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  1. How to get in the zone?

    cheri1859 replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is the only job I've had where I wish time would stop so that I could catch up! I feel as though my shift starts and I am on top of a hill with a freight train chained to my ankle…I...

  2. Terrible Medication Error

    cheri1859 replied to rekea526's topic in Patient Medications

    So I'm a new nurse and still on orientation. I had a patient yesterday on a heparin drip as well as an amiodarone drip. I was so nervous about both of these meds since it was the first time I've been...

  3. How long to stay at a job you don't like?

    cheri1859 replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    I'm looking for opinions here too…Is this considered "extraordinary circumstances"? I was assaulted in my first ER position this past July (and only just started this past May so technically I am...

  4. Scared & Confused

    cheri1859 replied to AshleelRenee's topic in Emergency

    I just want to say a big "Thank You" to all of you! I am a new graduate and started my first job in May. Unfortunately I was assaulted by a patient and am on medical leave with a broken arm until Oct....

  5. Mentioning vacation on interview?

    cheri1859 replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you KeepItReal and ChristineN.....Good points. I am definitely treading lightly on this one. I'd like to go into this with my eyes side open and my mouth zipped. Since the ticket is...

  6. Mentioning vacation on interview?

    cheri1859 replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    This is a long one...but it has been very cathartic for me to write it down (thank you in advance for enduring it you decide to read on) This is an old thread but figured I'd get it going again. Not...

  7. question to ER folks

    cheri1859 replied to tarotale's topic in Emergency

    Hey - JuneJames…I too have been hired to the ED from school straight away. I start on May 12th and have a 12 week orientation. I am scared out of my mind!!! I worked as a paramedic for 8 years...

  8. Need advice on the career road ahead

    cheri1859 replied to BradS's topic in Emergency

    meant to type (BradS) and typed (zmansc)…by mistake (thinking zmansc was the OP).

  9. Need advice on the career road ahead

    cheri1859 replied to BradS's topic in Emergency

    The great thing about nursing is the flexibility and diversity it offers. I started out in nursing school, but was distracted from finishing, at first, in order to become a paramedic. I worked as a...

  10. Pearson Vue trick 2014 -still works!

    cheri1859 replied to terri8's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hooray! congrats

  11. Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

    cheri1859 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the exam feb 25th and an hour later signed on and got the good pop up….didn't believe it until this morning when I signed on (49 hours later) and it said "Pass"! it

  12. Pearson Vue trick 2014 -still works!

    cheri1859 replied to terri8's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    PVT Works!!!! I took the test at 8:00 am on Feb. 25th and did the Quick Results and It was posted at 9:03 am today, the 27th when I signed on! For those of you that are waiting the 48 hours - I feel...

  13. NCLEX-RN February 2014 Passed

    cheri1859 replied to RNNik's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you RNNik….you've made my day! (but yes….stomach is still rocking' and rollin' waiting for actual

  14. NCLEX-RN February 2014 Passed

    cheri1859 replied to RNNik's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hopefully someone out there can answer my question. I took the NCLEX RN this morning and got the good pop up when I got home after it said "Delivery Successful". According to Pearson Vue I can get...

  15. New Grad Nurses struggling to find jobs - CNN Reporter wants to hear from you

    cheri1859 replied to Brian's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I will also add that luckily I have no issue with working in a LTC facility or Hospice facility - age on baby boomers!!! I'm ready to take care of

  16. New Grad Nurses struggling to find jobs - CNN Reporter wants to hear from you

    cheri1859 replied to Brian's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh my! I really wonder why I'm putting myself and my family through this! I knew going into an ADN program I would have to continue on to get my BSN - but I was really hoping to "work" my way...

  17. C's in Nursing

    cheri1859 replied to SSNS07's topic in General Students

    I have the same issue...I have C's in both NUR 1 and NUR 2. I was panicked about getting into a BSN program around where I live. However, a couple of them require a 2.5 GPA which I was pleasantly...

  18. Feeling a bit discouraged...

    cheri1859 replied to samrusrn's topic in General Students

    I am going to go out on a limb here and state that most of the textbook reading we do as nursing students is just simply NOT exciting. The patient care is the part that excites most students....

  19. RN School and Family Life

    cheri1859 replied to Mommy2010's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'll put in my 2 cents .... I have a 12 year old daughter and a 10 year old son. They are the light in my eyes! So is my wonderful hubby. I've been working on my pre-req's for about 2 years. One...

  20. Just a quick question about your clinical schedule????

    cheri1859 replied to OB-nurse2013's topic in General Students

    Hi...i am in an ADN evening program in NJ and entering my second semester which begins on August 30th. i've known which hospital i am going to and what nights/time i will be there since the last day...

  21. Is being a nursing student actually fun?

    cheri1859 replied to Dezy's topic in General Students

    Fun like ROOT CANAL!!!!! That being said....It's been the challenge of a life time for me...totally satisfying to know that I've finished my first semester with all of my hair still on my head. One...

  22. New BSN Student, Feeling Helpless :(

    cheri1859 replied to SuniRN's topic in General Students

    SuniRN... I agree with all of the other posts (especially the glass of wine :)). I really think you should focus on clinical and getting the most from your learning experience. How you interview and...

  23. NCLEX-RN Tomorrow! What do you think?

    cheri1859 replied to Me2006's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This is officially my first day on Allnurses. I had to leave a comment! Congratulations! As I read your original post and all the subsequent comments (kind of reads like a TV drama.....fear, worry,...