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    New grad-Body/mind on high alert all the time due to anxiety

    Lauraingalls replied to Summers3's topic in General Nursing

    I am a month off orientation so I get your paranoia. I usually spend my drive home after every shift analyzing what I did and the mistakes I made or things I forgot to tell in report. I then go home...
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    New nurse, cervical checks, HELP

    Lauraingalls replied to AmberK9386's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The head can be sitting in front of the cervix so it can seem to be low. I hope that makes sense. I am a new grad and just got 20 weeks of training in L and D. I have been on my own for a month now...
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    Cx: C/2-3/-1????

    Lauraingalls replied to yeonoh1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    when I chart contractions, I chart cx.. I dont use that for the cervix. It should be dialated: in centimeters from 1-10 or could be FT for fingertip. Effacement: how thin the cervix is becoming and...
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    2017 Nurse Salary

    Lauraingalls replied to Darkstar1485's topic in General Nursing

    Location: Southwest Experience: New Grad w/6mo experience Specialty: Labor and Delivery Facility :100 bed hospital in a military and borderpatrol hub but smallish town Pay: $30.00/hr (includes night...
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    WILTW 12/10: Now THAT's a BONUS!!!

    Lauraingalls replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    I am off of my 20 weeks of training and started night shift. These night labor nurses are the bomb! Great
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    WILT 11/5: No Fast Track for YOU...

    Lauraingalls replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    I learned to keep my mouth shut when 18 yr old baby daddy of 16 yr old mommy tells me to shut up and pay attention when she was pushing. I learned that there are mothers who give their 16 yr old...
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    8/13 this week, I've learned the connection between AN desktop, insurance, and HR

    Lauraingalls replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with those that are not visiting as much due to no app. It is definitely more slow here. I learned that Nubain is the best medicine for a post csection patient who has severe itching but most...
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    WILTW 8/5/16

    Lauraingalls replied to wannabeny's topic in General Nursing

    I learned this week that my hospital has an infection control specialist that uses secret shoppers to spy on nurses and report on their hand washing or sanitizing use. This infection control nurse...
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    7/30 This week, I learned Deanna Troi sucks

    Lauraingalls replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    It was orientation this week. I had to take a 4 hour class about the importance of customer service as a nurse. I had to learn about how the hospital was rated in surveys and what I can do to help...
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    7/30 This week, I learned Deanna Troi sucks

    Lauraingalls replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I am so very sorry for your lss Sent from my iPad using
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    WILTW 7/24: Serving up specials

    Lauraingalls replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    I am kind of tired of "am I too old to be a nurse" threads. Life is too short to second guess going after your dreams. Just do it! Yes I get strange looks at times being a new grad at 43 but I have...
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    WILTW 7/24: Serving up specials

    Lauraingalls replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    There are 4 nurses including myself that are moms on my daughters new club soccer team. I just think that is cool. My husband and I created 3 kids who all have reflux and asthma. Neither he nor I...
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    New Grad confused about stipend and 2 year contract.

    Lauraingalls replied to SparklyturtleRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yikes! That is roughly $24k a year of stipend money! I signed a 2yr contract stating that I would pay back what they are spending to educate me as a new grad but that is $15k total. I think what they...
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    WILTW 7/18: I'm tired :\ (complaint department and other things)

    Lauraingalls replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck! I begin my orientation next Monday and I am scared
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    WILTW 7/18: I'm tired :\ (complaint department and other things)

    Lauraingalls replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats! This week that I learned that cold stress in newborns can cause hypoglycemia and can further cause breathing issues if gone on long enough. I start Monday as a new grad L and D nurse and I...
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    studying for NCLEX RN

    Lauraingalls replied to barntrac's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I definitely recommend Uworld. I only used it and passed in 75
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    Passed NCLEX July 2016

    Lauraingalls replied to LiveFit99's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I got my results in 24 hours in AZ. I passed in 75q. So happy to have it done! 35
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    Just took NCLEX- Stopped at 75

    Lauraingalls replied to Nature_walker's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took it today as well. Mine shut off at 75q.I had about 35 SATA. I did the pop up and got a good pop up. I felt like I wanted to hurl before and was okay after. With my Uworld avg and Kaplan...
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    Pearson Vue trick July 2016

    Lauraingalls replied to TxNurse314's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took it today. 75q 35 were SATA. I got the good pop up too. Fingers
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    7/3 WILTW: Brain Development, Standardized Patients and Female Condom

    Lauraingalls replied to A&Ox6's topic in General Nursing

    Your bladder starts urging you to pee at 300 ml but at 500ml, it can become painful. Hmmm I think my bladder can hold way more than that and is super tolerant with me. My head is filled with vast...
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    Becoming a Nurse After 40

    Lauraingalls replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Nursing

    I am 43 and landed a job no problem as a new
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    My NCLEX RN expereience June 29th

    Lauraingalls replied to Rn 1979's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!
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    Passed the NCLEX in 76 questions!

    Lauraingalls replied to Acroagogue's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats! I test Wed and the anxiety is running
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    Taking NCLEX in 1 week (July 6th) HELP

    Lauraingalls replied to xmarbear's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I test the same day as you. I will finish Uworld before next week. I am averaging 66%before doing the wrong ones again. I have Kaplan and am avg 65% on that but I dislike Kaplan because of their...
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    July Nclex takers

    Lauraingalls replied to kmek30's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I wasnt aware that they are copyrighted since in the audios he gives permission to record his