shamrokks ADN, ASN, RN

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    How far is your commute and how offten do you work?

    shamrokks replied to pnkgirl25's topic in General Nursing

    I work about 20 minutes from my home. I don't have to take any freeways. I cannot complain. Same goes for my school, about 20 minutes away. When I got my LPN I drove to the next city over and it took...
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    Mouth crud

    shamrokks replied to liveyourlife747's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely a wash cloth and then the toothettes. Sputum and mouth crud are two things that make me
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    Going back to school for a second degree..

    shamrokks replied to Britt2012's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with ADN then get your BSN later if you wish
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    Nothing wrong with fruitcake...

    shamrokks replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I don't really like fruitcake but the cartoon is
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    Understanding Nurse Liability report

    shamrokks replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    That's such an awful charge. I'm so glad that it worked out in your favor. It is so scary to think of the legal aspect of healthcare from a nurses point of
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    Hand Tremors

    shamrokks replied to Anna-s's topic in General Students

    I too have hand tremors. I have mine at times when I am not nervous or anxious though. I have learned to steady my hand on my patient or on myself. It's hard and most people who happen to be watching...
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    Understanding Nurse Liability report

    shamrokks replied to nurseprnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Most employers carry malpractice on their nurses...you may want to check into it with them. If not you can get a policy for fairly
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    Excelsior Students how are you preparing resumes??

    shamrokks replied to RNFinally12's topic in Excelsior College

    How did you become a RN without any clinical experience at all in the RN program? I thought with Excelsior you had to do clinicals with a preceptor in whatever location you live in? I could be wrong...
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    What did you get for Christmas?

    shamrokks replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Congrats!!! Welcome Christmas baby
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    Pre work anxiety

    shamrokks replied to shelbs3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I do not work in a hospital setting doing bedside care. I worry too that I will have this anxiety issue if I do some day. I hope you are able to work it out. I'm sure it is probably common but I am...
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    Making it happen!

    shamrokks replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    good for you..that's the first and sometimes biggest step is getting everything moving in process towards your goal. Good
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    Fulltime Nurse and Fulltime Student?

    shamrokks replied to Ddestiny's topic in LPN to RN

    If you're in no rush wait until a program is available for you to keep your current position and go to school. I start a hybrid program LPN to RN next month that will allow me to keep my M-F 830-530...
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    Kudos for working the holidays!

    shamrokks replied to RockinChick66's topic in General Nursing

    That's very nice and thoughtful of you to post. I was off yesterday but worked Monday and today. I do not look forward to having a job as a nurse where I will have to work holidays. I know it's part...
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    Best shoe to wear in nursing school for clinical and after?

    shamrokks replied to soulshine101's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I didn't buy mine too big. I had a pair of Reebox and a pair of Nikes. I am going back to school next month and will probably buy something else but not sure what else yet. Check with your school's...
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    So, who is working tomorrow?

    shamrokks replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    the call outs are horrible, then those who are off have their phone blowing up in the middle of their holiday off with voicemails from staff asking them to come in due to being short
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    Studying before going back to school

    shamrokks replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I am studying pharmacology out of ATI books. Merry
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    One More Semester!!

    shamrokks replied to LongislandRN23's topic in LPN to RN

    Congrats and best of luck that last semester. You can see the light at the end of the
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    Finally it confirmed that i am RN now.... waoooooo i am so sos happy

    shamrokks replied to shergillnav's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats on passing the NCLEX and thank you for sharing your study tips with
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    Misdirected aggression

    shamrokks replied to malenurseFl's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly!
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    People calling out for the holidays

    shamrokks replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I want the holiday
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    I need help with scheduling!!

    shamrokks replied to kijuanxpablo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes these 3 sciences will take you 3 semesters to complete because they have to be taken in sequence. Good
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    LPN bridge to RN

    shamrokks replied to nurseywifeymommy1's topic in LPN to RN

    You might as well go ahead and do it. Another year of sacrifice for hopefully far greater rewards. I start my bridge next month. I'm 38 and I'm a single mother of a 7 and 8 year old (although I do...
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    Medication tidbits an ER nurse should always know

    shamrokks replied to RNstdntSVSU's topic in Emergency

    Great
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    New grad, please Help with med surg organization!!

    shamrokks replied to Futuresos's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Ok I want this brain sheet too please :-) PM me and I will give you my
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    Roll Call-November 2012 LPN Program at Galen College in Tampa

    shamrokks replied to KKJA8855's topic in Florida Nursing

    Well I'm glad to see at least someone posting on here from Galen in Tampa. I start the LPN to RN bridge in January 2013 but no one is responding to a topic I started asking for others, lol. I feel so...