PapaBearRN

PapaBearRN BSN

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  1. Forced To Change Shifts

    PapaBearRN replied to anj's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You don’t have anything to worry about. That nurse can’t just push you out of your shift. You were hired on days and that’s what your contract says. That nurse was hired on nights and will be on...

  2. I'm 16 with a GED

    PapaBearRN replied to greateggs's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would start at a junior college and take pre requisites in the mean time. Why LPN vs

  3. Feeling really bad!

    PapaBearRN replied to Rehabnurse45's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You learned your lesson and I'm sure you won't make that mistake again. Beating yourself up is natural and shows to me that you care. But now try not to be so hard on

  4. how competitive is it getting into nursing school?

    PapaBearRN replied to lynn_702's topic in General Students

    It's extremely competitive. Make sure to do your best and look up the school's admission policy. Most schools do not accept multiple attempts of certain classes and a W can be considered an attempt....

  5. So I kind of messed up

    PapaBearRN replied to oopsmybad's topic in General Nursing

    This is poor advice. Ativan is a schedule IV controlled substance. There is a reason a prescription is required and it's not available

  6. Failed NCLEX 5 times and graduated with honors. How many people failed 5 times already?

    PapaBearRN replied to drwhynot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What resources have you used to prepare for the exam? Our school mandated that we purchase Kaplan and I felt it more than prepared me to test. IMHO Kaplan was much more difficult than the

  7. How do you report-off?

    PapaBearRN replied to Beffers81's topic in General Nursing

    Name, age, code status, allergies, MDs on the case, Hx, how the patient came to be in the hospital, procedures, imaging results, pertinent labs. Then a brief head to toe including: neuro (NIHSS?),...

  8. First semester nursing student

    PapaBearRN replied to courty's topic in General Students

    Being in first semester I don't think you have a real grasp of what nursing really is. What do you not like about

  9. Taking a break during nursing school?

    PapaBearRN replied to Nicolexo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Being suicidal is definitely not healthy. I would take a break and go get the help you desperately need. What about nursing school makes you want to kill

  10. LAPC SPRING 2016

    PapaBearRN replied to PurpPlumeria's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm gonna do my RN-BSN online. I didn't work during the program (I was lucky). Many people did work full time

  11. LAPC SPRING 2016

    PapaBearRN replied to PurpPlumeria's topic in School, College Programs

    Congratulations!! I graduated from pierce last June. It's a tough but excellent program. They really prepare for you for being an acute care

  12. New Grad, which job should I take?

    PapaBearRN replied to Dreamscometru's topic in First Year After Licensure

    #1 would be

  13. Pre Nursing Students...Arc!

    PapaBearRN replied to teenuh21's topic in General Students

    You want to get top grades in these classes to get into nursing school. If grasping concepts is difficult you may want to take the class alone or with a lighter

  14. Providence New Grad January 2016

    PapaBearRN replied to nursej_'s topic in California Nursing

    Most Providence locations don't have a pediatrics unit. Providence is a great company to work for though! Their new grad program is

  15. New Nurse With Large Disposable Income

    PapaBearRN replied to LDAthleteNurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Uncle Sam will make sure that you have little disposable income haha. I was like you when I got my offer letter, I make 38 an hour and thought I would be rolling around in disposable income. Being...

  16. Accepted students for Moorpark College Spring 2016

    PapaBearRN replied to artusoa's topic in California Nursing

    I'm an RN at St. Joseph. I remember 3rd semester was a lot better in my experience. You guys will both be RN's in no time. #powercouple

  17. Accepted students for Moorpark College Spring 2016

    PapaBearRN replied to artusoa's topic in California Nursing

    When I went to Pierce we were still rocking the white pants lol they sucked. I love the red pants I see the students wear at my hospital though. They look much better. Does your husband know his...

  18. fired for cancelling shifts d/t health issues?

    PapaBearRN replied to pookashellz's topic in General Nursing

    My mom used to pass out often or have dizzy spells. Turns out it was 3rd degree heart block. Your health is #1 and I hope your doctor is able to find a diagnosis soon so you can manage your work

  19. Kaplan Nclex Course

    PapaBearRN replied to MsAshley's topic in General Students

    Your scores are fine. I also used nclex mastery app as well. Kaplan is much more difficult than the actual nclex. Best of luck to

  20. Blood Pressure and Heart rate

    PapaBearRN replied to Courtneyevans23's topic in General Students

    You only really described the inotropic properties of the heart, not chronotropic. I can see why she said you were wrong. If she had asked why someone's BP is high or low, your answer would be...

  21. New hire RN accused of being "mean."

    PapaBearRN replied to NS885RN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    CNA's are vital to the treatment team and if you want them to have your back you need to play ball. Their salary isn't coming out of your check, so you have no right to speak to them in a demeaning...

  22. I used Kaplan and didn't pass NCLEX on 1st try

    PapaBearRN replied to angelctz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What were your scores on Kaplan? Did you remediate every question regardless of whether you answered it correctly or

  23. Confused... am I an RN or not??

    PapaBearRN replied to cabrig's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sorry but the quick results are 100%. Identify your weaknesses and work smarter, not

  24. Fired during orientation/7 weeks in

    PapaBearRN replied to beachlover's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Was this a new grad program? A hospital spends a decent penny orienting new grads and usually won't let you go on an isolated incident, that would cost them a ton of money. I feel like your preceptor...

  25. I Need To Vent

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

    Wait are u a CNA or an