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  1. do u noe how to interpret EKG??

    pers replied to blackmore's topic in General Nursing

    Have you been to skillstat.com? It's still pretty textbook, but you can view moving strips and there is a game version to help you increase your recognition speed. Look under "tools" and then select...

  2. Trying different LPN School

    pers replied to Lorrie1964's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, but I don't have any info on either LPN program. Just wondering if you've tried asking the school about alternates and how often they end up in the program? You might also ask what you could...

  3. Unit Secretary....Answer the call light for pete's sake!!!

    pers replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Our secretaries do not answer call lights. We do use a system that lets you answer lights from the desk but nobody uses it. Our secretaries are not cross trained for other tasks so the beginning and...

  4. Developing a Plan for taking the NCLEX-RN

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

    Got my Prioritzation, Delegation and Assignment book in the mail yesterday with Saunders 4th Ed. and Kaplan 2010 arriving today! I have more than a lot going on tomorrow so I'm planning to count...

  5. Do you think it is a good idea to work while studying for NCLEX?

    pers replied to lovered1224's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If I had the option of quitting my job to study full time, I most likely would. I wouldn't study 8 hours a day (I wouldn't retain it) but I think not having the stress of work would make it easier for...

  6. NCLEX...do you tell people before you take it?

    pers replied to oguesswhat's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I haven't taken it yet, but I don't plan on telling people. My S.O. will know and I promised I'd let my manager know so she could plan accordingly with regards to staffing if I should pass. Aside from...

  7. Are there videos of nursing procedures?

    pers replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    Elsewhere on this site, someone posted a link to Assisted Learning For All that I thought was pretty

  8. Did You Love Your Nursing School?

    pers replied to educ8me's topic in General Nursing

    I feel like I got a great education in general, but my clinical experience was outstanding. I went to Pitt and for the most part, I loved it. There were a couple of instructors I didn't like (and a...

  9. Does the school you go to reflect the pay

    pers replied to CanCan's topic in General Nursing

    I think it can have an impact if the job you are applying for is local to the school you attended. Employers know what kind of students are coming out of those schools and I know at my facility, they...

  10. I Passed Nclex 2nd time as time expired at 200!!

    pers replied to nurseismygoal2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats! I imagine time expiring would be pretty frightening and more discouraging than just seeing the computer shut down like you (eventually)

  11. Developing a Plan for taking the NCLEX-RN

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

    The Saunders book is really about content for me. I've been out of school for years and if you don't use it, you lose it so I need the brush up on all the stuff I've forgotten since graduating. I'm...

  12. Developing a Plan for taking the NCLEX-RN

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

    grinder and yumaee01, if either of you have a study plan in place I'd love to hear about it! I'm kinda making mine up as I go here... It's difficult for me, I have never really been a studier and...

  13. Developing a Plan for taking the NCLEX-RN

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

    I had the 3rd edition of Saunders along with a few other review books but ordered the 4th edition which should be here Wednesday. I also picked up the priority and delegation book by Linda Lacharity...

  14. Give me your view now plz!!

    pers replied to KPNL's topic in General Nursing

    I don't change and I don't know anyone at my facility who does either except for OB and OR. People who work in OB and OR are provided scrubs at the hospital by the hospital and wear street clothes to...

  15. I'm getting written up! (Very long)

    pers replied to rn4babies63's topic in General Nursing

    Is the family complaining about your care or complaining she got an epidural? I guess I'm confused about the amount of choice you had in this matter since the patient requested the epidural and the...

  16. How many hours do you work?

    pers replied to feralnostalgia's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it's lazy. There are some benefits to working eight hour shifts but for me, they are far outweighed by having more days off! When I worked eights, I always felt like I was spending...

  17. Death....by cheese

    pers replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    What you'd give 'em? Was it cheddar? Cause cheddar is really bad about that I hear. Not quite on par with Colby, but pretty bad all the same. It's that Mozzarella you have to watch out for most...

  18. Need opinions please! kinda long.

    pers replied to sconoli's topic in General Nursing

    I would definitely talk with your employer then because I can't imagine why they wouldn't want to keep you around just because you advanced your education. If you don't mind being overqualified for...

  19. Need opinions please! kinda long.

    pers replied to sconoli's topic in General Nursing

    Why do you want your RN? If it's just because you are so close to the degree and don't want to miss the opportunity, would your employer let you get your degree but keep your job? Would you be happy...

  20. Is any Nursing-related Job "Beneath me?"

    pers replied to FromNH2VAwherenext's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm not positive, but I imagine some of this depends on where you live. When I graduated college ten years ago, I returned to my hometown where there were (and still are) plenty of nursing jobs to be...

  21. HCA HOSPITALS

    pers replied to sunshineyday's topic in General Nursing

    Did you leave on good terms? My hospital used to be HCA and you weren't penalized for quitting (from our hospital or another HCA facility) provided you left on good terms and had worked out a

  22. blackout curtains advice

    pers replied to ymm123's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've been working nights for 8 of the last 10 years and think I've tried just about everything. The best solution was a bedroom in the basement! I never did find blackout curtains that worked for...

  23. VENT!! Called off and labeled "No Call No Show" LOOONG...

    pers replied to so alive LPN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure it's infuriating and even a little scary that you're being accused of something you obviously didn't do, but try not to stress yourself out over this! Unless you've had problems at work and...

  24. Confrontation with a Visitor

    pers replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry, I went by what the original post said and she specifically stated she saw him touching the patients arm--not the leg. The only mention of the leg was a second hand comment from a CNA but...

  25. Confrontation with a Visitor

    pers replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Wow this is some crazy kind of thread! I must admit I fall in with the group who feels there was most likely a better way to handle this. There is no way touching an arm comes anywhere close to...