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    Earplugs during NCLEX?

    RNsRWe replied to lvcourtneyy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just to throw something out there for anyone interested....at the time I tested, I had a nagging, irritating dry cough. Had been taking Tesslon pearls, but they can make you drowsy and I couldn't...
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    Why so many tattletale nurses?

    RNsRWe replied to Butterflybee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    While it doesn't make the nursing situation better, I think it's worthwhile to mention that I encountered these identical people/personalities when working in an insurance office. It was a...
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    Too FAT to be a nurse?

    RNsRWe replied to Prtar1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What do you honestly think? Can you seriously tell yourself that it's really a great idea to put off nursing school so you can concentrate...on a diet?? I'd hope you'd come to a better conclusion...
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    Narcotics

    RNsRWe replied to mmace's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    When I read the OP, I thought "wonder what kind of a situation required her to drop the narcs and immediately run to change the catheter?". Then I thought "unless it's clogged and the bladder is so...
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    How much pain medicine is too much?

    RNsRWe replied to jlwerley's topic in Patient Medications

    Have medicated many patients who I believed were probably there just to get high. This patient, however, does not have a situation that automatically warrants the tag "seeker". She might just need...
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    Have you ever cried when a Pt died

    RNsRWe replied to Topaz7's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Yes, when I was a student and it was the first time I had gone through anything like that. I didn't know the patient for longer than the one shift to which I was assigned--and she died during. But...
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    What is the attire for attending a continuing education class?

    RNsRWe replied to leogirl8's topic in General Nursing

    Tank top and jeans? No. Comfortable blouse or other office-appropriate top. Nothing low-cut, nothing so tight or short we can see if you had breakfast. Comfortable but office-appropriate slacks,...
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    Praying PVT is right!!

    RNsRWe replied to rachel0609's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Except in states that have a limit on the number of times you can test. The PVT has not been accurate, as has been evidenced by those who have reported the "I PASSED/FAILED!"...but did not. So, no, I...
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    New Grad just hired into NICU!!

    RNsRWe replied to heartNICU's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    congrats
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    Why bother...?

    RNsRWe replied to CRNBSN18's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ah, I see. Well, I hope you get more out of it the second time, then. For what it's worth, you WILL be getting updates and refreshers throughout your nursing courses...each area will give you...
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    Why bother...?

    RNsRWe replied to CRNBSN18's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I still don't understand this. You said your course covered roughly the first half of the book when you took it, so you're going to take it again....? What makes you think the instructor is going to...
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    What do you think about TV nursing comedy/drama like Nurse Jackie?

    RNsRWe replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Saw just a couple of episodes, found it to be a joke. Soap opera with a medical theme. A soap opera with a medical theme I DO like is Grey's Anatomy...although not because it's realistic either, I...
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    I got dismissed from Nursing program at west coast university I need help!!

    RNsRWe replied to saghi's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    While I do understand the financial outlay already at stake, the harsh reality is YOU'RE NOT GETTING BACK IN THERE. Why all caps? Because if I were in front of you, that would be me raising my...
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    Lottery for holiday shift?

    RNsRWe replied to twoangels's topic in General Nursing

    Sooo......what happened? Is your manager willing to take a look at any of the options laid out
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    Praying PVT is right!!

    RNsRWe replied to rachel0609's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Oh, I absolutely felt miserable leaving the testing center. I cried in my car. I cried on the way home. And somewhere along the way I managed to listen to the very same advice I just gave, given to...
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    Prenursing student--confused?? What are my options?

    RNsRWe replied to sixela21's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You'll need to speak to an Admissions Adviser at the school or schools that interest you, period. They will be able to tell you exactly what you need to fulfill their requirements. You ask if there...
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    To be (a nurse) or not to be (a nurse)....that is the question.

    RNsRWe replied to manskette's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Actually this isn't true at all. While it IS true that some areas of the country, some cities do have preferences for BSN over ADN, some other areas don't care what the degree is at all as long as...
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    Praying PVT is right!!

    RNsRWe replied to rachel0609's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't think much of the 'PVT', but think of it this way: do you feel that you did so poorly that it's likely that you failed in the minimum number of questions....or is it more likely you passed?...
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    Does anyone have nclex-rn notes for the state of indiana?

    RNsRWe replied to Aongroup1990's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It doesn't matter what State you test in. These aren't State Boards anymore (although people still call them that)...it's a national exam. Different States have different standards/criteria that...
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    Some advise for those who are planning to give nclex

    RNsRWe replied to deepa377's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, you just gave great advice for your FRIEND to retake the exam, but it's not really applicable to those who still need to test. The NCLEX has a bank of thousands and thousands of questions;...
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    What's the difference between a graduate nurse and an experienced nurse?

    RNsRWe replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    A Graduate Nurse wants everyone to know he/she's a nurse. An Experienced Nurse doesn't want ANYONE to know he/she's a nurse. A Graduate Nurse thinks people respect nurses. An Experienced Nurse...
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    Splitting pills outside of nurse's scope of practice?

    RNsRWe replied to thesundowner's topic in Patient Medications

    Oh, I wasn't implying it was your responsibility, just that this happens to be an insanely cheap item that I've found easily on many hospital units. I hear you on the Things That Grow Legs problem,...
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    Is it worth travelling 4 hrs to work?

    RNsRWe replied to RNHURT's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely no way would I do what you describe. Why is moving WITH her child close to work not an option? Even if that required contortions of significance, I should think them less stressful on the...
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    Are nurses blue or white collar workers?

    RNsRWe replied to digitiminimi's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    College degree achieved? Check. National licensing exam passed? Check. Expected to (and able to) educate patients regarding their dx and care, about drugs and interactions, about post-op care and...
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    Splitting pills outside of nurse's scope of practice?

    RNsRWe replied to thesundowner's topic in Patient Medications

    RNs can't give IVPs? This policy seems like a special kind of stupid....or else, they assume the nurses