Short-Stuff 23

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  1. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    Short-Stuff 23 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You passed! Congrats Trust me, I checked and it gave me the "bad pop up" and for sure I had

  2. Employee of the month

    Short-Stuff 23 replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, At my place of employment we do have an employee of the month. The person is chosen by other employees. This is not only for nursing staff but housekeeping, kitchen, etc..That person gets a...

  3. NCLEX results= FAIL :(

    Short-Stuff 23 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well after graduuating nursing school and getting accepted into the residency program at our local hospital. I took my NCLEX yesterday. I sat in that chair for 5 hours and 50 minutes!!! Had all 265...

  4. fun: what does this photo say to you?

    Short-Stuff 23 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    You are JUST NOW telling me about a bruise/pressure sore on a resident a half hour before my shift ends!!! Just added an hour of

  5. Best Seattle ER to work in?

    Short-Stuff 23 replied to katieRN911's topic in Emergency

    Oh yeah..I would agree with Harborview..Lots of good stuff happening there..:) Welcome to

  6. night shift and hypoglycemia??

    Short-Stuff 23 replied to Nrsstudent09's topic in General Nursing

    I aldo get hypoglycemic. I used to be a waitress so it was easy to grab something quick and go into the back for a minute. I know that my blood sugar is getting low when I start shaking, irritable,...

  7. Funny things they say....

    Short-Stuff 23 replied to joanna73's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have worked in an LTC facility for about a year now and I do love my residents. One resident came up to me at my med cart and said "Well, I put my application in here. When am I going to hear...

  8. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    Short-Stuff 23 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yep, this "trick" worked for me. I am in WA state. You passed

  9. Full Moon kinda weekend!

    Short-Stuff 23 replied to Alana211's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a nursing home and our weekend was pretty crazy also. I didnt believe the full moon thing at first but it is soooo true! Your weekend does top mine though. How crazy! I do love the very last...

  10. New Grad LPN, waiting to be hired in LTC.

    Short-Stuff 23 replied to joycie20's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, three months is a long time to be on orientation. I think I got 2 weeks lol. I was a waitress before! You will do fine. I wouldnt worry too much about firing you for any mistake. They know that...

  11. Fired. Will I ever work again?

    Short-Stuff 23 replied to Jack43's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I am soo sorry that this happened to you. When I first read your story I did not think about you being a "target". As you said, you put your heart and soul into your patients. I am sure that you...

  12. Scrubs that are stretchy and are available in petite

    Short-Stuff 23 replied to fsaav's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am also petite. I have found the KOI scrubs in petite. They have lots of pockets, stretchy, and comfy! Love

  13. How long is the orientation period in the SNF/LTC?

    Short-Stuff 23 replied to Ritika's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I had about 8 shifts. They trained me on the shift that I would be working. I am never afraid to ask questions. After orientation I still had tons of questions (meds, labs, Dr. orders, etc) tons of...

  14. Floor Emergencies

    Short-Stuff 23 replied to Caffeine_IV's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand where you are coming from. Better to have the needed materials than going back and forth. At my job, we have radios in our ears that we can talk to eachother on. They are soooo nice...

  15. How can we improve RN job satisfaction?

    Short-Stuff 23 replied to ASparks's topic in General Nursing

    I would like it if this survey included LPN's as well. I currently work in a nursing home with RN's and we do the same job. Same cart, same hall, same job! I think that this is specifically geared for...

  16. IV starts in nursing school

    Short-Stuff 23 replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in General Nursing

    We are not aloud to practice on eachother. We have a dummy arm and a computerized IV simulation thing. I have had the advantage of starting a few in cliniclas though. An ER nurse really taught me how...

  17. need advice fellow nurses:(

    Short-Stuff 23 replied to NewlyGradBSN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Don't be too hard on yourself! I was on orientation as a freash brand new grad and the nurse went to go answer a phone call. I went down the hall to give to the resident. Well, I walked in and the...

  18. Pass meds & chart!!! Well, when i get a chance i will!!!

    Short-Stuff 23 replied to knowledgeseeker4's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow, did I type that?? LOL That sums up how I feel also where I work. It is literally impossible to do everything they expect out of you in a timely manner. Also, not to mention the orders that the...

  19. First job in LTC

    Short-Stuff 23 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi everyone, I started a new LPN job in an LTC facility this past July. I was excited and eager to learn. I am also in school for my RN now so I am not working as many hours as I was in the summer....

  20. what time does your shift really end?

    Short-Stuff 23 replied to sleepy1010's topic in General Nursing

    I work in LTC and my shift is 1:30-10. I am LUCKY if I get out of there by midnight. Some nights I end up there until 2 or

  21. Did i do something wrong? CPR question

    Short-Stuff 23 replied to Chixie's topic in Emergency

    I do not think you have done anything wrong. I was always told that if you do compressions correctly you will break the person's ribs. You tried your best to save this person and I can tell you are a...

  22. So...do you believe this?

    Short-Stuff 23 replied to leonurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I also work in LTC and we have had 3 pass and then about 3 weeks later...2 more.. It is interesting how these things happen.... and one was very unexpected for me! It is

  23. At least I hope this feeling is normal...

    Short-Stuff 23 replied to MissCharlieRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow, it sounds like you have described me!! I started a new job in LTC at the end of July. I do not have any experience as a CNA and I felt sick to my stomach EVERY time that I went to work also. It...

  24. New Grads - Share your success at getting your 1st Job

    Short-Stuff 23 replied to joifulgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I just finished the first half of my nursing school and took my PN boards in July. Got the results on a Friday-passed!! So Monday morning I went into one of our LTC facilities here. I filled out...

  25. Got my Acceptance Letter!

    Short-Stuff 23 replied to red2003xlt's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats!!!! It is going to be very stressful, exhausting, and rewarding experience. GOOD