CrazyCatLadyRN

CrazyCatLadyRN BSN, RN

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  1. PBDS test . How to prepare?

    CrazyCatLadyRN replied to mirtesen's topic in General Nursing

    I passed! I would definitely say the study guide and studying I did really helped! Made it a lot easier to just know what to type when I saw the different vignettes. Took part of the "freak out...OMG...

  2. First day on the floor this week!

    CrazyCatLadyRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey guys, So this one is for new grads who have recently started working....My first day on the floor is Wednesday and Iw as wondering what supplies you brought with you on YOUR first day...My...

  3. First day on the floor this week!

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

    Well, I guess I know what I need to bring to work normally....I'm just wondering if there was something extra for the first couple days that really helped

  4. Has anyone heard back from FSU (Florida State University) nursing yet?

    CrazyCatLadyRN replied to lllchillylll's topic in Florida Nursing

    Congrats to all the new Nole Nursing students! You're going to love being a Nole Nurse :-) If anyone has any questions, let me know. I just graduated this spring and I started working this

  5. PBDS test . How to prepare?

    CrazyCatLadyRN replied to mirtesen's topic in General Nursing

    I just took it this week on my nursing orientation. I was able to finish it within the time limit, but there were a couple of the patients that I had a hard time diagnosing. I did study for it. I made...

  6. PBDS rules

    CrazyCatLadyRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone know if you are able to use abbreviations on the PBDS? I just wrote out interventions and rationales for about 25 scenarios but I'm afraid I'm a bit lengthy (even though I'm told they want...

  7. PBDS rules

    CrazyCatLadyRN replied to CrazyCatLadyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, no practice videos for me. I haven't really gotten anything. I just hope I'm answering it in the way and format that will let me pass . Some people I've seen call the dr first then just include...

  8. PBDS rules

    CrazyCatLadyRN replied to CrazyCatLadyRN's topic in General Nursing

    so the format didnt come out quite right.....basically I assessed immediate life threatening issues first, performed life saving measures, then called the MD STAT , wrote down what they might order,...

  9. PBDS rules

    CrazyCatLadyRN replied to CrazyCatLadyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! I had those complications for post-op too. I'm really worried about this whole time thing, because I keep messing up while I'm typing them out. It says we only have 5-7 mins to type our...

  10. New Surgical-Telemetry RN

    CrazyCatLadyRN replied to CrazyCatLadyRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I actually bought 3 pairs of Koi today! They fit really well. It was really hard to find any scrub in the color I need for my unit and the size I am. I think I bought the only 2 pairs of S-tall Koi's...

  11. New Surgical-Telemetry RN

    CrazyCatLadyRN posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hi everyone, In the last month I've graduated with my BSN, got hired on my first RN job, and taken/passed the NCLEX. It's been a busy month and I haven't really had much time to start even thinking...

  12. New Surgical-Telemetry RN

    CrazyCatLadyRN replied to CrazyCatLadyRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thanks! Yeah, I'm definitely in need of tall scrubs. I had to wear Dickies talls for school and they were still too short. I'm 5'8 1/2" and with the sneakers I wear....about

  13. EMT - B with nursing school?!

    CrazyCatLadyRN replied to keegs13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh and depending on the state you are in you can challenge the Paramedic exam with your RN license, EMT-B, and ACLS

  14. EMT - B with nursing school?!

    CrazyCatLadyRN replied to keegs13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    YESYESYES...do it. I did it between semester 2 and 3 and LOVED it. You learn a lot of things that Nursing school doesn't teach you. I just graduated last month and I believe I will be starting my...

  15. Well, I'm In...Now What Am I Going To Do???

    CrazyCatLadyRN replied to greenfiremajick's topic in General Students

    Do yourself a favor and DON'T STUDY right now. Enjoy the summer. There will be enough studying in your near future.....I PROMISE. I just graduated with my BSN and I can tell you from experience. No...

  16. Took my NCLEX-RN this AM

    CrazyCatLadyRN replied to Pixiesmom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats! Welcome to the Nurse club! I joined it this week too

  17. Last day on NCLEX studying...

    CrazyCatLadyRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So I know everyone freaks out before NCLEX and thinks they know nothing. I've seen so many posts on here comparing NCLEX-RN reviews and scores and how many questions people got. 2 days before the...

  18. For those have already taken NCLEX

    CrazyCatLadyRN replied to missingunc's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    yeah, I really think the NCLEX isn;t the time to try "new" testing strategy or pacing. If you did well at a certain pace in nursing school and got good grade, then it will probably work on the

  19. Kaplan question...

    CrazyCatLadyRN replied to dizzyray822's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My school made us use Kaplan (the whole course) and I really liked it. We did the in-person review with the Kaplan instructor along with the RN coursebook and Basics book from Kaplan. The Qbank and...

  20. For those have already taken NCLEX

    CrazyCatLadyRN replied to missingunc's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    About an hour and thirty-five minutes-75 questions. That's about normal for me. I want's trying to do anything quicker or slower than how I normally

  21. Last day on NCLEX studying...

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

    Checked my exam results on the DOH website for FL. I passed! The PVT worked for

  22. Last day on NCLEX studying...

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

    Just got home. That test was seriously awful. No matter what you do to prepare I don't think you will ever feel good walking out of there. Anyhow, I did the PVT and got "the good pop up"! I really...

  23. Last day on NCLEX studying...

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

    thanks everybody! I'll let you know how I did

  24. Pre nursing student needs advice

    CrazyCatLadyRN replied to ldm2484's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Does your school require that you have experience to start? Honestly, I just finished school last month in a BSN program and you'll get plenty of experience at school. A lot of my friends got PCA/PCT...

  25. Love for med surg

    CrazyCatLadyRN replied to Tua15395's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'm starting in a Surgical- Telemetry unit (basically med surg with telemetry) and am really excited. I got hired right out of school and will start after I pass the NCLEX. There were a lot of people...