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  1. Taking my NCLEX tomorrow... any last min advise?

    hollyspiller0253 replied to mic_imai's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hope you did

  2. Abandonment if I don't pick up over time shifts??

    hollyspiller0253 posted a topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I am a full time nurse 3p-11p. Our 11-7 nurse is out on DBL. The charge nurse told me she will file Abandonment charges against my license If I don't pick up some of those extra shifts. Here is the...

  3. Abandonment if I don't pick up over time shifts??

    hollyspiller0253 replied to hollyspiller0253's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    No need to be suspicious. This is real life... I assure

  4. Abandonment if I don't pick up over time shifts??

    hollyspiller0253 replied to hollyspiller0253's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    It won't.... and I know it.

  5. Abandonment if I don't pick up over time shifts??

    hollyspiller0253 replied to hollyspiller0253's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'm speaking specifically to shifts open due to a DBL

  6. Abandonment if I don't pick up over time shifts??

    hollyspiller0253 replied to hollyspiller0253's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    She understands. Just doesn't care. Staffing there is so abysmal...she would try

  7. Abandonment if I don't pick up over time shifts??

    hollyspiller0253 replied to hollyspiller0253's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I was actually going to do this.

  8. Med Pass for 52 patients? HELP

    hollyspiller0253 posted a topic in Patient Medications

    Hey everyone. I accepted a job at an assisted living location. FT 3-11. There are approximatly 96 patients. It is my third day today. I was almost in tears yesterday because the "preceptor" (and I use...

  9. Scrubs or Business Casual for Orientation?

    hollyspiller0253 replied to seasidesoul's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello. I actually have worn a combination of both. Depending on how long your orientation is, often times on the first day; they give you somewhat of an outline on what they will be covering during...

  10. Managing CNA's/Aides/Med Techs as New Nurse?

    hollyspiller0253 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone. Let me start this by saying, I've been in healthcare for YEARS...like 15. I've been an aide. I am currently still employed as an aide of sorts (more of a tech). I know how it is to...

  11. Managing CNA's/Aides/Med Techs as New Nurse?

    hollyspiller0253 replied to hollyspiller0253's topic in General Nursing

    Thank You for your

  12. Does Pearson send out ATT emails after business hours?

    hollyspiller0253 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sounds like a silly question....but seriously. Classmates are getting ATTs and others are chomping at the bit....myself included. So....yay nay: after business hours.....on weekends? Anyone?

  13. How fast does Pearson have seat availability?

    hollyspiller0253 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm not trying to wait to test. I know it can vary...but some of us wanted to test together. Generally speaking after you get you ATT, how soon thereafter would pearson have seat availability? It...

  14. Can't observe a surgery without feeling whoozy

    hollyspiller0253 replied to princesagris's topic in General Students

    That happens with me and chest tube insertions. I don't even have to see Cardio incise the patient...being in the room makes me feel sick. IDK what it is. I can literally watch/see/participate in...

  15. Taken for granted by nurses...

    hollyspiller0253 replied to PD82's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    O.M.G. Just know you are NOT alone.

  16. BA in Non-Nursing Field -->BSN or MSN after ADN?

    hollyspiller0253 replied to Julie_0507's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was speaking specifically to clinical area nursing. Sorry if I wasn't clear on

  17. BA in Non-Nursing Field -->BSN or MSN after ADN?

    hollyspiller0253 replied to Julie_0507's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Almost all of my area healthcare employers are going to require a BSN. They are only giving a "pass" to current employees. However, while you may get a temporary pass, you must then either get your...

  18. Taking more than 4 classes at a time

    hollyspiller0253 replied to FutureLVN2019's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I also am a "non traditional student". Ive taken up to 18 credit hours while working full time. I do not recommend that. I was exhausted. I never stopped studying. Ever. Would never do it

  19. I'm terrified I won't get into nursing school

    hollyspiller0253 replied to rgs66040's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Most of the schools in my area don't give you any more admission weight if you are a current student. I'd hedge my bets and at least apply to one other nursing