DisneyNurseGal

DisneyNurseGal BSN, RN

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  1. First day off of training...nervous!

    DisneyNurseGal replied to aviaa's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I too am a new nurse, and at first I was so desperate for the hard and fast "cookie cutter rules" I could apply to everyone. Like the previous poster said, you need to look at the big picture... if...

  2. What did you get for nurses week?

    DisneyNurseGal replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    We got these great jackets with the hospital logo on them, breakfast, a dinner, and a certificate for free family portraits. I work for a great

  3. Scrubs for plus size

    DisneyNurseGal replied to Shelexis's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am plus size and I LOVE my WonderWink, but then again everyone has different body types. I don't care for Koi, they seems to be more trim cut. I like my cherokee and dickies ones as

  4. are mandatory scrub color-coding in hospitals the wave of the future?

    DisneyNurseGal replied to kelligracie's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I live in Southern Utah, for a company that has hospitals all over Utah, and we have the color coded system. The RN color is Navy and I too may be in the minority because I like the separate colors....

  5. First Mistake... Can't shake bad feelings

    DisneyNurseGal posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi all! I am a brand new nurse who has been orienting on a Med Surg floor for a couple of months and I just had my SEVENTH solo shift. I made a mistake. The mistake did not hurt the patient, but...

  6. What is your quote or mantra when it gets tough?

    DisneyNurseGal replied to Lola Lou's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My manta is "All I can do, is all I can do"... meaning I am one person and only have 12 hours to complete my work. I give 100% every shift and that is the best I can

  7. First Mistake... Can't shake bad feelings

    DisneyNurseGal replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow everyone. I do not even know how to begin to thank you for all of your responses, and I promise you I took them all to heart. I appreciate allnurses so much and it is so nice to know that I am...

  8. I PASSED THE NCLEX! How I did it - a different perspective

    DisneyNurseGal posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    HOLY COW! I did it. I passed the NCLEX in 80 question. What I did to prepare: My school provided the Kaplan, I purchased the Hurst. I did all the Trainers in Kaplan and REVIEWED my Hurst content....

  9. I PASSED THE NCLEX! How I did it - a different perspective

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

    I had a TON of priority questions and I just had to think about each situation presented. I fell back on the Kaplan teaching and asked myself "is this reaction expected or unexpected" if expected I...

  10. Using BOTH kaplan and Hurst to pass RN NCLEX

    DisneyNurseGal replied to futurefotorn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

  11. Waiting for my ATT. NCLEX testing dates.

    DisneyNurseGal posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Graduated last week (WHOO hoo) just waiting on my degree/final transcript so I can get my ATT!' Does anyone know what days of the week/month Pearson does the tests? Does it vary by location? I...

  12. Waiting for my ATT. NCLEX testing dates.

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

    Yah I was hoping to test earlier than that UGH. Have to revise mt NCLEX study plan. What are you doing to get ready for the

  13. Waiting for my ATT. NCLEX testing dates.

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

    Got my ATT today!! WHOO hoo. First available date was January 21th, but I'll be in orientation that week for my new job. I have I wait until the end of

  14. Using BOTH kaplan and Hurst to pass RN NCLEX

    DisneyNurseGal replied to futurefotorn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am in the same boat!! I graduated in December and my school provided the Kaplan review and I paid for the hurst the following week. I am taking my test on January 29 and this is how I am studying....

  15. What are you doing during the break?

    DisneyNurseGal replied to seconddegreebsn's topic in General Students

    Studying for the NCLEX!! Getting ready for the spring semester to start January

  16. Oxygen and Delivery Methods

    DisneyNurseGal replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks everyone! I love all nurses for being a safe place to ask questions without judgement (I can't believe you don't know that). Merry

  17. Oxygen and Delivery Methods

    DisneyNurseGal posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Good afternoon! I was wondering if someone could help me? I am a recent grad (WHOO HOO) and I am studying for the NCLEX. In the hospital where I did my clinicals, anything more than a nasal cannula...

  18. Waiting for my ATT. NCLEX testing dates.

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

    My school is pretty quick ONCE they get the final grades from professors. I got my final grades yesterday so hopefully transcript tomorrow or friday! You taking the NCLEX soon

  19. Waiting for my ATT. NCLEX testing dates.

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

  20. Sweating in my scrubs... yuck

    DisneyNurseGal replied to RunninNurse's topic in General Students

    Drysol. It's a prescription but works well. Good

  21. First RN job

    DisneyNurseGal replied to mzdamele_2010's topic in General Students

    I'm in the same boat. I have been told to start in med surg because you will hone your critical thinking skills and ability to think quickly. The hospital where I live won't hire a nurse into L&D...

  22. residency programs

    DisneyNurseGal replied to GaNicuRN14's topic in General Nursing

    There is only one hospital in the community where I live and they only hire nurses with 3 years experience. The only exception to this is to get hired on through the residency program. I am in the...

  23. What's the nurse-patient ratio in your unit?

    DisneyNurseGal replied to Niki_RN's topic in General Nursing

    My med/surg unit is 4:1 during the day 6:1 at

  24. What does your countdown look like?

    DisneyNurseGal replied to krisiepoo's topic in General Students

    20 days until pinning ceremony 15 days until finals 3 more preceptor shifts 2 more class days 1 more paper 1 clinical assignment So close I can taste

  25. How NOT To Be An Annoying Nursing Student

    DisneyNurseGal posted a topic in General Nursing

    I Received my preceptor assignment today and I graduate in two months. I'm so excited I can not stand it!! For you experienced nurses out there... Can you complete this sentence for me. It really...