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  1. Age you will/were graduated?

    busykim replied to sweetiez's topic in General Students

    I was 45 in 2004. No regrets, I love what I do. I loved what I did before-:1luvu: and have 4 really awesome kids to prove

  2. Gray on ice?

    busykim replied to cardiac.cure03's topic in Emergency

    :yeahthat:

  3. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    busykim replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    I was working triage last Sunday and Dad brought in daughter for "psyche reasons" stated that she might be suicidal and that she was not acting normal. 16 year old calm (not looking too happy) in...

  4. Most easy job in Nursing?

    busykim replied to moliuchick's topic in General Nursing

    I think it depends on the clinic and what kind of hospital nursing you do. I work both, and I can tell you that my clinic job (even dealing with everything you listed plus 2 years as clinical manager)...

  5. Most easy job in Nursing?

    busykim replied to moliuchick's topic in General Nursing

    How about laser nurse? The pay is pretty good and you only laser one patient at a time Pretty low stress compared to my other job in the ER. When I go to my laser job I feel like I am playing with...

  6. New hosptial computer systems pull nurses away from patient care

    busykim replied to lee1's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    My experience so far with what I believe is eclypsis-- but called "health connect" at our facility (which we have dubbed "hell connect") is not good. I know change is hard, but to go from a...

  7. Help...are these feelings "normal"

    busykim replied to TallyJofutureRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think your feelings are totally normal! Your first clinical experience is nerve wracking enough, let alone being in a nursing home. I can tell you that for me that was my least favorite clinical...

  8. 15 year old son with cystic acne

    busykim replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

    Accutane is often a miracle drug. It is the best drug we have in dermatology to fight cystic and other stubborn acne (usually after all other types of medicines have been tried). I have personally...

  9. What do your ER patients families say or do that irks you?

    busykim replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    I have to agree with the other posters that it is soooo irritating when people come in at 9:00 pm and "haven't eaten all day" and now is an emergency! --- or the patient with abdominal pain that is...

  10. Just wondering???

    busykim replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    I worked with an anethesiologist that was first a nurse, then a CRNA and now an M.D. I don't know how long she was in each profession. She is an excellent Doctor though. I think it sure must have...

  11. Slower pace nursing?

    busykim replied to CoconutNurse's topic in General Nursing

    As said in other posts there are all types of jobs out there. I work in the ER (very stressful) and also for 2 private practice Dermatologists. I love the variety of both jobs. My derm job is...

  12. cysts under skin

    busykim replied to cumberland40's topic in General Nursing

    Are you talking about a cyst like a boil? These are easy to remove in a Dr.'s office, I work part time for 2 dermatologist's and they do them all the time. They are usually gone permanently with a...

  13. Why do unit nurses have bad reps?

    busykim replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I have only worked at one hospital in the ER, but I have heard nurses say that we "dump" patients on them at shift change. In our facility that is not the case, once we have orders from the admitting...

  14. New nurse blues

    busykim replied to Pleaides's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As said in other posts--- it is a very common feeling to be overwhelmed, unsure and scared as a new grad. I have been a nurse for only a year now and boy can I relate!!! I used to have nightmares all...

  15. What field of nursing would you NEVER consider working?

    busykim replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    Respiratory Rehab! There is a speciality Hospital here that deals with just that...my father in law was a patient there. Just way too much mucus for me!!! :barf01: I also would hate Ped's- just...

  16. NCLEX-RN versus NCLEX-PN

    busykim replied to mye614's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't know where you live but in many states new grads can get a interim permit- (that is good for 6 mos.) so you can start work while waiting to take boards. That should be plenty of time to get...

  17. Pregnant and Nursing School??

    busykim replied to Katydidit34's topic in General Nursing

    A girl in my class had a new baby (I think he was 3 mos. old) when we started the nursing program. She got pregnant again first semester and was due in May around finals. Well she made it through,...

  18. failed nclex at the fourth try

    busykim replied to amanda44's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Did you take the HESI exam, and how did you do on that? How many questions a day do you practice on computer programs? I found that with all the practice I did at home, it lowered my test anxiety at...

  19. NCLEX results finally in!!!

    busykim posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    :rotfl: After 3 weeks of waiting and wondering here in CA, I finally found my name today on the BRN website!!! What a relief! I am an official RN now I want to thank everyone on this board that...

  20. 75 questions

    busykim replied to Seelo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree...remember 75 is the minimum # of questions, you have to take at least 75.

  21. ca nclex result question

    busykim replied to hanniebabes99's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm sure everything will turn out fine.... Good luck and take a deep breath. By the way are you in CA or FL?-

  22. kicked out nrsing school-would u fight?

    busykim replied to hotcoffee1's topic in General Nursing

    Hot coffee what is going on with your situation?? Please let us know how everything comes

  23. ca nclex result question

    busykim replied to hanniebabes99's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi! I don't know what school you went to but it depends when the BRN receives and processes your transcripts as to when your name will be posted (if you passed) on the BRN website. My school didn't...

  24. NCLEX results finally in!!!

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

    Thanks all, for your encouragement and support!! I am really excited (a little scared) and oh so relieved!!! Thanks again, Kim RN

  25. How many quit???

    busykim replied to Deb123j's topic in General Nursing

    Our program started with 40, and only one dropped first semester. Even the instructors were somewhat surprised by the low drop rate. I guess just an unusual group. The class behind us started with...