan01 replied to ICUnurse01's topic in MICU, SICU

    I just accepted a position in the CICU / MICU and have orientation this coming Monday. I am soooo excited. I just graduated in May and passed boards in June. I worked two months in a Nursing home...

  10. Do I have a decent shot at getting an ICU job as a new grad?

    rietan01 replied to NursingStudentEMT's topic in MICU, SICU

    I was just hired on a ICU unit and start this week. I graduated in May. I live in Indiana. I really didn't think I had a chance but after two interviews and a job shadow I was hired :-) I can't wait...

  11. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    rietan01 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Another success story! Angela Madden RN :-) I passed! The trick

  12. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

    rietan01 replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I will put prayers out for you on Sunday and every day

  13. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

    rietan01 replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you so much! That's amazing and so

  14. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

    rietan01 replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I got the good pop up but still waiting for the official. I hope!!! Driving me

  15. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    rietan01 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Has anyone ever had it not work? I got the good pop up, but I still don't have my number when people in my class took it yesterday just like I did and they have their number (on the Indiana State...

  16. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    rietan01 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    According to the trick that is the good pop up. I got it too so I am waiting for

  17. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    rietan01 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hope it works. Swore I failed only had 75 questions but I got the good pop up a few hours later. We will see! I can't believe it! I hope it's

  18. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

    rietan01 replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Me too. Tomorrow 8:00 am keep your head up! We can do

  19. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

    rietan01 replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks!!!! I needed to hear that!! I have my test in the morning keep me in your

  20. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

    rietan01 replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Please keep me in your prayers as I take it next Wednesday! I am so thankful for where the Lord has brought me! I have continually seen him allow things to fall in place! I see so much self doubt on...

  21. Where do you buy nursing supplies?

    rietan01 replied to aem31's topic in General Students

    In Fort Wayne, IN here we have a place called James Medical. Its a uniform place. I would recommend that over the school bookstore. You will have more options. Online is a great place to shop. You...

  22. Pregnant before nursing school or while in school?

    rietan01 replied to fosdog's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know how you are feeling. I am currently in the Nursing Program. WAIT WAIT WAIT to have a baby. I do know how you are feeling. I am 26 and my husband is 28. We have been married two years and...

  23. Should I pursue a BSN or LPN

    rietan01 replied to girtenbt's topic in LPN to RN

    DEFINITELY stay with the BSN. Do not drop it for a LPN. It might cost you more, but it WILL make you more money in the long run. You will kick yourself if you drop out of the BSN for the LPN. I am not...

  24. Anatomy & Physiology: experiences?

    rietan01 replied to Meesterjojo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would say notecards are the BEST memorization. It's what got me my A I needed to get into the nursing program. I spent hours and hours a week on that class. I would prepare yourself. I have to say...

  25. does IVY TECH, Ft Wayne give quality nursing training?

    rietan01 replied to movingforward3's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I am currently in the program at Fort Wayne. It is very tough, but I will state the same thing I was constantly told, "the first semester is the roughest. It gets way better from there." This is true....