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    Unsedated, vented patients?

    meluvsquki replied to CrazierThanYou's topic in General Nursing

    I work in pediatrics so things might be a little different but our practice is such: Anesthesia will give you report ahead of time, telling you patient's access, airway, any drains, etc. Then they...
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    New Grad to ICU / Multiple Job offers

    meluvsquki replied to AC777's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Good job! Yeah the 22 week position definitely sounds better. 3 months on orientation in the ICU as a new grad sounds
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    The NCLEX experience from a procrastinator

    meluvsquki posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The NCLEX experience from a procrastinator I took it on Wednesday the 25th and I thought I'd share with everyone how I prepared for this draining test. This is gonna be one of those TL;DR posts... I...
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    Need help writing narratives!

    meluvsquki posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    New nurse here four months into orientation... I've been struggling with writing my narratives. Since I've been so used to banging out care plans in nursing school, it's been much more difficult than...
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    Question about zeroing lines

    meluvsquki posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Hello, I'm a new grad few weeks into a preceptorship in PICU. I've been bouncing around among few preceptors and shown different ways to zero lines. First I was told that the transducer has to be at...
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    Question about zeroing lines

    meluvsquki replied to meluvsquki's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Yes it does make sense! :) Thank you
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    Poll: I got my new grad job in...?

    meluvsquki replied to eleectrosaurus's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    NYC - Peds
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    Where are the CNA jobs in NYC?

    meluvsquki replied to LadyL's topic in New York Nursing

    If anyone's interested, NYP-Cornell is currently looking for "nursing companions." You have to be enrolled in a nursing program and have taken one year of nursing courses. Sounds like an amazing...
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    Moving to NY after graduation

    meluvsquki replied to simmaplease's topic in New York Nursing

    I agree with the above posters... The job market for new grads in the tri-state area is VERY saturated right now. Even for those who have their foot in the door working as unit clerks, nursing...
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    Overnights... how do you handle them???

    meluvsquki replied to Epona's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Make sure you snack as you go and take a nap during your break... Idk how Id do it without
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    CNA's taken off schedule after passing boards?

    meluvsquki replied to SC APRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I passed my NCLEX but yet to receive my license#. Everyone on my floor knows I passed including my manager and I start working as an RN in September. My manager hasnt said anything about me being...
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    Last few days before exam?

    meluvsquki replied to oztizz184's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I studied the night before. I did some questions, saw that my scores were good and then watched an episode of my favorite show. I couldnt sleep until 2am.. got up at 5am to get
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    Just found out I passed NCLEX.. When will my NY license # be posted?

    meluvsquki replied to lizzie223's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So frustrated here as well. I already have an offer but cant start til i have my license! God knows how long this is gonna
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    How do you feel about using an old edition of a book for nursing school?

    meluvsquki replied to Kran1990's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Some of my instructors actually used older edition books. I did too and I would just compare my book with the newest one from a friend. I saved money by renting books
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    Top 10 tips for nursing school

    meluvsquki replied to ames86's topic in General Students

    Try to make the most out of your clinicals. Ask questions. Get an externship or a tech/na job at a hospital. Learn how to write a good cv &
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    NYS BON very unhelpful-lic question

    meluvsquki replied to abiklags's topic in New York Nursing

    If you have a job lined up and u just passed the NCLEX, theres a form u can fill out from HR that can accelerate the licensure process. Ask ur HR and u can fill out the form and HR will file the from...
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    took the NCLEX just now. Shut off at 75 questions :/

    meluvsquki replied to scm0890's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took mine on Wednesday and it shut off at 75. Tried the PVT with the good pop-up and got my results today saying I PASSED! PVT works. But yeah, I didn't really feel like it was real until I got the...
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    The NCLEX experience from a procrastinator

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

    I passed.
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    kaplan nclex pn qbank

    meluvsquki replied to iluvnursing07's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Are you reading the rationales for every question? I was stuck in 50s for awhile too but it gradually went up as I reviewed more
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    Kaplan scores

    meluvsquki replied to nikkibroddy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hurst is a series of videos you watch online. It reviews all the core content that they think are absolutely crucial to passing the NCLEX. When you're doing any kind of practice questions, you have to...
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    Kaplan scores

    meluvsquki replied to nikkibroddy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My qbanks were all over the place too. I didn't do the qtrainers but my last 5 qbanks were 62, 54, 68, 48, 72. I studied content along with questions though. I did Hurst and Kaplan qbanks and I think...
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    Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

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

    During the test I felt so freakin nervous I had to try very hard to not sh*t myself when the clock began ticking. My heart was beating so fast so hard I was sure it would jump out of my mouth at any...
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    Nervous about NCLEX... ADVISE PLEASE

    meluvsquki replied to mmel025's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just took the NCLEX this morning and Kaplan was the most similar to the questions I got during NCLEX, though I haven't taken ATI (my school switched from ATI to HESI last year). I tried the PVT...
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    Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

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

    oh ok. thank you. i was really surprised it shut off at 75. i definitely did not feel
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    Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

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

    i finished taking the exam a few mins ago andran into the nearest star$ for free wifi to try the PVT! It says our records indicate u recently scheduled this exam contact bon. DOES THIS MEAN I