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  1. My NCLEX-RN story...

    tencat replied to syra33's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!

  2. passed with 75 questions

    tencat replied to marieinla's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yay!

  3. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    tencat replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    :yeahthat: Last rites for a tampon got me giggling. Boy, either you have that sense of humor or you don't, I

  4. new mexico pay

    tencat replied to smallsatori's topic in Travel

    New Mexico is not one of the cheapest states I've ever lived in. It seems to me that food, housing, etc. cost quite a bit more than perhaps they should! Compared to California, we're cheaper,...

  5. For those that have to spend the 48 hours in limbo.....

    tencat replied to lynskifinRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ARGHH! I was ok yesterday thinking "Oh, I'll be ok waiting 48 hours". Yeah, right. I took it 8/31, and today I'm really antsy to find out what happened. I truly do not know how I did. I was...

  6. Absolutely refuse to take Nclex again

    tencat replied to KKA22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It's a good thing you absolutely refuse to retake the NCLEX....because you DON'T HAVE TO! :w00t:

  7. Things to do while awaiting NCLEX results

    tencat replied to prmenrs's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Guilt free tv is a good thing. I really don't know quite what to do with myself, either......hmmmm....I did spend two hours in an antique mall today after the test. That was pretty nice. Sheesh....

  8. 265 questions and still failed

    tencat replied to shancj's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I hear that Kaplan is the best way to

  9. just took nclex

    tencat replied to courtneyalissa's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took my NCLEX today, too and it shut off at 75. I didn't get any calculations or diagrams. I got a lot of select all that apply and prioritizing and teaching questions. I have no clue if I passed...

  10. So optimistic about Zoloft...but let down again!

    tencat replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    Sweetie....you've only been on it two weeks. Give it another couple of weeks. It takes 4-6 weeks for noticeable improvements. Sorry about your dad's death. When my mom died I was thrown into...

  11. Notifying Parents

    tencat replied to zenman's topic in School

    Hmmmm.......If it is a large cut or scrape or a big bruise or bump, I'd probably call the parents and give them a 'heads up' that the kid was injured and came to see you. If it involves kids...

  12. Communication a problem for nurses rock climbing the answer?

    tencat replied to moonscar's topic in General Nursing

    It seems to me it might behoove the powers that be to find out WHY someone is not a 'team' player or not living up to the expectations set for the team. A little meaningful appreciation goes a long...

  13. Family in or out during procedures???

    tencat replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, if it is my child getting an IV, I will be there. That doesn't mean I'm there to critique or tell the nurse how to do the job, never would go there :nuke: . It means I'm there to support...

  14. Freaking out about Anatomy dissection...

    tencat replied to luvmy3kids's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's a funny world, itsn't it? I thought I was the weirdo because I'd rather see a human cadaver than dissect a cat, but now I've found out that I'm not alone! I actually got to study human cadavers...

  15. Never thought you'd be a nurse?

    tencat replied to reese19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was sickly as a kid with asthma, and I practically lived in the doctor's office. I remember that as a kid I always asked a lot of questions about everything that they were doing, and they went out...

  16. Condition H

    tencat replied to LaNorteBellaRN's topic in General Nursing

    There's a fine line between respectfully bringing up a concern with a professional (Nurse, judge, teacher) and harrassing and belittling said professional on baseless grounds. Unfortunately the...

  17. How to deal with death of toddler death on picu..

    tencat replied to nd deb's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I'm so sorry. I think it's your call as to whether or not you could or would want to deal with this area of nursing. Whatever you do, make sure you take the time to be gentle with yourself and heal....

  18. Albuquerque Lovelace ..need input!!

    tencat replied to aquarius4u's topic in General Nursing

    Lovelace as an MD might be ok, but I have not heard any positives about being a nurse for Lovelace. They have pretty high ratios and are constantly desperately looking for nurses, which kind of tells...

  19. Please be careful when helping people

    tencat replied to RNKay31's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If someone is trying to get into your computer, I would quit paying bills online. It's possible that the person could steal your bank information. It's never a good idea to give someone you meet...

  20. IHS -- Chinle, Shiprock, &c

    tencat replied to Selke's topic in Travel

    Hi. I don't work for Chinle IHS, but I think that 7 12's in 14 days is pretty standard for IHS, or at least 80 hours in 14 days. As far as Shiprock vs. Chinle goes, I'd personally go with Shiprock...

  21. "Hardened" Healthcare Providers

    tencat replied to cwinlv's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Uh.....wow. It's not 'psychosocial BS' to treat a human being like a human being. That means we keep those conversations in areas that patients can't hear us. I've participated in those...

  22. ER: The dumping place

    tencat replied to Happy-ER-RN's topic in Emergency

    Sheesh. I'm sure that some VERY sick people get missed in the ER because the facilities make their nurses take as many as 15 patients at a time instead of 'closing' beds if they are understaffed....

  23. Best Washington City

    tencat replied to Gem_jewelry's topic in Washington Nursing

    Oh, these places are beautiful but ugh! RAIN, RAIN, RAIN.....I about went nuts the year and a half I lived in Seattle. I vote for Spokane! A little on the conservative side, but MUCH better...

  24. Questions about trauma I witnessed. (LONG)

    tencat replied to GermPhobe's topic in Emergency

    Oh, what a horrid thing to witness. I agree with another poster who said that you might want to consider taking a basic EMT course. I was an EMT for a couple of years, and it sure does sound like...

  25. Sleeping on the job..acceptable or not?

    tencat replied to travelnurse63's topic in General Nursing

    Welllll.......that's a great idea, but since practically EVERY nurse wants to work the day shift, that leaves the night for those of us who are new (or crazy ). I don't think I'll be able to hack it...