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  1. Things to do while awaiting NCLEX (or any other) test results

    jaimealmostRN replied to prmenrs's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Go Shopping!!!!! Oops, I'm already doing

  2. Things to do while awaiting NCLEX (or any other) test results

    jaimealmostRN replied to prmenrs's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Go Shopping!!!!! Oops, I'm already doing

  3. Name that part. Words patients use for their own anatomy.

    jaimealmostRN replied to JEHORAPHA's topic in General Nursing

    My personal favorite is when Al Bundy called breasts, "snack trays"

  4. How important is a BSN?

    jaimealmostRN replied to greerster's topic in General Nursing

    Just my personal feelings: I'm a new ADN grad and had NO problem getting a job and many offers. But I really want to put that BSN after my name on my nametag...I swear thats my modivation, I don't...

  5. Airborne vs. Droplet Precautions

    jaimealmostRN replied to jaimealmostRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you. I'm studying for NCLEX and I only have those texts with me and am sooo confused. This helps a lot. Thanks again.

  6. warning..long rant..nurse skills in question!

    jaimealmostRN replied to okie2's topic in General Nursing

    This was my question too....was this person an RN/LPN or were they an MA.....HUGE DIFFERANCE. I'm not even sure if MA can take detailed hx. In my NP/MD office there is only ONE LPN who basically...

  7. Took Nclex this AM,I'm dying here

    jaimealmostRN replied to DyeRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    (((((((((((((((((((((((DyeRN))))))))))))))))))) Do you have quick results in your state? Best of luck, let us know what happens!

  8. Visitor Assaults ER RN

    jaimealmostRN replied to PalmettoRN's topic in Emergency

    I would hire a lawyer and counter sue for emotional distress...and have the police reports at the hearing (she punched you and then tried to blackmail you into dropping the charges), DO NOT let these...

  9. TOOK NCLEX 2/3/05, had 265 !!

    jaimealmostRN replied to ashlynurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    YEAHY CHRISTY AND ASHLEY, RNs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) :) :) You lucky girls! Go out and celebrate this amazing

  10. "How old are you?"

    jaimealmostRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Now and then I am asked by a pt how old am I, is this my natural hair color, or other things you couldn't pay me to ask another person . Usually its a nice old lady who is trying to be complentary,...

  11. Poll: Should nurses have more distinctive titles?

    jaimealmostRN replied to Trvln Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I want my title to be: Dutchess o' the Deptartment of Emergencies. LOL, ok sorry bad joke.

  12. Doc beings medical student without permission

    jaimealmostRN replied to BETSRN's topic in General Nursing

    The person who posted about the paperwork was probably right...when I went in for a minor procedure I noticed that part of the consent said something like, "and I give consent for Mercy Hospital...

  13. "How old are you?"

    jaimealmostRN replied to jaimealmostRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is so true! :chuckle Every female nurse I know (not good with male ages so no comment) looks at least 10 yrs YOUNGER than her age! This is very surprising considering job stress and

  14. TOOK NCLEX 2/3/05, had 265 !!

    jaimealmostRN replied to ashlynurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats Mark!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) (((((((((((Hugs for Ashley)))))))))) You'll get thru this! Let us know as soon as you

  15. Lexapro

    jaimealmostRN replied to jaimealmostRN's topic in Psychiatric

    Cool, I think you're the only other person on it for anxiety! I've only been on it for a week now, and I have a feeling it's not going to work for me, but I"m going to stay on it for at least a month...

  16. What's up with Human Resources

    jaimealmostRN replied to payday's topic in General Nursing

    As a new grad, in the past few months I have talked with and applied to many different hospitals via HR. I have found that the way HR is (nice, nasty, indifferent) is a very, very accurate reflection...

  17. Lexapro

    jaimealmostRN replied to jaimealmostRN's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks for the info everyone. I have just begun taking it for anxiety at 5mg/day (a low dose). Last night I had some trouble sleeping and some weird dreams, but I think thats b/c I took it at 3pm...

  18. How about this for an order?

    jaimealmostRN replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

    Oops sorry, I just saw the explanation! Yuck, can you consult with the charge nurse or ethics commitee re the no-narcs issue? During our onc. rotation some of the breast surgeries had PCAs and at...

  19. How about this for an order?

    jaimealmostRN replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

    Oops sorry, I just saw the explanation! Yuck, can you consult with the charge nurse or ethics commitee re the no-narcs issue? During our onc. rotation some of the breast surgeries had PCAs and at...

  20. How about this for an order?

    jaimealmostRN replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry, but I don't understand. The patient was a "breast man" who was lactating and the Dr. wrote a not very clear order for ativan (I know it shouldn't usually be used PRN)? As a new grad I...

  21. How about this for an order?

    jaimealmostRN replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry, but I don't understand. The patient was a "breast man" who was lactating and the Dr. wrote a not very clear order for ativan (I know it shouldn't usually be used PRN)? As a new grad I...

  22. Strangest question I ever received in my nsg career

    jaimealmostRN replied to Foxfour's topic in General Nursing

    Foxfour, she must have thought that you were a very caring and compassionate person to offer you her child. Just out of curiosity though, would one be allowed to do that? Wouldn't you have to...

  23. I Passed!!!!!!!

    jaimealmostRN replied to Chelle76's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Be very proud of yourself, you accomplished a great thing, RN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now go out and celebrate!

  24. Article re: tx of Nurse in Glamour mag

    jaimealmostRN replied to catinthebox's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, just read the article, it seemed like these sisters had a lot of frustrating expirences: when her sister began the have the stroke the EMS person wouldn't take them right away and kept asking...

  25. Article re: tx of Nurse in Glamour mag

    jaimealmostRN replied to catinthebox's topic in General Nursing

    If the charge nurse was this easily swayed, then maybe he/she shouldn't be charge! Even I, the wimpy new grad, could have calmly stood up to this woman...there must be more to the story, was the...