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  1. Have you literally prayed over your workplace?

    bas22 replied to gibsongirl's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I absolutely do this- I do it every day when I am at work. I pray for the wellbeing of my patients- this may be through healing or simply peace/comfort. I pray that God lead me in the direction in...

  2. To My Preceptor

    bas22 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Throughout my orientation, I found not just a preceptor, but a mentor, a colleague and a friend. I am forever grateful that, for me, she provided a safe environment free of hostility and judgment -...

  3. ATI vs RN Master vs Kaplan Qbank

    bas22 replied to seasidesoul's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No problem!! Good

  4. ATI vs RN Master vs Kaplan Qbank

    bas22 replied to seasidesoul's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    As you already know, this will vary from person to person- what worked for one may not work for another. With that being said, personally, I found Kaplan's questions to be the closest thing to NCLEX....

  5. I feel new!

    bas22 replied to Adele_Michal7's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I actually just got done precepting a nurse with 10+ years of experience who had spent the last several in a clinic- she felt the very same way. She said she felt like a new grad again, but after a...

  6. Hilarious Conversation with a Patient

    bas22 replied to NurseyNursington's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had a sweet and pleasantly confused 90 something year old patient who I was helping off the BSC. It was the highlight of my day when this prim and proper lady told me to make sure her 'cooterpuss...

  7. Having those "two letters" after your name

    bas22 replied to rue2235's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's a powerful moment when you see those two letters for the first time- they hold a deep sense of accomplishment. Just wait until you get to legally write it for the first time! Your words struck me...

  8. Nurse Mistakes

    bas22 replied to lesquive's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Forgetting to release suction before removing a JP drain- I still feel horrible about

  9. Nursing Student! Help

    bas22 replied to jasmina95's topic in General Students

    When I was in nursing school, I had to completely change my way of thinking and methods of study. Nursing tests are difficult because they are not 'knowledge based' questions; instead, they are...

  10. EVANGELISM IN WARD

    bas22 replied to Oyinz24's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I think evangelism in nursing can be a good thing. I became a nurse because I was called to do so by the Lord- I serve God by serving others and caring for His children in times of great need. It is...

  11. Nurse patient ratio?!??

    bas22 replied to carolinaRN80's topic in Nursing Career

    I also work in a state that does not have patient ratio laws- it's extremely frustrating. I work day shift on a med/surg unit and our ratio is 6:1 IF were staffed appropriately- but that never...

  12. Nursing dx for bedridden patient.... HELP

    bas22 replied to Lmomma's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Risk for blood clots due to immobility Risk for pneumonia due to

  13. Nursing School Advice

    bas22 replied to awire's topic in General Students

    Form a study group- they are extremely beneficial because you able to bounce ideas off one another and compare. Don’t procrastinate! Once you fall behind it’s almost impossible to catch back up....

  14. Full Moon

    bas22 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Well the Harvest Moon really stirred things up on my floor Monday night- it was absolutely and completely insane. Who am I kidding- the entire hospital was sheer madness! Did anyone else experience...

  15. Med-surg nurse

    bas22 replied to RNnewbie2014's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on your progress that's wonderful!! No your not crazy!! It's refreshing to hear a new grad enjoying their job! Personally, I think a lot of it has to do with the 'culture' on your floor. A...

  16. Tips for a New Grad

    bas22 replied to RN-joy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats to you my friend and welcome aboard!! From one new nurse to another, my biggest piece of advice is buckle up and get ready for a wild ride. The past six months, for me, have been the hardest...

  17. Hurst Review

    bas22 replied to j_lynn34's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I love, love, LOVE Hurst- I can’t say enough good things about it. Hurst is a great content review, which is what I needed. They make the information extremely easy to understand while also making...

  18. To love and to loathe

    bas22 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had an interesting conversation the other night with my coworkers regarding specialties and our personal love or disdain for each one. From our conversation it seems, whether it be ICU, tele, OB,...

  19. [Med/surg] What are top 5 drugs your floor uses?

    bas22 replied to icarr757's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That's a pretty good question. Personally I give Dilaudid, Morphine, Norco, Zofran and Phenergan more than any other drug. A close second to that little group would be Metoprolol, Protonix, Lovenox...

  20. New Grad orientation...

    bas22 replied to Sparrow91's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It doesn't seem like it's enough because it’s not! It’s terrifying to think we are trusted and responsible for human lives after that short amount of time. Just make every day of your orientation...

  21. New Grad orientation...

    bas22 replied to Sparrow91's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a December 2013 grad currently working on Med/Surg. I received a six week orientation. Six weeks sounded alright but in reality that is only 18 actual days with a preceptor- 18 days and then this...

  22. Plights of the new nurse

    bas22 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Fear and stress are no such bless but are the rush I seem to feel I finally see, that indeed, the new grad blues are very real. Looking dumb and feeling slow are the only things I seem to know. When...

  23. Study Plan: Hurst, Kaplan, LaCharity

    bas22 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just as each of us is different, so too are our study skills, our comprehension and our retention. With this, there is no 1 full proof way to adequately prepare for boards. What works for one may not...

  24. NCLEX-PN Friday 3/14/14

    bas22 replied to YesImVictorious's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck tomorrow- Praying for you

  25. Study Plan: Hurst, Kaplan, LaCharity

    bas22 replied to bas22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That is a gold nugget piece of advice right there!! My school's pass rate dropped after NCLEX raised passing standard in April- that had a lot to do with my willingness to invest in