fawnmarie

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  1. If you could go back and choose....

    fawnmarie replied to Ndnrnbsn's topic in General Nursing

    I've never regretted my decision to be a nurse. Writing "RN" behind my name is what I dreamed of for years, now I can do just that! Specifically, I was always interested in mental health nursing, and...

  2. Trouble finding job in GA due to probation

    fawnmarie replied to dgoo1269's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Network with other nurses and ask around. At my facility in TN, we have a Nurse Executive who is very sympathetic toward recovering nurses and has hired many of them over the years. Network, network!...

  3. I'm cramming.

    fawnmarie replied to ivy-strawberry's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hurst! I loved Hurst! I went to a live Hurst review at Southern Adventist University and got 30 days access to their online material included in the $350 fee. I found that watching the videos while...

  4. A nurse who doesn't breastfeed

    fawnmarie replied to j0yegan's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I live in an area of the country where breastfeeding rates are low. I enjoyed teaching others about lactation, but I hope I never made anyone feel like they were "trash" because they chose to bottle...

  5. NCLEX Question? READ THIS!

    fawnmarie replied to RNsRWe's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would just like to let those about to take the NCLEX know that I recently passed mine...with 265 questions! Of course, I was upset when I received the maximun amount of questions. We all want to...

  6. So, how do we do it???

    fawnmarie replied to ProudMom511's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I only lasted 18 months as a LTC nurse. Please take care of yourself, be sure to eat well and stay hydrated. I always wished I had more time to talk to the patients. Like you, I was always concerned...

  7. A nurse who doesn't breastfeed

    fawnmarie replied to j0yegan's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I breastfed my first baby and thought I was a superstar. She did not have a drop of anything other than breastmilk until she was 10 months old. I live in a part of the country where breastfeeding...

  8. Pvt lives on!!!! Passed the nclex the third time!!!!

    fawnmarie replied to whoknowswhen's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations! I took the Hurst Live Review about 3 weeks ago and I loved it! I failed the NCLEX on my first attempt in March, 2014, and I was devastated, too. Everyone expected me to pass, and...

  9. First time..75 questions.."good pop up"

    fawnmarie replied to Brookie899's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just finished the Hurst Live Review yesterday, and I loved it! We had a very energetic, inspiring instructor and the way the information was presented made it so easy to retain. I LOVED the video...

  10. 6th time taking NCLEX RN, Does PVT still Work?

    fawnmarie replied to Tired_of_NclexRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Please do not give up...you can do this! I am just now beginning to "come around" after failing NCLEX on my first attempt. Everyone knew I was taking the test, and having to tell people that I failed...

  11. Don't Give Up

    fawnmarie replied to my4angels's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you so much for sharing. I took the NCLEX-RN for the first time on March 28 and failed. I have been an LPN for 12 years and I was feeling very humiliated by my failure. My test was a...

  12. How to Dress for Psychiatric Nursing

    fawnmarie replied to Meriwhen's topic in Psychiatric

    Safety, practicality, and professional appearance are the most important things to consider when deciding how to dress for work on a psych unit. I remember one incident that occurred several years...

  13. How to Dress for Psychiatric Nursing

    fawnmarie replied to Meriwhen's topic in Psychiatric

    Very good article! When I first started working in my facility 10 years ago, "comfortable street clothes" were the designated dress code. The rationale behind this was (and still is, many places) that...

  14. Nurses, How Do You Care For Your Hands?

    fawnmarie posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hello, fellow nurses and health care professionals! I would like to know if you have any secrets/tips for taking care of your hands. Is there a special cream, lotion, or moisturizer that heals and...

  15. English Comp. EC Exam?!

    fawnmarie replied to NurseCupcake9's topic in Excelsior College

    I took this exam twice because my first time, I got a D, and EC requires a C or above. When I was getting ready to repeat this exam, I read the EC study guide from front to back. Make sure you do...

  16. CPNE site Queens or Utica?

    fawnmarie replied to Ultraposh's topic in Excelsior College

    Save money by testing at the Queens site. I had a similar predicament when I took the CPNE. I had heard that the sites in and around Atlanta, Georgia, were difficult, but my dilemma was that I live...

  17. Overwhelmed new nurse, ready to call it quits!

    fawnmarie replied to mon00707's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Try to stick it out for another 3 months if you can, but in the meantime, look at other employment options. Life is too short to be perpetually stressed out. You have a family and you cannot "pour...

  18. Nurses, How Do You Care For Your Hands?

    fawnmarie replied to fawnmarie's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Thanks for the great suggestions! I was hoping this post would yield some "different" ideas, because I've tried every drugstore lotion and moisturizer under the sun. I know that I'll never have...

  19. Nursing Salary Survey 2014

    fawnmarie replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Geographic location: East Tennessee, pay: $16.50/hour, specialty: mental health, degree: LPN, years: 12, full time with excellent health insurance and

  20. Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurses (LPNs / LVNs)

    fawnmarie replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It's so interesting to learn what LPNs are allowed, or in some instances, not allowed to do. I love this forum! Great to connect with other good nurses. I'm lucky to have had DONs who were...

  21. Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurses (LPNs / LVNs)

    fawnmarie replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am curious which states allow LPNs to administer medication via IV push. In Tennessee, this is a skill that only RNs are allowed to perform per our Nurse Practice Act. When I was a brand new LPN, I...

  22. Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurses (LPNs / LVNs)

    fawnmarie replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Very good article! Incidentally, Tennessee is a state that utilizes a fairly limited scope of practice for the LPN. I am proud to have been an LPN for 11 years. The average national median salary was...

  23. Passed my CPNE :) !!

    fawnmarie replied to wintersantanaRN's topic in Excelsior College

    Congratulations, so happy for you! I passed the CPNE on my second attempt on October 11-13. This exam is very difficult, but success can be achieved with hard work and practice! After 11 years as an...

  24. Does nursing change you into an angry person?

    fawnmarie replied to DesireeBeyerGreen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Good for you for your decision to go to LPN school! You will be a great nurse because you seem to genuinely want to help others! LTC is difficult...I only lasted 18 months in a nursing home before...