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  1. Three sets of vitals in a 12-hour shift?

    livRN2012 replied to SavingGrace007's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    We do 3 sets where I work. Our aids start first round as soon as they get report, second at 11ish and the last around

  2. New nurse struggling with assessment techniques

    livRN2012 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a new nurse, I've been on the floor for 4 months. I work on a busy surgical GI/GU and trauma floor. I am struggling with lung sounds, mainly the difference between clear and diminished. I can tell...

  3. Do you like working weekends? Holidays?

    livRN2012 replied to LTCNS's topic in General Nursing

    You can look at your pros and cons, convince yourself that it's a great job, etc but the bottom line is, if you're not happy you're not

  4. Got 265 questions, did the Pearson Vue Trick (PVT) and passed in California!!!!

    livRN2012 replied to SandyMickey's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yay!! I'm so excited! I was so upset afterwards about it! Generally I'm a pretty fast test taker! I don't like to spend a lot of time on questions; I start to second guess myself and change the...

  5. Got 265 questions, did the Pearson Vue Trick (PVT) and passed in California!!!!

    livRN2012 replied to SandyMickey's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yay!!! I was so upset!!! I'm so excited

  6. Got 265 questions, did the Pearson Vue Trick (PVT) and passed in California!!!!

    livRN2012 replied to SandyMickey's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just got out of NCLEX. 265 questions in about 2 hours. Left bawling, got the good PVT when I checked in the parking lot. Does this mean I

  7. Do potential employers owe you an explaination?

    livRN2012 replied to Marshall1's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I interviewed back in March; wasn't my best interview but seemed to go ok. I called a week later to reexpress my interest in the position-got his voicemail and left a message. I never got a call back....

  8. So who do nurses marry or have as civil partners???

    livRN2012 replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    I'm marrying a high voltage lineman

  9. Full length modest scrub skirts

    livRN2012 replied to WannaBNursey's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I got a pair of pants and converted them to a skirt. Super easy and the majority of the sewing is done for you so it looks

  10. Left sided heart failure! HELP!!

    livRN2012 replied to Julian87's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    In nursing school, we were always told that weight was the greatest indicator of fluid balance. A weight gain of 2-3 pounds in a very short amount of time isn't normal unless you are holding to an...

  11. Holmes ADN Program Ridgeland- What should I expect?

    livRN2012 replied to CareerChangeNeeded's topic in General Nursing

  12. Holmes ADN Program Ridgeland- What should I expect?

    livRN2012 replied to CareerChangeNeeded's topic in General Nursing

  13. Holmes ADN Program Ridgeland- What should I expect?

    livRN2012 replied to CareerChangeNeeded's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah I do! Graduate in

  14. Holmes ADN Program Ridgeland- What should I expect?

    livRN2012 replied to CareerChangeNeeded's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I do! Graduate in 3

  15. Holmes ADN Program Ridgeland- What should I expect?

    livRN2012 replied to CareerChangeNeeded's topic in General Nursing

    Hahahahaha don't know who you are but I'm right there w/ ya!!! So glad it's

  16. Holmes Acceptance Letters 2013

    livRN2012 replied to pmc728's topic in General Nursing

    I had a 30 ACT and a 3.5ish GPA, as well as the majority if

  17. Lab scenario Help

    livRN2012 replied to Nursingstudent0636's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What is BUN for? Not liver but. . . This might tell you why she is in CHF. Also might tell you why she is

  18. Will old program marks effect my chances?

    livRN2012 replied to Ivgotsunshine22's topic in Canada

    I would think so, as long as they are on your transcript, they would included in your

  19. Is this an acceptable 3 part nursing diagnosis?

    livRN2012 replied to JS85's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Agree with the NANDA book! Super

  20. data sheet

    livRN2012 replied to asma6's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hey now, no one can help you if you jump down everyone's throat when they try. We need a little more info on this data sheet to be able to help you. Like a pp said, it's most likely an assessment...

  21. How to study for "Three Tests"

    livRN2012 replied to Jaurelus93's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Priorities first. Soc is first. Study that. Then the next test, then the next. You seem to have pretty good grades, study til you know the info and feel comfortable with it. Nursing school will throw...

  22. Holmes or MDCC Acceptance Letters 2012

    livRN2012 replied to aweeks78's topic in General Nursing

    I graduate from the Ridgeland campus in May 2013. 30 on my ACT, like a 3.5 GPA. I got my letter over spring break. I can't remember how they accept people but you definitely have a better chance of...

  23. The choice Hindscc vs Holmescc

    livRN2012 replied to vbennett84's topic in General Nursing

    I'm at the Ridgeland campus. Graduate in

  24. Networking in a new city

    livRN2012 posted a topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I graduate in May and will be moving to Tulsa OK. What would be the best way to start networking and meeting people to get my foot in the door since I have no contacts in

  25. UMC NICU

    livRN2012 replied to oliviamann's topic in General Nursing

    The NICU there is big. Not sure of how many beds but I know the nurses usually have pods of 2-3 patients. I'm sure you could find some decent extended stay hotels within ten to fifteen minutes of the...