RileyRN2013

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  1. Covering the number during exam

    RileyRN2013 replied to Sisig12's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

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  2. I am DISSAPOINTED in myself...

    RileyRN2013 replied to NurseKis's topic in General Students

    You said you were memorizing questions online, enabling you to pass, making it sound like you were using test bank questions... I'm a little confused that you originally start by describing yourself...

  3. Psychological stresses of RN/ICU

    RileyRN2013 replied to lostbruin's topic in Critical Care

  4. ACLS Certification First Time. Overwhelmed, need help

    RileyRN2013 replied to MayMSN's topic in General Nursing

    Make sure you know your rhythms and treatments. I like the following http://medicine.iu.edu/residents/index.php/download_file/view/416/94/ if it doesn't open google Indiana university acls study...

  5. Finished Pre-Nursing, Need help on ADN or BSN??

    RileyRN2013 replied to zawadi33's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    With so many nursing students already unemployed and more graduating all of the time, BSN seems to have an advantage in the job market. In saying that, I think it really depends on the area you live...

  6. Online RN to BSN with no prerequisites?

    RileyRN2013 replied to caringkay RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    But do you want to be just a 3.0 student when advanced practice programs are becoming more competitive? Especially for a good

  7. When did you start precepting new nurses?

    RileyRN2013 replied to FlorenceNtheMachine's topic in General Nursing

    The Versant residency program advocates for starting new grads with new nurses. The reasoning being that new nurses understand and remember what it was like for

  8. The nursing program is accredited, but the school is not

    RileyRN2013 replied to er154's topic in California Nursing

    You should call your state

  9. Length of orientation

    RileyRN2013 replied to funkyRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    18 weeks through

  10. RN with dropped misdemeanor

    RileyRN2013 replied to nurse033110's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    A friend of mine has a similar issue with an arrest from 15 years ago. She even sent all the ppw to the CA BRN. She was told they need more, but it will work out. Cali says an enforcement delay puts...

  11. Nursing School Bag - Vera Bradley

    RileyRN2013 replied to musaafirah's topic in General Students

    I would suggest not spending a lot of money on a bag. They really get beat up in nursing school! Some people I went to school with swear by a rolling suitcase or a toolbag. I have a small backup I...

  12. Circumcision

    RileyRN2013 replied to TexRN's topic in General Students

    Thanks for sharing!! Kids can definitely be cruel, especially high

  13. Answer asap plsssssssssss

    RileyRN2013 replied to stephanie11's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Just giving the OP the answer is doing a dis service. The other posters just wanted to know what her thought process was. Having someone else give you answers without doing any of the work yourself is...

  14. no call after my interview

    RileyRN2013 replied to yarong321's topic in Nursing Career

    First of all, things are never going to go as planned all of the time. Nursing is a world of improv :) call the manager. Persistence is

  15. Circumcision

    RileyRN2013 replied to TexRN's topic in General Students

    I was agreeing with

  16. Nclex PN 6/5/2013...PVT?!

    RileyRN2013 replied to nursejessica2013's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sorry just saw you are PN

  17. Nclex PN 6/5/2013...PVT?!

    RileyRN2013 replied to nursejessica2013's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you are still waiting you might want to contact the BRN. My RN license was posted on the BRN website with 48 hours, same with all of my

  18. Cursed at a patient-fired

    RileyRN2013 replied to sle9403RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    So you cursed in front of a pediatric patient, and you refused to feed another, regardless of the situation you are supposed to be a patient advocate. I think you are going to have to show some type...

  19. Circumcision

    RileyRN2013 replied to TexRN's topic in General Students

    I admire your way with words...unfortunately, there are always going to be racists, chauvinists, criminals, zealots, and people that just have different convictions than you. Part of nursing is...

  20. Want to schedule but NO AVAILABLE DATES?

    RileyRN2013 replied to elievalkyrie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Isn't the ATT good for 90 days? It seems like Pearson gives a pretty big window...you can take the test in a different state, too. It all depends on far you are willing to

  21. I made the wrong choice...

    RileyRN2013 replied to nanaz25's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I was just hired into a new grad ICU position and I graduated in May with my ADN. I knew people, but because I networked and made sure everyone from the unit director to the techs knew who I was. I'm...

  22. New grad in SICU... advice please!

    RileyRN2013 replied to ChipNurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    I love Fast Facts by Kathy

  23. Do most RN jobs have contracts that specify a certain number of years minimum?

    RileyRN2013 replied to priorities2's topic in General Nursing

    I just signed a 3 year contract, but I am a new grad in a Versant program. I have friends and family nurses who have signed contracts if there is a signing bonus or tuition reimbursement

  24. I just have to know NOW! Really?

    RileyRN2013 replied to nurseprnRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Absolutely! I have to say how "mature" is it to purposely create the drama the OP complains about? For many new grads the NCLEX results are their sole focus for weeks to months, so yeah being...

  25. How to be a successful New Grad in ICU

    RileyRN2013 replied to greyL's topic in Critical Care

    I love Fast Facts by Kathy White. I also agree with joining the AACN and reading critical care journal