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    New grad advice

    RN403 replied to Jazzyjazz's topic in Nursing Career

    Learned something new. Thanks for the
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    New grad advice

    RN403 replied to Jazzyjazz's topic in Nursing Career

    The minute you start fearing for your license is the minute you need to get out. Home health is scary enough as a new grad, if they are willing to hire you, they should at least give you a proper...
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    September 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    RN403 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "They told us we wouldn't lose our jobs to
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    Looking for a nurse to interview

    RN403 replied to Sassenach's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Have you tried contacting local hospitals to see about interviewing a nurse in person? Surely your school must have given you some guidance on how to/where to approach this interview. Just because...
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    Terrified!

    RN403 replied to safb's topic in LPN to RN

    When you say studying all the chapters does this include reading the textbook? Try to skim the readings and only really read the book in depth when you get to a topic you struggle with. Most of the...
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    New Grad Salary??

    RN403 replied to akilah530's topic in Georgia Nursing

    You can search this site and find tons of info on new grad salaries, also websites like indeed, and glassdoor can provide new grad salary information. The salaries are often listed a little higher...
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    Down time

    RN403 replied to garciadiego's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree with goddess9...gossip breads trouble. I usually just smile, nod, and walk away. Maybe spend some time with a resident that can't sleep or could use the
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    If I didn't do well in community college can I retake classes?

    RN403 replied to Desmushareem's topic in Canada

    I do not think you can re-take high school courses, but, you can certainly re-take college courses. I am not sure about re-taking nursing courses, but, you can re-take chem, micro,
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    Best use of time waiting for phone to ring? Didn't work right after graduation

    RN403 replied to CeilingCat's topic in Retired Nurses

    Yes, I agree with RN2012, you might try looking for LTC jobs to get your foot back in the door, gain some experience, and then transition into the hospital if that is what you aspire to do. It also...
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    Graduated 2years ago but never worked as a RN.

    RN403 replied to Tesfanurse's topic in Retired Nurses

    At this point you are no longer considered a new grad. Make sure you apply to regular registered nurse positions and not new grad positions. You also might try taking a refresher course since you have...
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    I caused skin tear

    RN403 replied to Purple_roses's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Don't be too hard on yourself. It was an accident. Accidents happen. You were right to report it and handled the situation correctly. Truth is, a lot of elderly have thin and fragile skin. Tears do...
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    Nclex Exam Status/Pearson vue trick!!can somebody explain please!!!

    RN403 replied to Zofia21's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There are a multitude of threads on this topic that you might find of assistance. Here is one: https://allnurses.com/nclex-discussion-forum/new-pvt-945387.html If you search "new PVT" or something of...
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    Nursing skills check off

    RN403 replied to prettyup's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, I see. Even if you do freeze up...just take a deep breath. It will come back to you. Again, good luck to
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    Nursing School Oopsies

    RN403 replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Students

    No "crumbs" left behind. Why is this so funny to
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    Nursing School Oopsies

    RN403 replied to Music in My Heart's topic in General Students

    Ahh, yes. The first bed bath. Mine took a little over an hour as well. There were two of us students in the room. For some reason, the idea of a bed bath seemed so complicated and terrifying. tripping...
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    To Study or Not to Study???

    RN403 replied to xojamieox's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I know it's hard to resist the urge...but, put the books alway and keep them away. Trying to fit anymore information in a this point will do nothing but drive you crazy. Relax, get out and get some...
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    Nursing skills check off

    RN403 replied to prettyup's topic in General Nursing

    Usually, we would just go to the simulation lab, perform the required tasks, and as long as we showed that we were competent we got checked off and on our way we went. If we did not display competence...
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    Which nurse called it?

    RN403 replied to garciadiego's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Was this patient a 'full code'? There can be different levels of code
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    Need guiding and insight, (new to website and 17 years of age)

    RN403 replied to Begzod's topic in Men in Nursing

    Yes, you can take your pre-requisites at a community college and then transfer to a university. Just be sure that you look into whatever university you want to transfer to and make sure they will...
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    Which nurse called it?

    RN403 replied to garciadiego's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well, if he is a 'no code' then you would not call a code. 1 point for Nurse B. Why do you
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    What do people think about 'older' students?

    RN403 replied to lampard's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Mid 20s is far from "older." I went to school with people all over the age scale...I didn't think any more or less of anyone for their age. Quite frankly, in NS, I was way too busy trying to keep...
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    Should I work while in school?

    RN403 replied to CLin's topic in General Students

    It depends....are you currently enrolled in nursing school? With the workload that you have do you feel you could adequately balance both work and school? People have worked FT, PT, PRN, etc during...
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    Need guiding and insight, (new to website and 17 years of age)

    RN403 replied to Begzod's topic in Men in Nursing

    You do not have to start with an ADN, but, if you are looking for a faster and cheaper route than that might be an option for you. You can usually complete an ADN at a community college. I would look...
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    simplenursing.com

    RN403 replied to Reneeka's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I agree, I would save purchasing extra materials for NCLEX. The only time I purchased extra materials during school was when I struggled with a certain topic or
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    Wellness Care Plan - What does this guy want from me?

    RN403 replied to Nrsng_School=he11's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It kind of seems like he is looking for your paper to be done in APA format. You might try looking that up online or use your APA manual if you have one. Other than that, it seems pretty...