RaggedyRN

RaggedyRN

Cardiac Step Down, PICU

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  1. I'm taking it in 4 days, yikes!!

    RaggedyRN replied to nursebenson's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You are doing well. I scored the same as you on Kaplan. You're right...just use the test taking strategies and the knowledge you have and you will do well I took the boards last year at this...

  2. NCLEX results??

    RaggedyRN replied to dmv0309's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi Megan, I heard the rumors about calling and told my friend about calling the BON and gave her the number. She called the day after taking the NCLEX and was told a license has been issued in her...

  3. choosing a specialty and personality type?

    RaggedyRN replied to TRousse's topic in Nursing Career

    ESFJ 72 Distinctively expressed extrovert 12 Slightly expressed sensing personality 62 Distinctively expressed feeling personality 22 Slightly expressed judging personality Provider Guardians take it...

  4. An A student failing NCLEX reviews?

    RaggedyRN replied to Ultreya816's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :yeahthat: I don't know about Saunder's but I know with Kaplan scoring in the 60-70's is a good indicator that you will do well on the NCLEX. The highest I scored on Kaplan was 70% and I passed...

  5. I need your help with recruting ideas.

    RaggedyRN replied to HarryPotter's topic in First Year After Licensure

    1. Give them what's promised!!! If the recruiter promises a 12 week orientation then give a full 12 weeks! 2. Make sure the unit is described accurately. If promised a cardiac step down unit then it...

  6. (Very Long)Might have to drop out of school DAYCARE

    RaggedyRN replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Ivana, My DD is diagnosed PDD (Pervasive Development Disorder), some docs call it high functioning Autism. I feel your pain. I suggest you apply for social security for your son. If you are...

  7. 7 months in and rather sad

    RaggedyRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've taken a position on a cardiac stepdown unit. The problem is we see very few cardiac patients and many med-surge patients. I went into nursing after my mother had been hospitalized. My goal was...

  8. 7 months in and rather sad

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

    Thanks for your reply. I just spoke with the recruiter for the ICU's and she backs up the nurse managers story...gee what a surprise. I'm going to give my friend a call and ask him what he put on...

  9. Southeast PA - long waits to get into nursing program?

    RaggedyRN replied to mukhorty's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Excellent advice Adam's mom. That's what I did. I completed my re-reqs and applied to the nursing program. By the time I was accepted into the nursing program 1 year later I had completed the...

  10. Had 6 pts & was going nutty last night!!!!!

    RaggedyRN replied to christvs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey Christy... I feel like we have parallel lives, well I think I am behind you by 2 months. My name is Christine and I use that for work but family and friends call me Christy. I took the boards a...

  11. Changing to 24 (military) time

    RaggedyRN replied to trudy88's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So if it is 12:30 a.m. would you document 0030 or 2430 as I've seen it both ways and don't know which is correct.

  12. Help - Nursing abbreviations...

    RaggedyRN replied to bowkerj's topic in General Students

    Hello, According to Mosby's Medical Dictionary ( my personal favorite and highly recommended) and just some I know... 1. ad lib..to be taken as desired. (Mosby) ie. Out of bed ad lib 2....

  13. Feeling Guilty (calling in sick)

    RaggedyRN replied to RaggedyRN's topic in General Nursing

    UGGHH....When I re-read this post I realise just how tired I was. Yup...the guilt thing has left. Of course when I returned to work I was not surprised to have the heaviest district. The most...

  14. Kaplan Scores **help**

    RaggedyRN replied to Katie612's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I also took Kaplan and acheived the same scores as you on the post tests. Don't panic. I passed first try and so did my friend who also had the same scores. Easier said then done....but TRY not to...

  15. Nursing school not teaching IVs

    RaggedyRN replied to 19Monica79's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I feel your frustration. I am a recent Eastern PA grad. I was offered many positions upon graduation and the lack of IV skills was not an issue. The hospital where I work has a training course. ALL...

  16. Dansko Shoes are killing my feet!!!

    RaggedyRN replied to Carianne's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I also wear size 7 1/2 US and wear size 39 Danskos. They are supposed to be roomy in the back. They reccomend a fngers width at the back of the shoe. I have many pairs and love them. It took...

  17. Telemetry nightmare

    RaggedyRN replied to shortsteph12's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm in the same boat. I graduated in May 05. I was told I would be working on a telemtry/stepdown unit. Well I'm not getting very many cardiac patients but I am geting alot of MICU overflow. It's...

  18. Meds you hate to give....

    RaggedyRN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Nitro paste...I try not to touch it ...it really gives me a pounding headache. It never fails that I have to put a patch on when I am really busy, skip the gloves...then grab the tube that the...

  19. Nervous about NCLEX EXAM

    RaggedyRN replied to seselant02's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was where you are not too long ago. I took the NCLEX back in July....I did not have ANY lab value questions...and if I did they were soo easy it was obvious. My prayers are with all of you who are...

  20. Thank you to RNs @Christiana from NS student to be

    RaggedyRN replied to ConnieC's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Connie, I recently graduated from DCCC and have accepted a job at Christiana Care. I start Monday Sept. 12. I'm glad to hear you had a wonderful experience there. Good Luck to you!

  21. Delaware County Community College

    RaggedyRN replied to got4babygirls's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    eileen, pm me if you are interested in which books you'll need and which books are a waste of money. i bought several of the recommended books and used very few of them. good luck to you...let me...

  22. how long do i have to wait....

    RaggedyRN replied to hopingnurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :balloons: :balloons: congratulations to you!!!!!! :balloons: :balloons: glad the wait is over and you've received great news!!! chickey

  23. how long do i have to wait....

    RaggedyRN replied to hopingnurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :balloons: :balloons: CONGRATULATIONS :balloons: :balloons: Welcome to the club!!!!!! :) :) :)

  24. How do you keep from getting too close?

    RaggedyRN replied to bellehill's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    My mother died from a brain tumor 5 years ago. It was because of nurses like you that I went into nursing. Know that you do make a difference in the lives of your patients and their families....

  25. I need a Vote to help me decide

    RaggedyRN replied to guest83140's topic in School

    I'd go for the elementary school job. You couldn't pay me enough to work with hormonal junior high schoolers. Good Luck,