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  1. I am a RN!!!

    Pocamom posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did it, I passed! I took the test on Tues at 10am and found out on Wed at 9:30am, while I was at work. My boss told me! We were all jumping around and screaming, even the patients were excited. I...

  2. Does anyone like med-surg their 1st year?

    Pocamom replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I really love Med/Surg. Granted some days are tough, but aren't they anywhere?? I have learned and continue to learn so much. I look back to 7 months ago when I started on the floor and I just smile....

  3. Six months in and...

    Pocamom replied to Adam D. RN2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have only been a RN for a month and I work quite the variety of shifts. 3a-3p, 3p-3a, 7a-3p, 7p-7a. And I have to say I absolutely love it!! I am learning so much about the flow of each shift and I...

  4. After waiting for three weeks....I passed

    Pocamom replied to SanFranSRNA's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    way to go!! great feeling isn't it. hats off to you new rn!! :roll boy we got great vibes don't

  5. Wanted RN .7, or .6, or .3

    Pocamom replied to NO1_2NV's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just to add with what has been said. Yes it is for a 2 week pay period. Each 0.1 equals 8 hours. So 0.7 x 8 = 56 hours/pay period, 0.6 x 8 = 48 hours/ pay period, and 0.3 = 24 hours/pay period. It...

  6. Length of orientation for new nurse?

    Pocamom posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello everyone, I am about to start my orientation on the Med/Surg floor this next week. I graduated in Dec, and am scheduled to take my boards on Jan. 24th. I have worked on this floor for 3 1/2...

  7. Beating myself up - anyone else?

    Pocamom replied to Scooby's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had this very same type of error, I totally missed one, it was a lovenox injection. I had given the pt their other 2000 meds but for some reason missed this one and didn't catch it until 6am the...

  8. Length of orientation for new nurse?

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

    Thank you all so much for your advice. I do feel comfortable on the floor and with the staff. I am on my fourth week now and it is going really well, a few weeks ago I actually had to ask my preceptor...

  9. Send your best success vibes my way!!

    Pocamom posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    And please keep me in your thoughts and prayers for tomorrow Jan 24th at 10am! I will be sitting in front of that wonderful computer proving my knowledge for the NCLEX-RN. Here's to success! Thanks...

  10. Send your best success vibes my way!!

    Pocamom replied to Pocamom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well it shut off at 75, I was really hoping it would. :imbar It seemed to have quite a variety, OB, Peds, Psych, Pharm, disease processes, Infection control, and lots of priority. I had one...

  11. NCLEX - Psychiatric - Mental Health questions

    Pocamom replied to Drysolong's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the RN NCLEX this morning and I had a handful of psych questions, I can't say how many exactly?? But they were in there. One med, and then the rest where you have this pt with such and such...

  12. Drumroll please!

    Pocamom replied to ECUstressing's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    how fabulous for you!!! i can't wait to have the same title after my name. now go out and have some

  13. huffrn

    Pocamom replied to huffrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Working there for 1 1/2 years, you are by no means impatient. I would speak to the manager again and express your eagerness to learn and become a well-rounded nurse and if they decline this request, I...

  14. I Passed!

    Pocamom replied to Muzicone's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    way to go!!!! what a relief this must be. there are good vibes on this board, keep them coming my way on tues the 24th. :) i am very happy for

  15. Hello everyone

    Pocamom posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    :) I am new to this board, just moved up from the student nursing board! I graduated Dec. 21st, and recieved my ATT yesterday. I signed up for Jan. 24th. I am very nervous. :uhoh21: I have started to...

  16. Preceptorship hours how is this handled by your school?

    Pocamom replied to crb613's topic in General Students

    Our school requires 56 hours of preceptorship. They supply a list of choices(all the different facilities and their specialties) which we sign up for by a lottery system, meaning we draw a number,...

  17. Here's a few practice questions!

    Pocamom posted a topic in General Students

    38) When assessing a dark-skinned client for cyanosis, the nurse should examine which of the following? 1. the client's retinas 2. the client's nail beds 3. the client's oral mucous membranes 4. the...

  18. Here's a few practice questions!

    Pocamom replied to Pocamom's topic in General Students

    38) when assessing a dark-skinned client for cyanosis, the nurse should examine which of the following? 1. the client's retinas 2. the client's nail beds 3. the client's oral mucous membranes 4. the...

  19. Here's a few practice questions!

    Pocamom replied to Pocamom's topic in General Students

    I took this question directly from my NCLEX review book. I understand it to mean that this is this woman's very first pregnancy. But you are right I think they did use the wrong term. Para means # of...

  20. How about a practice NCLEX Question for the day!

    Pocamom posted a topic in General Students

    I will post the answer on this link later on today. Ergonovine maleate (Ergotrate) 200 ug IM has been ordered. The ampule label reads 0.2 mg/mL. How many milliliters should the nurse administer? 1....

  21. How about a practice NCLEX Question for the day!

    Pocamom replied to Pocamom's topic in General Students

    The answer is #3. I am sorry I should of typed out micrograms, I typed it out the way it was in my NCLEX book. Well I tried to anyways. it is a funny looking u, which the keyboard doesn't have. And I...

  22. NCLEX practice QOD 5/10

    Pocamom replied to Pocamom's topic in General Students

    You guys are good!! 2. Blunt chest trauman may lead to respiratory failure, and maintenance of adequate oxygenation is the priority for the client. Decreasing the client's anxiety is realted to...

  23. NCLEX practice QOD 5/10

    Pocamom posted a topic in General Students

    Here is another one to try! :) A 21-year-old male client is transported by ambulance to the emergency department after a serious automobile accident. He complains of severe pain in his right chest...

  24. Nursing phrases

    Pocamom replied to oneota's topic in General Nursing

    You'll feel a poke now. Hi my name is _____, I'll be your nurse today. Take a deep breath. Did you have a bowel movement today. Any pain or burning when you urinate. (Any type of positive theraputic...