nurserin

nurserin specializes in Geriatrics (for now).

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1. How do nurses really feel about CNA/PCTs?

   nurserin replied to barbamatt's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   PCT's, CNA's, CST's, Ancillary staff....whatever you call them, are the backbone of the floor. Hands

2. New RNs, No job.

   nurserin replied to KAUAIRNEMT's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Well, I am in the same boat, passed boards December of 09 as a RN, been a LPN since may of 08, I've worked in nursing homes since becoming a nurse. I have applied to multiple hospitals in my area...

3. Skin Prep QUESTION

   nurserin posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   Hi ALL!! OK, I'm not an idiot but I am a new RN and I currently, still, working in a nursing home. I was a CNA for about 8 years in LTC, Home health and also acute care. At my work place, we...

4. New DON is Unprofessional

   nurserin replied to skittlebear's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   Doesn't your facility have a "corporate compliance hot line"? Mine does, it's an 800 number and completely anonymous. My DON is unprofessional and annoying, as with all of the "higher

5. Facebook and HIPPA

   nurserin replied to kdot2003's topic in General Nursing

   I have a similar situation, except one of my co-workers/former nursing schoolmate, and former friend on Facebook, had been printing out my and a few other co-workers facebook status' and showing them...

6. Nclex RN December Test takers, share your thoughts and study methods.

   nurserin replied to kenyohunt1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Thumbs up like, you passed, or good job...I passed my boards though. I'm a RN!!!!!! didn't think i'd find out so

7. Nclex RN December Test takers, share your thoughts and study methods.

   nurserin replied to kenyohunt1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Yes, I know of a few people that have taken the boards that, at the test center, have received a, "thumbs up" after the exam. In the Pearson VUE pamphlet they give you, it says it is graded twice,...

8. Nclex RN December Test takers, share your thoughts and study methods.

   nurserin replied to kenyohunt1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Thanks so much...I have always been negative about test taking...that way I don't set myself up...I work in a nursing home now as a LPN, you don't get much experience. Plus, I had 85 questions for...

9. Nclex RN December Test takers, share your thoughts and study methods.

   nurserin replied to kenyohunt1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I cannot study. I am the type of person who will study just to make themselves feel better. I will look at the words/sentences/questions and won't retain anything unless it is interesting to me!...

10. December 16th is the Big Day, Please Pray for Me.

    nurserin replied to AugustBoy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    GOOD