AutumnLeavesRN

AutumnLeavesRN

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  1. Nurses, do drop in! *VENT*

    AutumnLeavesRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all, I don't post much but felt compelled to post after last night's debacle. Well I will try to explain this in the safest way possible and nurses do chime in and let's discuss this please. Ok...

  2. Nurses, do drop in! *VENT*

    AutumnLeavesRN replied to AutumnLeavesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Annie Oakley, I received this patient from the ER. I received her at 2000 and she'd be in the ER since about 1100 that morning. She'd had several doses of Xans and Ativan LONG LONG LONG before she...

  3. Nurses, do drop in! *VENT*

    AutumnLeavesRN replied to AutumnLeavesRN's topic in General Nursing

    The first time she spoke with them I was with another patient. When I went back to reassess her, the patient's family began to ask me questions then the husband goes "hey get that respiratory nurse...

  4. Nurses, do drop in! *VENT*

    AutumnLeavesRN replied to AutumnLeavesRN's topic in General Nursing

    It wasn't a contest per say but it does sound that way. She way saying one thing and I had to clarify to the family what those things meant. The MD had seen this patient long before she got up to the...

  5. Nurses, do drop in! *VENT*

    AutumnLeavesRN replied to AutumnLeavesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh goodness yes.....severe COPD and still, STILL smokes 2+ packs a day per 3 family members reports. I told the HS and she has zero backbone. I will discuss this with my nurse manager on my next...

  6. Day Shift vs. Night Shift

    AutumnLeavesRN replied to Nurse3242's topic in General Nursing

    As a new nurse, the day shift would offer you the opportunity to be apart of more codes, bedside procedures, meeting and getting to know the doctors you'll be working with, etc. Most docs don't come...

  7. New Nurse! Need Critical Care advice!

    AutumnLeavesRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi everyone. I have been working in acute care for about 3 months now lol. I have been moved to an ICU-step down unit as of recent. There are a lot of different critical care elements that I really do...

  8. Pearson Vue Trick was WRONG!!!!!!!

    AutumnLeavesRN replied to mamacita2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You see this is why I don't trust the pearson vue trick. Mine is getting that so-called "good pop-up" but I could have failed. It could be like your situation but vice versa. The waiting is making me...

  9. Nclex 2013-just took

    AutumnLeavesRN replied to rosepetals12's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    @rosepetals12 Your name is already on your state's site????? Wow, that was fast!!!! I am in Texas I think I have to wait a few more days. I have been getting that good pop-up (can't re-register)...

  10. I passed the NCLEX!!

    AutumnLeavesRN replied to PeppermintP's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    In Texas, you can work as a graduate nurse while waiting to take the exam. Some people say it helps to be in the acute care setting prior to testing, others say it doesn't make much of a difference....

  11. I passed the NCLEX!!

    AutumnLeavesRN replied to PeppermintP's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had my exam March 18th. I got the "good pop-up" but I am not sure I trust that. I need to see something that says I passed, lol. I would say focus on priority patients and teaching. I had a...

  12. Nclex 2013-just took

    AutumnLeavesRN replied to rosepetals12's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took mine today. I feel like a real idiot. My computer cut off at 146 questions. I had a BOATLOAD of priority questions, which has always been my weakness no matter how I review. I will pray for...

  13. 3/2013 passed NCLEX 1st time!! Here's some encouragement :)

    AutumnLeavesRN replied to 1Destiny's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    what is the good

  14. monday the 18th.....

    AutumnLeavesRN replied to AloeBlox's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I actually had to reschedule mine for monday the 18th. I was supposed to take it tomorrow but after a bout with an extreme headache, neck ache, backache left me unable to function, I went to the...

  15. How many December grads will be taking NCLEX soon?

    AutumnLeavesRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I graduated Dec 15, 2012 and I am just now taking the NCLEX-RN March 11. I postponed it for personal reasons. Everything was screwed up for me but things are slowly stabilizing. Most of my class (but...

  16. How many December grads will be taking NCLEX soon?

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

    Wow thanks everyone for the replies. I am using Hurst review, Saunders comprehensive review, and evolve case studies. I am confident a tad bit because each and every single classmate I have that has...

  17. Has anyone ever did an internship after graduating Nursing school???

    AutumnLeavesRN replied to CNAJessi's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    As I have been doing my job searching, I am seeing more and more that graduate nurses MUST go through some type of internship or residency before going on the floor. Hospitals want to safeguard...

  18. It's getting real!

    AutumnLeavesRN replied to Racer15's topic in General Students

    @Shorty11 That's what I keep thinking about. I am going to talk long and hard with my mother to see how she feels about it because that's my mom, my lady I love her to pieces and want her apart of...

  19. Weeding out?

    AutumnLeavesRN replied to wantccu's topic in General Students

    For my program the weeding out semester is first and second semesters. We started out with 60 and we are graduating with 34. So that says alot about this program. It's sad they do that but that's how...

  20. It's getting real!

    AutumnLeavesRN replied to Racer15's topic in General Students

    My pinning ceremony is next thursday and so far I have no plans to go. My mom can not make it because she lives so far out of town and the silly class officers planned the pinning and graduation 2...

  21. Hesi exit exam coming up!!!!!

    AutumnLeavesRN replied to AutumnLeavesRN's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Hey! The Secret is a documentary and its posted in full on.... Its based on the book. The author is also in the documentary so its the real deal. I can't really explain it but its a life philosophy....

  22. Hesi exit exam coming up!!!!!

    AutumnLeavesRN posted a topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I am taking the HESI exit exam this friday and I am terrified. I have been using the Evolve remediation packets, Saunders review book, and Hesi NCLEX review book. I have also been doing many...

  23. Hesi exit exam coming up!!!!!

    AutumnLeavesRN replied to AutumnLeavesRN's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Taking HESI again tomorrow. First time I made an 819 and we need at least 900 to pass. I am going to make 1234 and above! Believe me, I know 'the secret' and will abide by that! Will check back in...

  24. Any book suggestions for new nursing students???

    AutumnLeavesRN replied to xxkmpxx's topic in General Students

    Saunders Comprehensive Review!!! Lovely lovely book! Big, yellow, and

  25. Failed the first exit hesi

    AutumnLeavesRN replied to belladonna85's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    We had ours Nov. 2nd and I also failed. Made 819, needing at least 900. The school supplied us with case studies to keep us in the mode of answering questions. Also, using the NCLEX 4000 software to...