NurseGirl525 ASN, RN

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    I'm FAILING!!!

    NurseGirl525 replied to na-na's topic in General Students

    Just, wow. It's a test in medsurg. There is a big difference in the testing when you get to a bridge program. It's her first semester and she is learning. I agree she studied wrong but honest to...
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    Should I use my tuition reimbursement from work to get my RN?

    NurseGirl525 replied to Nursing pursuit's topic in General Nursing

    Just because you have picked up the lab skills at work, does not mean they are the NCLEX way. Your school will teach you the NCLEX way. Right now as I'm studying for NCLEX I can go back in my mind...
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    Worried That Doctor's Orders Will Hasten A Patient's Death

    NurseGirl525 replied to PrincessNur's topic in Patient Safety Issues

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    Is becoming a CNA worth the money?

    NurseGirl525 replied to HanHolle03's topic in General Students

    Since when is $10.15 an hour low pay for a teenager? That's not what minimum wage is. It's actually much lower than that. I second the thought that you need to see if they will hire a 16 year old...
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    Should I study nursing at this age?

    NurseGirl525 replied to Shankarbabu's topic in General Students

    I'm not sure what the APN is. I'm guessing it's something to apply to become a student in the US from a foreign country. I know everybody thinks their abbreviations are universally understood but...
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    Worried That Doctor's Orders Will Hasten A Patient's Death

    NurseGirl525 replied to PrincessNur's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Why do you think drawing labs hastens a death? Because of that one interaction? That nurse could have been stressed over a million other things and drawn my labs again might have pushed her over the...
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    When will ADNs be "phased out"

    NurseGirl525 replied to lightshesaid's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    If you search this subject on this website you will find lots and lots of information on this subject. Lots. Days upon days of reading. The search tool is a very useful tool on this
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    UWORLD... IS OUT OF THIS WORLD. 5th attempt, 75qs!

    NurseGirl525 replied to ashleytt's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I test on Friday and have been doing Saunders, Kaplan, and UWorld. I'm hitting right around 54% on UWorld right now, but am not half way through. I've been hitting 70% with Saunders and a little...
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    Excellent SNF - Need advice for competing with acute care and clinic recruiting

    NurseGirl525 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I would have to say the issues for any nurse in a SNF facility is patient ratios. Its horrifying to me as a new grad. I could never handle upwards of 30 patients as a new grad. Even though they are...
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    I'm FAILING!!!

    NurseGirl525 replied to na-na's topic in General Students

    What??? Many, many, people fail tests in nursing school throughout their programs. Many. She passed her boards. That's the biggie. She is simply using the wrong materials to study. Are you in...
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    CNA accidents, nurse responsible?

    NurseGirl525 replied to WheresMyPen's topic in General Nursing

    You are responsible for the delegation and follow-up. Did you follow-up? That is the question. Did you follow-up and ensure the care was carried out in an appropriate manner? I'm going through...
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    Are nurse's all that and a bag of chips?

    NurseGirl525 replied to Nash3222's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I don't get the entire point of your post. It's an us vs. them mentality. So somebody wrore a shirt you don't agree with, honestly, so freaking what????? I'm proud I survived nursing school....
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    HELP: Second Degree BSN vs. MSN

    NurseGirl525 replied to ekperrotta's topic in General Students

    It is very difficult for an entry level MSN to find a job for one reason; they have a Masters Degree without mastering the subject or the art of nursing. You need experience with a BSN to become a...
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    Can I still be a nurse?? Do still have a chance?

    NurseGirl525 replied to nursingismydreamm's topic in General Students

    We cannot answer this question for you. It depends on the school, what they require, how many people applied, and their scores. It also depends on the retake policy at your school. If you were not...
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    I'm FAILING!!!

    NurseGirl525 replied to na-na's topic in General Students

    I'm confused as to why you are studying NCLEX books for your classes. Study what your instructor is teaching. It's ok to run through NCLEX style questions before a test to get you in that thinking...
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    A Year to prep before nursing program

    NurseGirl525 replied to mattestin's topic in General Students

    That is a good course load in nursing
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    "Due to health problems..."

    NurseGirl525 replied to Veigar3's topic in General Students

    Last fall, I lost my baby. It was devastating to me physically and mentally as it took my body months to return to normal and honestly, as my due date had gotten closer and closer, I struggled...
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    Intubation tube dislodged, RN blames PCT

    NurseGirl525 replied to LonghornChic's topic in General Nursing

    It's up to the RN, not the PCT. If an incident report is completed, they will let her know. Incident reports are not to punish. They are to see how the situation could have been handled better....
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    Mandatory Overtime

    NurseGirl525 replied to Stella_Blue's topic in General Nursing

    Indiana is currently in a shortage. The outlook for IN is it is supposed to get worse before it gets better. You may need to find a place where they have better staffing issues. Does your facility...
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    Attempts to establish initial contact with assigned practicum preceptor unsuccessful

    NurseGirl525 replied to MJane29's topic in General Students

    Maybe they went on vacation prior to precepting you. Since they can't go over the summer, they went ahead of time. There could be a thousand
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    Magnet status...yay?

    NurseGirl525 replied to mysonsmama's topic in General Nursing

    Can I ask, what does it have to do with degree? Magnet status is about retention, not degree, which is why they have so much education in place. I'm not for or against, I just see what seems to be a...
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    June NCLEX takers

    NurseGirl525 replied to jess4923's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm June 10th. I just took a Saunders 75 question test and scored a 70%. I don't know what that means. I've been doing Pass Point and have been scoring well on there. What do you guys think?...
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    Accepted in the Fall pls advice on my summer preparation

    NurseGirl525 replied to PJishere's topic in General Students

    RELAX!!!! I mean that. Once school starts, that part is gone for two
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    HIPAA violation

    NurseGirl525 replied to NovaNala's topic in General Students

    This was a very basic no-no rule. It doesn't matter if your mom gave you verbal permission. This is not a good thing and I'm thinking you just ruined your career. I'm being very honest. This...
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    Do you get shift insomnia? Worried about it!:(

    NurseGirl525 replied to Jojellybean's topic in General Students

    You will learn that using medications properly does not cause addiction. Taking a sleeping pill as directed does not cause you to become addicted. Same with pain meds. I have been an insomniac for...