NotMyProblem MSN

NotMyProblem MSN ASN, BSN, MSN, LPN, RN

Med/Surg, LTACH, LTC, Home Health

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  1. NCLEX-RN study schedule

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to nevergiveup2016's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    In my opinion, you're already contemplating a failing approach: quantity. I used one resource when I studied for the NCLEX and I made sure that I understood the rationales in that one resource. By the...

  2. How soon did you test?

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Hailbop16's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I graduated from my ASN program on 04/16/2010, had a few knock-downs/drag-outs with the BON for about a month, and was finally able to test on 06/16/2010. I didn't start studying until I received that...

  3. NCLEX-RN 2nd time around!

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to AlmostRN2016's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Oops! Just saw the date of your post and realized it may already be too late for suggestions. Good

  4. NCLEX-RN 2nd time around!

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to AlmostRN2016's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What kinds of notes are you taking? Can you give an example of a situation or fact and what notes you jotted down for review and understanding of that situation or

  5. Transition to RN

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to medic112's topic in Excelsior College

    I went through the exams in order, except when I got to the LS series. I was so intimidated and fearful of LS 1 because of the cardiac content, that I skipped it until I completed LS 2 & 3....

  6. How do you feel about having other nurses as patients?

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to purplegal's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nope...can't say I've ever had that problem. When receiving report on a patient, what he or she does for a living matters not to me unless his or her title has a direct bearing on the issues at hand....

  7. Please help (positive advice only please)

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to phuturenurse1988's topic in Men in Nursing

    I believe you are mistaking LTAC with LTC. Huge difference! LTACH is more like a long term, extended care ICU riddled with extremely ill vent patients who are somewhat stable, and loads of chronic...

  8. RACISM IN NURSING

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to dddubbu's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I worked with a nurse at a nursing home many, many years ago during my LPN years. She was the type that always had to be the one to save the day....even would go so far as to wreck the day just so...

  9. Transition to RN

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to medic112's topic in Excelsior College

    Great job!! What's

  10. New Nurse at 63 - Too Old?

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to aimee32907's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I believe your best accolade is the work ethic that you'll be bringing with you to the table...the nursing license will be a bonus. Not too many yunguns have the kind of devotion that you described....

  11. Switching to part time after few months of experience?

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Katie_'s topic in General Nursing

    Med-surg is not for you?!?!?! The nerve!! Seriously, I've read responses on this forum where ICU, nurses become offended, ED nurses become offended, LTC nurses become offended, and the various titles...

  12. The Excelsior College Distance Learning ADN Program: Facts, Answers, and Links

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Lunah's topic in Excelsior College

    That depends on where (how far) you're willing to go to test. A friend of mine just became CPNE-eligible during the summer, and just passed the CPNE 4 days ago. She accepted a testing date out in...

  13. The Excelsior College Distance Learning ADN Program: Facts, Answers, and Links

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Lunah's topic in Excelsior College

    California will not accept this degree. You would either have to move earlier than anticipated in order to work as an RN, except for the VA, or continue to work as an LVN in California until you are...

  14. What do you do at your workplace to still feel the spirit of Christmas?

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to NurseEnvision's topic in General Nursing

    Yesteryear, I would wear sneakers with bells on the laces. Heaven forbid I'd risk waking up the drug-seekers now and ruin the holiday spirit for everyone! Now, I do my level best to stay as far away...

  15. Does working at a small hospital make me less of a nurse?

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Jaellys's topic in General Nursing

    If my Float Pool pay would follow me, Heaven knows I'd be right there with

  16. New Nurse HELP!!!!!!

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to stephi13's topic in General Nursing

    If you've been here for a year, I'd start looking for an acute care position that provides a more extensive orientation period so that you can get more of what you need. Critical thinking skills...

  17. LPN's aren't real nurses

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to laurennnxo26's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I once attended a seminar that was held by a BSN-RN speaker. She repeatedly addressed the audience as "nurses and LPNs". At first, I thought it was a slip of the tongue. But, after 8 hours and a...

  18. Upset with delegation

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to lovaza's topic in General Nursing

    The nurse who yelled at you never would have gotten away with treating an experienced nurse like that and she knows it. Whether you're six months or six years in, that behavior is unacceptable and...

  19. Upset with delegation

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to lovaza's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely follow TheCommuter's

  20. Upset with delegation

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to lovaza's topic in General Nursing

    I think I see what's going on here. Is it safe to assume that you are a new nurse or new to the facility? Or both? If that's the case then, yes, I can definitely see this from a bullying

  21. Which is More Effective in Treating Obesity?

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Empire Chick's topic in General Nursing

    I've been waiting three days for my treadmill to arrive. I've never done exercise, per se, but I maintained a weight of 138-150 pounds for years due to being active.....until recent years when the...

  22. Upset with delegation

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to lovaza's topic in General Nursing

    So let me get this right. You have a problem with being assigned one job (PCT), but are okay with being assigned to do two jobs (RN and

  23. Upset with delegation

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to lovaza's topic in General Nursing

    Pleeeeease! ​I hope and pray my job puts me in a PCT position

  24. Failed nursing class 6 months away from graduation, need Advice

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Nurse Lizzy's topic in General Students

    Yes, that's how it's been at a lot of places. This year, 2016, my hospital has begun the 2-nurse Foley-insertion practice as well. They've begun to take hospital-acquired UTIs very seriously, since...

  25. Failed nursing class 6 months away from graduation, need Advice

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Nurse Lizzy's topic in General Students

    To the OP, this should put a smile on your face.