LouisianaNurse2006

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  1. 8 Work From Home Jobs

    LouisianaNurse2006 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi, I am a nurse preparing for the J. A. Thomas (JATA) pre-hire test for a CDI position. What should I focus on? I am thinking of making flash cards with Diagnosis on one side and the Signs/Symptoms...

  2. Hurst Review

    LouisianaNurse2006 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Have you ever heard of anyone failing NCLEX that used Hurst Review? I have heard they are the best. Does anyone know whether the Online Hurst Review is as good as the LIVE Hurst Reveiw?

  3. Beginning RN Salary in Louisiana

    LouisianaNurse2006 posted a topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Hi everyone, I am just starting clinicals this fall at LSUE, and I know I am kinda jumping the gun here , but I was just curious as to how much new RN's actually make just starting out around the...

  4. How do you deal with lazy nurses??

    LouisianaNurse2006 posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    One of my pet peeves is lazy nurses! They are nearly useless! They sit and gossip half the night and complain about their patients are pressing the call light. Some making so much money per hour...

  5. TKR question

    LouisianaNurse2006 replied to rntoon's topic in Orthopedic

    Back to the original topic... (pain meds/ anticoagulants are physician/ pt specific)..... In our ortho unit (we have 2 drs that do most of our TKRs), #1 begins ROM with PT on POD#1, #2 Dr starts POD#2...

  6. H&H Question

    LouisianaNurse2006 posted a topic in Orthopedic

    This is probably a stupid question, but I am a new nurse, so here it goes anyway......... I am working in the ortho unit (for 2 weeks now), and we have an order from one Dr that if H&H is falling...

  7. Nursing 101 Question - Experienced Nurses, how would you answer this?

    LouisianaNurse2006 replied to julsywulsy's topic in Orthopedic

    We were told it is not a good idea to cut off the cast without MD permission, unless it is an emergency and you can't get in touch with any MD. A is still the best answer in my opinion. Keep...

  8. Polar Care Question

    LouisianaNurse2006 posted a topic in Orthopedic

    Hi all, We have to little Polar Care ice chest for our patients, which are very nice, but the ice melts too fast! We are constantly having to refill them.... any suggestions???? (Our ice machine puts...

  9. H&H Question

    LouisianaNurse2006 replied to LouisianaNurse2006's topic in Orthopedic

    THANKS GUYS! That does make

  10. Thank YOU!

    LouisianaNurse2006 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just wanted to drop in one last time to tell everyone THANK YOU! for all the support, helpful hints, and encouragement I have received on this forum during the last month, I will also post the e-mail...

  11. Positive NCLEX Thread

    LouisianaNurse2006 replied to Gigan's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Everyone say a prayer for me also........ I take mine at 8:00am... in about 10 hours!!! Can't Sleep........Can't wait to get it over with! I am sick, sick, sick, of studying..... Do NOT want to go...

  12. Att

    LouisianaNurse2006 replied to Rocky_LPN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I got mine 3 weeks after

  13. Help with p/p on removal of JP drains.

    LouisianaNurse2006 replied to bogworks's topic in Orthopedic

    New nurse here, so I'm not much help, but I have d/c's the JP drain already. I would think the manufacturer would have good info for a protocol regarding removal. If you come up with something, it...

  14. Did you get a postition before getting a license?

    LouisianaNurse2006 replied to Bala Shark's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sure, RNA right after my name, and with RN pay! If a don't pass I get bumped down to Intern status and pay. (almost same as CNA). All you have to do is put in your application just as you would any...

  15. how weird are nclex questions????

    LouisianaNurse2006 replied to pri4fun's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Remember 85% of first time NCLEX test takers pass! So the odds are on your side. If the questions were really that "weird" don't you think the percentage of passing would be

  16. Lots of Select All That Apply...

    LouisianaNurse2006 replied to healer27's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You probably did alot better than you think you did! Think positive... 75 is a good number! Let us know how you

  17. Readiness Assessment Test

    LouisianaNurse2006 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have read where some of you guys have taken test to determine if you are prepared to take the NCLEX and have mentioned your percent of passing the NCLEX. Is this the Mosby's Cat online and the...

  18. Readiness Assessment Test

    LouisianaNurse2006 replied to LouisianaNurse2006's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks for the info, I have went through a review class. I was mostly interested in just a readiness test online. One that would give me my chance of passing NCLEX. Mostly for last week motivation...

  19. NCLEX Tutorial

    LouisianaNurse2006 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The link does not actually state what this download is... could you be more

  20. NCLEX Tutorial

    LouisianaNurse2006 replied to LouisianaNurse2006's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Okay, I understand now!

  21. NCLEX Tutorial

    LouisianaNurse2006 replied to LouisianaNurse2006's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So no one has actually downloaded this supposedly "tutorial" to know what it is..... I noticed the poster is new... so I am a little suspicious. If it was worthwhile I would think someone else would...

  22. ATTN: Those with blue screen at 75...

    LouisianaNurse2006 replied to JKostok's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks for sharing, I didn't know. I had never heard of anyone failing with 75. So sorry if I offended anyone. I take the NCLEX on July 12 and am sooo nervous, so I will have to come back and post...

  23. Did anyone get 60s on Kaplan tests and still pass??

    LouisianaNurse2006 replied to RNsRWe's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am also wondering which test are most representative of the real deal. Also, what percentage means I am really ready to take the NCLEX. If any of you have already taken the test and remember what...

  24. ATTN: Those with blue screen at 75...

    LouisianaNurse2006 replied to JKostok's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have never heard of ANYONE that failed at 75. Have any of you ever heard of ANYONE that failed at 75?? They probably would not have made it through nursing school exams.

  25. FAILED NCLEX 5 times! Can anyone please give advice??

    LouisianaNurse2006 replied to kemerick's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Five times? I thought you only got 4 chances within 4 years. I geuss whomever told me that did not know what they were talking about. Anyway, if I were you, I would take some type of refresher...