laKrugRN

laKrugRN

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  1. Failed last Semester of school

    laKrugRN replied to charleskemp's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am so sorry. Big hugs to you! Whatever you decide to do, you have your allnurses family to cheer you on, give you advice, or be a listening

  2. are mandatory scrub color-coding in hospitals the wave of the future?

    laKrugRN replied to kelligracie's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    The hospital I work at has colors they are supposed to wear, but they can do different shades and hues but must stay within reason. I am so thankful in the clinic where I work I can wear whatever...

  3. Atheism in nursing

    laKrugRN replied to pugmom79's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I am Christian and I think you you handled the situation well and were respectful. I do not think you did anything wrong here. No matter what anyone does, someone will always be offended. I would not...

  4. Giving Notice?

    laKrugRN replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Just be polite and thank them for the opportunities. Never burn a bridge, even if you think you'll never go back. Leave on good terms! Good

  5. Is it realistic to go into nursing with the ultimate goal of specializing?

    laKrugRN replied to RNtobe23's topic in General Nursing

    Not at all. I think a lot of us have the ultimate goal to specialize. Keep at it! You may be lucky enough to gain your experience on a psych floor, or a psych hospital! Good luck!

  6. NCLEX coming up

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

    You'll be just fine. My scores were much worse than those and I passed in 95 questions. You sound like you are studying enough. Good luck! :) Let us

  7. Pearson Vue trick changed on me!

    laKrugRN replied to reeree1103's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Definitely do no re-register until you know for

  8. Just a few words...

    laKrugRN replied to kroni's topic in General Students

    I was always a loner in nursing school. I had my friends outside of class of course, but I was never close to any of my classmates. I tried to stay out of their drama. It's okay. :) You'll do great!...

  9. Still don't get the BSN ADN thing...

    laKrugRN replied to tarotale's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I only had to take one art class. I do love art so I didn't mind. All my other classes I felt were beneficial to nursing. I took a cultural geography class and I learned so much on the health...

  10. Still don't get the BSN ADN thing...

    laKrugRN replied to tarotale's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    The one thing I will say, our BSN program had 3 years of clinicals AND a 120 hour preceptorship we did independently. None of the ADN schools in my area came close to our clinical hours. Don't go down...

  11. Hide-a-Butt patient gowns

    laKrugRN replied to Buttercup10's topic in General Nursing

    These look good Christy! I would be proud to wear one of those gowns..I'd know I wasn't flashing

  12. Hide-a-Butt patient gowns

    laKrugRN replied to Buttercup10's topic in General Nursing

    I feel like we are between a rock and a hard place on this one. I would rather take a little heat from laundry or housekeeping rather than my patient have

  13. I don't know if I'm going to pass Pharmacology?

    laKrugRN replied to videogamedork's topic in General Students

    OK, don't fret! You are just gonna have to work hard. Of I did my math correctly and you said each test is worth 12.5 a PIECE? You would need an 85 on your last test (test 4), an 87 on your final, and...

  14. Leave jobs?

    laKrugRN replied to ShnnRN's topic in General Nursing

    No kidding! I agree with T-Bird. I am making about the same in an

  15. Nclex 2014

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

    With the good pop-up, chances are you passed!

  16. Study method NCLEX 2014

    laKrugRN replied to Mar010891's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Glad to hear you did well! Congrats! Don't worry about having the magic "75". I passed in 95. At the end of the day we are

  17. Best NCLEX tip I was given...

    laKrugRN replied to RN9742's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Exactly! I thought of NCLEX as life and death or "if I could do one thing for the patient and go home" Good

  18. Good pop up or not????

    laKrugRN replied to LiveFree17's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    YES! You did it!!

  19. Failed CRNE, now doing NCLEX-RN

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

    I highly recommend Saunders for NCLEX. get the yellow one with the CD. Do the questions. Maybe buy a Kaplan question bank. I dedicated 6 hours a day of studying. I would read and do about 250...

  20. Took nclex and got the good pop up!!!

    laKrugRN replied to Shandra2008's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wahoo!!

  21. Phone study buddies needed PN

    laKrugRN replied to 30days2nclex's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    hey hun! Just a little friendly advice. If you want to remain anonymous on this site, I'd change your profile picture. You never know if an employer, co-worker, or anyone for that matter is creeping...

  22. Mouthcare: glycerin and lemon mouthsticks

    laKrugRN replied to kay274's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've even seen these at the hospitals when I did clinicals last year! and OK, am I the only that has tried the mint swabs, just to see what they tasted like?

  23. Pass NCLEX and now WHAAT?!

    laKrugRN replied to berhaelee's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Keep at it! It took me 2 months to find a job. Search classifieds, and what I did was go to the facility personally and give my resume to HR or the DON. This makes you look really good and eager....

  24. Please Help, Job Interview in 5 days!

    laKrugRN replied to jamesreyes's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Go in with confidence! You will do great! Also, some friendly advice..change your profile pic. You want to remain anonymous on here in case an employer is on these forums or anyone you may know. Keep...

  25. New Grads: how long did it take you to find a job, or how long have you been ...

    laKrugRN replied to kieran07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Graduated May 3rd. Took my NCLEX 3 weeks later. I just got my first nursing job last week! So about 2 months is what it