DCCCRN2Bn05

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  1. Here we go!!!!

    DCCCRN2Bn05 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm just about to leave to take the big test!!! I am more nervous than I have ever been in my life i think. All those years of school boil down to this one test. Well if anyone is reading this,...

  2. How much Longer????

    DCCCRN2Bn05 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am going absolutely flipping crazy here!!! I took the boards on Wednesday, it's now early Friday morning, and still no # on the board's phone line. I am freaking out here. It's not been quite 48...

  3. How much Longer????

    DCCCRN2Bn05 replied to DCCCRN2Bn05's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It's FINALLY up!!! I passed!!! The state of North Carolina recognizes me as a Registered nurse!!! If my fat butt could turn cartwheels I'd be doing it right now!!! (hey some of you skinny nurses do...

  4. Here we go!!!!

    DCCCRN2Bn05 replied to DCCCRN2Bn05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well it stopped at 75, which means i did great or failed miserably. I'm hoping for the first. It was hard, and I honestly don't know how i feel about it. I had several questions on things we didn't...

  5. Please HELP, 2 days til NCLEX!!!

    DCCCRN2Bn05 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ok I'm sceduled for June 1st. I graduated from an excellent program, whom for the last several years has had a 100% pass rate. My problem is I have not been studying much (more like very little) since...

  6. Hesi test and NCLEX exam question......

    DCCCRN2Bn05 replied to spiri1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the HESI exit exam about a month ago, and scored like 89% which means i was told interets as an excellent chance to pass boards. I haven't done a ton of questions, but on those HESI practice...

  7. Just got ATT!!!!

    DCCCRN2Bn05 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just received my email with my Authorization to test and scheduled my appointment. It's June 1st at 9am. I just am so happy I could bust, and I needed to share it with someone. Thanks congrats to...

  8. Wedding planning while in nursing school

    DCCCRN2Bn05 replied to Aneroo's topic in General Students

    Getting married June 11, 2005. Just took my final exam on Tuesday and am now a Graduate Nurse. We are having a small wedding but there are alot of details left, since I've been in school haven't had...

  9. Is this person YOU?

    DCCCRN2Bn05 replied to HisTreasure's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I used to work in retail and one of our regular customers had RN added to her name at the top of her checks because she always signed her name that way due to habit. Some places I've heard of won't...

  10. No She/he Did Not!!!

    DCCCRN2Bn05 replied to Maggie in NC's topic in General Students

    No she did not (a 1st year ADN student) just ask the anestestiologist (SP) "shouldn't i be pushing that epidural, she is my pt. after all!" I kid you not, she is no longer with our class as we are...

  11. chosing a specialty

    DCCCRN2Bn05 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am graduating in May, and I was wondering how you new grads decided on what field to choose. Right now I work in dialysis, but I am pretty sure I want to be a ICU/Cardiac nurse eventually. Are you...

  12. Which field???

    DCCCRN2Bn05 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Today was the first day of my last semester, meaning I have only 15weeks and 4 days left of school. I am so excited, but at the same time confused as everything. How did you decide what field was...

  13. Need Help, Dont want to fail!

    DCCCRN2Bn05 replied to therealnurse's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Goodness it seems they throw quite a mixture of things together in one semester. wow, well anyway, I'll give you my advice and you can take it for what it's worth. I too had a bad experience with...

  14. Graduation Everyone??

    DCCCRN2Bn05 replied to jamieSN's topic in General Nursing

    Graduating in May 2005, just passed my "6 months to go" mark!!! So excited. I plan on getting a tattoo the day I pass boards. My sister-in-law (RN) and I are both getting a caduces with a nurse's cap...

  15. fitted sheets

    DCCCRN2Bn05 replied to natalie wilson's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm working my way through nsg. school as a NA at a LTC facility. It's been my experience that the sheets won't stay on the bed there either. Maybe the manufacturer just doesn't take in to...

  16. May-Thurner Syndrome

    DCCCRN2Bn05 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am unsure on the spelling here but I was wondering if anyone has come across May-Thurner Syndrome in practice. My instrutor's family member has recently developed a DVT from the hip to mid-calf....

  17. Are grains still used as units in medication?

    DCCCRN2Bn05 replied to smk1's topic in General Nursing

    We questioned that on our last math test, of why we had to learn it when no one uses it. We were told there are a few older docs that still order it in grains. And even a few meds that can only be...

  18. has anyone failed a semester

    DCCCRN2Bn05 replied to 2ner's topic in General Students

    I was there too. I failed the second semester of the ADN program. Thankfully they allowed me to start back in and I am currently successfully half-way through summer. It just takes dedication and...

  19. Anyone snorkeled/swam with Manatees? How is Cocoa Beach?

    DCCCRN2Bn05 replied to passing thru's topic in Florida Nursing

    I live no where around FL. But I did stay in Cocoa Beach a few years ago. It's a beautiful place down there. You'll love Kennedy!! If you get a chance Universal was a fun place too. And make sure you...

  20. What Nursing school are you in? Show your pride!

    DCCCRN2Bn05 replied to straba's topic in General Students

    As the name says I'm in my third semester at Davidson County Community College graduating in 2005. We take alot of flack from other people because we are just a 2 year little community college, but...

  21. ??? Nursing Home ???

    DCCCRN2Bn05 replied to Deb123j's topic in General Nursing

    I never said that I mean if it comes down to changing someone or a nursing task i think i'll do my job and she can do her's. I was saying that it's easier for someone to accept a delegated duty from...

  22. ??? Nursing Home ???

    DCCCRN2Bn05 replied to Deb123j's topic in General Nursing

    I have a year of nursing school left. I left my retail job and began working as a CNA about 3 months ago. It's not the most fun work all the time, but I think the experience I gain will be worth it....

  23. color coding staff

    DCCCRN2Bn05 replied to hock1's topic in General Nursing

    I personally like the color coding idea. I work as a CNA in a nursing home (till I graduate next May as RN) When someone is looking for a certain staff member it's easier to say "If you need a nurse...