sandyfeet

sandyfeet

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  1. When you were a new RN...

    sandyfeet replied to violet_violet's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, definitely. I am a new RN and it has really helped to review order sets for my hospital. I also like looking up new things I see at work. I think it's a sign of a good nurse to keep

  2. Is an Associate's degree a waste of time?

    sandyfeet replied to grantchatt's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I recently graduated with an ADN and was transferred into an RN position at the hospital where I had worked as an aide for 6 months. In my graduating class all of the people who were working in...

  3. New grads who are being bullied by experienced nurses

    sandyfeet replied to hella_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    OP, I am also new. I had one main preceptor through most of my orientation who was tough as nails, really high standards, and always on my back about every little thing. I dreaded being with her...

  4. My review log for NCLEX-RN exam.

    sandyfeet replied to missnoc360's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Onemorestep, you can do this! You have been an inspiration to many of us going through the same process. Don't lose

  5. The Wisest Thing I've Ever Heard on Allnurses ...

    sandyfeet replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in General Nursing

    "Some days, the brief lands poop side down." As a new grad in the ER, this quote (or something similar) popped out at me and reminded me that it's normal to feel disorganized and behind, and sometimes...

  6. Working 48 hours a week

    sandyfeet replied to jhopper's topic in General Students

    I would also be worried about this. In your first semester they follow rules to a T and watch you like a hawk. Knowingly breaking a rule could be considered "poor judgement" and you don't want that...

  7. Cutting my ties to this specialty

    sandyfeet replied to whichone'spink's topic in Emergency

    A scribe works for the ED physician and does the paperwork aspect of the physician's job. In my ED, a scribe stands in the room with the doc writing up all of the H&P as the questions are asked....

  8. My review log for NCLEX-RN exam.

    sandyfeet replied to missnoc360's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was getting 60-70% for a lot of things. I tried not to stress about it even though it says to aim for 80% because I was just out of time and I literally had to pass to keep my position at

  9. My review log for NCLEX-RN exam.

    sandyfeet replied to missnoc360's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    mcunanan, I really liked NCSBN's review because it was a good overview of everything and came with a study plan that was all set up for me. The exam was not worse than any test I had ever taken in...

  10. My review log for NCLEX-RN exam.

    sandyfeet replied to missnoc360's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Oops, ok, I will go back and reply to some of you with questions, but just wanted to say I officially passed! CA's BRN finally posted my license 7 days after my test! The Pearson Vue Trick works!...

  11. Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

    sandyfeet replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Back to update that the PVT was correct and I really did pass! CA took 7 days to post my results to the BRN, but now I can say I actually knew about an hour after the test was over!

  12. Crabs In The Barrel

    sandyfeet replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Students

    My graduating class had a lot of crabs. It was a slap in the face to realize these "friends" were trying to drag me down once I got a job before they did. I have since removed these people from my...

  13. My review log for NCLEX-RN exam.

    sandyfeet replied to missnoc360's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So I took it on Friday and I believe I passed! Shut off at 75 questions and when I went home Pearson wouldn't let me register again. Today nothing has been updated on the BRN but I tried to register...

  14. My review log for NCLEX-RN exam.

    sandyfeet replied to missnoc360's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was getting low scores on my NCSBN too. Don't stress! You're still learning even when you get it

  15. Is this act considered cheating on NCLEX-RN test?

    sandyfeet replied to itk3838's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You have to do a tutorial before the actual exam starts and any brain dumping then is considered cheating. If you are concerned about the rules look at the information on the Pearson website. They...

  16. Fainting... so dramatic

    sandyfeet replied to Double-Helix's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it was in middle school and we were all watching a student give a report at the front of the classroom. One of my friends was sitting on his desk. The student at the front was presenting on...

  17. 4 days left till NCLEX..What do you do? Relax? Study? Cry? Pray?

    sandyfeet replied to leanjess's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm not studying the night before the test. Kudos to people who can, but I know myself and I will try to "leave no stone unturned" with the mentality that it is my last chance and sabotage myself by...

  18. My review log for NCLEX-RN exam.

    sandyfeet replied to missnoc360's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    AWESOME JOB!!! Congratulations! My test is on Friday morning. Tonight is my last night to study. Tomorrow night I am going to walk to a neighborhood restaurant with my boyfriend for dinner, have a...

  19. I'm Freaking Out and Frantic! Please, Help Me!

    sandyfeet replied to rn/writer's topic in General Nursing

    I am printing this out for myself. I really like how this was written. As a new grad it really speaks to me! Being a perfectionist helped me get great grades and excel in nursing school, but at...

  20. My review log for NCLEX-RN exam.

    sandyfeet replied to missnoc360's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations OhioITNurse and CourtneyH!!! I am almost done with NCSBN's modules. I borrowed Saunders Comprehensive Review and some review cards (Lippincott, I think) to get some variety in my...

  21. Shocked by new grads at job fair

    sandyfeet replied to mclennan's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    This is a GREAT idea. My nursing school did a lot of wonderful things for me and I love hearing ideas of how to give back. I'm going to contact my

  22. Nursing and sexual abuse history

    sandyfeet replied to leekaye's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. I was worried about the same thing. I think it's a very normal reaction, and even though the patient is the one who is actually more vulnerable, I felt vulnerable and worried about a similar...

  23. Professional name vs. legal name?

    sandyfeet replied to Justabitoff's topic in General Nursing

    I would think that at work you have to use the name that is on your license/with your BON. At my job nicknames are allowed for first names on your badge but I think that's it. I feel your pain about...

  24. It's sort of a bummer with some of these aids

    sandyfeet replied to ldiva0808's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was a nurse's aide at a hospital. It's true that the nurses I worked with did not take into consideration all of the other demands placed on aides. But to answer the OP directly, the vitals were...

  25. I hate Kronos (electronic punch in/out system)

    sandyfeet replied to Nuieve's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I use my phone reminder too. I would forget everything without my phone! It truly is an extension of my