Horsebytes

Member

  • Content

    98

  • Visitors

    4,536

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    1

All Content by Horsebytes

  1. Horsebytes

    Cheating (unintentionally and intentionally)

    Horsebytes replied to lifelearningrn's topic in General Students

    This is so wrong! I have been beating myself up over my test grades (wondering what was wrong with me etc.) and it turns out that others in my class have "tools" available to them that I don't have...
  2. Horsebytes

    second fundamentals exam: another A!

    Horsebytes replied to RunnerRN2015's topic in General Students

    I know that some students at my school have this from previous students. I don't think it's fair! Did they also send you the test review sheets and what they remember was on the
  3. Horsebytes

    My NCLEX-RN Experience

    Horsebytes replied to EMEddie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What is Question Trainer
  4. Horsebytes

    where can I find free access to nursing scholarly journals online?

    Horsebytes replied to AlphaPig's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Here is a very good free nursing journal American Nurse Today. I just discovered it and added it to my favorite places. I used one of the articles in the current issue (which you can access for free...
  5. Horsebytes

    NCLEX 2013

    Horsebytes replied to bsn13's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What does "the test plan will change for april" mean? I have not heard that the NCLEX was changing in april can you post a link or
  6. Horsebytes

    Confusion about my sort-of job interview.

    Horsebytes replied to esand's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Take it and do the best job you can. If you impress them, they will keep
  7. Horsebytes

    Confusion about my sort-of job interview.

    Horsebytes replied to esand's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It sounds like you are an excellent candidate and if your background check comes out and someone gives notice. She wouldn't have spent $50. on you if she wasn't interested. Just call her weekly like...
  8. Horsebytes

    Confusion about my sort-of job interview.

    Horsebytes replied to esand's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Did you pass the background
  9. Horsebytes

    IV Infusion Time!! Please please help!!!!

    Horsebytes replied to Born2Care4All's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm just learning too so I understand how you got the 2 mL/min. 500 mL at 2ml/min is 250 minutes So 4 hours is 240 minutes (60X4) and 10 minutes left over so I get 0410 for the time completed. We are...
  10. Horsebytes

    D on my first exam

    Horsebytes replied to truckinusa's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I know how you feel. I have a BA degree but nothing prepared me for the way questions are in nursing school. It's a whole different way of thinking. You'll get the hang of it! No one gets into...
  11. Horsebytes

    Questioning my decision on LPN program...

    Horsebytes replied to BMorgan's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Just my opinion so please do what you think is best. I say don't waste your time getting your LPN, I talked to lots of them (before deciding on the RN path myself) and there was not one that said she...
  12. Horsebytes

    Starting Over at 64

    Horsebytes replied to Cathy4836's topic in Retired Nurses

    I'm not a nurse - yet - still in school - but I think you are right to get your CPR updated. We have an LPN who's 65 and she's in school with us getting her RN. Don't talk to people who poo poo what...
  13. Horsebytes

    First med error

    Horsebytes replied to WittySarcasm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    One of my favorite nursing teachers says everyone will make a certain percentage of mistakes so celebrate the errors you make that don’t cause permanent damage or
  14. Horsebytes

    Forced to another shift when I have seniority

    Horsebytes replied to northern_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I’m just thinking that maybe the problem is the way you’re looking at the situation. There is obviously a problem where you work or people would not be falling when you are the only nurse on at...
  15. Horsebytes

    Hair & clinical

    Horsebytes replied to CRNBSN18's topic in General Students

    I got a short cut but still feminine looking - like lady Di's "do" - if you remember her. Amazingly I absolutely love love love it! I would have never ever of gone this short if it were not for...
  16. Horsebytes

    Wise to purchase an old edition?

    Horsebytes replied to HeyYogaGirl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Books are included at my school so I should never have to worry about this I thought. Well, long story short – I guess the publisher had a couple of older versions they wanted to get rid of and a...
  17. Horsebytes

    Worried I tested false-positive on drug test

    Horsebytes replied to RDRN5's topic in General Nursing

    Ooooo can I say, "I told you so!" and give you a big ol cyber hug!
  18. Horsebytes

    17 years out of school, if I did it, so can everyone too :)

    Horsebytes replied to Mitch Dizon's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am so glad to see my sister in christ giving our Heavenly Father praise! Nursing School is bringing me so much closer to God! I can do all this through him who gives me strength. ~Philippians...
  19. Horsebytes

    Worried I tested false-positive on drug test

    Horsebytes replied to RDRN5's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't worry about stuff that could happen... you'll just worry all the time about everything. Cross bridges when you get to them. Over half the stuff people worry about never happens anyway!...
  20. Horsebytes

    Is night shift intolerance worth the $$ and Bennies??

    Horsebytes replied to SqueakRN's topic in General Nursing

    Try taking Melatonin an hour before bed. I sleep so good taking it. I take
  21. Horsebytes

    NM jinxing my job referrals??!

    Horsebytes replied to jodyangel's topic in General Nursing

    I called for my friend who thought her x employer was giving her a bad reference. I blocked my phone number when I called. In reality, her x employer gave her good review and didn't even hint at...
  22. Horsebytes

    Did you keep your nursing books?

    Horsebytes replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am in an ADN program now and I pick up nursing books all the time at Goodwill. I keep thinking the extra books will help but in reality, there is never enough time for much additional reading. I...
  23. Horsebytes

    At a crossroads

    Horsebytes replied to doro8144's topic in General Nursing

    I live in Florida and our winters are bone chilling cold - all 4 days of winter!
  24. Horsebytes

    At a crossroads

    Horsebytes replied to doro8144's topic in General Nursing

    Pray about this! Our heavenly father has all the
  25. Horsebytes

    If you believe in the power of positive thinking and visualization, I need your help

    Horsebytes replied to rbrandnew's topic in General Students

    I believe prayer works better than positive