Suninmyheart

Suninmyheart

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  1. Is one state license "better" then other?

    Suninmyheart posted a topic in General Nursing

    :monkeydance: Odd question I know but this topic was brought to my attention when I was asked where I would be taking my NCLEX since I am moving out of state right after graduation. I am leaving...

  2. Is one state license "better" then other?

    Suninmyheart replied to Suninmyheart's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you everyone for clarifying this. I wasn't sure how it worked and can now see how I misunderstood the answer the phone agent gave me from the board. I really appreciate all the responses. This...

  3. Is one state license "better" then other?

    Suninmyheart replied to Suninmyheart's topic in General Nursing

    I realize we all take the same exam. That was not quite my question however thank you for taking the time to write. I was told that the state you take your NCLEX in is the state you report to each...

  4. Do you count resps every time you do vitals?

    Suninmyheart replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    [quote= When I was on med-surg, I ALWAYS counted. I remember an experienced nurse once telling me that I couldn't have 19 as a resp rate because RR are always even numbers LOL. I told her, that is...

  5. Do you count resps every time you do vitals?

    Suninmyheart replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    [quote= When I was on med-surg, I ALWAYS counted. I remember an experienced nurse once telling me that I couldn't have 19 as a resp rate because RR are always even numbers LOL. I told her, that is...

  6. Prior conviction status on RN board appl.

    Suninmyheart posted a topic in California Nursing

    Ok. I really could use some feedback. Right after graduation I am moving to San Diego (June 1st). I plan on taking boards in cali and it seems that I am ineligible to receive an interim permit since I...

  7. Hardest part of nursing school

    Suninmyheart replied to amf1987's topic in General Students

    Hmmm... I am just finishing up my 2 year ADN this May. I learned not to expect nursing school to be fair. Instructors - each and every one of them -tend to be subjective in their expectations and...

  8. please give advice/Orientation from hell

    Suninmyheart replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I was in a similar situation once but it was for a CNA job B4 nursing school. I pushed my papers across the table and told this lady I can understand why there is such a turnover and I don't think...

  9. Noobie help - LPN to RN or straight to RN?

    Suninmyheart replied to Phacade's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    In my RN program (graduating this spring 07) halfway through the program you become eligible to sit for the LPN NCLEX. You can either exit at that point or continue. I don't think many schools offer...

  10. What happened to the Message Board

    Suninmyheart replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    I kind of like it. The news items first give it more of a sense of seriousness and professionalism. I never liked getting clobbered with titles like "Nurses are pathetic"...

  11. may give up nursing due to bullying

    Suninmyheart replied to billiejorn's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps the OP is playing a practical joke??? I cannot imagine graduating from nursing school with such a lack of written skills. And where is the OP now? Sitting back seeing how we react or respond...

  12. Which Hospital for New Grad RN Program?

    Suninmyheart replied to redicedtea's topic in California Nursing

    Hmmm.... how about UCSD? I am moving to San Diego this June then taking NCLEX. Is the new grad hiring climate open there? or is it pretty

  13. Banning Crocs?

    Suninmyheart replied to styRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    :roll

  14. Work, classes and clinicals? How to do it all....

    Suninmyheart replied to lannisz's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I second the above response. Please take care of yourself. I had a schedule like yours last semester and will never do that again. I almost got physically ill and my grades suffered. This semester I...

  15. NEEDLES in a WALMART BAG???

    Suninmyheart replied to wyowyome's topic in Emergency

    Fortunately the odds are in his favor. I think the latest is that the chance of becoming infected if stuck with a HIV contaminated needle are 0.3%. Also, there is a drug regimen available for post...

  16. Trouble c accents at work?

    Suninmyheart posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a really hard time with language accents be it either foreign or regional dialects. I had an altercation with a house supervisor the other day who accused me of not listening when I did not...

  17. Effexor XR (venlafaxine HCl) Extended-Release Capsules and Effexor (venlafaxine HCl)

    Suninmyheart replied to Brian's topic in Patient Medications

    I feel like Effexor saved my life. I have been taking it for about 6 weeks now. 225mg a day. Within 2 days of starting it I began to think clearly for the first time in months. I also quit ruminating...

  18. What do you do when CNAs dont work and just take breaks and watch TV?

    Suninmyheart replied to Bala Shark's topic in General Nursing

    I have only been an LPN for three months. I chose to write up a cna twice for subordination and neglect. She was promptly fired. It is unfortunate for her but very fortunate for the clients. Keep in...

  19. Trouble c accents at work?

    Suninmyheart replied to Suninmyheart's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, accents ARE relative. In that sense we ALL have accents and there is nothing offensive about that. The house supervisor who was rude to me was out of line - period! Commuter - What should I have...

  20. You Know You're an Old(er) Nurse If . . .

    Suninmyheart replied to hollyvk's topic in General Nursing

    hmmm... I just did a demonstration test out for my health assessment class yesterday and I had to measure JVD jugular vein distension with a ruler on the sternal notch. Is this ever used? RN in May...

  21. Poll: What do you love about psych nursing?

    Suninmyheart replied to here_kitty's topic in Psychiatric

    Thank

  22. I REALLY want to be a psych nurse, and i'm close to graduating with some questions!

    Suninmyheart replied to CrystalClear75's topic in Psychiatric

    I am also a student and am expecting to graduate in May and am interested in psych/chem dep. I appreciate your post and would like to clarify that AA does not have nurses (or any professionals)...

  23. Harrowing experiences as a patient???

    Suninmyheart posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had a doc who during a normal intalady partsl ultrasound clamped down so hard on my uterus that it was extremely painful and it was all I could do to just breath through the procedure. Then when I...

  24. Is 26 too old to go back to school?

    Suninmyheart replied to anouk's topic in General Nursing

    Is this thread for real? If the OP is seriously asking if 26 is too old to go back to school then I seriously question his/her maturity and ability to be a nurse. I wouldn't want a nurse that has such...

  25. Med Pass

    Suninmyheart replied to Lfransis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In my LTC facility our am meds take so long that we are ALWAYS outside of the 1 hr before 1 hr after window. :smiley_aa In fact it is one giant medfest from 6 am to 2pm. In response to your post - I...