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    Alabama new grad pay

    springchick1 replied to Optimistic_RN_'s topic in General Nursing

    Depends on what unit you are on. Specialty units like ER, OR,and ICU make more than someone starting on the
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    Unprepared interviewer

    springchick1 replied to armygirlabn's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You THINK they had your resume. And you assumed that because they were sitting at the desk they weren't busy. When we do peer interviews, they pull us with no warning. We are grabbed and told we are...
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    Narrative Incident Report

    springchick1 replied to migueros's topic in General Nursing

    There are guidelines in textbooks. You can look them up
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    hiv and infections

    springchick1 replied to Toadd35's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Do you worry this much with all patients? Think about the patients you treat that don't know they have HIV or don't disclose
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    Taking the NCLEX multiple times

    springchick1 replied to cambrose's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    True. We won't know who took the test 6 times. But employers will notice that someone graduated in Dec 2014 and aren't licensed for a year (or longer in some cases). This raises red flags. At least it...
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    Taking the NCLEX multiple times

    springchick1 replied to cambrose's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree completely! It's crazy to me that there are people taking the NCLEX 8 times before they pass and people don't seem to have a problem with it. I also think that people who graduated 5 years...
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    Certified nursing assistants not welcome!

    springchick1 replied to Barbie8808's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Actually, I never said that Chamberlain was an online school for BSN students. And no, I'm not trying to take classes there. I saw YOUR post there. And just think, if you HAD gone to a community...
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    Certified nursing assistants not welcome!

    springchick1 replied to Barbie8808's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm so sorry the big bad nurses won't let you into their organization!! We are just so mean and hateful!! Is that what you want to hear? Does that make you feel better? That's great if you really...
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    Failed a class - should I appeal??

    springchick1 replied to ineedachange1's topic in Excelsior College

    How did you not realize the grading policy until the semester was over? That's on you. You knew from your test grades that you weren't making Great grades so it should come as no surprise that you...
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    Certified nursing assistants not welcome!

    springchick1 replied to Barbie8808's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Barbie, what it all boils down to is that you are not a nurse so therefore, you cannot be part of some secret society for nurses. If it bothers you that much, do what the rest of us nurses have done:...
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    Note taking in class....how do you do it.

    springchick1 replied to Valcorie34's topic in General Students

    I hand wrote all my notes. I retained the info better that
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    What nurse life-hacks do you have to offer?

    springchick1 replied to Purple_roses's topic in Nurses Rock

    When you're scrubbed in and you have sweat dripping down your back because it's so hot, have the circulator rub a little alcohol across the back of your neck and even your forehead. It will help cool...
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    8/22 What I learned this week....

    springchick1 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    https://allnurses.com/nclex-discussion-forum/failed-nclex-rn-990148.html Here you go! It's an OLD thread but skip to the last page:) Edit: ok, maybe it's not as old as I thought. But
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    8/22 What I learned this week....

    springchick1 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I leaned that some people take the NCLEX 8 times because they didn't take the first 6 times seriously😳 I also learned that if you are in your 60s and work a lot of hours then clearly you must...
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    What do you guys do to de-stress?

    springchick1 replied to OBigdog26's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Netflix and reading, sometimes at the same time:) I'm currently rereading Harry Potter for probably the 10th time. It never gets
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    Failed, nclex rn 5 times! Help?!?!

    springchick1 replied to lystacy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I wish I had that much money for 6 times to be just for kicks. And then they failed the 7th time too! I think it is absolutely ridiculous that someone is allowed to take boards 8
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    Saturday update to license lookup

    springchick1 replied to Mrs.in2015's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Yay! Congratulations
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    colleague does not want to take day off

    springchick1 replied to bellefleur's topic in General Nursing

    If she's manic because she has energy, that must mean you are depressed since you are run down at the end of the day.
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    Saturday update to license lookup

    springchick1 replied to Mrs.in2015's topic in Alabama Nursing

    And I would recommend changing your username to something that doesn't have your real name it in. You want to remain as anonymous as
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    Saturday update to license lookup

    springchick1 replied to Mrs.in2015's topic in Alabama Nursing

    They do:). It is normally posted at 8:00 am. Let us know how you
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    Hurst content videos???

    springchick1 replied to Followingfootsteps's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I loved Hurst review! It is a great refresher and they all give a lot if test taking strategies. It is well worth the money but at the end of the day, you are still going to have to study the...
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    Failed nclex-rn many times. thinking of taking LPN nclex.

    springchick1 replied to bubba0816's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You have failed 5 times. Taking the exact same test in a different state isn't going to help you. Take a remediation course or get some help. Plenty of people have worked full time and still passed...
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    How do you take classes like micro/chem AFTER bsn graduation?

    springchick1 replied to xVERITAS's topic in General Students

    It's possible. There are plenty of people (me included) who worked a full time job while in nursing school. If we can do that, you take definitely take your science classes. You take classes at night,...
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    Technical questions about this specialty

    springchick1 replied to CDCEE's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Your best bet is to be honest and admit that this is a homework assignment. You need to find a nurse and do a face to face interview. You have no idea if the person you are really talking to is a...
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    NCLEX Blues

    springchick1 replied to Bratton_LVN04's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There is nothing definite until it shows up on the BON website. That's great that the trick worked for you, Strawberry. But unless you've seen this persons license number, don't tell them they've...