Diddledi

Diddledi

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  1. passed nclex today!!

    I did a Hurst review about a year ago (while just 2 semesters into nursing school). I have used the Hurst manual thru the rest of school and it was my main prep material to take my NCLEX. I took the Q...
  2. Exp RN looking for info on Spokane nursing

    Do you ever get any IM's about your posted topic? I am desiring to move to WA and it appears that my chances for work, as a new grad are much better in Spokane. I would enjoy learning more but this is...
  3. Hi all! I am looking to transfer from AL to Spokane and wanted to know if anyone can fill me in on any details about Deaconess. For example, do they do computer charting? I am used to picking my own...
  4. Question for you...I do not see opportunities for ADN prepared students in that part of Washington. Do you have any info that would show otherwise as it would be helpful to me. I am graduating this...
  5. Nursing Jobs in Dothan, AL/ for-profit vs not for-profit

    Both hospitals have excellent care but a very different vibe. You will see the mission statement for Flowers to include "treating patients like family" and the staff all wear scrubs of their own...
  6. My NCLEX Journey

    I tried to send a PM to thank you for such an inspiring message but your box is full. My e-mail is [email protected] and any items that you can forward to me, as well, would be very much...
  7. Something told to me by an instructor...just remember to do and see all you can - within your job description, not your knowledge or skills checked off in school. That is sticking with me as I head...
  8. nurse scholarship in exchange for set employment

    I am currently on scholarship with a local hospital. They pay for tuition, $100 toward uniforms, provide lab kits, books. 2 year commitment made and I hope to find it all goes well when I graduate :-)...
  9. What do you do in Clinicals?

    I am just wrapping up my first semester. We learned some basic skills like making an occupied bed, bed baths, etc. and then it was time to go to the hospital! First two times, we were working with a...
  10. PCT after second semester

    I am in exactly the same position - going to looking to work after 2nd semester. I think it gives the hsp a chance to get to know you and vice versa. I want to make sure to get some practical...
  11. Keep failing checkoffs

    I recruited friends, families and friends OF family so I could practice skills. I learned, during practice for the female Foley catheter insertion, that the square tissue boxes do a good job standing...
  12. Epi Pen makes a good day

    I saw the title and had to toss in my two cents! I used to be the rep for EpiPen and in the midst of nursing school. EpiPen is near and dear to my heart. I remember an allergy nurse that told me a...
  13. It is amazing to see how we use our legal addictive substances to get through the program. I have done the caffeine thing as well but now find regular study w/o so much cramming is best. One of my...
  14. whats the best way to take the heart rate?

    I am a nursing student and it is great to be able to read such succinct explanations about the diff. between HR and pulse. Thanks so much. I am hoping to head into cardiac nursing so the more I learn...
  15. Ding Dong the Witch is dead

    Why would any reasonable person get mad at that question? CEU means continuing education units, I believe
  16. I am starting an ADN program in soon and have applied for a nursing scholarship. It pays all costs, including a uniform allowance, exam fees, etc. In return, you make a 2 year commitment to work at...
  17. Mystery nursing tool update

    I am gathering my tools to start NS in the Spring. I would happily buy one of these tools. Can you place a larger order?
  18. Spring 2011 Hopefuls!!

    Thanks so much for the congrats...back at 'cha!
  19. Spring 2011 Hopefuls!!

    I am thrilled to say that my wait is over. I start the ADN program at Wallace Community College January 12, 2011!! To celebrate getting my acceptance letter/packet, I went to the store and got my...
  20. I have not received notification about acceptance or rejection into my desired nursing program but I have a very possible opportunity to work 16-24 hrs a week as a patient care assistant at one of the...
  21. Spring 2011 Hopefuls!!

    Wow...someone from my old stompin grounds!! I moved to Alabama in December so sometimes just hearing names of places I KNOW is wonderful. I lived in Fairfield, Vacaville and then in Cottonwood (near...
  22. Spring 2011 Hopefuls!!

    I am a transplant from California - moved to Alabama for several reasons so I have applied to the local JC. Wallace Community College has LPN and ADN. I applied for both as a back up. I got into...
  23. REALLY bad hair day

    Sure sounds like dreadlocks...aka "dreads" When I had to work in Ashland Oregon, I ran across a patient in a doctor's office. This man had the longest dreads I have ever seen and they had such an...
  24. I am applying to a nursing program and realize there are plenty to do to prepare. I just realized I had better as this question and hold my breath until I hear from some of you on the forum. About...
  25. Hep A - will I still be able to be a nurse?

    whew!! I believe I am just a few months from entering NS and I was dreading looking at your replies LOL thanks much. I will report my medical history and move on. Thanks everyone