WSU_Ally_RN BSN, RN

MICU for 4 years, now PICU for 3 years!

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    loan forgiveness

    WSU_Ally_RN replied to paradox's topic in General Nursing

    I know a lot of hospitals will help you pay back your loans if you agree to work for them for so many years... I am getting $10,000 to pay my loans back with, and have to work at my hospital in Ohio...
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    Are your pockets full?

    WSU_Ally_RN replied to ghost's topic in General Nursing

    Is it possible to keep just pens, tape, and alcohol in your pockets, and get everything else when needed? That, in addition to my stethoscope, is all that is in my pockets, and when I need the others,...
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    Shoes

    WSU_Ally_RN replied to ghost's topic in General Nursing

    My mom also has plantar fascitis and she LOVES her birkinstocks and croc's! Maybe try the croc's... they are usually about $30 a pair. My mom is unable to wear anything else but these two brands. Good...
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    This is a basic med pass question

    WSU_Ally_RN replied to blingbling's topic in General Nursing

    the hospital where i work, q8hrs and tid are totally different times.... q8hrs is 0000, 0800, and 1600... tid is 0800, 1300, 1800... i would check with your facility on tid
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    Shoes

    WSU_Ally_RN replied to ghost's topic in General Nursing

    I wear dansko's and love them! They are well worth the amount of money I spent on them! My advice would be to go to the store and try different shoes on... just because I say one type is the best...
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    Wright State Nursing School!

    WSU_Ally_RN replied to LiveZen's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I'm working at The Cleveland Clinic on a hospital to hospital transfer
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    Wright State Nursing School!

    WSU_Ally_RN replied to LiveZen's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Congrats to you both! I just graduated from WSU in June! The program is tough, but you will make it!! Good Luck!!
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    What does this mean?

    WSU_Ally_RN replied to NY Nurse's topic in General Students

    When I find a wonderful acronym that I have no idea what it is, I use this website... http://www.pharma-lexicon.com/ It's all medical acronyms, so that's real
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    shift differentials for rn's

    WSU_Ally_RN replied to RN1263's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I am a new grad working at the Cleveland Clinic's main hospital. I'm not sure what the shift diff is for nights, but for evenings (anything after 3:30) it's an extra $1/hour. I was able to start on my...
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    Resume?

    WSU_Ally_RN replied to Halinja's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Does the school you attend have a Career Services Department? My school did, and they were the ones that helped me with my resume. I began it, and they helped me polish it up so it shined! Maybe try...
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    New RN's

    WSU_Ally_RN replied to Nurseismade RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Deleted... my computer is acting up and posted multiple
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    New RN's

    WSU_Ally_RN replied to Nurseismade RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated June 10, got my ATT June 22, and tested July 11. The only study materials I used was the Saunder's book they recommend on the NCLEX forum here. Good Luck!!
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    Ohio BON - how long has it taken

    WSU_Ally_RN replied to charebec65's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When I took my test in July, I was able to get my quick results from Pearson's website in 48 hours. I got my license number off of the OBN website about 6 hours later. Good luck, and try not to drive...
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    i week prior to taking the NCLEX; what else am i suppose to do?

    WSU_Ally_RN replied to marieinla's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What else should you do??? RELAX!! If you are so stressed out from studying you are not going to retain anything else you study. You are fully prepared for this exam... you made it though nursing...
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    moving/nclex in another state?!

    WSU_Ally_RN replied to norton56's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    As far as taking the NCLEX in another state, take it where ever you want! It's a national test, so as long as it's taken in the US, you'll be fine. Our nursing instructors used to joke with us that if...
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    Bandaids to keep 'em happy???

    WSU_Ally_RN replied to jaky_speaks's topic in General Nursing

    It goes along the same principle of giving a kid a band-aid when they get a shot, even if it's not needed... kids think that their insides will leak out, so the band-aid keeps them in... This makes...
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    Questions for all you nurses

    WSU_Ally_RN replied to jennn's topic in Ohio Nursing

    i'll attempt to answer some of your questions! i am a brand new nurse, and don't start orientation until aug. 7, but i think i can answer some from experiences i've had.... how many hours per day do...
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    New Grad.Wants OB/Labor-Delivery in Cleveland

    WSU_Ally_RN replied to chrissiejh's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Try checking on specific hospital's websites. I saw postings for L&D and Post-partum listed at Fairview Hospital when I was applying for jobs. I don't believe that they required experience. Good...
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    Become an LPN? Please advise...

    WSU_Ally_RN replied to ruby04's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't fully read each post, so I do appoligize if I am repeating someone else, but have you thought about an RN? I'm not too sure where you are located, but I know here in Dayton, OH where I went...
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    Seeking Nursing Gear Advice

    WSU_Ally_RN replied to HeartofJack's topic in General Nursing

    I believe if you look on the nursing student forum, there is a whole discussion regarding this
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    where do I go to see if I passed?

    WSU_Ally_RN replied to smileysenior's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If your state participates in quick results, you can go to the Pearson website, and log in. There you can retrieve your quick results. Instructions on how to do this was included with my ATT that I...
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    Picc Line question?

    WSU_Ally_RN replied to AussieKylie's topic in General Students

    I have never had a PICC line that i was not able to disconnect from the IV tubing to let the patient undress/redress. As long as you have an alcohol wipe to clean the port with and a saline flush to...
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    Hospital Day Cares

    WSU_Ally_RN replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    I know there is one near the hospital that I will be working at, and they give discounts to the hospital employees, but it's not really on the campus (more like across the street). It's open from I...
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    What's your NCLEX score

    WSU_Ally_RN replied to RNKay31's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    As far as I know, there is not any magic number or percentage that you need to get in order to pass or fail. The computer gives you questions until it knows that if it kept giving you questions, you...
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    Threat of needle sticks!!

    WSU_Ally_RN replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    most hospitals i have been in have gone to needleless systems, where the only time you actually use a needle is to get the medicine out of the vial. You then take the needle off and either put on a...