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grinnurse RN

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  1. So, my first day was Monday..............

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

    Hey Lil and Aggie- That is so cool that you both work at the same place. What in the heck do ya think the chances are of this happening too often? OMG, it's a small world afterall will be playing in...

  2. Patients knowing medical lingo

    grinnurse replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    I had a situation on my first day with a patient that was very comfortable using medical lingo and throwing around all kinds of diagnosis. I am a new nurse so it kind of got me wondering what's...

  3. I passed!!!!!!!

    grinnurse replied to IVyPush-her's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congratulations :cheers: :cheers:

  4. What kind of PDA?

    grinnurse replied to amber1142's topic in General Nursing

    Amber1142-please ignore the rudeness of other people. I agree if you are tired of a subject, ignore the post please!! I just began using a iPaq pocket pc and so far I have loved it. What I have read...

  5. Too Many Crabby Nurses!!

    grinnurse replied to lisa41rn's topic in General Nursing

    Lisa41RN- sorry that you are having a rotten experience with the nurses at your clinical site. I just graduated in May and can relate to how you are feeling b/c I had that experience too at a...

  6. N day 6/15/05

    grinnurse replied to dlhommer's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    good luck deb you will pass!!! you will pass!!! you will pass i didn't sleep very well the night before my test either. i think that's natural but you sound well prepared and sorry i didn't look on...

  7. When did you start working?

    grinnurse replied to JoniL&DRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi Joni- I grad. May 13th then took 2 weeks off to just unwind and gear up for NCLEX (last tuesday) and then started work yesterday. I would definately look for a job before graduation b/c alot of...

  8. NCLEX-RN Tuesday-Feeling anxious

    grinnurse replied to IVyPush-her's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Julie- Yes..........you should definately give your brain a rest. I was in your shoes last week at this time. Monday, I didn't do squat but relax. You sound as prepared as you can be at this...

  9. N Day: 6/7/05

    grinnurse replied to andre's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Christi- I took a review course right after school was out (was supposed to be for 3 days) that I felt was a waste of money and time Then I got down to the real studying. Really I think what...

  10. Which drug names does the NCLEX use?

    grinnurse replied to mitchsmom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When I took the test, the questions that I got had the brand name like digoxin, Prilosec etc.........I will be curious to see what everyone else posts. Good luck

  11. I passed the NCLEX-RN!!!!

    grinnurse replied to RN 2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congratulations to you both congratulations to you both :yelclap: :yelclap: :yelclap: :cheers:

  12. When is everybody starting work and what unit?

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

    Hi Lil- They had something on that on one of the local channels last week. We went in there when we went to Jefferson shopping.....been about 3 yrs ago now but I would love to spend the night in it!...

  13. A quiz to help you choose your nursing specialty...

    grinnurse replied to SoulShine75's topic in General Students

    Thanks-that was really interesting and it came out with the three areas that I thought I would like to work: Psychietry, Rehab/Physical Medicine, and

  14. When is everybody starting work and what unit?

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

    Hey Lil- Another Texan on the boards!! YeeHaw................ :rotfl: I love to go to Marshall esp Marshall Pottery!! Love Jefferson too!! Ever been to First Monday Trades Days? I live not too far...

  15. Srcubs And Shoes!!!

    grinnurse replied to janetrette's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey Nurse2b-I am walking on clouds since Thursday morning!!! Thanks for the website. So the ones that you have are the closed back right? They have tons of different ones to choose from don't they?...

  16. N Day: 6/7/05

    grinnurse replied to andre's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congratulations redred!!! now rn!!!!!!!! :yelclap: :yelclap: :yelclap: :yelclap: :cheers: :cheers: i am so happy for you!! the power of positive thinking at work huh?

  17. Please help me with PT, PTT, INRs!!

    grinnurse replied to christvs's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    OK-take a deep breath. You know your stuff from what you have said above! The bigger picture is how are you going to treat the patient if the ratio is high or low. Girl, you are going to kick butt on...

  18. I can finally say it -- I'M DONE!!

    grinnurse replied to Altra's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations on being done with school. It took a little while for me but got out of my "funk". I have been out since May 9th and the first 2 weeks were really kind of weird. I got caught up on...

  19. When is everybody starting work and what unit?

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

    I can relate to the no paycheck thing!! :rotfl: I am actually ready to go to work. I have never not worked until school so I get a little weirded out sitting around though I hate to admit I will miss...

  20. I Passed!!!!!!!

    grinnurse replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congratulations!!!!!!!!!! :yelclap: :yelclap: :yelclap: :yelclap: may all your dreams come true in your new position!!! thanks for the advice about the kaplan-will let my friend who has...

  21. When is everybody starting work and what unit?

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

    Glad that you get to take the summer off. They only had one day position at the hospital so I kind of "had" to start or else take nights and there was no way I was goin to do that at all!! :chuckle...

  22. I Need A Caring Moment!!

    grinnurse replied to TINAMARIE28's topic in General Students

    Hello- Is this supposed to be from your actual clinical experiences or just "what" you could do that would be percieved as "going the extra mile"? One of my "extra mile" moments in clinical happened...

  23. Srcubs And Shoes!!!

    grinnurse replied to janetrette's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey NursetoB2005-does Dansko have a website or did you order them from another scrub site? Do your clogs have any kind of heel to them (high/wedge) and if so are they comfortable? I have been...

  24. Nclex Exam 6 times

    grinnurse replied to kjolly15's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with GN1974, some people just don't do well on tests, esp the CAT types but is no way a reflection the type of nurse they will be. There are not many that I graduated with that I wouldn't let...

  25. NCLEX June 10th!

    grinnurse replied to blkdawn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    blkdawn i will be keeping all my digits crossed for you, legs, eyes, hair and anything else!!!!!!!!! you can do this!!! all the way to the test site repeat to yourself: i will pass!! i will pass!!!...