Andi777

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  1. Bedside reporting as a management tool of humiliation

    Andi777 replied to sistrmoon's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    How may I exceed your expectations today??? If I called the hospital that my mother was staying in, and heard THAT, I would immediately wonder what was being compensated for -- something pi$$ poor --...

  2. Ideas for groups run by RNs?

    Andi777 replied to greenbeanio's topic in Psychiatric

    Check with your unit. A lot of times there are pre-printed, tried and true handouts or presentations already available. Steer away from anything online that could possibly have a copyright on it....

  3. Nurses forced to work as aides

    Andi777 replied to NewYorkerGirl's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Wow, there are so many comments here!!! The funny thing is that I can relate to almost every single one except that CNA work is "beneath" an RN. I'm a brand new nurse -- just passed my NCLEX THIS...

  4. Was Pharm a biggie on the nclex-rn?

    Andi777 replied to northmississippi's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think the answer is "it depends". I just took my nclex today and had maybe 3 questions w/ pharm questions. Of course the questions do not have Brand names and the meds were "odd ball" meds. There...

  5. African American Hair Problems in Nursing

    Andi777 replied to desertstar6's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I also try to look as young as possible -- as I am new graduate but am 40-something years old. I do not necessarily look my age and I do have botox on a regular basis because I do not want to be...

  6. African American Hair Problems in Nursing

    Andi777 replied to desertstar6's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    -- Thanks for the clarification. Here's my wordy reply: Going back to the OP: if it is a question in the applicants mind of having a successful interview, then next the question to pose to the...

  7. African American Hair Problems in Nursing

    Andi777 replied to desertstar6's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    May I ask a question -- and forgive me if this comes off sounding ignorant, but I really do not know. How are "box braids"

  8. 1st ever interview in behavioral health!

    Andi777 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi!! I am pretty excited ... just finished nursing school on Monday and had my first interview today (just a couple hours ago, actually) on the behavioral health unit at a local hospital system. That...

  9. 85 questions shut off and failed!!

    Andi777 replied to dafishman's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have not taken the NCLEX, so take me with a grain of salt: SAFETY & SAVING LIFE are the biggest priorit. I have found over and over in my practice tests that if I pick ABC's and the safest...

  10. BUN lab values - - what's right??

    Andi777 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey all! Here's a question for you about BUN values. Hurst Review states normal as 6-23, School told me 7-22 and HESI (2014) states 10-20!!! Those are some big discrepancies when the NCLEX...

  11. BUN lab values - - what's right??

    Andi777 replied to Andi777's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

  12. 1st ever interview in behavioral health!

    Andi777 replied to Andi777's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I had another interview today -- this time at a state facility. Much more structured interview questions but the panel interviewing me were long time co-workers and obviously liked each other a lot --...

  13. Interim Permit

    Andi777 replied to cport's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes, that is clearly stated.

  14. ADVICE: New RN has first interview tomorrow!!!

    Andi777 replied to mickeyrose912's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    What a great idea!! As long as it's nursing or at least health-care related... This type of service IS offered at my school. However it is geared more towards the business technical portion of the...

  15. Can't decide which specialty or where to relocate

    Andi777 replied to Juntra's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree about acute care 1st. However, addressing the other issue: where do you want to move.... are you provided the opportunity to spend some time in each locale? Have you family or friends in...

  16. Interim Permit

    Andi777 replied to cport's topic in Nursing Career

    It is specific in NY -- I remember our Dept Head telling us that NY has an exception... which I finally found on the op.nysd.gov site about the 90 days working WITHOUT a permit at all (under the...

  17. Interim Permit

    Andi777 replied to cport's topic in Nursing Career

    In New York State, nursing grads have a 2 part application process. I will be filling out an application for limited licensure, and sending them a bucket of money. My institution sends in a form...

  18. So I graduated...now what?

    Andi777 replied to YumCookies's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I am surprised that your nursing school didn't bring in a local hospital system or have a meeting with your class to get your excited and ready for the next step of applying for a graduate nurse...

  19. Starting Nursing School in January and I Got Summoned for Federal Jury Duty!

    Andi777 replied to afowler77's topic in General Students

    You are to be commended for your willingness to fulfill your civic duty. Community oriented people like you are going to be great nurses! One thing: you may NOT be chosen for jury duty even though...

  20. Guest What? I graduated!!!!! 12/19/14

    Andi777 replied to Success4all's topic in General Students

    Congrats to you!! I also JUST finished up yesterday -- found out today that I passed the final and am sitting here NOT studying for the first time in a long time! Enjoy the holidays ... Studying for...

  21. Joining a professional organization

    Andi777 posted a topic in General Students

    Hi! Do students normally join professional nursing organizations? I would like to join an organization or group (either National or State) and am wondering which organization will allow me to join....

  22. ADHD student passed NCLEX-RN first try at 75 questions

    Andi777 replied to ehlim412's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    THANK YOU so much for sharing this!! You are such an inspiration!! I also have ADHD -- undiagnosed until I was much older. The diagnosis really held me back from a lot of things, especially going...

  23. Nurse inputting false documentation?

    Andi777 replied to bagface's topic in General Students

    Seasoned nurses do things in ways that differ from students. I'm not sure how far into nursing school you are yet, but I bet you would be surprised at the amount of careful time management that most...

  24. Switching Schools?

    Andi777 replied to Cupcake89121's topic in General Students

    I have the same sort of issue and started applying to schools in the state I will be living -- and like someone else said, the likelihood of the new school accepting your credit hours is slim to none....

  25. Student Uniforms - What are yours like?

    Andi777 replied to tag2007's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Besides wearing BUTTERCUP yellow to clinical, I also have one other class that require a 'uniform' of one sort or another. My Pathogenic Microbiology lab requires sneakers and labcoats that DO NOT...