Nurseismade RN

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  1. NCLEX...don't break my heart...again!!!

    Nurseismade RN replied to JCrow's topic in General Nursing

    This was quoted by Suzanne the moderator: "The 15 questions that are considered 'test or trial ' questions never count, and they are not added into how you do on the exam. They are selected before you...

  2. NCLEX...don't break my heart...again!!!

    Nurseismade RN replied to JCrow's topic in General Nursing

    I am sure you did great!!! also remember 15 of those questions do not

  3. New nurse OVERWHELMED

    Nurseismade RN replied to leapof faith's topic in Medical-Surgical

    My Dear, do not beat yourself up. The first year in nursing is difficult period let alone the first time off orientation. It seems from your statements that you may need a good "brain sheet" with...

  4. Getting out on time

    Nurseismade RN replied to Bandaid08's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with the above post.....I have attached a link I posted discussing this topic, hope it helps to let you know you are not alone.....:)...

  5. So sad. :(

    Nurseismade RN replied to HappyPediRN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I believe you were formerly known as OctoberBride You have posted many posts about this situation with a number of responses and wonderful advice, even suggestions of signing on with an agency for...

  6. My 9 year old patient was raped and required surgery

    Nurseismade RN replied to ssouthernyankee's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am sure a "team" as mentioned is in place. But as you know this poor child needs medical attention, hence nursing care. Us nurses are ones that are most often with the patient. So I fully understand...

  7. Caring for Jehovah's witnesses

    Nurseismade RN replied to cu-n-hvn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Not quite the same but important non the less, as a patient's beliefs were respected.......I had a Jewish patient who was very strict....(some I was told are not). Knowing Jews do not eat pork I felt...

  8. Best hospitals to work for in West Palm Beach area?

    Nurseismade RN replied to smithtls02's topic in Florida Nursing

    bump!

  9. Grain problems

    Nurseismade RN replied to RetrieverGirl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The link Daytonite provided is excellent. Also when thinking Grains...just remember 1 grain = 60 mg gr 1 = 60mg gr 1/2 = 30mg gr 1/4 = 15mg and so on. in a drug calc you would just convert and then...

  10. Did I handle this correctly?

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

    you absolutely handled it correctly.....I would have done the

  11. Best hospitals to work for in West Palm Beach area?

    Nurseismade RN replied to smithtls02's topic in Florida Nursing

    have same question...pls respond

  12. UMASS Amherst RN to BSN online ANYONE out there???

    Nurseismade RN replied to manursing's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Congrats!!! and all the best as you continue your career in nursing. I am in my first

  13. What The Bleep Happened To The Shortage?

    Nurseismade RN replied to Pedinurse888's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    aloevera, where are you and what hospital do you work at that's hiring....live in Boston but want to one day soon relocate to anywhere with palm

  14. UMass RN-BSN online updates please

    Nurseismade RN replied to Nurseismade RN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Well just an update......first off Umass is great and organized. Although the first semester is not hard, there is tons of reading, watching power point lectures, and graded topic discussions along...

  15. Psych Interview on Tuesday

    Nurseismade RN replied to Ultra Violet's topic in Psychiatric

    Congratulations!!! I also would like to work part-time at an outpatient detox clinic. If there are any openings at your facility could you email me. I am also in school now...same as you...umass...

  16. What The Bleep Happened To The Shortage?

    Nurseismade RN replied to Pedinurse888's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    North Shore Medical Center, MA is hiring new grads for those willing to travel outside of Boston. Just saw their

  17. My Nclex Experience.

    Nurseismade RN replied to Quiskeya's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I knew you passed before I got to the end....hee

  18. Droplet oozing from subcutaneous administration?

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

    Hi Greg, Just had an in service regarding adminstering insulin. You should hold the plunger down and count 123. Apparently for insulin it does matter......Counting 123 insures that the patient is...

  19. What The Bleep Happened To The Shortage?

    Nurseismade RN replied to Pedinurse888's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    hi nurshell888 there is a shortage of nurses with experience, but unfortunatley not for new grads. Hospitals will look take you if you have at least six months experience but prefer a year. Try...

  20. using Baxter IV pumps and IV med administration for dummies

    Nurseismade RN replied to adrienurse's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hi in answer to your question of Can someone give me an example of a typical order for an IV med? one is vyoxx....order to give 50mls over 30 mins. This one is easy just so that you can understand...

  21. UMASS Amherst RN to BSN online ANYONE out there???

    Nurseismade RN replied to manursing's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    will your credits equal 120?.......that is the bachelors requirement.....it might take one year to finish the nursing segment...which is 30 credits.....but the rest I think will be in approved...

  22. any californians take it this past tuesday 19th

    Nurseismade RN replied to rockenmomRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations

  23. How far did you travel?

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

    40 mins each way......and its the winter that does me in.......so after 7 months have decided to transfer to their satelite closer to home.....where the commute will be 10

  24. About Prerequisite Requirements (Microbiology)

    Nurseismade RN replied to spicychickensandwich's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    you should contact your nursing department for any questions regarding your query....you also can do your micro at another college...that is what I did...just make sure it is the approved course and...

  25. Bad Patient Care at Boston Medical Center?

    Nurseismade RN replied to nyforlove's topic in General Nursing

    I did my med surg clinicals there 2006, and found the floor I was assigned to be very professional, this inclulded the Nurses, Techs, secretaries.......one of the nurses even took time to show me how...