nursephillyphil BSN, RN

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    RN Report Sheet 20 patients

    nursephillyphil replied to WoodsieRN's topic in General Nursing

    see attached, its made for 29 pt's, ignore the W/C i put those in there to know if pt's were crushed or whole. feel free to make it suit your needs. blank brain
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    How to survive in LTC

    nursephillyphil replied to 2loves's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Its all about teamwork, time management, getting to know your patients, and getting a routine down asap. Sent from my iPhone using all
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    What kind of supplies will I need for nursing school?

    nursephillyphil replied to mrsboots87's topic in General Students

    And please do not double post under different accounts, someone just posted the exact same question 20 min ago..... Sent from my iPhone using all
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    What kind of supplies will I need for nursing school?

    nursephillyphil replied to mrsboots87's topic in General Students

    Go to costco and buy highlighters and pens Sent from my iPhone using all
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    NCBSN prorgam any idea?

    nursephillyphil replied to hm1987's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I personally do not recommend ncsbn, it did little to keep track of your performance and progress. I went back to kaplan and passed my 2nd attempt. There are a lot of forums here regarding opinions of...
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    New-grad in Med-Oncology

    nursephillyphil posted a topic in Nursing Career

    So as the title states, i'll be in med-onc. During the interviews I had with the charge nurses and nurse manager we came to the understanding that despite having nearly a year of experience in a SNF,...
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    New-grad in Med-Oncology

    nursephillyphil replied to nursephillyphil's topic in Nursing Career

    I did them through ONS, I did the intro to cancer basics and then did the chemo/bio-therapy certification. And thank you for your kind words of encouragement and support, I really appreciate
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    New Grad pulled off orientation for a shift due to short staffing

    nursephillyphil replied to MostlysunnyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I feel your pain! granted it was at a SNF so i traded high acuity for high pt:nurse ratio but still, to be taken off orientation early is frightening! I was also pulled the 2nd/3rd day of orientation...
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    Calling codes

    nursephillyphil replied to Momma1RN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'm transitioning to a medical oncology floor after 10 months in a SNF, and i'm not going to lie, calling a code is something i wonder about when i move to acute care. in the SNF i didn't have any...
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    Stethoscope Recommendations?

    nursephillyphil replied to Rew3n's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Just get a cheap one that works, I used a no name brand throughout school, it worked well, and I wouldnt have been heartbroken if it got eternally borrowed. Picked up a littman classic 2 after...
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    shoe advice for clinicals

    nursephillyphil replied to kfrances's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Congrats! I've never tried the Grey's anatomy shoes, but I'd recommend trying them on yourself as shoes will fit differently for everybody. If you're female I'd look at the timberland renovas,...
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    What gear/utensils/supplies do you carry in your scrubs

    nursephillyphil replied to gelibean's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I carry my steth, pens (including a "loaner pen" that I dont mind losing if someone borrows it), penlight and extra set of batteries, bandage scissors, alch wipes, chapstick, a flush or two, medical...
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    Best lotion for dry hands?

    nursephillyphil replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I use Jack black hand healer or urth dry hand rescue, just depends on my mood lol, both work really well though! Cuticles haven't looked this good in a
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    Ca BRN Website License check?

    nursephillyphil posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sorry admins if this is the wrong forum section; I took my nclex last thursday, Oct 3, finished the exam at 2 pm and went on the Ca BRN website, apparently it went down on oct 3 for an update and the...
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    Graduated last year but struggling to find a jobg

    nursephillyphil replied to Jane47's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Jane you're not the only one in that boat! I graduated a year ago as well in the bay area and the job market is TOUGH. everybody wants 1+ years of experience but nobody is willing to offer it. Most of...
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    overwhelmed in first rn job

    nursephillyphil posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    So as the title says i'm feeling overwhelmed at my first RN job. I just ended my first week and physically/mentally i'm EXHAUSTED. We have a 20 pt load which i have never dealt with, we do have cna's...
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    overwhelmed in first rn job

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

    thank you guys, ive never dealt with this kind of pt load and im doing my best to adapt, ill take your tips into my shift tomorrow and see how i manage. Thanks
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    First RN position

    nursephillyphil posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi everybody, This coming Monday I begin orientation for my first job at an acute care/rehab facility as an RN. I am a mix of excited, anxious and nervous. I know this is what I have been training for...
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    First Semester BSN Program

    nursephillyphil replied to nursinglove15's topic in General Students

    Self care is key; with all of the things you will be asked to study you will find yourself pushing yourself to stay up late, eat poorly. These things cause students to burn out and fail. Find an...
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    Pearson Vue trick 2014 -still works!

    nursephillyphil replied to terri8's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats! Feels amazing doesn't it? wait till you get your license in the mail, it's like Christmas all over again
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    Your Starting Salary?

    nursephillyphil replied to x_factor's topic in First Year After Licensure

    new grad RN BSN bay area, CA $36/hour in acute rehab evening/weekend shift $2/hour
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    First RN position

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

    thanks jmira! still waiting on any advice from members
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    NCLEX RN tomorrow

    nursephillyphil replied to LaurenRay1983's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just try to relax and breathe, make sure you get your 8 hours of rest and a healthy breakfast, being water and snacks with you and depending where you are, layer up. Don't forget to bring your...
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    Advice for first clincial rotation?

    nursephillyphil replied to adnstudent44's topic in General Students

    Find a good nursing brain, there are a lot of them available for download just by googling, these will help you organize your patients and your shift. Find a REALLY good pair of shoes Keep an extra...
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    Kaplan Qbank scores

    nursephillyphil replied to ssk5's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    the scores you should be paying attention to is trainers 4-7 , aim for >65%. your bank scores are ok but as the previous posters stated you should keep refining your scores. Trainers 1-3 are...