nursepotter05

nursepotter05 RN

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  1. just took the test today

    nursepotter05 replied to arabia117's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't know anyone personally who failed with 75 questions. I have seen a few on here who failed with 75, but the overwhelming majority passed with 75. I felt the same way you did, though. I got 75...

  2. the "herbs" on NCLEX?

    nursepotter05 replied to atlanta's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ginko causes bleeding. So, if you get a ? about a medication that you would be concerned about if your pt. has a clotting disorder (hemophelia, ITP, ect.),choose Ginko if it is on

  3. Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

    nursepotter05 replied to lpn2rnMay2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1. I got 75 questions 2. I did 1000 questions on the Kaplan Q bank, I did the CD on Kaplans review book, I did an assessment on ATI, the school did a ERI review. I looked at the green Saunders book,...

  4. Taking the test for the 6th time next week and have a question?

    nursepotter05 replied to nursy2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I thought in a disaster situation you see the seroiusly injured, who have a chance of surviving with immediate action, first. Then the "walking wounded", then you see the ones whose heart is not...

  5. A few things on my mind.......relate?

    nursepotter05 replied to xokelly2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The way I understand the test it is set up where it expects you to get 50% of the questions right. So, if you are making in the 60's -70's on the reviews you should be allright. You will feel like you...

  6. Anyone get A's in nursing school?

    nursepotter05 replied to Roseyposey's topic in General Students

    I graduated with a 3.953. I made 1 B in nursing school. I also worked full time and I have a child and husband. We had 1 4.0. So, it can be done. However, I would not stress if you don't make A's...

  7. NCLEX was hard and I am sick!!

    nursepotter05 replied to jlp2778's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I do not think anyone actually feels good about the test. I would "bet the farm" that I failed. i took it on Thursday. I won't find out results until Thursday of Friday of this week. It is the first...

  8. The most emotional nurse-patient moment that you've had or heard about

    nursepotter05 replied to browsing's topic in General Nursing

    It's hard to deal with sometimes, especially when its an abused child. It is those cases that really bother me. I take the good with the bad, because I love the kids. QUOTE=browsing]I think the...

  9. APA Paper Formatting - Anyone using commercial templates?

    nursepotter05 replied to rosendalemj's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I had PERRLA and APA's style helper. PERRLA is the much better choice. It is much simplier to use plus it formats the paper right into MS word. I have the red and black APA book, as

  10. waiting for results!!

    nursepotter05 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took the NCLEX on 7-7. I live in TN, no quick results!! I got 75 questions, but I really think I failed! I just have a gut feeling. The embarassing thing is I graduated nursing school with a 3.953...

  11. waiting for results!!

    nursepotter05 replied to nursepotter05's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The TN BON has a license verification number that I can call, but the results are taking 7 days to come up on that. The license verification web site is taking 8 days. The TN BON won't tell you over...

  12. The most emotional nurse-patient moment that you've had or heard about

    nursepotter05 replied to browsing's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a Pediatric ED in a level one trauma center. I was working as a nurse extern. A women ran through the ambulance bay doors screaming with her little boy in her arms. He had had multiple...

  13. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    nursepotter05 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I first decided I wanted to be a nurse in high school. My father had lupus and was in and out of the hospital. I saw that the nurses were the people who did the most caring for him. They were there...

  14. Can a 1st Semester Student work as a Tech?

    nursepotter05 replied to PickMePlze's topic in General Students

    I started after foundations as a tech. My hospital doesn't have many CNA's most of the techs are in nursing

  15. Just making sure.

    nursepotter05 replied to Woman_in_love's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I take mine on July 7. I only need one form of photo

  16. Peds IV Tips

    nursepotter05 replied to Aneroo's topic in General Nursing

    One of the most important things is to be honest with the child. Tell him that it is going to hurt. We tell them that some kids say it feels like a pinch. Get all of the supplies you need set up and...

  17. New Graduates...

    nursepotter05 replied to ghost's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated on May 7. Take the NCLEX on July 7(say a little prayer!!) I will be starting Pediatric Nurse Residency Position at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital on July 11th. I am very excited! I have...

  18. New grad seeking Nashville ER job

    nursepotter05 replied to cagleea's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I do not know all the details about the internship at thr medical center, since I am going into the children's end of things. Call the nurse recruitment office. They can help you out with details. I...

  19. Vandy ICU Internship

    nursepotter05 replied to NeuroNP's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I am not totally sure, but I think that they do. I would call Vanderbilt's nurse recruiting or the manager of the ICU. You can find the nurse recruiting office on the web site...

  20. HIPPA Question/Need Help

    nursepotter05 replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    We put isolation signs on the door. I would not think this is a HIPPA violation because specifics of the condition are not

  21. Srcubs And Shoes!!!

    nursepotter05 replied to janetrette's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Dansko is a comfortable shoe. They are expensive, but worth the money. Now, I wear Birkenstocks, however they are clogs. I work in the ED and virtually everyone wears Dansko, Birkenstock, or

  22. Pediatric care

    nursepotter05 replied to klj836's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a pediatric emergency department and we use feeding tubes for in and out caths, as well. The smallest feeding tube and foley cath we have is a 5fr. I don't know if the NICU uses smaller ones...

  23. New grad seeking Nashville ER job

    nursepotter05 replied to cagleea's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I will be maiking 17.25 base with $1 for critical care, night shift pays $3+ and weekends are $6 more. The base pay is lower than some of the other hospitals around Nashville, but with the night and...

  24. New grad seeking Nashville ER job

    nursepotter05 replied to cagleea's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I would apply to all the major medical centers in Nashville. Try Vanderbilt, being a teaching hospital, they are receptive to new grads. I am a new grad who is starting the Pediatric Nurse Residency...

  25. What is your specialty, and why do you like it?

    nursepotter05 replied to secondfiddle's topic in General Nursing

    I just graduated on May 7th. I have worked as an extern for two years. One year in adult med surg and one year in peds emergency. I have wanted to be a pediatric RN from the time I decided to go to...