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Does Pearson Vue Trick Work On Saturdays???Got good Pop up....HelP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

turnforthenurse replied to Success2011's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

Pop ups work all day, every day. I remember I took my NCLEX on a Saturday morning, had to wait about an hour for the delivery of my results and I got the good pop up.
What classes did you take?

turnforthenurse replied to Lolita34's topic in General Students

Where I used to work, PCTs just had to be currently enrolled in a nursing program and be enrolled for at least a year. The knowledge came from that first year of nursing school. Check into the...
How do you get to sleep?

turnforthenurse replied to eva123's topic in General Students

Don't do anything stimulating before bed. Avoid watching TV, surfing the internet or using your phone before bedtime. Use your bed strictly for sleep - don't lounge in your bed watching TV or using...
Where is the nursing shortage?

turnforthenurse replied to fbrlauren's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

There is a shortage of nurses but at the same time there isn't. The "shortage" comes from nurses having to work with limited staff because of budgets - places cannot afford to hire more nurses. In...
Clinicals making me question my decision to be a nurse?

turnforthenurse replied to Katie2014's topic in Health, Stress Management

Everyone has their "kryptonite" in nursing. I am appalled by OB...I (personally) find the whole birthing process to be disgusting and I did NOT enjoy watching live births in nursing school. So that...
You Know You're A Nurse If...

turnforthenurse replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

When you go around and say, "I lost my brain!!!!" (and you are referring to your brain sheet ) Or say things like, "That guy in 2? Yeah, I blew him
New Grad insecurity

turnforthenurse replied to Alex87's topic in First Year After Licensure

It is normal and it will get better! The difference between nursing school and the real world is astonishing. Nursing school gives you a foundation but you do not learn "how" to be a nurse until you...
What should an Angio site feel like?

turnforthenurse replied to em.frost's topic in Cardiac

The site should always be nice and soft. If it isn't, I would suspect a hematoma or a pseudo aneurysm. Was the patient c/o pain? What were their vitals like? Sent from my iPhone using
Time Management for the Not So New Grad

turnforthenurse replied to stephanie.felder5's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

We recently switched over to a 24-hour pharmacy and it has been a Godsend. Before, if the pharmacy didn't send up any medications prior to closing, the supervisor had to fetch them for us...or make...
First code, question about family notification

turnforthenurse replied to blackvans1234's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

As for visitors after midnight, there are always exceptions, such as in this case. The patient had a near-death experience. How do you think that would look if the hospital said to the family,...
What shoes brand is good?

turnforthenurse replied to ctbui's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

I love my Toms and I live in TX where it doesn't rain much, but rainy weather and Toms don't mix! Support socks add some light compression to your feet/legs. They help with that leg fatigue that...
TX BON and REFRESHER COURSE

turnforthenurse replied to troikaenerio's topic in Nurse Registration

The TX BON may have a list of these schools. I would try contacting them regarding
What to do after high school to become a RN/BSN in short amount of time and money?

turnforthenurse replied to shadowshodan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

First find a school with a nursing program. I highly suggest going for your BSN straight out of school if you can afford it, since BSNs are more in demand than RNs with their ADN. You will complete...
Nursing student lied about me to my manager, and I cannot prove it.

turnforthenurse replied to Tortoiseshell's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

This is crazy. OP, I did not find your original statement to be harsh or inappropriate. If I were in that student's shoes, I wouldn't have taken offense. To go and turn the story around and put...
Tying Patient Satisfaction to Medicare Reimbursement is Problematic

turnforthenurse replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient Safety Issues

This has happened in other areas, too. We were basically told by management that it doesn't matter if a patient is somnolent, if they are due for their pain medicine or Xanax or whatever, you are to...
2.5 gpa hello will i get into nursing school

turnforthenurse replied to shasaynee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

You may be able to apply with that GPA (most schools require either a 2.5 or 2.75 to apply) to be accepted? Your GPA needs to be much higher and there will be other applicants with a higher GPA. See...
Can i have a job during the nursing program?

turnforthenurse replied to marisab's topic in General Students

There are people out there who work full time, go to school full time and have little ones at home...and if they can manage, so can you. I worked enough during school to pay my bills. If you can,...
I got my first job!!! But I am worried...

turnforthenurse replied to Bunny99's topic in Home Health

That seems VERY low for a full-time position, especially in
Work bags: What do you take and what's in it?

turnforthenurse replied to PediNurse3's topic in General Nursing

Okay, so comparing to my post back in August of 2011...most of that stuff is now in my locker. Carrying all of that stuff to and from work got really old really fast! Now I just bring my purse that...
New in Cardiac/Telemetry Nursing

turnforthenurse replied to NurseMaricel's topic in Cardiac

Take your time with orientation. Do not be afraid to ask questions. Know your rhythms and cardiac meds. If your unit takes drips, know those as well. My unit will take patients on cardizem (max of...
cardiac help!

turnforthenurse replied to cepora's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

Get a good NCLEX book and read the material and do the practice questions pertaining to cardiac. As for the blood flow through the heart...just constantly reviewing it over and over eventually made...
Do you have a clever way to do IS teaching?

turnforthenurse replied to EGVnurse's topic in Patient Education

I tell them imagine that they are sucking something up through a straw...like a very thick milkshake. For kiddos, have them pretend they are blowing bubbles or a wisp of
Wondering what nursing school gear i should get

turnforthenurse replied to Stephanie143's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

Shoes in my program just had to be all-white markings with a closed toe or heel. Didn't matter on the brand. They could be special "nursing shoes" or just some all-white sneakers. I ended up buying...
Stethoscopes?

turnforthenurse replied to julz68's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

Or get an ID tag for your stethoscope. But even with an engraving option/ID tag your scope still isn't safe lol. Your best bet is to not leave it lying
Stethoscopes?

turnforthenurse replied to julz68's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

I did not like the Lightweight, very hard to hear with that scope. I used the Littmann Classic II SE during school and it was

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