AuntieRN

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  1. 50-60% on kaplan q bank. NCLEX 2tommorow.im scared

    AuntieRN replied to vIC_1117's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck vic. Get a good nights rest and take your time tomorrow. I just took mine on Thurs. I studied a lot too. Just take your time and read the questions thoroughly and ask yourself what are they...

  2. insurance

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

    Thank you

  3. Help, Failed Nclex

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

    I'm sorry beanieweenie...I do not have any advice for you either on how to study for the NCLEX. I took mine this week and trust me I had studied my butt off ever since graduation in Aug and feel...

  4. No IVs in my Nursing School, opinions please?

    AuntieRN replied to julsywulsy's topic in General Students

    Some states do not permit you to start IVs until you have your license. This could be part of why some get to start them in school and some do not. I started 1 in school thats it until my final...

  5. Priority Order of nursing Nursing Diagnosis..

    AuntieRN replied to nervefreak's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The way we were taught to prioritize them were ABC's first then safety..etc...Now I just graduated so perhaps some of the more seasoned nurses have a better suggestion but...I would probably have...

  6. Ever do a flu shot clinic?

    AuntieRN replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    No question asked is a dumb question Jules....VNA=visiting nurse association. Back home they do home health and community

  7. Preparation for nursing school...

    AuntieRN replied to kenny b's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I felt being a CNA first helped me out in nursing school. It helped me be comfortable with my pts, and I already knew how to feed, give bedbaths, toilet, turn, ambulate, make occupied beds and do...

  8. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    AuntieRN replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    Don't dial 911 from the courtesy phone in the ER because you want a ride home.....We are

  9. What's your favorite pair of nursing shoes?

    AuntieRN replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have about 5 different pairs of nursing shoes including danskos. The ones I love the best are my quarks clogs. The first couple days they hurt my feet, but now I wear them 12hrs/3 nights in a row...

  10. Business casual

    AuntieRN replied to LadySugarBug's topic in General Nursing

    LOL our instructor told us the first day of class that we could not dress like "girls" and show any body parts at all including the midriff and nothing tight. She also told us she carried around BIG...

  11. Nclex 3500

    AuntieRN replied to Proverbs 16:3's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used the NCLEX3500, but I used it off of the emory.edu website for free. Someone had posted the website address on here. I can give it to you if you would like. You might want to PM me and ask for...

  12. Guess what?

    AuntieRN replied to Nursing28's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats nursing28!! and good luck

  13. Nclex Tommorow!

    AuntieRN replied to medicusaf14's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good

  14. Can't study for the NCLEX anymore

    AuntieRN replied to novanurse77's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats novanurse77!!!! I took mine yesterday on the 5th now I am just waiting to see what my results are. It shut off at 75 questions

  15. Nursing care plan?

    AuntieRN replied to sn07's topic in General Nursing

    Shoot...I have to find my notes from OB. I know we used something like knowledge defecit r/t first child or something to that effect. I will look for my notes and careplans tomorrow and if I find them...

  16. I took it today

    AuntieRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    OMG the anxiety and pressure was awful. It took me an hour and a half to answer 75 questions. Then when I was just about to take a pee break the dang thing shut off on me. I walked out hit the button...

  17. Is 26 too old to go back to school?

    AuntieRN replied to anouk's topic in General Nursing

    To make a long story shorter, everyone in my extended family keeps asking me why am I still in school. The one that really bugs me is everyone saying that I'm simple to old to go back to school....

  18. Been There,Done That....

    AuntieRN replied to momcat107's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I actually love being a tech/cna in the hospital. I hated LTC, but I also loved it when I worked at a rehab facility for traumatic brain injuries. Good luck to you in your

  19. Prospective CNA

    AuntieRN replied to ebrown343's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think it should be a prereq for nursing school as well. It definatelly helps you feel more comfortable around your pts., you will already know how to do the basics like bedbaths, toileting, making...

  20. be kind to your CNAs

    AuntieRN replied to AuntieRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I understand that sometimes the nurses are wayyyy to busy to help out and thats not a big deal...but...when you get a nurse like the one I was refering to who is sitting there reading a book and she...

  21. How to they do it?

    AuntieRN replied to southwest's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Southwest.. Are you a new CNA? Or are you just new to the facility? Either way with time you will get your own routine and will not be running back and forth so much. You will be able to keep up with...

  22. Fundamnetals practice questions

    AuntieRN replied to BrooklynRN2008's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I used Mosbys and Delmar (SNA) NCLEX review books to study from all through school. Then when I hit OB and PEDS I bought the mustard book to help me study from. Good luck to

  23. Can't study for the NCLEX anymore

    AuntieRN replied to novanurse77's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    OMG I have not been able to study for the past 2 weeks. I take mine on Thurs. at 0900. I just want it over and pray to god that I can remember enough to pass it. I studied and studied til I was...

  24. How many people thought A & P was easy?

    AuntieRN replied to DAMomma's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I thought A&P was AWFUL!!!! I loved micro though. I barely passed A&P...I got a B+ in Micro actually missed an A by 1

  25. Bad, Bad Incident. Can you refuse to work a particular unit?

    AuntieRN replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    OMG if I was those nurses I would be running for the hills before I lost my license. Can't someone report this to the state or something? There has to be something someone can do. I feel awful for you...