KristinBo

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1. New psych nurse, advice please!

   KristinBo replied to blakese's topic in Psychiatric

   I'm a new psych nurse as well, been working for about 7 months. I feel out of place and not experienced enough at times to handle certain situations especially with aggressive patients. Sometimes when...

2. What is the starting salary for nursing home LPN/LVMs?

   KristinBo replied to Let's help out's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I live in Ohio and my starting pay as a new LPN was $19.41/hr...that is including my shift

3. Help Needed plzzzzz....

   KristinBo replied to rita.kumar83's topic in General Nursing

   Patients usually aren't scheduled to take laxatives just because. Usually used when constipated, and first would want to try I high fiber diet and stool softeners because the elderly are at higher...

4. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

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

   I posted yesterday about taking the NCLEX PN a few days ago and waiting for my "quick results". I did the PVT and I got the "good pop up". I looked at my quick results today and I PASSED!! The trick...

5. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

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

   I took the NCLEX-PN yesterday and I did the PVT and got the "good pop up." But I feel anxious about the test itself, it shut off after 85 questions and I got a lot of choose all that apply, priority...

6. "Nurses Are So Mean"

   KristinBo replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I understand where you are coming from. We all get frustrated and get into bad moods. But at your job you are supposed to be professional and set an example. You are supposed to get along with your...