Twinmom06 ASN, APN

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    iMac or MacBook!

    Twinmom06 replied to nurseprince2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a macbook and didn't pay NEAR $3000 for it - more like $1400 for an i5 processor...I love it - never fear the blue screen of death
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    Unusual Names for Medical Diagnoses

    Twinmom06 replied to flashpoint's topic in General Nursing

    I thought this was an Italian thing - we use it in my family quite often (especially after Sunday
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    Could I get some quick tips on IV starts?

    Twinmom06 replied to j_tay1981's topic in General Nursing

    I think the type of device used is also important - in the hospital I work in we use Braun Introcan's - the needle doesn't retract, you have to physically pull it out of the catheter - I've lost...
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    Nurses laid off - Thanks to Obamacare

    Twinmom06 replied to amygarside's topic in Activism, Healthcare

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    Clinicals and religious observances?

    Twinmom06 replied to priorities2's topic in General Students

    one of my classmates was Orthodox Jewish (I'm not sure exactly what sect, however she was required to not wear pants, cover her collarbones, elbows and knees and would not show her hair once married)...
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    Random question: Would you wear a $300 watch to work

    Twinmom06 replied to TXRN44's topic in General Nursing

    I have a Citizens Eco-Drive I got for Mothers Day when my kids were a year old - the only reason I don't wear it is because it does not have a second hand...I have a $15 Target watch that is...
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    What did you do the day before your test date?

    Twinmom06 replied to jsanchez512's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    did my hour and a half of studying in the morning as I had done for the previous 2 weeks, and I don't remember at this point since the kids were still in school (took it June
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    First or last name on stethoscope?

    Twinmom06 replied to rse3's topic in General Nursing

    substitute Caribbean blue for raspberry and a star for a cross and I did the same
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    What street clothes do YOU wear in nursing school?

    Twinmom06 replied to bluestorm's topic in General Students

    jeans, shorts, sweats etc...some in our class wore PJ's (they were generally the younger ones) and some wore scrubs (coming from or going to work after class) and there were a few professionals (one...
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    First or last name on stethoscope?

    Twinmom06 replied to rse3's topic in General Nursing

    your name and license number are public knowledge so if someone wants to complain they're going to get your last name anyway... I have my full first and last name engraved on the bell of my...
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    Pearson says... Pearson vue trick not accurate

    Twinmom06 replied to kcmd's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    yes, I DO know someone - my classmate called me 24 hours after taking our test on a Saturday crying because she thought she failed because it took her to the CC screen. She waited till Monday morning,...
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    a new grad needs advice

    Twinmom06 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    ok...I applied for a job in a new grad program at hospital A - it is a multi facility hospital system, with the main hospital (nicknamed the mother ship) as a magnet facility. I was offered a new...
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    Pearson says... Pearson vue trick not accurate

    Twinmom06 replied to kcmd's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    one of my classmates did...and when she called Pearson about it they admitted that it was an easy way for them to make $200 because if you did the trick, re-registerd and paid and then found out you...
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    Extremely Overweight Nurses

    Twinmom06 replied to WonderousIvy's topic in Nursing Career

    except for the bipolar you've just described me - and I'm a new grad *gasp* the horror!!! grow up OP! if someone's saving your loved one's life you're not going to care if they have green skin or 3...
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    Expiration date on RN license

    Twinmom06 replied to gikg's topic in General Nursing

    PA has grouped Nurses into 2 groups with license renewals 6 months apart (April 30 and October 31) - I passed NCLEX in June and my license renewal is
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    Malpractice Insurance Providers

    Twinmom06 replied to the mouse's topic in General Nursing

    I get mine through CM&F - it seemed to be the way the school guided us, and they offered a new grad special - first year after licensure was $65 instead of the regular
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    Patients with sitters

    Twinmom06 replied to SarahJ0811's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    in the hospital I used to work in there were a few "sitters" (thats all they did) around but mostly it was one of us aides that would get pulled off the floor to sit...the aides would toilet the...
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    NCLEX Rules - Please Follow Them!

    Twinmom06 replied to BloomNurseRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    if you read the bulletin though it does say that you are not allowed to bring in ANY medical devices - I'm a type II so its not as critical for me but they can argue that you can check your sugar and...
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    NCLEX Rules - Please Follow Them!

    Twinmom06 replied to BloomNurseRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was also told to leave my insulin pump home (and I did) as it is electronic and they may require you to remove it and seal it in the
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    NCLEX Rules - Please Follow Them!

    Twinmom06 replied to BloomNurseRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    our center had people remove their watches (not digital) and bracelets as well...I left my cell phone in my car - the only thing I brought in was my keys, license and ATT form.... seriously - its not...
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    Older workers that are new grad nurses, please explain.

    Twinmom06 replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    as an older new grad (I'm 39) I have no sense of entitlement to a job....but here are the skills I bring to the table 13 years of customer service experience (I worked in a call center for 13 years) -...
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    Foley Catheter Lubrication

    Twinmom06 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Can someone please assist me? I'm a new grad and in my orientation class are 2 of my friends that graduated with me. The foley insertion we were taught in school and clinical (as well as how I...
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    Can some share their readiness score before nclex

    Twinmom06 replied to FLndn84's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    we did ATI and I got a 78 on ATI which gave me a 98% chance of passing on the first try - and I did! 75
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    Common nicknames for hospital items.

    Twinmom06 replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    I had never heard of a condom catheter called a Texas catheter before except for one nurse that used that term - not sure if its a funny or not... the new hospital I just started working at calls...
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    Does anyone else plan to stay in bedside?

    Twinmom06 replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    if I wind up in LDRP I will gladly stay at the bedside - otherwise I'll likely at some point head back to school for my masters in