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  1. proud nurse

    How important is the Eye/Ear information?

    proud nurse replied to emptyboxcars's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Any body system is fair game. Since there's no way of knowing what question you'll get on nclex, you need to be prepared. And to say that your school didn't focus on it much, and you shouldn't waste...
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    Can a nursing instructor talk about the grade she gave you to hospital staff?

    proud nurse replied to Naturally Brilliant's topic in General Students

    I think you might be worrying yourself unnecessarily. If you feel there's a mutual dislike between the two of you, there's a strong possibility she'll be avoiding you just as much as you will her. But...
  3. proud nurse

    Eek, Is 48 patients by myself too many for a nightime LTC center shift?

    proud nurse replied to hettink's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think that's a lot for a new nurse, but that's how it is. I was an experienced nurse and I had 51 patients on nights. However, one of my units was an Alzheimers/dementia non-locked unit with...
  4. proud nurse

    Took nclex 9 times

    proud nurse replied to kemifair's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I worked with a girl who took the nclex 7 times in 2.5 years before she finally passed. Do you feel rushed taking the test? Are you having test anxiety? Is english your first language? Did you...
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    Help! I didn't make it out of orientation

    proud nurse replied to Superstar1182's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not working now. I start my new job in a few weeks. I didn't include that employer on my resume for this job. I did with a few interviews prior to the one with this hospital and they were just...
  6. proud nurse

    I'm just frustrated!!

    proud nurse replied to jenlove's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've never taken or heard of the TEAS test, but if you have to take it a 3rd time I'd use this time to study for it. If you're anything like me, you want to do really well on the test. If you need a...
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    Help! I didn't make it out of orientation

    proud nurse replied to Superstar1182's topic in General Nursing

    Do you think she should've had weekly evaluations from her preceptor or a manager? Because at my last job, I also didn't make it off orientation and I never received feedback or evaluation until my...
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    OK big question really big decisions to make

    proud nurse replied to miraclesofbirth's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm 43 and I just graduated with my ASN last May. And when I get around to going back for my BSN, I'll be even older. Sounds like it's te right time for you, so why not? Best of luck to
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    Suggestions on first nursing job

    proud nurse replied to MichiganRN13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As a recent grad myself, I found that the best place to start looking is where you are doing your clinicals at. Then if you have any connections at all, try that. Also, like another poster said I...
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    is your efficiency misinterpreted as lazy ?

    proud nurse replied to gloryfied's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Brandon, Please don't think I'm coming at you. I've read your posts and can tell what an amazing nurse you are. In my mind, you're my favorite co-worker. Like you, I worked in LTC as an LPN for...
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    is your efficiency misinterpreted as lazy ?

    proud nurse replied to gloryfied's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I remember a thread a week or so ago with a nurse who didn't really have time to stop their med pass to help toilet/change a resident that they've told a resident to go in their brief if they refused...
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    First Interview. Is this normal?

    proud nurse replied to serenitylove14's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I guess it is normal. I interviewed at the my county mental health facility in November. I had to bring everything that you listed plus my college transcripts. I brought it all along, but I found...
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    Did I help the nurses or did I do nothing?

    proud nurse replied to mamacita2's topic in General Nursing

    I'm thinking you probably felt you didn't do enough because you stated you barely did AM cares, but honestly you did so much. 3 sets of vitals on 13 patients, 10 accuchecks, and documenting I&O...
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    Not a nurse? Then, why does LPN stand for Licensed Practical Nurse?

    proud nurse replied to tjmiller's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was an LPN for 11 years before I became an RN. I never felt the need to defend my decision to be an LPN, I loved it. LPN was the best choice for me for a very long time for many reasons, and when...
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    Pay vs. specialty

    proud nurse replied to Ted D's topic in General Nursing

    It's kind of like that in my area, too. When I was an LPN I worked for the public school district for 3 years. The LPNs were school nurse associates, and the RNs were school nurses. At that time,...
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    Tattoos in healthcare

    proud nurse replied to savoytruffle's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have one tattoo on my left upper back. It can't be seen by while in uniform. I think placement of the tattoo does have a lot to do with it if you're concerned about where your career will lead to....
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    First time, signed "name, RN"

    proud nurse replied to JBMmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was an LPN for many years before I went back to school for RN. I was so confused. At school I was ADN SN but every once in a while wrote LPN which of course was a huge no-no. At work I was LPN,...
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    Getting Your Desired Position 101

    proud nurse replied to BostonTerrierLover's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Boston, Wow! You put a lot of work into this and it's awesome...and to think I was able to land my new job without all this info, so YAY ME!!!lol. Tell me what you think about humor in an interview....
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    Critical Thinking: you have it or you don't. Agree or disagree?

    proud nurse replied to LTCnurse11's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have been keeping up with this thread, but what about when someone were to use the term: 1. Being able to look at the big picture 2. Thinking outside the box 3. You have to not be so task...
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    ** Need Advice** Start New Job on Monday..Just offered another position

    proud nurse replied to sundrop's topic in Nursing Career

    You don't have to worry about burned bridges with job #2 since you haven't accepted it, but you might with job #1 since you have accepted it. I'm sure you realize people accept jobs and decline them...
  21. proud nurse

    Microbiology Scare

    proud nurse replied to Keeka_Prenurse13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Maybe the professors were rated unfairly by a disgruntled student...you never know. Everyone told me to take this one instructor for A&P 2, well I practically ran to go sign up for her class....
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    Well, it is what it is. Just a revelation.

    proud nurse replied to missladyrn's topic in General Nursing

    LOLOL!!! Such a poet! I'm starting a new job very soon. I'm gonna take this into consideration to see if I can catch a vibe on my new
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    Well, it is what it is. Just a revelation.

    proud nurse replied to missladyrn's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have any advice, but I can understand how you're feeling. There's nothing worse than going to a job everyday that you can't stand, or feeling like you're stuck in something you can't get out...
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    Used wrong word in documentation

    proud nurse replied to Do_Good's topic in General Nursing

    I think you were right to document it as dyspnea based on the O2 sat and what you assessed. If I read your nurses note, I'd know that a RR of 28-30 was
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    Med Surg Nurses: How many patients do you care for?

    proud nurse replied to cheez1285's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'll be starting a new job in a few weeks on an oncology/medical floor and was told we typically have up to 7 patients on the night shift. I find that super scary and insane considering I'm still a...