Patti_RN

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  1. An easy lab value mnemonic that I made up (NCLEX)

    Patti_RN replied to ish84's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I love mnemonics! I had dozens of them that helped me through nursing school. If you use that on the NCLEX, I suggest doing a 'brain dump' as soon as you sit down for the test; shorthand that onto the...

  2. Tons of student loans, pursue DNP still?

    Patti_RN replied to MystyqueOne's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    No need to look for her here in five years; she'll be posting on a different message board, "The Bankruptcy

  3. I Cried At Work

    Patti_RN replied to Guest 360983's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow! If I ever have to go to the ED, I want YOU to be my

  4. NCLEX-RN on 6/5 8am (EST)

    Patti_RN replied to Sturmgeist's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It sounds like you're well-prepared and have a great plan. There is little more you can do. The only suggestion I have is to maintain a reasonable pace when you take the exam--you're doing well on...

  5. bored. . .wondering if I should make a change?

    Patti_RN replied to thesundowner's topic in General Nursing

    There are worse things in the world than going to a job where you have great co-workers, fairly easy job, and no pre-shift anxiety attacks. Everyone forgets some aspect of nursing school, depending...

  6. Tons of student loans, pursue DNP still?

    Patti_RN replied to MystyqueOne's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    the op began by saying.... i am still working full time and i will continue to work full time, but i also have two younger children that i don't want to be absent from (like i felt i was during...

  7. Tons of student loans, pursue DNP still?

    Patti_RN replied to MystyqueOne's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The overwhelming feedback is, get some experience, pay off your undergrad loans, spend time with your kids before they aren't kids anymore, find a different RN job if you're 'bored', and pursue your...

  8. Ready to leave nursing for good

    Patti_RN replied to OrlandoRN2011's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with the first two responses. The only suggestion I can offer beyond what's been said is requesting your DON to initiate recorded reports. It might get your out of the place on time, and...

  9. Tons of student loans, pursue DNP still?

    Patti_RN replied to MystyqueOne's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    i'm in an np program, so we share that dream. my ultimate goal is a bit different; i will be a volunteer np working with underserved populations so if this were strictly a financial/ business...

  10. Tons of student loans, pursue DNP still?

    Patti_RN replied to MystyqueOne's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Unlike other debt, student loans will haunt you forever. They are not erased with bankrupcy, and typically cannot be renegotiated. I've heard of cases where people have paid twice or three times their...

  11. Bringing kids/hubby to work with you?

    Patti_RN replied to threebrats46's topic in Home Health

    Your additional information gives me even more worry... you'd leave your kids in the car at 10PM in an unsafe

  12. Has anyone coded a co-worker? Dealing with the grief...

    Patti_RN replied to Zookeeper3's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was in a somewhat similar situation--I won't share the details but the person who died was close to many of us. Different people had different ways of dealing with grief and although no one...

  13. Re-entry with little to no work experience.

    Patti_RN replied to 4mybears's topic in General Nursing

    As others have said, taking a refresher course with a strong clinical component is the best way to get back into nursing. Be aware that working a month after graduation looks far worse on your resume...

  14. is it normal not to do background checks on ltc residents?

    Patti_RN replied to pixiestudent2's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Geez, I'd never have thought that LTC facilities would do backgrounds on their residents! But, after that horrible assult on another resident, it sounds like the facility should be in big trouble for...

  15. Should a gay male LPN reveal his sexual orientation...

    Patti_RN replied to LPNTO's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    @Lynx. Wow... when her generation dies off, I hope that attitude dies with

  16. Should a gay male LPN reveal his sexual orientation...

    Patti_RN replied to LPNTO's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i suspect in your case it has to do with your spanish accent and a little glimmer of hope from the little old

  17. Please read and respond. Way depressed.

    Patti_RN replied to CynthiaG's topic in Health, Stress Management

    The advice from most everyone here encourages you to seek help from a behavioral specialist. Dismiss those who say, "I felt the same way when I was in nursing school..." Or, "take some time off and...

  18. Should a gay male LPN reveal his sexual orientation...

    Patti_RN replied to LPNTO's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    BlueDevil and LPNtoRN, wouldn't that be wonderful if LBGTs could be open and honest without judgment? BlueDevil, I realize your intention was to be encouraging and supportive, but I'm afraid we're a...

  19. Uniform Confusion

    Patti_RN replied to aanurse's topic in General Nursing

    If you wear a lab coat (long sleeves, right?) how on earth does anyone know or care what's under the sleeves? I'd suggest buying a pair of cuffs (you know, like the Chippendales) and wear those cuffs...

  20. Thank You Cards

    Patti_RN replied to lifeisgood2012's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Sending brief, well-written notes can never hurt. It reminds the DON or HR person they talked to you and keeps your name and details fresh in their minds. Be warned, however that for every hiring...

  21. She got fired...

    Patti_RN replied to StL_Momma27's topic in General Nursing

    This story has all the components of an urban legend, served up by the attention-seeking classmate of the OP. It serves the RN's ego: "I'm a hero. I saved a patient's life with my excellent clinical...

  22. RN Who Wants To Become A Paramedic???

    Patti_RN replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Nursing Career

    There is a credential called a PHRN (pre-hospital RN) that is a national certification for emergency medical services. You 'outrank' paramedics, so if you're on a call and the patient is critical YOU...

  23. Is 31 too old to start a nursing career?

    Patti_RN replied to dannygurl84's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Think about the things you've done with your life in the last ten years... no matter what those experiences were, you learned from them and they made your life richer. You are the person you are today...

  24. How far do you travel to get to work?

    Patti_RN replied to born2circulateRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My commute is about 2 minutes--that's if I take a detour and make myself a cup of tea before walking to my home office at the other end of the house! It's a gamble... jobs are elusive. Do you think...

  25. How messed up is this?

    Patti_RN replied to jelly221,RN's topic in General Nursing

    One of the problems with mandated appreciation weeks or days is just that: they're mandated. When one person feels forced or coerced into thanking another, it makes the honored person skeptical of the...