RN-TO-BE

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1. What if you got the last question wrong??

   RN-TO-BE replied to brina's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I am sure that you passed. I got around 120 questions and like you, I felt as if I had failed because my test didn't cut off at 75 questions. It doesn't matter how many questions you get...that...

2. Why do I have trouble saying no????

   RN-TO-BE replied to RN-TO-BE's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for all the responses. I did call her back. I never said that I wasn't going to call her back but I was really taking the time to make up my mind if I was going to work for her or not. I had...

3. Why do I have trouble saying no????

   RN-TO-BE replied to RN-TO-BE's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the advice. I didn't tell her last night that I would work for her b/c we both thought that since it would be overtime I wouldn't be able to work for her. I also didn't tell her that I...

4. Why do I have trouble saying no????

   RN-TO-BE posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello. I have really hard time telling anyone no. One of my coworkers (whom we are also good friends...we went through nursing school together) is needing someone to work for her tomorrow...

5. Nclex nightmare!!!!!!!!!!!!

   RN-TO-BE replied to johnnrachel's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I also had around 116-120 questions and passed. Relax and go do something to get your mind off of the test. Good

6. Does your floor have an RN to patient ratio?

   RN-TO-BE replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

   I work on a 27 bed floor. I usually have 3 or 4 pts., sometimes 5. We are total care, no CNAs or techs. Our new CEO is about to change staffing to 6-7pts per nurse with no CNAs or techs...I think that...

7. 75 or 265. what about questions in between?

   RN-TO-BE replied to time4mydream's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I passed with 120 questions. Good luck on your

8. Question about shifts for new grads

   RN-TO-BE replied to FLstudent06's topic in Nursing Career

   I graduated in May 2005. Although I do work nights, I vary rarely have to work a whole weekend. Matter of fact, in December I didn't work any weekend days...even got Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New...

9. first two weeks of ADN program

   RN-TO-BE replied to rph6273's topic in General Nursing

   Take everything one day at a time. Tackle one task at a time. Does your school have a practice lab? Mine did. I, along with a couple of friends used to stay after class and practice for check offs....

10. Sickle Cell Crisis Question LONG VENT!!

    RN-TO-BE replied to RN-TO-BE's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for all the replies. I worked last night and took care of this pt. again. His pain was somewhat better. The doctor did d/c Zofran yesterday and given Phenergan IV PRN. i think that is what...

11. Sickle Cell Crisis Question LONG VENT!!

    RN-TO-BE posted a topic in General Nursing

    I took care of a 28yo male pt. last night that was in sickle cell crisis. He is what they call at my hospital "a frequent flyer". He was previously hospitalized for 2 weeks and was discharged last...

12. Patients Calling your Cordless Extension???

    RN-TO-BE replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

    I work on Medical unit. We also use the cordless telephone and are required to write our numbers on the white board in the room. I very rarely have a patient call me on the phone, they mostly use the...

13. Opinions please--Did I do the right thing?

    RN-TO-BE replied to RN-TO-BE's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Went to work last night and no email or anything. Nothing said about the pt. at all. Looked in the computer and MD sent pt. home last Friday! Thanks again for all the

14. What nurse/patient ratios do you work with?

    RN-TO-BE replied to heather1999's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work on a Medical floor and have usually 4 pts. sometimes 5. That sounds pretty good but we are total care...no tech to do VS, I&O's, wts, diaper changes, etc. The nurse does it all...gets...

15. Opinions please--Did I do the right thing?

    RN-TO-BE replied to RN-TO-BE's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks to everyone for your opinions! They are well appreciated. The more and more I think about it I believe in my heart that I did the right thing. I go back to work tomorrow night so I will have...