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  1. Things to do while awaiting NCLEX results

    dansamy replied to prmenrs's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I went shopping and spent $2200 on bedroom furniture for the boys and picked out $3300 of furniture for my daughter after the boys' set is paid

  2. Taking My NCLEX-RN on Tuesday! Any advice??!?!?

    dansamy replied to luvmypuggles's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Read each question carefully and be sure you understand what it is asking

  3. I Passed with 75 questions!!!!!!!!!!

    dansamy replied to Lilnurse0803's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I found out today that I also passed with 75

  4. I took 75 questions today.

    dansamy replied to dansamy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed!!:balloons: :Melody: :smiley_aa :yelclap: :mortarboard: :loveya: :1luvu: :cheers: :thankya: :beer: I think that's enough

  5. nerves rattled over the HESI

    dansamy replied to texasnursingstudent's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Read the HESI hints in the gray boxes. Almost all of HESI's questions are based on them. I wish I could say the same about

  6. Wow! Graduated, got ATT, got a job.....

    dansamy posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh boy! This month has been very busy for me. I was pinned on 12/12. Our grades/transcripts were sent in to the AL BoN on 12/18. I paid the BON and NCLEX on 12/21. I interviewed for a job 12/21. I got...

  7. Liability/malpractice insurance?

    dansamy posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I realize the hospital covers an incident if one is following the policies and procedures of the facility. However, in reality, we all know that blame gets shifted, fingers get pointed, you really did...

  8. Your Surreal NCLEX Moment.....

    dansamy replied to smkiya's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I keep freaking out thinking I accidentally scheduled my NCLEX for Jan 23 instead of Feb 23 and that I have missed it and have to re-apply. I've checked at least 12 times today to be sure my exam is...

  9. Need tips for working with student RNs!

    dansamy replied to Fairlythere's topic in General Nursing

    In my community college's clinical groups, we had one instructor per 8 students. The instructor was required to sign off on our meds. It was her license, not the staff

  10. Anyone take the HESI?

    dansamy replied to geekgolightly's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    It was a pain. I think somewhere around the hour mark, I started micro-sleeping. It was sooooo cold in our computer lab. I'm amazed I got a 1057 on it since I was so uncomfortable (read: frigging...

  11. NCLEX assistance

    dansamy replied to Ashley259's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Current Saunders book/disk + NCLEX Review 3500

  12. Hurst NCLEX-RN Review

    dansamy replied to jamonit's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am using the online video review. Marlene Hurst is funny and easy to follow. I don't know about any of her instructors. So far, I am enjoying the video review. I took 2 Mosby's CAT online today. The...

  13. You're Going to Practice on ME?!?!

    dansamy replied to Kensington's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I didn't like my classmates enough to care to be that close to them. I don't have a fear of needles, but I cannot watch you insert the needle. I give blood on a regular basis, but I do not watch the...

  14. When should you start looking for a job?

    dansamy replied to funsizedliv's topic in Nursing Career

    That's not surprising. Most places are desperately hiring and will sign you to a contract well before you've finished

  15. What makes you nervous about or irritated with a new grad or orientee?

    dansamy replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    I start on the floor tomorrow. (This previous week was Nursing Orientation.) I am very nervous because there are lots of things I didn't get to do as a student. So, I am aware that I am at a skills...

  16. When should you start looking for a job?

    dansamy replied to funsizedliv's topic in Nursing Career

    I waited until after our pinning ceremony. I was just too nervous about anything messing it up and having to decline a

  17. What did u buy your first year of nursing?

    dansamy replied to rn2bn07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That's what we are doing. Once the debts are gone, we'll be saving up the downpayment and lot costs because we plan to

  18. kids and enemas

    dansamy replied to spiceyqueen's topic in Pediatric

    You should only introduce one new food per week. Hold off on the juice, it's pretty nutritionally void. Soild food will decrease the frequency of the baby's BM's, but they should be soft, even if they...

  19. Fluid And Electrolytes!!!!

    dansamy replied to TruDivaRN's topic in General Students

    ROME - Respiratory opposite, Metabolic equal. If it's a respiratory problem the pH and the bicarb/co2 go in opposite directions. If it's metabolic, they go the same

  20. kids and enemas

    dansamy replied to spiceyqueen's topic in Pediatric

    Oh dear. She introduced all these different foods to a digestive tract that was exclusively getting very easy to digest breastmilk? She needs to slow

  21. How Much A&p Will I Have To Remeber?

    dansamy replied to MISS_TCM's topic in General Students

    I can't emphasize enough how critical it is to learn the major systems and their normal physiology. Respiratory, cardiac, endocrine, renal and GI are the ones I think are the most important. If you...

  22. Anyone take the HESI?

    dansamy replied to geekgolightly's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    This situation did not occur to me personally. Although, I am 90% certain that I know you. dansamy is my internet forum userID. My name is Amelia. My belief is that you and your classmates should...

  23. Dismissed from nursing school...appeal denied

    dansamy replied to beeenieweeenie, RN's topic in General Students

    I had 2 bad semesters. I made it through ok. It might not be easy to go to another program, but it's

  24. I'm quitting nursing

    dansamy replied to MVH119's topic in General Nursing

    I think sometimes it's good to recognize that a particular profession just isn't for

  25. Breaking the ice!!... Hi

    dansamy replied to lr0012's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I just graduated Bishop in December. I'll be working at Providence in