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  1. Failed the NCLEX in Texas

    Sarah8714 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I found out yesterday that I failed the NCLEX through quick results from Pearson. I finally cried my eyes out multiple times and finally talking on the phone now but I dont know what to say to...

  2. Your help is much appreciated on this poll.

    Sarah8714 replied to Jetman's topic in Emergency

    At the hospital I work at we get an additional $5 more an hour over our base rate not including shift differentials. It is also $3 more an hour if you are the Charge nurse for the

  3. pda use in nursing

    Sarah8714 replied to traumakimmy's topic in Emergency

    I have been carrying a Pocket PC around for years as a paramedic - we have lots of pockets in our uniform :) . I am new to the nursing world and to wearing scrubs. Do you carry your PDA on you all...

  4. ER nurse/pt. ratio,triage times, & EHS pt. responsibility?

    Sarah8714 replied to nursegoodlove's topic in Emergency

    In the state of Texas - That is a major liability waiting to happen to the hospital! Once paramedics are within a certain distance of the hospital, i.e. ambulance dock and into your door (100 yard...

  5. Incentive pay to work in the ER

    Sarah8714 replied to Jetman's topic in Emergency

    At the hospital I am working at we get a $5.00 an hour for working in the ED. This is seperate from our base pay, OT, and shift differentials. It is a nice addition to the

  6. where are new grads working

    Sarah8714 replied to nontrad1964's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Been working in the Emergency Department and love it! Just finished my orientation on days and move to nights for another month or until I am released to be on my

  7. 4 12s a week?

    Sarah8714 replied to jaimealmostRN's topic in Emergency

    We have self scheduling where I work... I have done 4 12's in a row and my FEET hate it!!! I like two on and two off rotation but I try to schedule around my husband's fire department rotation...

  8. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    Sarah8714 replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    How about a 42 yo female with psych hx came in at 0200 for a complaint of "My bones are

  9. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    Sarah8714 replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    How about a 42 yo female with psych hx came in at 0200 for a complaint of "My bones are

  10. Any "C" student graduates???

    Sarah8714 replied to Dublin37's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I worked full time and went to school full time in Nursing school. I made A, B, C's throughout everything. My teachers would always tell me that A = RN, B = RN, C= RN, D = Does not! Always try to do...

  11. Foreign Objects in Body Cavities

    Sarah8714 replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    This was back in my paramedic days - I brought in an lady who overdosed on a variety of medications. At the ER, I was helping the nurses place a foley catheter in the lady. The nurse was having a...

  12. ER nurses compared to EMT's

    Sarah8714 replied to Dinith88's topic in Emergency

    The only fair statement you have hear is in the timeline of care. Patient seeks medical care via EMS (Paramedics), brought to the ER to be cared by ER nurses, then they are moved ICU/MedSurg/etc for...

  13. Training time for the ER?

    Sarah8714 posted a topic in Emergency

    I was wondering what a good length of time is for a new RN to be released from training? I am a new nurse with a paramedic background and started working in the Emergency Room for almost a month now....

  14. Which area to go into?

    Sarah8714 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Taking comments on what area to go into.... I have been offered two positions at different hospitals and cannot decide which one would be best. I have done the whole pros and cons list and it did not...

  15. Getting Nervous!!

    Sarah8714 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am getting really nervous about taking the NCLEX on Tuesday . I have been studying quite extensively over the last month or so. I have taken Kaplan courseroom class and did okay. I have been...

  16. How long did you wait to take the NCLEX?

    Sarah8714 replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You will get an email copy of your ATT from the BNE when they completed it. You can sign up to test with that. Did you pay Pearson? Since the BNE combined LVN and RN together, they were extremely...

  17. 50k sign-on bonus

    Sarah8714 replied to ethelbsnrn's topic in Texas Nursing

    I am a native Texan and know that there is a big shortage of nurses in the southern part of Texas. McAllen is at the border of Texas and Mexico. As I recall, this is not a big city like Houston,...

  18. I passed!

    Sarah8714 replied to firesun's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations! The hard part is over (NCLEX)... Find the job that fits you the best and the rest will come....

  19. Drug book survey for new grads

    Sarah8714 replied to BSNgrad2004's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If you are very comfortable using your PDA than I would use it. One of my clinical instructors used hers and my PA uses hers all the time. Initially, I had a Palm Pilot and was able to use...

  20. Packing !

    Sarah8714 replied to Limor's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would forget the Nursing books right now and go out and buy some NCLEX review books. The most popular are Kaplan series, NCLEX 3000, and Saunders, etc. They are available through...

  21. 265 and last question???

    Sarah8714 replied to adnstudent's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am reviewing to take my 2nd try of NCLEX after taking 265 questions. I decided to go the Kaplan way. Last night, I went through their Online lecture about how the test works. When you have 265...

  22. I have another question grads!

    Sarah8714 replied to PCGrad06's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi! I found it very helpful to use the NCLEX review books in the content areas you are studying. I used the Made Incredible Easy series which are great and NCLEX 3000 also. I would also tape my...

  23. 11 Days and finally!!!

    Sarah8714 replied to NurseKate's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!!

  24. thought i failed but passed

    Sarah8714 replied to pattyboyy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations to the both of you!!!!

  25. Took the NCLEX this morning...

    Sarah8714 replied to Headhurt's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good Luck... If you have quick results spend the next two days relaxing! They will post it on the website exactly 48 hours after taking the test if it works in your state. I received this link from...