AuntieRN

AuntieRN

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  1. Worried about the NCLEX

    AuntieRN replied to iceq454's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    First I want to wish you all good luck on taking your NCLEX. Mine stopped at 75 and I passed. There is no particular number that the test stops at that means you passed for sure. You have to just...

  2. How long is your orientation??

    AuntieRN replied to healer27's topic in First Year After Licensure

    6-8wks is the general on our med/surg unless you need

  3. Can LPN's work as a graduate nurse?

    AuntieRN replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in General Nursing

    SC you would be a tech also and even after you passed your boards most hospitals do not use LPNs anymore for some reason. The only place my hospital has LPNs working is on our rehab unit. Otherwise...

  4. nurses at clinicals, how to deal?

    AuntieRN replied to Purple Princess's topic in General Nursing

    purpleprincess....I am sorry you are having such a rough time at clinicals. I really have no answers from you but wanted you to know that most of us as students have experienced similiar treatment...

  5. Friday, 10/20/06, @ 3pm--NCLEX beast here I come...

    AuntieRN replied to chelli73's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck chelli73...make sure you keep us

  6. Pressure ulcers

    AuntieRN replied to FNPhopeful's topic in General Students

    They get them from not being repositioned enough, sitting in urine and feces...it does not take long for a pressure ulcer to start and once it does it takes a lot of care and time to heal if it ever...

  7. Take my survey, its for class!!!

    AuntieRN replied to luvmyguys's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    1.) what is your highest level of education? adn 2.) what type of facility do you work in? (hospital, homehealth, office, etc)hospital 3.) is your current facility hiring? does it offer hire-on...

  8. Day vs. Night Shift

    AuntieRN replied to willdgate's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My nurse manager did the same thing. She told me I had to precept on days for at least 4 weeks. Then I can go to nights. I hate getting up so early in the am. Oh well....guess I will survive it. Good...

  9. careplan books

    AuntieRN replied to HeavenBound0530's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is the same book I was going to reccomend only mine is purple and blue I think. I bought it at barnes and nobles. It's a thick one and kinda heavy to carry with you but...it works. It walks you...

  10. Where are all you SC nurses?

    AuntieRN replied to RedVaz's topic in General Nursing

    RXNurse...CONGRATS on your graduation. I also graduated from Tech in August but from the ADN program. Doesn't it feel great to finally be done with school? Good luck to

  11. Test In 6 Days Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    AuntieRN replied to student240's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    First good luck student240 on your upcoming boards. I also agree with LenaRN do not study the night before. I actually stopped studying 2 weeks before because I got sick and could not concentrate and...

  12. Thank you

    AuntieRN replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    I'm addicted too. First thing I do when I get off work is check allnurses.com, last thing I do before I got to work or go to sleep...check allnurses.com...guess I am a junky too. I would also like to...

  13. just starting and scared

    AuntieRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I graduated in August and took my boards and passed them on October 5th. I am about to start my orientation Thurs. I have been a cna/tech/unit clerk for over 23 years. I am scared to death to start my...

  14. I'll have to sit for an NCLEX again...

    AuntieRN replied to NurseDaddy2006's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats Eric, LPN isn't it a great feeling. Good luck on furthering your

  15. just starting and scared

    AuntieRN replied to AuntieRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you both so much for your support and

  16. I'm Never Taking NCLEX Again Because......

    AuntieRN replied to Paleobug's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!!!!

  17. 8 hr shifts vs. 12 hr shift

    AuntieRN replied to luv2shopp85's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I used to work 8 hour shifts actually did it for almost 20 years. Now I work 3 12's. I just graduated and passed my boards so I can only answer this from a tech's position who also works on Med/surg....

  18. Favorite Discovery Health Channel Program

    AuntieRN replied to Markthemalenurse's topic in General Nursing

    My favorites are Real Life Trauma in the ER and anything other show that has anything to do with the ER. I also like Critical

  19. I can not stop crying or smiling

    AuntieRN replied to VN2RN4Me's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!!!!! and BTW that's exactly how I was last week when I found out I passed. I could not stop crying or smiling. I kept telling my sister over and over. OMG I am an RN now...its so exciting..I...

  20. IV Catheter Insertion Tips

    AuntieRN replied to noel_nsg's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    noel...congrats on your first f/c...IVs make me nervous too. I was taught to take the tourniquet off after you get the flashback too. I also have managed to blow a vein or two after I got the...

  21. Abbreviations etc.

    AuntieRN replied to willdgate's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Here are a couple sites I found. However, not everything on here is approved like qd should no longer be used it should be written out every day. Hope these help...

  22. Abbreviations etc.

    AuntieRN replied to willdgate's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Shoot I used to have a site bookmarked and now I can not find it. I can try to help you if you could give me some examples. There are lots of abbreviations but you have to make sure you are using ones...

  23. Fundamentals Test Questions

    AuntieRN replied to FNPhopeful's topic in General Students

    We had to sign an agreement that we would not share any test questions throughout our program with future students on online anywhere. You might want to be careful. The class before mine had to retake...

  24. phone calls no outsider would believe

    AuntieRN replied to JBudd's topic in Emergency

    Larry, I used to get the same thing when I was the clerk in the ER. I would tell them the same thing...we may not be too busy now but who knows what will happen in the next 30 seconds. Then they would...

  25. insurance

    AuntieRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just passed my NCLEX and start orientation at work on the 17th on a busy med/surg floor with tele pts mixed in. My question is....where do I go to get malpractice insurance and how much should I...