cjdmomma

cjdmomma

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  1. discovered and reported falsification of VS

    Just finished nursing school...instructors taught (harped on, really) to ALWAYS take vs before giving cardiac meds. It is our responsibility to do so. What if tech takes vs an hour previous and...
  2. RN NCLEX Apps

    Looking for the best RN NCLEX apps. Don't mind paying for a good one. Any suggestions? Thanks. Just want to answer questions on the
  3. RN NCLEX Apps

    I bookmarked that NCSBN one, thank you for that
  4. RN NCLEX Apps

    @meeks, which ones are you talking about, that you used? I have the RN PN Question Bank one, listed above, but it is telling me the rationales are $9.99, I don't mind paying that, just wanted to make...
  5. RN NCLEX Apps

    None of those are available on
  6. Paycheck Question

    I am surprised you got overtime at all. In one of the places I worked, you couldn't get over time in a pay period that you didn't actually WORK the entire contracted
  7. Couldn't believe he did this...

    Uh... we can insert foleys as CNA's in Iowa.... i don't get it. That being said, a lot of the floors have taken that away, for infection risk purposes, but there are some floors that do allow
  8. when to start compressions?

    I just want to say that I am one test away from graduating... all the nurses that have commented on here are amazing.. I don't even know what some of the words you are saying even mean... lol Someday...
  9. You won't believe.....

    I don't condone what the student said, in fact, I am pretty mortified for her... That being said-- I feel bad for her, too. I am just finishing up with schooling and can easily place myself in her...
  10. What if i suck?

    I am working on my last nursing class, right now, and graduate in December. I currently tech on a med/surg floor and have done so for over 2 years. I hope to transition directly into being a nurse...
  11. My First Job as an RN!

    This is so great to hear!
  12. A few questions about bedside manner.

    I am a tech right now, but I feel like this, too. I do a good job, always willing to help, friendly, and professionally competent. But I usually work nights, when patients are irritated for being...
  13. HELP!!! I am a kinesthetic learner!

    how do you take notes and knit at the same
  14. I am glad you are getting the help you need. Good for you on identifying a problem and seeking a
  15. How do you decide on a speciality?

    In my opinion, med surg is a great place to start. You really get a good footing for the basics. Med/surg is what I am going to attempt to do for my first job. But like the PP said.... finding a job...
  16. Couldn't believe he did this...

    I have never once said this, in my life. Run, run away-- quit that job before getting another one. Make sure the state knows EXACTLY what is happening here, and how far your scope is being pushed....
  17. NCLEX RN

    your stats sound positive. Take a deep breath and remember that not knowing is way worse than knowing. go ahead... then post here... I am rooting for
  18. I haven't taken the test, yet, but my neighbor passed her exam last semester. She used Saunder's exclusively and had no
  19. What if i suck?

    Big al--- I needed to hear that, thank you. Telling me that I will, without a doubt, suck, is the perfect thing to say. lol... (No snark, I mean it... telling me that sucking is kind of expected is...
  20. Dialysis Nursing at Davita

    The worst thing that can happen is you learn some things, gain job experience, gain a resume builder, and make some money, but not necessarily like what you are doing. You then work on finding a new...
  21. What does your username mean?

    Simple... i am a "momma" and CJD are the first initials of my 3
  22. What if i suck?

    Thank you for your reply Lennonninja. It makes me feel better to know i am not alone. In reading my post from last night, I realize it just looks like I am fishing for compliments, and I promise,...
  23. I want the ability to always know the right therapy and how to do anything, without a learning
  24. A good day for nursing

    Good for you, taking that extra time to sit with him. I commend you for your efforts! A great nurse, you
  25. October 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    Frank is always such a monster, when he is