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    Failed NCLEX 2x and need help

    wish_me_luck replied to Flyers's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I heard that Hurst was really
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    What patients/behaviors/illnesses/injuries do you HATE the most?

    wish_me_luck replied to JZ_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    giveface, I am sorry that happened to you but that made me
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    What patients/behaviors/illnesses/injuries do you HATE the most?

    wish_me_luck replied to JZ_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Victoria, I am the same. I have times where having a mental illness is rough (yes, mental illness is rough for the patient too; not only for their family, friends, and health care providers) but I...
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    What patients/behaviors/illnesses/injuries do you HATE the most?

    wish_me_luck replied to JZ_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Brillo, I understand that. But there is no separating mind and body. That means med surg nurses and ICU nurses will receive psych patients. Instead of this "ewww, I don't like them" mentality; why...
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    What patients/behaviors/illnesses/injuries do you HATE the most?

    wish_me_luck replied to JZ_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Victoria, I have to agree. It seems most hate psych patients here. I am not saying that they aren't difficult at times but I have heard some horrible stuff said about patients who have a psych dx and...
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    Virginia Monitoring Program

    wish_me_luck replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Oh, and I did ask typically, how long is one not allowed to work in health care. The average time period is 3-6 months before being cleared. It is done on a case by case basis
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    My daily log for NCLEX-RN exam

    wish_me_luck replied to Sharmi RN-BSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Okay, last ch scores on PDA Ch 16 72.4% Ch17 72.0% Ch 18 52.9% (I would not be a good ER nurse. LOL) Yeah, I marked the chapters that were low and I am going to review them and go through the...
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    Help :( getting confused with PPE

    wish_me_luck replied to vumblevee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    application: gown, mask, goggles, gloves removal: gloves, goggles, gown, mask, wash your hands
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    Help :( getting confused with PPE

    wish_me_luck replied to vumblevee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ok, I have the comprehensive book (not q and a; sorry). But, yes the order I told you is correct because the idea is to prevent contamination. Plus, if you are in an isolation that requires a mask...
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    Help :( getting confused with PPE

    wish_me_luck replied to vumblevee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    In addition to that, I have other NCLEX review books that confirm CDC
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    Help :( getting confused with PPE

    wish_me_luck replied to vumblevee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Vumblevee, CDC created the guidelines, definitely go with CDC. Saunders is a book that can have typos. If you tell me the page, I will look at
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    Help :( getting confused with PPE

    wish_me_luck replied to vumblevee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    First, remove you gloves. Then, you remove goggles, then the gown by first untying strings, then let it fall to shoulders, then fold it inside out/bundle up, then last is
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    My daily log for NCLEX-RN exam

    wish_me_luck replied to Sharmi RN-BSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ch14: 90.4% Ch15: 73.0% (this one is renal and I have not studied it
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    Taking NCLEX after a yr out, HELLLPPPPPPP

    wish_me_luck replied to rxy1223's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother and divorce. The best material is Saunders Comprehensive Review and Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment NCLEX review book (it has a bunch...
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    My daily log for NCLEX-RN exam

    wish_me_luck replied to Sharmi RN-BSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ch13:80.0%
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    Volunteer turn teams?

    wish_me_luck posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just curious, do they exist? One of my biggest pet peeves if not done and something that I really tried to stay on top of was turning patients. I have days where I think if I did volunteering in a...
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    Volunteer turn teams?

    wish_me_luck replied to wish_me_luck's topic in General Nursing

    Ok.
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    My daily log for NCLEX-RN exam

    wish_me_luck replied to Sharmi RN-BSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ch12:
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    Volunteer turn teams?

    wish_me_luck replied to wish_me_luck's topic in General Nursing

    I understand. I guess, honestly, I didn't think about the getting injuried on the job part. I just always like my patients turned and I would try and help others turning them. Some people don't care...
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    My daily log for NCLEX-RN exam

    wish_me_luck replied to Sharmi RN-BSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ch 11: 63.3% (Again, haven't done Musculoskeletal yet in Saunders) Also, I am using my scores to highly encourage the Saunders book. When I am working through the PDA book, it is so evident what...
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    My daily log for NCLEX-RN exam

    wish_me_luck replied to Sharmi RN-BSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am hoping in too. I have done most of Saunders. I have like 12 chapters left in it. Then, the comp test. For PDA I have done 10 chapters. Scores as follows: Ch1 75.8% Ch2 74.0% Ch3 81.8% Ch4 62.5%...
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    Volunteer turn teams?

    wish_me_luck replied to wish_me_luck's topic in General Nursing

    Candy stripers still exist. But, they do not turn them where I am. They bring ice
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    review books

    wish_me_luck replied to momtojosh's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    PDA by LaCharity, Comprehensive Review by Saunders, and Lippencott Q and A is good
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    New Grad applicant walked on a unit today...

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

    I can see both sides. I do understand that if the door is closed, then it must be for a reason. But, that being said, I wish the older, experienced nurses realize that sometimes this is the only way...
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    How did you *know* your specialty and when?

    wish_me_luck replied to misscherie's topic in General Nursing

    When I initially thought I wanted to be a nurse at age 19, I wanted to be a NICU nurse. Then, shortly before nursing school, I got a small job doing private aide work (have no idea what technical...