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  1. ERI Review for NCLEX

    busylynn replied to WSU_Ally_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi. I graduated a year ago in FL and ERI was mandatory for us too. I agree, IT IS AWFUL! My advice, just do it, get it over with. Maybe, just maybe, it will help some with your state boards. Good...

  2. Anybody doing a Weekend Program?

    busylynn replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I have been working weekends for about a year now. I work Thursday, Friday and Saturday night 7p-7a. We get shift diff. plus $550.00 bonus every payperiod which is every two weeks. We are also...

  3. 12 hr every weekend shifts

    busylynn replied to dld's topic in General Nursing

    I work the weekend plan. We must work 12 hour shifts. Dayshift weekenders work Sat. and Sun. and one weekday. Nightshifters work Fri. and Sat. night and one week night. For example, I work Thur....

  4. holiday pay

    busylynn posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everybody! Quick question.....The hospital where I am employed just changed our policy regarding holiday pay. We have always received a 50% differential (time and a half) for working holidays...

  5. Are LPN's/LVN's real nurses?

    busylynn replied to Faeriewand's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    YES!!!!!!!!!! An LPN/LVN IS a NURSE!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was an LPN for 15 years in Florida. I worked in a hospital too! I can honestly say that there is only a FEW things that an RN could do that my...

  6. Night Nurses: Why Do You Work Nights?

    busylynn replied to tattooednurse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work nights for my family. I see my children MORE by working nights. They sleep while I am at work and I sleep while they are at school. I see them for a few hours after school; when they get...

  7. Took nclexrn today 265 sick

    busylynn replied to nursekrn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck to you. I know several people that got 265 questions and passed. Just try to relax and keep your chin up. Prayers to you! That test was awful, I took it a few weeks ago. There was a lot...

  8. Anyone get 265 on NCLEX RN and Pass?

    busylynn replied to dpipes44's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    yes, it can be done. My friend just took nclex with me. I got 75 questions and she got 265. We got our results this morning, we are BOTH RN's now!!!!!!!!! So, YES 265 CAN PASS!!!!!!!!!! Good Luck,...

  9. Weekends only "Baylor Plan", how realistic is this for a new grad?

    busylynn replied to waterlily's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work we are offered the Baylor program. We are required to work six weekends straight and get the seventh off. A weekend consist of 3 days or 3 nights in a row. example: Thursday, Friday...

  10. I Passed!!!!!!!!!!!!

    busylynn replied to dlhommer's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATS!!!!!!!!

  11. Nurses Who Shouldn't be Nurses

    busylynn replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    From MY experience, I see the difference between those who choose nursing for the money and those who choose it from the heart. I hope you are right and those who choose it for the money will put...

  12. Nurses Who Shouldn't be Nurses

    busylynn replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Well said! When I hear people say they want to be a nurse because of the money it makes me cringe but then I think, they'll never make it. How I would love to see them a year out of

  13. Nurses Who Shouldn't be Nurses

    busylynn replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I must say that I fully agree. I went into nursing because my heart is in it and led me there. I love my profession because I love helping people. There are way to many in the profession for the money...

  14. No She/he Did Not!!!

    busylynn replied to Maggie in NC's topic in General Students

    Your right. I was taught that technique in LPN school 15 years ago for the exact same reason...so the patient doesn't know your counting their

  15. How to stay calm if your child is ill?

    busylynn replied to wannabenursetx's topic in General Nursing

    I am a seasoned nurse and I can tell you that I behaved the same way when my then 4 year old fell and cut her forehead open. It was bleeding everywhere and obvious that she needed stitches. I...

  16. No She/he Did Not!!!

    busylynn replied to Maggie in NC's topic in General Students

    Noe she did not she have her cell phone on in class and answer it on the second ring DURING

  17. just found out

    busylynn replied to nurse???'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!!!!! That is wonderful for you!!!!!! I will be taking my NCLEX in a few months. Do you have any suggestions? Do you remember any of the drugs or types of questions on the test?

  18. eating at the desk

    busylynn replied to dkarlin's topic in General Nursing

    I completely agree with you. Our new head nurse has started to enforce the same rules and we were also told it is a JCAHO thing with large fines. She comes in at all hours day and night looking for...

  19. Your Worst Mistake

    busylynn replied to aurora_borealis's topic in General Nursing

    I too follow those same rules when passing meds. It has saved my behind more than once. A lot of my coworkers think that I am a little anal (teehee) but I would rather be anal than make a life...

  20. Needle Help For Test Tomorrow

    busylynn replied to adean's topic in General Nursing

    well, where I work we use a TB syringe. It is a small bore Sub Q needle. I believe it is a 25 Guage 5/8 inch. Hope that is more

  21. Needle Help For Test Tomorrow

    busylynn replied to adean's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.cvcc.edu/department/facstaff/smiller/note17.htm Try this website, maybe it will help you. Good

  22. Do you carry a clipboard

    busylynn replied to luvdancink's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. I have been a nurse for about 15 years now. I have ALWAYS carried a clipboard. I wouldn't be able to work without it. I have a report sheet that I made up and every day when I work I place a...

  23. baaaaaahahaha!!!

    busylynn replied to jnette's topic in Nursing Humor

    That was funny!!!!

  24. 38 too old for school?

    busylynn replied to akanarn's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    38, to old!!!! NO WAY!!!!!! Do it!!!!It sounds like everything and everybody is on your side! Now sounds like a good time for you. I am 38, married with a 10 yr. old and an 8 yr. old and I am...

  25. "Just an LPN"....does anyone else get discouraged?

    busylynn replied to DeniseLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, I know exactly how you feel. People treat you as if your not a REAL NURSE if your not an RN. I have been an LPN for almost 15 years and I work in a hospital. There are only a few things that...