laKrugRN

laKrugRN

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  1. What kind of a job did you have while in nursing school?

    laKrugRN replied to AspiringRN27's topic in General Nursing

    I was a CNA until my boss was just asking way too much out of me. I soon became a cashier at a local grocery store. Better hours and I actually made good money! When it was dead in the store, I...

  2. Caring for almost 400lb Quad

    laKrugRN replied to RNurse1234's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well, my idea was going to be a Hoyer lift, but sounds like you have tried it. Yikes. So sad that people get like that! I would hate to require 3+ people to help me perform my daily activities! Hope...

  3. ADN Nurses Being Forced to go Back to School?

    laKrugRN replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Boy, oh boy! I keep seeing things like this on my nursing websites. Makes me glad I decided to just go for it and get my BSN. I knew I'd never want to go back to school once I was done! Who would?...

  4. Need HELP regarding RN Nclex Exam!!!

    laKrugRN replied to RNsoon2b.'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    use the saunders CD, if you have the yellow book. If the purple book, go to the evolve resource to get a TON of

  5. Any military spouses?

    laKrugRN replied to Momma1RN's topic in General Nursing

    Sending love as a fellow military wife! :) (Well, future spouse, getting married in

  6. Question Bank Recommendation

    laKrugRN replied to asang21's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    NCLEX 3500 was a good resource. I did them in my spare time and when I had finished up Kaplan and

  7. Pharm on NCLEX?

    laKrugRN replied to KeepCalmNurs3On's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Some had generic AND brand names. Other questions just had the generic

  8. Pearson says... Pearson vue trick not accurate

    laKrugRN replied to kcmd's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Trick worked for me a month ago. Of course Pearson will say it doesn't work. They want their 7 bucks for quick

  9. last question wrong and bad pop up...failed?

    laKrugRN replied to lol-lisa's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm so sorry! HUGS! Just use that report to regroup your studying. Give yourself a little break (a few days) to relax and do whatever to feel good (massage, friends, a cold beer ) You will knock it...

  10. Need HELP regarding RN Nclex Exam!!!

    laKrugRN replied to RNsoon2b.'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just focus on drug families as opposed to individual drugs! You won't overwhelm yourself this way. Know major side/adverse effects. Really focus on priority and delegation. I used Kaplan and Saunders....

  11. Microbiology

    laKrugRN replied to lmnop2's topic in General Students

    I wish! My micro class was a JOKE! But, I still got through nursing school just fine. If you have to write a paper or anything, The Smallpox vaccine has a ton of info. (I did a 10 page paper on it)...

  12. Pharm on NCLEX?

    laKrugRN replied to KeepCalmNurs3On's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just know your families! Think side effects, teaching, mechanism of action, and adverse effects. I had about 10 questions on my NCLEX. Some had both names, some just the generic name so brush up! good...

  13. My First Patient Death

    laKrugRN replied to krisiepoo's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Agree Ruby Vee, I should have clarified that I meant in privacy! I would never in front of patients, if I could help it that

  14. Why is this question always asked?

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

    I agree. Everyone is different. What helped some pass may lead some to fail. NCLEX was so random that it's hard to give advice really. I am all for helping people with what resources worked for me to...

  15. My First Patient Death

    laKrugRN replied to krisiepoo's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OneDuckyRN, I agree completely! I feel like if I go numb, it's like shutting my heart off. I'm with you 100% We will always be those nurses that sob and have tender hearts. And that's

  16. Upcoming interview in correctional facility

    laKrugRN replied to agikpia's topic in Correctional

    I don't have the answers but I would love to see replies. I too, have an upcoming correctional nursing interview!

  17. Hospital will not hire smokers

    laKrugRN replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I can understand the concerns with allergies to cigarette smoke but man there are gonna be some crabby people working! Haha. 8 to 12 hours without a smoke is killer. I also agree with GrannyRRT, it is...

  18. My First Patient Death

    laKrugRN replied to krisiepoo's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Aww, HUGS! It is great to see such a caring heart! That family knew how much you cared and you definitely made the last few days of that lady's life. She left knowing she was loved and cared for. I...

  19. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    laKrugRN replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    nursehaley91, that is amazing! Very

  20. Anyone been asked inappropriate interview questions?

    laKrugRN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hello All! I am a new nurse. I have been doing interviews everywhere and sending more applications than I can keep track of! I had an interview at a LTC facility a few weeks ago. The interview was...

  21. Anyone been asked inappropriate interview questions?

    laKrugRN replied to laKrugRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Nice ways to come back, Ceccia! I bet that caught them off guard. I actually had a friend of mine interview at the LTC facility that asked me (I had no idea she was!) And she told me they asked the...

  22. NCLEX 2014/Kaplan

    laKrugRN replied to Go Knights's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I scored low in Kaplan. High 50s to mid 60s. I got a 59% on my QBANK. Kaplan is harder than NCLEX, you'll be fine! I passed in 95 questions last

  23. Young and new manager.

    laKrugRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello Everyone!! I am hopeful to get some advice from my AN family. I have been offered a position as a nursing manager at a LTC facility. This is my first job as a nurse. I am excited, yet terrified....

  24. Anyone been asked inappropriate interview questions?

    laKrugRN replied to laKrugRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    @KatieMI, so sorry you were asked "why" you spoke what you spoke in your home. If you can speak English on the job, that should be their only concern. Your home life is none of their business. I...

  25. Why is LTC so hated

    laKrugRN replied to MadameFreckles's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Do you all think LTC would be a good first job experience for a new grad like myself? How will future employers view my LTC career? I love the elderly so I would be happy to work in LTC. My ultimate...