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cjdmomma

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  1. High Fowlers and increased ICP?

    cjdmomma replied to randomly's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What were the other choices, OP? Generally, we would put the bed at semi-fowlers for increased

  2. i'll probably get flamed to the moon and back for this but..

    cjdmomma replied to elijahvegas's topic in General Nursing

    I would just like to say one thing. As a new grad, the direction this post has traveled makes me very sad. I graduated at the top of my class, and apparently that is just not good enough for some of...

  3. Support for ADN's required to secure their BSN lacking

    cjdmomma replied to dzadzey's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Most every professional company offers some sort of tuition reimbursement! My husband's manufacturing job will pay for him to go back to school, even! What is absurd is accusing anyone of expecting...

  4. A little anxiety applying for Nursing school as an older male

    cjdmomma replied to Magnicious's topic in Men in Nursing

    I enrolled in college for my 30th birthday! At 33 I start my first job (TOMORROW!) as an RN. You are not too old. I love male nurses! The old stigma about men not being nurses is ridiculous and...

  5. How close Saunder's NCLEX-RN Q&A to REAL NCLEX Exam?

    cjdmomma replied to Asteria's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think the saunder's questions are easier than the real

  6. Well aren't you a little joiner?

    cjdmomma replied to cjdmomma's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, that is where I just generated my quote from... even the most expensive, with my "new nurse discount" is 55 a year... stupid not to!! Thanks for you

  7. Well aren't you a little joiner?

    cjdmomma posted a topic in General Nursing

    Degree.... check License.....check First Job..... check Now what do I need? Malpractice insurance? Membership in the ANA (healthcare politics is a passion of mine.)? Local nursing association??...

  8. Well aren't you a little joiner?

    cjdmomma replied to cjdmomma's topic in General Nursing

    Does a personal umbrella policy cover in a malpractice suit? I am thinking not... maybe I should ask my agent...

  9. Passed!! A positive story

    cjdmomma posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just wanted to come on and post my positive NCLEX story. For a while there, I would come on here and read a lot about not passing, so wanted to share my pass story. The study regimen was not too...

  10. Well aren't you a little joiner?

    cjdmomma replied to cjdmomma's topic in General Nursing

    Ok... where do you all go for malpractice? Thanks for all of the advice, friends, you have been most

  11. Fired for med error

    cjdmomma replied to KJAKE's topic in Patient Medications

    Just be honest. When I got my job, one of the interview questions was to describe an error and how you reacted to it, what you did to fix it, and what did you learn. Everyone makes mistakes, learn...

  12. Well aren't you a little joiner?

    cjdmomma replied to cjdmomma's topic in General Nursing

    Without starting a political debate (you won't get any rebuttals from me, at least) can you give an example or two of the policies that turned you off? IE They are anti-Obamacare and you are pro......

  13. is LITTMANN still the best brand when it comes to stethoscopes??

    cjdmomma replied to monkago2009's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I love my Littman Cardiology III. One day in nursing school I was using my "good enough" steth... when my co-sign nurse asked me what heart tone I heard and I had to admit I couldn't really hear that...

  14. Best Scrubs for the Money?

    cjdmomma replied to RInursingstudent's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I just bought 2 more pair of the Koi Lindsey pant.... I love them so much. I am 5 foot and fluffy, they have a petite that fit me fantastic. I have no use for any other pant brand. They do wear...

  15. What is the lowest HGB you have seen?

    cjdmomma replied to I<3H2O's topic in General Nursing

    I just got out of nursing school, so my experience is limited, but I had a patient, post hyst whose Hgb was at a 6. My instructor was all panicked, barking out orders to even the floor nurses to get...

  16. Passed!! A positive story

    cjdmomma replied to cjdmomma's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    from this thread. there are two attachments at the bottom of the first post.

  17. How hard was it for you to find a job with an ASN?

    cjdmomma replied to SILVACH24's topic in General Students

    It also depends on where you live. I know some areas will not hire an ASN.... Me? I live in Iowa. I had a job waiting for me, when I took my boards. I took them last Thursday and start my new job...

  18. Hoping I passed NCLEX

    cjdmomma replied to obstrep's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sounds a lot like my story. I bet you passed! The good pop up is a pretty good indicator. My license number just showed up on my board of nursing's website and I start my new job on Wednesday....

  19. Question for people who made career change into nursing?

    cjdmomma replied to gcc8's topic in General Nursing

    What was your previous career? Business Owner, day care provider What is your current position? Oncology RN How has your overall experience been as a nurse? I will let you know, when I actually...

  20. Nursing Salary Survey 2014

    cjdmomma replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    Geographic location.....Central Iowa Pay rate....21.40/ hr plus 3 shift diff In which area / specialty do you work?.....Oncology What type of license do you have (RN or LPN)?....RN. What type of...

  21. Pearson Vue trick 2014 -still works!

    cjdmomma replied to terri8's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am so jealous that your license showed up so fast!! Seems like we are stuck waiting forever!

  22. Passed!! A positive story

    cjdmomma replied to cjdmomma's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Megan-- I said that a bunch, too!! My nerves, my nerves! I am pretty sure I have an ulcer! HAHA!! You can do it!!! Be confident! Embabjr-- THANK

  23. My Kaplan Scores and How I passed the NCLEX RN in 75 Questions

    cjdmomma replied to alice25_87's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am glad it was so easy for you. I agree with TU RN, however. Studying takes time, the general population (me included!) needed time to study. It was for my own piece of mind, really. Congrats...

  24. Confidence???

    cjdmomma posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    How important is confidence when taking the NCLEX? Pretty important, yeah? I have none. I keep visualizing getting on the computer after 48 hours, to see my quick results and failing. I keep...

  25. Confidence???

    cjdmomma replied to cjdmomma's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Oh I know I need to study more... I just started studying for NCLEX. My confidence issue has been the same since I started nursing school.