lisamc1RN

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  1. How do you do in skill lab check offs?

    lisamc1RN posted a topic in General Students

    We had our first competencies today. I was doing transferring a patient from bed to chair. I was a total bundle of nerves. I was talking out loud, thinking it through, but I had a very hard time...

  2. Working five 12hr shifts a week

    lisamc1RN replied to aggieamy5's topic in General Nursing

    Aggie, my husband worked 60 hours or more for years so that I could stay home with the children. We were a team in the decision and it worked for us. Now that I'm a nurse, we are still a team. My...

  3. Nursing home or not?

    lisamc1RN replied to mommy2boys's topic in General Nursing

    Our rehab SNF is awesome! The PT/OT is excellent as well as the nursing care. I wouldn't rule out a good facility. Maybe take a tour of a few

  4. Made a med error

    lisamc1RN replied to danigirl58's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry you are going through this. Your director was just plain wrong to talk to you that way. Having just made a huge med error myself (and informed my nurse manager. Otherwise, no one would...

  5. I Graduated!

    lisamc1RN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    We had our ceremony last night! It was one of the most memorable moments of my life thus far! My friends and family were there and I heard them cheering for me! I also was honored to accept the...

  6. I freaked out

    lisamc1RN replied to beautifulb's topic in General Nursing

    Hugs to you! Bring in donuts for the janitors and I'm sure they will forgive you anything. :) I totally understand your frustrations about trying to work under those conditions, too. It seems...

  7. to give pain meds or not to give meds?

    lisamc1RN replied to msnursekim's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree with the others. It's a title to be proud of! I, too, give more pain meds than most. There is one case in particular that no one was giving this patient any pain meds because she couldn't...

  8. Deeply saddened.....

    lisamc1RN replied to TXNurseBSN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I can totally relate! I've been a nurse for 2 months and there have been several days when if I have felt like walking away and never coming back. I've cried my eyes out and felt like the worst nurse...

  9. LPNs/LVNs: What's Your Specialty?

    lisamc1RN replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've been a nurse for 2 months. I work in a skilled/rehab unit and I've learned sooo much! I love this

  10. water birth

    lisamc1RN replied to Almabella's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I labored in water after ROM. It was a huge help in managing pain and I stayed in there until I was ready to push. Good

  11. Is part time LPN program doable with kids?

    lisamc1RN replied to L&D_2b's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, it is very doable. I just graduated from a part time LPN program. When I started my children were 11, 9, 6, and 2. Good luck to

  12. Can they really be serious???

    lisamc1RN replied to SEOBowhntr's topic in General Nursing

    I've had my own experience with a tipping cart with my child in it. It scared the heck out of me! I can't believe that 24,000 injuries (and that is only the ones that are reported!) is all bad...

  13. You know you work nights when.......

    lisamc1RN replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

    YOu drink coffee all night long. You STOP drinking coffee in the morning so that you will be good and tired when you get

  14. A day (night) in the night of a nightshift LPN in LTC- anyone care to share theirs?

    lisamc1RN replied to onehusbandsevenkids's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm a new nurse working 12 hour shifts- 6:30 pm- 6:30 am and here's the list I made for myself. Take report and count narcs Check the 24 hour report Check fax machine for new orders or labs, (there's...

  15. Results 48 hours or 2 business days???? Argh!

    lisamc1RN replied to flowerchick's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It was 48 hours, on the nose, from the end of my test. I took mine on a Saturday. :) Take a deep breath and slowly let it out. You WILL survive this.

  16. How are you treated by RNs

    lisamc1RN replied to amylc's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The RNs I work with are awesome! I've never heard anything but positive encouragement from all of them!

  17. Debate: Studying the book vs doing more questions in CD for NCLEX

    lisamc1RN replied to Bala Shark's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Answer tons of questions. Unless you find you are missing a lot in one particular area, stick to figuring out how and why you answer the question in such and such a way. It's all about critical...

  18. "tough" reenactment

    lisamc1RN replied to Reprimandy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    LOL! Funny! Welcome to the club,

  19. Is it TRUE SMALL LETTER PASS, BIG LETTER FAIL?

    lisamc1RN replied to grace,joy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had a large envelope ...with my certificate, license and my letter saying that I passed.

  20. 7/31 Takers?

    lisamc1RN replied to littlerose's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck to you

  21. Debate: Kaplan vs Saunders: Which is better?

    lisamc1RN replied to Bala Shark's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I can't say anything about Kaplan because I didn't take it, but I did use Saunders exclusively and passed my boards.

  22. Does this bother you?

    lisamc1RN replied to Gods child's topic in General Nursing

    That would be a huge responsibility to put onto a teenager. If that were to be put into effect, there would have to be strict screening processes so that most of the teens out there wouldn't even...

  23. Things you'd rather go through than taking NCLEX again

    lisamc1RN replied to Paleobug's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am terrified of snakes but I would rather walk on a path covered entirely by snakes than take that test

  24. First day on the floor

    lisamc1RN replied to RN and Mommy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations on your first day! I had my first day this past week and it was a mix of emotions! My first med pass was veerryyy slow. I started an IV (got it in the first time!) and attempted to...

  25. Do you mix your insulins?

    lisamc1RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    It may seem like a silly question but I've been a nurse now for 1 whole week and I really would like to know what others are doing. At school we were taught how to mix insulins but after that a...