Ratgirl

Ratgirl specializes in Med-Surg.

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1. saftey concerns burnout depression, etc. help me

   Ratgirl replied to error's topic in Infusion

   If you don't "feel" comfortable with your assignments don't stay and risk the chance YOUR nursing license will be put on the line. Remember your manager is NOT out to safe guard your license, they protect the bottom line. You have enough experience t...

2. Confrontation with bullies at work place; need advice with next step

   Ratgirl replied to lululucy's topic in Relations

   I too am a new nurse (9 months) and have the "meanie Nurses" on my shift. My advise is to do the best you can with the situation and apply for jobs elsewhere. I'm not going to be talked about, ignored, and given a heavier work load and be happy with ...

3. Curious, re nursing and weight loss

   Ratgirl replied to Bonnie86's topic in General Nursing

   I'm a new nurse working a med/surg floor (night shift) and have lost 25 lbs due to the constant walking, non stop pace, and decrease in eating! Started job at 160 now weighing in at 138! Down side is all my clothes are now to big. Up side is having a...

4. List your school if you use HESI exit exam.

   Ratgirl replied to djsolji's topic in General Students

   Jefferson Community Technical College (Louisville, KY)

5. KAPLAN's diagnostic test!!!!!!!

   Ratgirl replied to mzoptimistic's topic in NCLEX

   I took the Kaplan Diagnostic test and scored a 73%. Am I in deep trouble for the NCLEX text? I am sooo worried that I'm not up to par for the test! Has anyone taken the Kaplan with this score and how did you do on the NCLEX?