crb613 BSN, RN

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    Ampules still being used, Ouch!

    crb613 replied to NurseyPoo's topic in General Nursing

    We still have them phenergan comes to mind....after spending some time searching for a needle w/filter......I was told we don't use those :uhoh21: ......The filter is on the
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    Did anyone experience this

    crb613 replied to RNKay31's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you are treated this way as a potential employee....how the heck will you be treated when you get the job??? Run, run,
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    Please help me

    crb613 replied to RNKay31's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Strengths...you have 3 children, you can probally do several things at once, organization...planning & implementation! Hard worker, eager to learn. Weakness... New to the job market....but no...
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    Louisville or Lexington WOW programs

    crb613 replied to crb613's topic in General Nursing

    Thank ya'll! I will check these out.
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    Lets start a mnemonic thread

    crb613 replied to RNKay31's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Or a shorter version...Heparin-PTT connect the two T's looks like an H...so the other one has to be Coumadin-PT
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    anyone took 2 weeks to prepare?

    crb613 replied to sweetnnurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am w/everybody else Saunders, & Kaplan Trainer CD. I would not study too many hours a day or your mind will become too full & nothing will sink in. I would also suggest doing q's in...
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    How far do you commute to work?

    crb613 replied to flowerchick's topic in General Nursing

    A couple of minutes...I am about 3 miles or less from
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    Lets start a mnemonic thread

    crb613 replied to RNKay31's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes, & I was taught to use this as a general rule for positioning in many
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    Lets start a mnemonic thread

    crb613 replied to RNKay31's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Face is pale raise the tail (feet) Face is red raise the head BTW...great
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    OMG...Off orientation and freaking out

    crb613 replied to NurseBunky's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am just off orientation too. You cannot know everything...no one does! Try to relax. Most hospital have resources (books, computer, charge nurse) for you to look up/get info....use these. If I don't...
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    New RN's

    crb613 replied to Nurseismade RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Saunders & did some questions from a Kaplan Trainer CD. I graduated May 14th...tested Aug. 22nd Passed
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    Drug guide --- Mosby's vs. Davis's?

    crb613 replied to cakesbyjess's topic in General Students

    I perfer Davis's hands down....We were required to buy Mosby's in school after looking for meds & detailed info & not finding it, I purchased Davis....never had a problem
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    Use of the whiteboard on the NCLEX

    crb613 replied to ebkayaker's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think you may have to wait until the test begins...can't remember. I know you do have to raise your hand for it to be erased. I did not write anything on mine. Just try to relax...Good
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    New grad nervous about giving change of shift report

    crb613 replied to novanurse77's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a new nurse too, & I have a sheet I fill out. I make a copy for the next nurse to have, & just go over it verbally w/them. It has name, age, dx, admit date,code status, doctor &...
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    Anyone pushing 50 and a recent grad??

    crb613 replied to TCooper's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just graduated in May 06 at the age of 49. I had job offers at every place we did clinicals. My graduation was May 14...went to work May 23rd! It won't be a
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    Mosby CAT-interpretation

    crb613 replied to zuzi's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    From what I understand, & all I have read about it.....Mosby Cat ia a good predictor of your ability to pass the NCLEX. Forgive the typos & spelling...I have been up all night & I am too...
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    Third Shift Blues

    crb613 replied to gracie05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I got the melatonin 5mg......:monkeydance: It worked like a charm! Thank goodness I can now sleep. No hang over just rested & ready to go! Thanks for the
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    What would make you happy?...employee satisfaction

    crb613 replied to natsfanrn's topic in General Nursing

    You must consider the obvious.....skirting the issue is the problem. You have to fix what is broken first....then the fluff would show
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    Stuck (?) In Med-Surg?

    crb613 replied to teresaden's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Teresa, I know what you mean about the nurse to pt ratio! I do love M/S but I am having more pts than I feel I can safely care for. I was promised 6/7, with 7 being the max....well its more like a...
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    Saunders Comprehensive review

    crb613 replied to PractikalNurse2B's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used Suzannes 4's plan...passed w/75 1st time. When I finished with this I had time left & did use Kaplan Trainer CD for extra practice questions
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    HESI vs NCLEX-PN

    crb613 replied to LUVtxNursing's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    To me they were totally different....I thought the HESI was harder because it was more knowledge based (diseases, labs, skills ect). We were required to make a 900 or above on HESI...but I still did...
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    I love night shift!!!!!

    crb613 replied to tinderbox's topic in General Nursing

    Oh man I wished I could learn to like nights!!! I feel like crap all the time, mixed up & emotional....that is not like me. I agree the pay is better, & it is slower, but I miss the rush of...
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    Best Nclex Rn Review Course

    crb613 replied to RN_Wannabee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I like Saunders...I used it from day one while in school. It teaches you the content & how to answer questions. I used Suzanne 4's plan & it worked for me. You can pm her & she will email...
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    Took NCLEX and some of the questions where too easy..:(

    crb613 replied to Bala Shark's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I felt the same way & I passed. It just did not seem that hard!! I expected it to be much worse....but you know what they say we all get at least half of them wrong! So I guess it was harder than...
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    Math Anxiety!!

    crb613 replied to nursing4me23's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.indstate.edu/mary/n205.htm This site saved my life! If I can do the math any one can....I was scared to death. Check it out, everything is explained very simply...just follow this & you...