decembergrad2011 BSN, RN

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    "Pearson Vue Trick"

    decembergrad2011 replied to Ambitious_BloveRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It works!! Checked my BON website this morning and I am listed as an
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    Do you wear rings?

    decembergrad2011 replied to SBJustBreathe's topic in General Students

    We were not allowed to wear any jewelry except for one pair of stud earrings and one plain wedding band. I got engaged halfway through nursing school and wanted to show it off to people a couple of...
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    My worst fear come true.

    decembergrad2011 replied to decembergrad2011's topic in General Students

    oh and because i'm grinning from ear to ear and i feel like it's so important to let you guys know this... i took nclex today! got to 138 questions and when i did the pearson vue trick, i got the...
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    My worst fear come true.

    decembergrad2011 replied to decembergrad2011's topic in General Students

    I gave a medication 15 minutes early. No patient was harmed. I don't wish to dwell or justify, but medication errors HAPPEN and we should *encourage* our nurses and nursing students to disclose them...
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    Took NCLEX-RN Today

    decembergrad2011 replied to CoachIsLove's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!! I also took the test today and am getting the good pop-up - I really hope it's
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    "Pearson Vue Trick"

    decembergrad2011 replied to Ambitious_BloveRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the NCLEX-RN today at 2 pm and was finished by 4 pm. I had 138 questions (I think!! I was so focused after I passed 75 that I had stopped expecting the blue screen and was completely caught...
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    Apply twice to the same position?

    decembergrad2011 replied to phillycpnp-pc's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Of course if you don't know anyone on the unit, it is hard to say for sure, but the jobs could be posted specifically with a candidate in mind, i.e. a PRN
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    My worst fear come true.

    decembergrad2011 replied to decembergrad2011's topic in General Students

    I just needed to update and let everyone know that yesterday at around 1:40 pm, my mother, father, and fiance helped place my nursing pin onto my graduation gown. On Sunday, I will walk across the...
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    HELP! Interview questions

    decembergrad2011 replied to laguilar's topic in Psychiatric

    Do you have clinicals yet? Is there not a nurse that you have worked with that you could interview, even without her knowing that you're "officially" interviewing them? I'm confused as to why no one...
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    Borderline personality disorder

    decembergrad2011 replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Psychiatric

    In a nutshell, I would describe borderlines as having the ability to conjure up the emotion necessary to get the results they want. When they do not get the results they want, this leads to the...
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    Child/adolescent psych position

    decembergrad2011 replied to katyb213's topic in Psychiatric

    I am still just a student doing my preceptorship on an adolescent psych unit, so take what I say with a grain of salt However, I have found that the kids respond better to the younger crowd. The...
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    Can you solve this drug calculation?

    decembergrad2011 replied to Etck2009's topic in General Students

    I think that would be a bit unfair unless specific scenarios regarding this had been discussed. It sounds like a typo. I'm surprised you don't have someone in your class who would raise their hand...
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    My worst fear come true.

    decembergrad2011 replied to decembergrad2011's topic in General Students

    The worst part of it is that I was told by one instructor that everything was fine, I was not in trouble, and that we simply needed to discuss it. Then I continued on in clinicals for 2 more weeks,...
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    My worst fear come true.

    decembergrad2011 replied to decembergrad2011's topic in General Students

    I had this in there originally, but I removed it because I don't want to be in trouble for sharing details on a message board (that would be even more horrible than the current situation). My failure...
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    posting grades

    decembergrad2011 replied to Pneumothorax's topic in General Students

    I'm guessing you meant she can't post your final grade because of losing the care plan? A little confused though. I always kept electronic copies of EVERYTHING I did for nursing school on both my...
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    Are nurses forced to assist abortions?

    decembergrad2011 replied to lookingintoRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I don't understand why there is so much hoopla. Abortion is a legal medical procedure. It is a private decision between a woman and her healthcare provider, and potentially her family or friends....
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    Not a waitress or barista

    decembergrad2011 replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    We're required to do hourly rounding on days now, and every other hour on nights. Part of those rounds are asking if they need any supplies. I actually haven't encountered as many problems with food...
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    Nursing students...I can't believe...

    decembergrad2011 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    Are you in an ADN or a BSN program? I'm graduating in a month with my BSN and I've been in nursing school for three years now. I feel like I've gotten a lot of clinical experience and in a variety...
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    Nursing students...I can't believe...

    decembergrad2011 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    1. I definitely think it's helpful and personally plan to work for awhile before I consider going back to grad school. However I am 23 years old and have the time to wait, maybe even start my family...
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    Nursing students...I can't believe...

    decembergrad2011 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    Small rant warning: It annoys me when people get judgmental over having plans to go into pediatrics (or OB for that matter), whether it's with an end goal of NP or not. Look, I'm amazing with kids....
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    Clinical etiquette: card for nurse on the floor??

    decembergrad2011 replied to njmomstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely do it. I know few people who would not appreciate a thank you
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    Urinates before, during, and after use of bedpan

    decembergrad2011 replied to DSPRoof's topic in General Nursing

    I also agree with checking for a UTI. I've done direct support and this was a common cause of more frequent urination. Ask them about pain while voiding and pay attention to the smell. Allowing time...
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    Patient's drug of choice-all of them?

    decembergrad2011 replied to JeneraterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like she has something of the OCD variety? I wonder if that could be treated with exposure therapy, where she does not take a pill when she feels anxious. Could rule out physical cause fairly...
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    Nurses eat their Young

    decembergrad2011 replied to NYLiz's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's more that some nurses forget what it was like to be eager and full of textbook knowledge, but totally lacking the experience to back it up. There's a disconnect and lacking between...
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    Common nursing skills/procedures in peds?

    decembergrad2011 posted a topic in Pediatric

    I am about to graduate and am currently doing my capstone with a preceptor on a peds hem-onc floor. She would like for me to put together a list of skills for us to complete. We had to make lists...