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  1. What exactly are boards?

    TweetiePieRN replied to Cute_CNA's topic in General Nursing

    I used to be a CNA...you are not silly, just curious!! The "boards" is a nickname for the state exam people are required to pass in order to get the nursing license. NCLEX stands for National Council...

  2. What type of Automobiles do you drive as a nurse.

    TweetiePieRN replied to malenursetobe@21's topic in Men in Nursing

    Became an oncology RN in 2004. I drive a 2004 VW Jetta and hubby has a 2002 Lexus IS 300. Love both cars and very safe

  3. Questions about moms in labor

    TweetiePieRN replied to lee1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thanks so much for your response! You are absolutely right about them making me feel deficient about my body's ability to give birth! I am going to try to just calm down and have confidence in...

  4. male labor and delivery nurses

    TweetiePieRN replied to booluvstrains's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I prefer to have female drs/nurses for female issues like OB-GYN. My only real reason is that I just feel more comfortable discussing sexual issues/female concerns with another woman. If I am...

  5. Questions about moms in labor

    TweetiePieRN replied to lee1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was due June 21st with my 1st baby...still preggers now. I am glad I read all the responses from the RNs. I feel better about when to actually go into the hospital now. Thanks everyone!! On a side...

  6. What is the longest time to wait for NCLEX results?

    TweetiePieRN replied to ZZTopRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the NCLEX the 1st week of June 2004. I didn't receive word of passing until July 27th!! Even if I would check online for all my classmates (most of us took it in June) none of our names popped...

  7. What's your opinion: not passing NCLEX = incompetence?

    TweetiePieRN replied to pie123's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't believe that failing the NCLEX automatically labels someone incompetent. There are many facets to why any person would not pass it. Failing the test because of anxiety,nervousness, and...

  8. Difficult questions from job interview

    TweetiePieRN replied to Snowwhite's topic in Nursing Career

    I hate those questions too!! Here is how I usually answer them (the abbreviated version) Why should we hire you? "I am a team player and have great people skills and critical thinking skills." What...

  9. Job Safety for Pregnant Nurse

    TweetiePieRN replied to colleen10's topic in General Nursing

    Since you are only 4 weeks along there is no restriction as to how much you can safely lift. I was told by my OB that I needed to restrict the lifting around 5 months. As for the other stuff, better...

  10. How to choose a pediatrician??

    TweetiePieRN posted a topic in Pediatric

    Hey there. I am having my 1st baby (due in June). I guess I am supposed to pick a pediatrician before having the baby. Can anyone suggest what the best way to do this is? I already have a list of the...

  11. how young is too youngto graduate nursing school?

    TweetiePieRN replied to Still Riding's topic in General Nursing

    I am 25 years old and am only 4feet 11 inches tall (or should I say short!). I look much younger. I get told that I look 16-21. It bothered me at first, but I actually like telling someone when they...

  12. Do you parents bring car seats in the hospital?

    TweetiePieRN replied to Zhlake's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I did my clinical rotation in OB Fall of 2003. At the well-known hospital I was at, the car seat was not allowed in the hospital. When it was time for discharge, the mom was in a wheelchair holding...

  13. Out with "Nurse" In with...?

    TweetiePieRN replied to The Veridican's topic in General Nursing

    OP, Why would you be so concerned about the "image" of nursing? I didn't become an RN to showcase an image or to have some kind of status attached to it. Did you? A nurse is a nurse is a nurse. Male...

  14. How do you feel about ADN nurses?

    TweetiePieRN replied to Stacy W's topic in Nursing Career

    This debate has gone on soooooooo many times on allnurses. You would be better off doing a search to find a post from the past regarding ADN nurses. The topic has been beaten like a dead horse. Good...

  15. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    TweetiePieRN replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    About a month ago, a patient was admitted to our floor from ER. She was in her late 80s and was a comfort care pt (palliative care). She reeked of horrendous BM as she was wheeled by the nursing...

  16. Do you get nervous before going to clinical?

    TweetiePieRN replied to Catys_With_Me's topic in General Students

    Hey there. I have been an RN for 8 months now. I was ALWAYS nervous for clinicals, and I am not shy nor an introvert. Some mornings I would throw up, get sore tummy, you name it!! Trust me when I say,...

  17. terminal patients

    TweetiePieRN replied to squishy's topic in General Nursing

    I work in Oncology, so as you can imagine we get many pts with impending death. I really enjoy interacting with people. There is nothing wrong with bonding with a pt, so as long as it doesn't impede...

  18. Question Regarding Hourly Rates for RNs

    TweetiePieRN replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    Is this wage for new grad LVN or RN? I live in Nor Cal and make 10 more an hour than that and I am a new grad RN. Our cost of living is VERY comparable to central cali, becuz I used to live in...

  19. Question Regarding Hourly Rates for RNs

    TweetiePieRN replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    New grad RN also here. Grad in May 2004. I make over 33 an hour and am getting a $2/hr raise in January!! I only work part-time, but get full benefits of med, dental, vision for me and hubby. 3 weeks...

  20. My name is Chim-Chim Apple Hiney

    TweetiePieRN replied to kristylee's topic in Nursing Humor

    Dorkey

  21. Can someone help solve this problem

    TweetiePieRN replied to angelique777's topic in General Nursing

    i got the same answer as you and worked it out 2x. i am going to try my best to explain how i got the answer. this would be a ton easier to explain in person, but here goes! 1st: i like to convert...

  22. What's you highest...?

    TweetiePieRN replied to talaxandra's topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient with Platelets of less than 11,000!! Range at our hospital is 140,000-400,000. This poor guy was not getting any better and the platelet level did not increase after many platelet...

  23. OK, i feel silly asking...but what is team nursing?

    TweetiePieRN replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Our team nursing module is set up a little different that what you guys have going on. A team consists of 1 RN, 1 CNA, 5 patients. I work on the Oncology/Medical Floor and we do not use LVN/LPNs. The...

  24. OK, i feel silly asking...but what is team nursing?

    TweetiePieRN replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Our team nursing module is set up a little different that what you guys have going on. A team consists of 1 RN, 1 CNA, 5 patients. I work on the Oncology/Medical Floor and we do not use LVN/LPNs. The...

  25. Does an RN want to be my buddy!!!!!

    TweetiePieRN replied to Katina Kowalchuk's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hey there. I would love to help you out. Email at