Ashley_RN

Ashley_RN

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  1. Nurses..plz help me with a possible life altering career choice!

    Ashley_RN replied to midnightrose8504's topic in General Nursing

    I definitely think you need to get these "promises" in writing, as you suggested. I also think you may need to sit down with this owner and let he/she know of your feelings regarding the way they are...

  2. RN nclex reviews???

    Ashley_RN replied to "worriednurse"'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Do not be discouraged. If you are determined to do this, you will! Like LauRN mentioned above, I definitely recommend Kaplan. I took it myself and couldn't be happier with my decision. Also, all but...

  3. Nurses Needed for Anonymous Survey!

    Ashley_RN replied to whitneyLOL's topic in General Nursing

    done! =) goodluck with your

  4. i finally made it!!!

    Ashley_RN replied to belle05's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!! Welcome to the nursing the profession, you definitely deserve it and I have no doubts with your positive attitude that you'll be an incredible nurse!!

  5. 76% on kaplan

    Ashley_RN replied to Bornleader-NP-C's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi bornleader, I just took my boards & passed a month ago with 75 questions on my first try. I used the Kaplan review course and could not be happier. Believe it or not, Kaplan stresses you to aim...

  6. Free Ibooks - relevant to nursing (and exam prep too!)

    Ashley_RN replied to coffee and toast's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I AM SOOO EXCITED THESE ARE FREE!!!!! THANK YOUUUUUU

  7. Recent Grad RN moving from LTC to a hospital?

    Ashley_RN replied to Joe33's topic in General Nursing

    I am a brand new RN, actively looking for a job myself so I cant say much but.. I currently work in a very large, well-known teaching hospital as a CNA (I'm hoping to stay here!). A few months back,...

  8. Passed the CPEN today!

    Ashley_RN replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    Congrats! Now go out and celebrate!!

  9. resume help

    Ashley_RN replied to sweetness09's topic in General Nursing

    What position are you applying for? CNA/RN? Either way, I say absolutely add it to your resume. It shows you have experience in direct patient care. Just make sure you specify exactly what type of...

  10. Would you work a shift as an aide?

    Ashley_RN replied to AF_BOUND's topic in General Nursing

    I personally would never take the CNA roll, I think things would begin to get hazy in terms of what you are now required to do/not to do. Under which position is your scope of practice for the shift?...

  11. A funny and warped FACES pain scale

    Ashley_RN replied to SlightlyMental_RN's topic in General Nursing

    i burst out in laughter when i read 'actively being mauled by a bear' hahaha funny stuff,

  12. RNs, are ya stressed out? Need a good cry?

    Ashley_RN replied to netglow's topic in General Nursing

    i'm absolutely hysterical right now haha but thank you for sharing.. absolutely amazing, God Bless all of our

  13. Question about perfume/cologne

    Ashley_RN replied to Despareux's topic in General Nursing

    we were also not allowed to wear perfume/cologne during clinicals... it is the same way at the hospital where i work. unfortunately, not everyone follows it and even more unfortunate, not everyone...

  14. Isolation Gowns

    Ashley_RN replied to Redhead28's topic in General Nursing

    we use yellow, nylon-ish gowns, which are protective against fluids then placed in the linen basket, washed & restocked. plastic gowns?! i cant imagine how uncomfortable that is. ours are quite...

  15. Need your opinions

    Ashley_RN replied to achiever's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi Michelle! Congrats on graduating! I myself am a recent new grad so I know all too well what's going on out there for jobs and my advice, DEFINITELY add this experience to your resume. I think it...

  16. NGT Feeds vs Suction

    Ashley_RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello! Had a question maybe some of you guys could help me with as I prepare for my NCLEX exam thats coming up Anyways, when answering questions related to NGT, some are never specified if the tubing...

  17. NGT Feeds vs Suction

    Ashley_RN replied to Ashley_RN's topic in General Nursing

    1. Administer the PRN pain medication and an antiemetic. 2. Irrigate the nasogastric tube with normal saline. 3. Determine if the nasogastric tube is patent. 4. Check the placement of the nasogastric...

  18. ngt feeds vs suction

    Ashley_RN posted a topic in General Students

    Hello! Had a question maybe some of you guys could help me with as I prepare for my NCLEX exam thats coming up Anyways, when answering questions related to NGT, some are never specified if the tubing...