NotMyProblem MSN

NotMyProblem MSN ASN, BSN, MSN, LPN, RN

Med/Surg, LTACH, LTC, Home Health

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  1. Muslim??

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to FloridaLpn2015's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    If it's simply a matter of covering your head, have you thought of a surgical cap? Nowadays, they come in so many colors, prints, and patterns. You could match them with your uniform and none would be...

  2. Made mistakes

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Sith_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'd suggest that you map out a written plan of how to best approach the beginning and ending of your shift...to include checking for new orders...and have it readily available to present to your...

  3. Pre req

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to kattyg59's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It depends on your grasp of each subject. I absolutely loved English and all that it entailed. So, I could take it will pretty much anything. I would always combine subjects that I found to be easy...

  4. Made mistakes

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Sith_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    This is for walking rounds (bedside reporting) which is mandatory at a lot of facilities, apparently not yours. The computers are located at the bedside so that we can instantly chart what we've done...

  5. Made mistakes

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Sith_Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    OP, are you guys computerized at your facility? We make walking rounds at the bedside. Each room has its own computer. What we do is go into each room, log on, and pull up the patient's file. Here we...

  6. RN.com Basic Medication Administration Exam-RN...Help!

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to SquidRN's topic in General Nursing

    You might want to check the dates before you post a response. The one you commented on was made over three years ago. I'm sure they've moved on to other issues by

  7. your niche in nursing

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Nurse3242's topic in General Nursing

    29 years. No joke. No

  8. Lpn to Rn online

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Nelsonneal's topic in LPN to RN

    No harm

  9. Get depressed with my situation...

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to micstn's topic in General Nursing

    Most of the people I work with don't even know who I am. Whenever I show up, I always hear, "Oh, we were expecting the other one". Fine by me. I prefer to keep it that way....the unsung

  10. Wanted to go back for RN

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

    I was an LPN with an occasional desire to become an RN. During those moments, I took a prereq or two. The economy and cut hours is what officially drove me back into school for the RN after 24 years...

  11. Lpn to Rn online

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Nelsonneal's topic in LPN to RN

    I copied and pasted the link directly from the board of nursing that the OP inquired about. This is why I also recommended that he/she check for him/herself. I guess you didn't read that in my

  12. Lpn to Rn online

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Nelsonneal's topic in LPN to RN

    Check the link below. Excelsior College is the only ASN online program accepted by your state. EC is where I obtained my ASN and BSN degree. Education and Examination FAQ You will find the answer...

  13. Transition to RN

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to medic112's topic in Excelsior College

    Yep. That sounds about right. I took every practice exam for the nursing theory exams. I failed every practice exam for the nursing theory exams. However, I passed every actual nursing theory exam for...

  14. Failed 4 times NCLEX-RN

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

    I agree with Sour Lemon. You must understand the 'why' this and not that with each answer. I only used one resource for the NCLEX-RN six years ago: Kaplan's Strategies, Practices, and Review. I...

  15. Does anyone have good experiences in the nursing profession

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

    Of course, the OP can get other random degrees in healthcare or anywhere else. This is so very true. My advice to her was because she chose to pursue a career in healthcare as a nurse. Letting her...

  16. Does anyone have good experiences in the nursing profession

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

    You're welcome! Let me take this opportunity to correct myself. Most LPN-RN bridge programs are one year in length regardless of the avenue taken. Good luck to

  17. There's hope!

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to DaisyRN2003's topic in General Nursing

    If you click the OP's name, then click the threads he or she has made, you'll see the whole story. That's what I did to cone up to speed with the current

  18. New nurse and feeling so discouraged

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to KHT's topic in General Nursing

    Skip ahead 5 years down the line: 5 years and knowledge of many tasks and the skills to perform those with utter proficiently. Yet you still have 2 or 3 admits arriving just minutes apart. Something...

  19. Does anyone have good experiences in the nursing profession

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

    Not all here are judgmental. It takes a special kind of strength to endure the physical and emotional demands and never-ending abuses in this career. I left my very first nursing job eons ago after...

  20. Does anyone have good experiences in the nursing profession

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

    Nursing is for stallions: thick-skin, strong back. The only time my smiles are voluntary is when I'm caring for the elderly, and on pay days, with the latter fluctuating at

  21. "What is an important to you?" and the PPS

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to nutella's topic in General Nursing

    Disclaimer: I did not read the entire post. The only way that I would not opt for 'artificial nutrition' is if it was determined that I or my loved one was not expected to live past the next 3-7 days,...

  22. Attention nurse bullies... and victims!!

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Xtina, BSN, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I know there are some bullies in nursing; I've just never met any. But I also believe that a lot of these allegations of nurse bullying stem from newer nurses who have not yet gained confidence in...

  23. Dr. complaint

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Kavikziggy77's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The OP probably would have asked for something 'extra' had the physician answered the darn phone. I've worked long term care many times, and the straw with LTC for me is when a physician hung up on me...

  24. Coworkers discussing my health info

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to Catcar1963's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The OP's post reminds me of one of those sayings circulating on Facebook that reads: "Don't tell me what others are saying about me until you can tell me why they are so comfortable saying it to you"....

  25. Discouraged

    NotMyProblem MSN replied to angelakittycat's topic in General Nursing

    I'm no math whiz; but it seems to me that if you get a 90 average at the end of the remaining three exams, your average would be an 82 going into the final. Time to hit those books as hard as you can...