Larry2016

Larry2016

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  1. Paper Charting venting

    Larry2016 replied to raindrops1234's topic in General Nursing

    UM - thought it was a federal requirement now to have all electronic

  2. How can I increase my salary?

    Larry2016 replied to SpiritReborn's topic in Canada

    Work

  3. Call in sick???

    Larry2016 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know this topic has been debated before but i have unique ciecumstances. Some people say do not call off sick because it is abused and that it is best ti just show up and be sent home. (Side note,...

  4. Call in sick???

    Larry2016 replied to Larry2016's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry for typos i was on my phone

  5. Call in sick???

    Larry2016 replied to Larry2016's topic in General Nursing

    By the way i did call off. I hate doing so. Here is another question... How soon do you call off? I found out about my fever at 1 pm yesterday and called off 15 minutes after posting on here. Nainly i...

  6. Call in sick???

    Larry2016 replied to Larry2016's topic in General Nursing

    That is the odd thing though i got my flu shot i always have since i was

  7. New Grad Tele job no contract vs OR Fellowship 3 year contract

    Larry2016 replied to SAS2016's topic in General Nursing

    Only do the contract if tou rwally believe you will love

  8. Who Should Clean Up, Offgoing Shift or Oncoming Shift?

    Larry2016 replied to Kooky Korky's topic in General Nursing

    Remind the oncoming RN that this is a 24 hour facility and that it is everyone's responsibility to provide patient care including environmental cleanliness. Here is my question. Why not delegate that...

  9. showering: before or after work

    Larry2016 replied to peachypurple's topic in General Nursing

    Um....yes? I shower before work in upstairs bathroom, after work in basement shower stall. Can't be too

  10. New grad, do not feel challenged at all. Help?

    Larry2016 replied to RNinCali15's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Not really. Depends on population. Big metropolitan areas, or suburbs that have hospitals that have the funding to handle such cases, are examples. There are so many congenital defects and premature...

  11. Is adequate rest the most important factor in enjoying night shift?

    Larry2016 replied to Hmfog's topic in General Nursing

    Now that I think about it, as a kid my parents had a horrible time getting me to sleep at night, and as a teen I would sit up in bed until late at night, and sleep on the bus and in home room during...

  12. Is adequate rest the most important factor in enjoying night shift?

    Larry2016 replied to Hmfog's topic in General Nursing

    OK this is the best part of the post... just teasing, sort of I would be very interested in this topic. I started working night shift as a PCNA until recently promoted to RN after passing boards and...

  13. NCLEX monday...stressed

    Larry2016 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I take the NCLEX-RN Monday, and for some reason I still don't feel prepared. People say not to study the day before, but I still need to tighten up some areas. My wife is sort of "treating" me to a...

  14. Need 6 week NCLEX Study plan

    Larry2016 replied to tspannan's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Here is what I recommend. 1. NCLEX mastery app 2. Kaplan NCLEX review (with live option) 3. NCSBN...and try using the NCLEX decision tree with the NCSBN questions. The NCSBN, IMHO, have the pharm...

  15. NCLEX monday...stressed

    Larry2016 replied to Larry2016's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Update : I PASSED! It's like a huge weight is lifted from my shoulders now. 239 questions but I tried to stay focused even 5hough it started to become mentally exhausting. I paid for the quick results...

  16. Kaplan Q- Trainers

    Larry2016 replied to cherie88's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I will tell you what my live Kaplan instructor told me. Aim for 60-65% for best results on the real NCLEX. ​Use your QBANKS

  17. New student

    Larry2016 replied to Katie19973's topic in Study Tips for Students's Share Tips

    Here is what I did. I earned a 3.9 just with my pre-requisites. 1) Look up the assignments to read. 2) underline IN PENCIL what you think is important. **how do you know what is important? ---> a)...

  18. Pearson Trick NCLEX 2016: NOT ALWAYS ACCURATE

    Larry2016 replied to Abnormalsaline's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    the fee is worth the 8 bucks, but yeah, an agonizing 48 hours

  19. 265 questions today...

    Larry2016 replied to mocha113's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What state are you in? Ohio takes like 2 weeks to post your license. A friend of mine passed in 75 questions, took 10 days for Ohio BON to post license. They JUST recently switched over to elicensing...

  20. How much money to expect as a new grad RN?

    Larry2016 replied to Grier's topic in General Nursing

    Location matters a lot - so does cost of living. You are making 85 k as a new grad? Great? in San Francisco? Housing cost I believe there is no less tha 600k. Ohio - 45-60k...you can find decent...

  21. NCLEX monday...stressed

    Larry2016 replied to Larry2016's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks. It puts me a little more at ease. After I posted this I was debating...do I pull out my drug cards and start all over or do I shop for my new nursing scrubs So I decided.... I'm going to the...

  22. NCLEX monday...stressed

    Larry2016 replied to Larry2016's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I tried the PVT. I tried it on (embarassing) an depleted credit card (nursing school - ya know? LOL) I got this message (does it REALLY still work I am really stressed LOL): "Our records indicate that...

  23. NCLEX monday...stressed

    Larry2016 replied to Larry2016's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had like 10 SATA questions though out of 30 before my last question....so I have mixed (yet uneasy) feeling about this. I poured a lot of time preparing for this through Kaplan and NCSBN reviews. I...

  24. NCLEX monday...stressed

    Larry2016 replied to Larry2016's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just have a really uneasy feeling about this. The computer shut off on me at 240, and I know I got the last question right but it was so basic it was pathetic. Just really pathetic. I can't disclose...

  25. Pearson Trick NCLEX 2016: NOT ALWAYS ACCURATE

    Larry2016 replied to Abnormalsaline's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I didn't think this worked anymore since Pearson wants you to pay $10 now to see your