B52 BSN, MSN, RN

Psych, Substance Abuse, Case Management

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    Question for interviewers

    B52 replied to RunBabyRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Engage the interviewer by asking her to tell you about herself, how she became a nurse manager, etc. Also, ask questions specifically tailored to the unit for which you're applying. Additionally, ask...
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    Nurses Enabling Substance Abusers

    B52 replied to zombienurse13's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Be careful. Withholding Ativan, prn or scheduled, could lead to a tonic clonic
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    How much trouble am I ? Scale: 1 to super fired

    B52 replied to imalilteapott's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The director probably has more respect for you because you stood up to
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    Laptop/Tablet

    B52 replied to Krzysztof's topic in General Students

    I have a desktop, laptop and tablet, but for some reason I prefer pen and paper for classroom
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    First-Time Clinicals --Looking for Advice

    B52 replied to Krzysztof's topic in General Students

    This was a mid-life career change for me, too. My advice: Follow the rules: If you're not allowed to give meds, do not allow the nurse to hand you medication to give the patient and do not allow the...
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    Negotiating the Holiday Off

    B52 replied to Brian's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I work double shifts on weekends only. This was my strategy for nursing school. Now that nursing school is over, I still have those shifts, so I have most holidays off, but I'm scheduled to work...
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    Is it legal to have RN's use full name on badge?

    B52 replied to nitrorocket's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I work at a dual-diagnosis substance abuse facility and we have only our first name on our badges. I have a very odd first name, so if anyone wanted to find me they could easily google me and find my...
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    I HATE bedside nursing

    B52 replied to Sabr's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I, too, am not interested in bedside nursing. I've spent nearly 4 years in substance abuse and I'm moving on to psych in 2015. I love these
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    Tips on studying for medsurg?

    B52 replied to laurenbianca10's topic in General Students

    Don't read too much into the questions, and remember, with multiple choice questions, the answer is right there in front of
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    Help i'm anxious , sob...(nclex in 2 days)

    B52 replied to wickedhart29's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You can do
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    My NCLEX Experience

    B52 replied to JourneyLPN2RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't know anyone who actually felt like they passed after taking the NCLEX. I, too, felt as if I failed miserably, but somehow I passed. I must say, the NCLEX is the most diabolical test I've ever...
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    Update - Need 86 to Pass

    B52 replied to gReeNTwin1's topic in General Students

    Well
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    Debunking the SATA Myth.

    B52 replied to cp1024's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations. I had 75 questions and every other question was a difficult SATA. I thought I failed miserably, but somehow I
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    MD-RN Relations -- There is Hope

    B52 replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've had no problems with the psychiatrists I work with. When I call about a patient, they always want to know, "What do you think?" I've been told that most doctors don't give a crap about what you...
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    new grad nursing resume critique

    B52 replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You should include skills you have learned. Can you start IVs, interpret basic EKGs, insert urinary catheters. It would also be a good idea to include your clinicals as experience. If your school has...
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    I can't seem to find employment! Help!!!

    B52 replied to tellousse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I suggest you apply to drug rehab centers. I know they hire a lot of LPNs in Florida, so maybe they do up there
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    "Please pray for me to pass"...?

    B52 replied to RNsRWe's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    If you studied, paid attention and were taught well, you have the tools to pass the NCLEX. There's no need to ask me, a stranger, to pray for you. When I passed - on the first attempt - I emailed my...
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    To all my non-hospital nurses

    B52 replied to laKrugRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work in a residential drug rehab facility. I don't waste energy looking all over for IV poles, running back and forth to central supply, or hunting down the all too elusive Accucheck meters and...
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    Not sure if I like where I am working

    B52 replied to brathernotsay's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I wouldn't quit, unless the environment was really intolerable. My advice is to always ask questions when you have uncertainty. If one colleague is not helpful, seek out another who is. Ask the charge...
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    Scrub pants?

    B52 replied to RN_Sara's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I had to buy Grey's Anatomy white scrubs for graduation, and although I wasn't happy with the price, I really like the
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    IV starts in nursing schools

    B52 replied to DaynaPierceMorgan's topic in General Nursing

    At Broward College we do IV starts during Ortho/Neuro and Cardio clinicals. We also spend a day during each clinical in the ER getting more exposure to IV
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    Student Loans

    B52 replied to babyreed07's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school also advised us not to work full time. They said the "average" student could not work full time and pass. Not true. Everybody is different. Do what you have to do. I earned a scholarship...
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    Broward College starting Jan 2013

    B52 replied to Larimar7's topic in Florida Nursing

    Can anyone tell me if we really need all of those books on Prof. Brickman's website? I know the Perry Potter books are a must as well the pharmacology and dosage calculations. I already ordered those...