LindaB73

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  1. What's the biggest mistake you've ever made as a nurse? What did you learn from it?

    LindaB73 replied to Mini-Murse's topic in General Nursing

    Most programs do not teach this anymore. Something they say you will either learn on the job or have an IV team to do. We learned it in my program but only got to practice on a fake

  2. Good offer or keep on moving?

    LindaB73 replied to rduterte's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds great for rural PA! Nurses in Erie start at way

  3. Things you don't want to hear your Aide say

    LindaB73 replied to readytoroll's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    "so and so pulled this out" As they hand you a dialysis port. "so and so pulled this out" As they hand you a PICC line "have you seen so and so? I think we lost

  4. Is this legal??

    LindaB73 replied to nurseruby's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Exactly!!!

  5. Classes to take for Fall

    LindaB73 replied to Izonme's topic in General Students

    Is this an ADN or BSN program? If it is ADN try to take something you will need down the road for BSN - my program required music appreciation/art appreciation, a culture appreciation, something like...

  6. What exactly is so bad about LTC??

    LindaB73 replied to MaybeaNurse7's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In my area NW PA - I started in LTC making $6 per hour more than my classmates who started in the hospital. My best friend makes $9 an hour more than hospital new grads. New grads in the hospital...

  7. When NOC calls off...

    LindaB73 replied to TopazLPN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    After the receptionist leaves I am responsible for answering all incoming phone calls to the facility. That is on top of my 27 patients / no worries though - they got us a cell phone. Whaaaatttt????...

  8. Nervous new graduate

    LindaB73 replied to mtalii's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Ugh. They make this as confusing as possible with no explanation. Yes, the fee is $70. It is $35 for your ATT and $35 for your GN permit. It is the same form though. You fill it out twice - on...

  9. How many Hours per Week do you work

    LindaB73 replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    27-30

  10. Nurses~

    LindaB73 replied to GitanoRN's topic in General Nursing

    First shift gets lunch. Second and third - nada. We are lazy and

  11. Time Limits on Science Classes ??

    LindaB73 replied to pat8585's topic in General Students

    Ugh!! I had to retake statistics, college writing II and human growth and development. My sciences were fine but apparently a lot had changed in math and college

  12. Accelerated program - Would you do it?

    LindaB73 replied to havehope's topic in General Students

    Do you work? Do you have little ones that will be clamoring for your attention all summer? If you don't then GO FOR IT!! I have three children and for me summer sessions were pure

  13. How long did it take for you to find a job after graduating?

    LindaB73 replied to wrenRN06's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated in August and got two job offers in

  14. Male Nursing Student Interested in NICU Nursing

    LindaB73 replied to jchap12's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Go for it!! My son was in the NICU for three weeks. One of the nurses was a large burly man with a long gray ponytail he hid wrapped up in a bandana. He had the kindest, most gentle touch of any of...

  15. What was your toughest semester in Nursing School?

    LindaB73 replied to Ellis02136's topic in General Students

    For me by far it was the last - cardiac. Gives me the heebie-jeebies just thinking about it. I can hardly believe I survived

  16. Kaplan Questions Can Be Funny...

    LindaB73 replied to Despareux's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ok, I still remember this one - Kaplan ----Pt is schizophrenic woman complaining that her breasts are leaking milk.... One of the choices was "OK! Do you want to make fudge?" I seriously almost...

  17. Kaplan Questions Can Be Funny...

    LindaB73 replied to Despareux's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ok, I still remember this one - Kaplan ----Pt is schizophrenic woman complaining that her breasts are leaking milk.... One of the choices was "OK! Do you want to make fudge?" I seriously almost...

  18. do we wear our white uniforms for pysch clinicals?

    LindaB73 replied to starrys's topic in General Students

    We wore our uniforms. The nurses on the unit wore

  19. Kicked out of nursing school!

    LindaB73 replied to adviceme's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If I were you I would make an appointment to talk with the director of the program. Flat out ask him or her if you have a chance of getting back in. Then you will know where you

  20. ATI Comprehensive Exam 2010

    LindaB73 replied to NurseB_'s topic in General Students

    Honestly, as much as I hate to say it - read that ATI book that corresponds with the comprehensive test. It really does help. I hated ATI testing but read that book, it will help

  21. She actually said it! Yay for my instructor!

    LindaB73 replied to grownuprosie's topic in General Students

    That would have been fantastic for all the times I heard "One time my neighbor..........."

  22. Head to to assessment

    LindaB73 replied to Java Mama's topic in General Students

    Honestly, my only advice is to start at the head and work down. Dont jump around. Start at the head, note condition of scalp, hair, etc. Ask yourself is there anything else here? Then go to the...

  23. Dayshifters - do you take a breakfast break as soon as you get to work?

    LindaB73 replied to Snugglibumkins's topic in General Nursing

    No, I am always to antsy to get my day started running. I would be too afraid of getting behind right off the

  24. Work as a CNA while in Nursing School?

    LindaB73 replied to MomBak2Skool's topic in General Students

    I did not work as a CNA while in nursing school but I totally wish I would have. I think it will give you valuable experience and will get you comfortable talking with patients. Do it if you

  25. What is the passing score for your school?

    LindaB73 replied to KaylaRN2013's topic in General Students

    My school was 80. No