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    Becoming a nurse is no longer an option for me?

    MandieeRN replied to KAThftf's topic in General Students

    You can do it on your own! You don't need parents. It's nice but not necessary. In college I would often become envious of my friends who had school paid for by their parents. Now I realize I'm better...
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    NCLEX help please

    MandieeRN replied to gcare's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Going to 205 does not mean you failed. Take a break and try to relax. pay for the quick results. Unfortunately every Nclex is different so I can't tell you why the questions looked the same. The...
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    failed nclex for the third time

    MandieeRN replied to mommy1234's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sleep!!! Your brain doesn't work well when you are using all your energy to stay
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    Did the PVT trick and paid the 200

    MandieeRN replied to ChickenEgg's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sorry to hear you failed! This happens to some of the best nurses. I used a empty visa gift card when I did the PVT so I did not risk the $200.Maybe that will work for you next time. Good
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    Confused. CNA VS. Nurse Technician, what are the differences?

    MandieeRN replied to Cinnibun2618's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If you love seniors CNA maybe a great option for you. CNAs obtain vital signs. Help seniors with tasks of daily living such as showering, dressing, eating and everything you do for yourself you will...
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    But you're a nurse, you could've done this....

    MandieeRN replied to Madras's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would have done the same thing.I refuse to assess my loved ones. I have too many emotions regarding my loved ones I couldn't possibly think clearly. Besides for insurance reasons I would want an...
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    HIV needle stick

    MandieeRN replied to Kyliemarie8588's topic in General Nursing

    I would report this immediately. Even if it's nothing this was certainly a near miss that needs to be reported perhaps to help you in the future and possibly other
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    Help! I look young!

    MandieeRN replied to hella_RN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    What is the point of your response? To be rude? This response does not answer or help anyone. If you have nothing nice to say then say nothing at
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    Nurse loan forgiveness?

    MandieeRN replied to michlynn's topic in General Nursing

    Yes me too! I'm skeptical that this is even a
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    ALF staffing and workload

    MandieeRN replied to pinkiepieRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Staffing in a lot of ALFs depend on the level of need of the residents and if they are private pay or not. You could have 30 residents that are level one fully independent and staff just does their...
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    lpn to rn online programs

    MandieeRN replied to eatlovepray04's topic in LPN to RN

    Unless these programs are through a community college I would careful. There were few legit online LPN to RN programs last time I checked. When I went from LPN to RN I had a lot of clinical hours to...
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    Class clown to nurse?

    MandieeRN replied to Tonya92's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In high school i did horrible! Then a few years passed I went to college obtained a biology degree then my LPN and now I'm a RN.I ran in to someone from high school recently who asked what I did after...
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    Talky Nurse

    MandieeRN replied to HappyWife77's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work with a talky nurse as well. When she's distracting me I ask her for help with something. This seems to do the trick because then she gets distracted with the task:) I really don't know how she...
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    LTC Charting: A Beginner's Guide

    MandieeRN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Love
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    Any oregon RNs with 2 DUIs?

    MandieeRN replied to chelshnurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Have you tried to contact DHS? Perhaps there are classes or programs. Idk, I'm a Oregon nurse and have worked with Oregon nurses who have had DUIs. There must be away. This is more of a legal issue...
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    Help with carrington college

    MandieeRN replied to Summertime75's topic in LPN to RN

    I graduated from there in Aug. I transferred my LPN nursing classes in and pretty much all my gen ed classes. Carrington embeds the general education classes throughout the program. If you have...
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    How did you study for NCLEX?, I failed it and need advice

    MandieeRN replied to Graceriver0814's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sorry to hear of your struggles. Don suggested some great study tips. You need to find your weak areas and review content in those areas. Also go through every wrong answer on Kaplan and study the...
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    What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

    MandieeRN replied to nirvana1's topic in Nursing Humor

    Abcde it took me a minute at first I want to start signing the ABCs not sound out
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    Nurses Who Don't Want to be Nurses

    MandieeRN replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    These are the two main reasons why became a RN. I don't think this makes me less of a nurse. I'm still great at my job! I didn't have a calling to do anything else so why not make good money and help...
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    Kaplan Qbank - harder, easier or about the same as the NCLEX?

    MandieeRN replied to seconddegreebsn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I felt Kaplan was a lot harder than nclex. My Qbank scores also went down before my test.I found qtrainer 6 and 7 to be helpful. I passed with 75 and I was sure I was going to
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    Pearson Vue Trick--trick no more

    MandieeRN replied to ms.gin728's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did the NEW trick and got the famous our records indicate..... Good pop up :) within 24hr my RN license was posted on the BON I used a old visa gift card just in case I was falsely charged 2 people...
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    Portland-Nice place to visit but dont stay?

    MandieeRN replied to puravidaLV's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Portland is a great place to be a nurse! It may take you awhile to find a great job but the pay is good In the
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    Med techs and continuous feeding

    MandieeRN replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My work the med techs can both disconnect and administer the meds through the continuous feed Maybe this is a state board question it probably
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    Just received a A D+ in psychology

    MandieeRN replied to Cristian C's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Dust yourself off and get back
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    I PASSED 1st take!!! What I did.

    MandieeRN replied to rivsemaj109's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations nurse! Thank you for your