AceOfHearts<3

AceOfHearts<3

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  1. Serious Problems with SATA Qs

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to belljar1995's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Get La Charity's prioritization and delegation book ASAP. Work your way through it- it really

  2. Simple Nursing/Med-Surg help

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to morgansrose's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I disagree with this. I found reading the text really helped me pull everything together. It all really depends on the students learning style and we really don't know enough to say not to read. I...

  3. Feeling guilty about calling in sick.

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to Becca, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Upon hearing a coworker called out sick for a stomach virus not one of us working were upset. We all said good, stay away- don't bring it in to the unit, and we hope they are feeling better soon...

  4. Ridiculous NCLEX Wait Times

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to terrafermata's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It all depends on the state and time of year. I finished on a Friday, my school submitted our info for us to get our ATTs the next business day, I had my ATT one day later, and took the NCLEX not even...

  5. Accepted to Salisbury ABSN Fall 2016, but need to tell them intent a week later??

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to JWing82's topic in School, College Programs

    I heard back super early from a program and while I had more than a week, I had not heard back from other programs by the time my deposit was due. I accepted the position, gave them a non-refundable...

  6. Nurses: How far is your commute?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to Cola89's topic in General Nursing

    35 miles and takes me 45-60 minutes depending on traffic. It's an easy stress free commute. I love my unit and there are plenty of others with commutes similar to mine and plenty with commutes of just...

  7. NCLEX in NJ... wait times

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to nickdadday's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you are listed with a license number you passed! Congrats! I didn't bother with quick results or anything since my state is really good with posting license numbers in about 24 hours. Some states...

  8. Bowel sounds after surgery

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to rgig's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My initial thought was D- the functioning NG tube. Always think back to the ABCs- airway, breathing, circulation. NG tubes are used to suction and prevent vomiting which protects the airway...

  9. Sabotaging in nursing

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to Dexterosa's topic in General Nursing

    According to my manager our facility has a rule managers can't act as references because of legal issues. I've heard of people submitting positive reviews from work, that you should have access to,...

  10. Canadian RN Grad failed NCLEX twice. One more chance to write please help :(

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to evalindsey_26's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm a nurse in the USA, so I can't imagine what it must be like trying to take the NCLEX now. If you struggled with prioritization questions I really recommend the book Prioritization and Delegation...

  11. Priority questions on nclex

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to Maja3699's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    They gave you that question because everyone always wants to go for the K+. A K+ of 3.4 would mean oral replacement and monitoring at my facility. It's low, but just outside the normal range. As was...

  12. Stressing over snowmaggedon

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to HigginsdogRN's topic in General Nursing

    I drove home in it last night. It hit several hours earlier and harder than predicted. My hospital is now getting hit with 3 feet of snow. A coworker texted me and is stuck on the side of the road. My...

  13. Fragrance Sacrifice

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to Shonqueen1's topic in General Nursing

    Before I was a nurse I had a migraine exacerbated by a coworker dousing himself in cologne. Others weren't as sensitive, but I could smell him before he even walked into our office area. Now I work on...

  14. Failing nclex 6 times

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to F8112014's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My personal issue with someone saying the only thing holding them back from passing the NCLEX is anxiety is the question of how would they respond to a rapidly changing/declining patient? If the...

  15. Stressing over snowmaggedon

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to HigginsdogRN's topic in General Nursing

    Save your receipts for tax purposes. I'm pretty sure you can use it as a tax write off, but I would double check that. I live 45-60 minutes away from my new job and my plan is to get a hotel if I ever...

  16. Breaking Internship Contract?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to pamela812's topic in General Nursing

    I think your last post with the specific scenario is probably too detailed given your current situation. I would edit it or request an admin/mmoderator to do it for you if you can no longer do it...

  17. The sloppy image of nurses today

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to RNdynamic's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Hair SHOULD be pulled back in a "drab" ponytail, otherwise it gets in the way and is an infection risk. Per my facility's policy we are required to have our hair pulled back. I have short hair and...

  18. What you wished other nurses knew

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to l1234567's topic in General Nursing

    I had a hospice rotation my last semester in my nursing program and I actually loved it! Surprisingly it was one of my favorite clinicals. I could def. see myself doing it somewhere down the line. Any...

  19. Failed NCLEX RN 7 times. Need help. Any suggestions are welcome.

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to nursetobe911's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You aren't the only one with 2 science degrees with high honors. I'm sorry you've had/have health issues, but that's really not the BON's problem. The BON makes sure nurses are competent and a nurses...

  20. Questions and feelings on nursing

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to jenna1394's topic in General Nursing

    It really truly varies. I'm a 2nd degree nurse. I finished an accelerated BSN program earlier this year. I also took a pay-cut from my first career (which I stayed in for a couple of years before...

  21. New Grad Training: Telemetry Realistic?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to EastCoastRN123's topic in General Nursing

    The Khan Academy (free online) has a review of cardiac dysrhythmias and a lot of other topics....

  22. New Grad Training: Telemetry Realistic?

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to EastCoastRN123's topic in General Nursing

    My facility does a 4 day course. It includes classroom instruction and simulations. We are also pointed to online review material if we want extra practice before taking the exam. If a certain score...

  23. 1/9: What I learned this week - Worst. Vagina. EVER.

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I recall getting an email about this at my facility, but I don't deal with PCAs much on my unit. Good luck! I learned this week to always check my patient's O2 after the respiratory therapist leaves....

  24. Failed a syllabus quiz already??

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to Tinkk's topic in General Students

    Manual BPs take practice. Did another student get it on the person you tried? Some people are just really hard to hear. Start on someone easy and just practice, practice, practice. Once you have it...

  25. 4 Eyes Assessment

    AceOfHearts<3 replied to Turtle in scrubs's topic in General Nursing

    We do this. 2 RNs are required to complete the skin assessment ASAP. We do this with new admits and transfers to make sure our unit isn't dinged for any preexisting skin issues. The assigned RN puts...