KWalla

I learned while working with a 50+ years of experience RN, who worked the OR, that she would always pin a large safety pin inside her scrub top pocket to hold her wedding rings while she was in the OR...she also told me to be careful to remove them before sending the scrubs to the laundry! :) I wear only my wedding band to work!

Thanks, Sun...my thoughts exactly!!!

This is my third week on my first job as an LPN. I am working for a privately owned LTC and I actually love the work. My very first day was 'brightened' by DHEC. After three days of survey, I was put on the med cart and have been working alone with as many as 44 residents at times. Here's the problem... That first week was pay week. Several tried to cash their checks on payday and were told they were no good. Today is yet again payday. I made two trips, as instructed, to pick up my check and finally was told they will not be ready until tomorrow morning. I really don't know what I need to do at this point. Instability is obvious to me and my job search has been on-going. I do not want to do anything that will jeopardize my license, but do not feel that after two years of school I can work for free! Any suggestions???

Hey, Y'all! I took my NCLEX-PN June 13th and did the PVT about 2 hours later when I got home! I got the 'good' pop-up. I live in SC so I was able to get the quick result on Friday and I PASSED!!! Yahooo!!! The pearson vue trick worked for me!!!

Hey, Y'all!!! I took the NCLEX-PN yesterday...it stopped at 86 questions and I freaked out!!! Tried the PVT when I got home (and again today...just in case) and got the 'good pop-up'! Whew!!! Looking forward to getting the quick results tomorrow!!! For those who have yet to take it: RELAX!!! I won't tell you that it's a pleasant experience...the waiting is kicking me in the gut...but have faith!!! You made it through school!!! Trust yourself and the education you've been given!!! Best of luck to everybody!!! :w00t:

I LOVE the Nursing Diagnosis!!! I'm still waiting for my ATT...it's been almost a week and I am almost 'stalking' all of these sights!!! LOL Best of luck!!! Thanks for the chuckle!!!