Faeriewand ASN, RN

med/surg/tele/neuro/rehab/corrections

Certified Medical Surgical Registered Nurse and ONS Chemotherapy certified

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    Worried about passing NCLEX after Kaplan due to low scores

    Faeriewand replied to nclexparanoid's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was very depressed when I was studying for NCLEX and I took way too many breaks. I think I studied for nearly 4 months but that was off and on. I never did get thru the whole Saunders book....
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    emt-basic good idea to get it before i apply to an ER/ED?

    Faeriewand replied to 8jimi8ICURN's topic in Emergency

    Good for you! yup you will have fun! I never got to be an EMT on a rig but working in the ER sure was fun. Post back and tell us what your experiences are okay? They have an ambulance company...
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    I cannot do this job anymore!

    Faeriewand replied to superwifenursewoman's topic in General Nursing

    You say you are not depressed but you have all the clinical symptoms. Have you thought about seeing a therapist? There are some nursing jobs where you do not have to work with patients-desk jobs-if...
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    IV tubing....why don't you recap it?

    Faeriewand replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in General Nursing

    I would like to know the answer to your question
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    How to organize your "brains"

    Faeriewand replied to DeeSki's topic in First Year After Licensure

    "Brains" is a common term on the floor. I got mine from my mentor. Her husband made hers I guess on excel? I just put it in the copy machine each morning to run off as many as I need for the day...
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    Anxiety before work?

    Faeriewand replied to BeachyRNn08's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm new and have stress before going into work and my work isn't all that bad. I think it's just normal to feel stressed when you're new. If co-workers are abusive however, like in that one post,...
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    I'm so nervous about going on my own

    Faeriewand posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    This is my first nursing job and next week I will no longer be a preceptee; I will be a nurse on my own. I am so nervous! I've had 6 weeks of orientation on the med/surg floor. I've been working at...
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    Themed Hospitals and Hospital Themed Restaurants

    Faeriewand replied to Anxious Patient's topic in General Nursing

    Heart Attack Grill. -----> Ridiculous waitress costumes. But they got the name right if you look at that
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    Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

    Faeriewand replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    I've been an LVN for about 6 months now and am waiting for a spot in two nursing schools LVN-RN bridge. I work on a med/surg floor and love my job but I do wish I had my RN already. I am taking...
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    Are you working all the holidays because you're new?!?

    Faeriewand posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Are you working over the holidays and don't want to? Well I am! There was a sign-up sheet on the wall and everyone signed up for what they wanted like work x-mas eve off, work x-mas day etc for New...
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    Are you working all the holidays because you're new?!?

    Faeriewand replied to Faeriewand's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I did get a little break in that today, the 23rd, I was scheduled to work and they called this morn and said I was on call. Today is a good day to be off because my daughter is flying in from...
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    Difficulty Orienting with Younger Nurse?

    Faeriewand replied to Sailingshoes's topic in General Nursing

    I have a young friend who is also a new nurse like me. The first thing she told her preceptor is that she learns better by doing. Don't we all? :) It's like driving. If someone else drives you,...
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    How much are you borrowing?

    Faeriewand replied to harborview's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I went thru LVN for 18 months and racked up $12,000 on credit cards to pay for things. School only cost $2,500 including books but there were living expenses and I was only working as a CNA per
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    Lowered my pay, didn't tell me? Don't know what to do?

    Faeriewand replied to liberty_bell's topic in General Nursing

    I know it stinks what happened to you but since you are moving in a few months I would definitely just work there so it will look good on your resume and then ask for a good reference upon leaving. I...
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    44 year-old woman with DVT dies of PE--- ???

    Faeriewand replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in General Nursing

    What does a DVT feel like? Just
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    A really good example of children in the USA still dying from childhood diseases.

    Faeriewand replied to justme1972's topic in General Nursing

    I've always wondered about the varicella vaccine protection waning thru the years. I had chickenpox as a kid so my titre was three times higher than needed. My oldest daughter had it as a...
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    should I bother with the LPN?

    Faeriewand replied to talk to the hand's topic in General Nursing

    First let me tell you a story. I started as a tech in the ER in the hospital where I work now and there I met a woman who had been a tech there for 20 years. After we began talking she told me that...
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    LPNs Salary Poll. I might use this for new job. HELP?

    Faeriewand replied to lpnsider's topic in General Nursing

    new LVN no experience San Diego area med/surg 16.58/hr I was crying until I read this
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    ***** Am I doing something wrong?

    Faeriewand replied to wabashcannon's topic in General Nursing

    wabashcannon where do you live? So is there no nursing shortage in your area? Are you going to relocate? A friend of mine found a nursing job thru yahoo hot jobs. Good luck in your search....
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    Are you working all the holidays because you're new?!?

    Faeriewand replied to Faeriewand's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was so mad about it because there were so many nurses who signed up to work on these days and not everyone who requested was put on the
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    Let's introduce ourselves...

    Faeriewand replied to pedi-RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi Mark, love your all nurses name! LOL :) I feel like that most of the time!!! I graduated in January, took board in May and passed with 85 questions. (LVN) I'm currently working in my first...
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    A New RN, Quit Job after 5 Months

    Faeriewand replied to I_Scream's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a new med/surg nurse but the advantage that I have is that my orientation is 3 months long! I have just two more days left on orientation. I really feel for all of you because I too was so...
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    My son wants to be a nurse????

    Faeriewand replied to californiadreaming's topic in General Nursing

    Wow ToxicShock can I help you down off of that Soap
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    My son wants to be a nurse????

    Faeriewand replied to californiadreaming's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I have been reading that thread about the bay area new grads. Thanks song for bringing it up. I had forgotten. :) It does depend on where you live and if you want to travel to a different area...
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    My son wants to be a nurse????

    Faeriewand replied to californiadreaming's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing doesn't have to be a calling. Yes it's okay to do it for money and job security. Nursing is a great profession. :) And nursing in CA is especially good because we have limits on the number of...