TAKOO01

TAKOO01 BSN

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  1. How do you like case management nursing?

    TAKOO01 replied to KaeliF's topic in Case Management

    School nurse case manager? I didn't know that job existed! It does sound like the best of both worlds. Does that mean you consult on complicated cases throughout a

  2. New to HH/ Rant/ Advice

    TAKOO01 replied to aksti1018's topic in Home Health

    This ^ is very important. Also, can you call your Monday patients on Friday night? That way you have Sunday free, too. For me, 5 to 6 patients per day was enough. I wouldnt do more than 2 to 3 long...

  3. Feeling like I made the wrong decision by getting into nursing

    TAKOO01 replied to Rickettsia_typhi's topic in General Students

    Can you talk to some people who work in a lab setting irl instead of online? Is it possible to shadow one of them to see if you would like lab work? Its a big deal to drop out of an absn program, so...

  4. Things you wish nursing school would have taught you?

    TAKOO01 replied to Clover19's topic in General Nursing

    Uh, everything? Some specifics: IV starts, blood draws, how to deal with short staffing specifically related to nursing, managing nursing work cultures. Tips for nursing school: Prepare so that youre...

  5. Took NCLEX twice and failed

    TAKOO01 replied to lindslou14's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You can switch up your routine. Hurst and Uworld didnt work. Try one of the other systems- Kaplan, Klimek, whatever. Waiting a long time in between tries didnt work for you. I think you can retake...

  6. Advice Needed!

    TAKOO01 replied to jNb716's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi jNb716. Ive been a nurse for 3 years. I went into nursing thinking it would be flexible and always have jobs available. Im not truly unhappy in my current position, but a lot of that is willpower?....

  7. Black woman wearing puff pigtails to work

    TAKOO01 replied to HoopNurseMomo's topic in General Nursing

    Its not unprofessional. But if you are concerned about the style being too youthful, there are many style options you can look up online, so two puffs is far from your only

  8. Advice Needed!

    TAKOO01 replied to jNb716's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh my. You sound like a smart planner. I wish i had been smart enough to get a government job after college. I would be set now. And very smart of you to plan to stay within the system of you decide...

  9. "Not sure what unit you will be hired into..."

    TAKOO01 replied to TitaniumPlates's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, I was offered a position in writing at a legitimate organization and they rescinded the offer with no reasonable explanations. I had passed all of the interviews, drug tests, recommendation...

  10. Monster Med Passes

    TAKOO01 replied to Ms_Interpret's topic in General Nursing

    I also had upwards of 100 during my med passes in prison. Tricia J gave a great summary of how it goes. I want to add that theres no time wasted talking to complaining families and fetching drinks. If...

  11. From ED to Correctional Nursing

    TAKOO01 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    This line just about sums it up. My experiences with home health and corrections were actually different. My HH cases were stable - mostly wound care and meds. No special emergency care experience...

  12. Nursing anxiety

    TAKOO01 replied to Nursepierogi's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Versions of stories similar to your own have been posted many times by others. Some people will advise counseling and anxiety meds. My perspective is: if i need drugs or talk therapy just to get...

  13. Did I bomb this phone interview?

    TAKOO01 replied to Emm_RN's topic in General Nursing

    If you can recall, can you please share the question and the interviewer's answer? Curious because most questions I see online seem pretty generic. i wouldn't want to use one that ticks em off. To OP-...

  14. SCARED

    TAKOO01 replied to motherofcats's topic in Nursing Career

    I remember being in this same position. You will be scared no matter what the job. One great thing is that you've heard good rumors about this place. Go in well rested and eager to learn. If its a...

  15. Community Health Nursing: What Better Partnership Could There Be?

    TAKOO01 replied to batsek2013's topic in Public, Community Health

    I read this over twice. I love this article. I have always been interested in th Nurse Family Partnership in particular, but your whole story is so engrossing. Thanks for

  16. Suspended for reporting med errors

    TAKOO01 replied to HikeRN4852's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I admire you for trying to fight the machine. When i saw what went on in the nursing home, i ran. Best of luck to

  17. A Day in the Life of a Home Health Nurse

    TAKOO01 replied to tinyRN72's topic in Home Health

    Echoing another poster- this account is so accurate. I just want to add that i told my patients the night before the visit that their animals had to be kept in a seperate room or tied for the...

  18. Help! Turned Down for 5 Jobs

    TAKOO01 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I dont believe i have ever thought about something like this happening. That would be flattering and maddening at the same time. To the OP, I dont know if five rejections/no-calls is a lot. It...

  19. Wound with no change, good or bad

    TAKOO01 replied to joyflnoyz's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I agree with anitalaff. The patient has to spend some time off of the wound, laying on her stomach or side. Im assuming that if they are at home, and shes in the w/c right by his side, theyre probably...

  20. reapplying to nursing program........keep getting denied

    TAKOO01 replied to futureLaDnurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think ADN programs accept retakes for "C" grades. But i think some have added restrictions- either you cant enroll within two years of failing another program, or they dont admit students who...

  21. reapplying to nursing program........keep getting denied

    TAKOO01 replied to futureLaDnurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I did not attend an absn program, but my understanding is that they do not take C grades and dont accept retakes. I heard the rationale is that absn programs are fast paced and competitive(hundreds of...

  22. NCLEX-RN 2019 Experience - PASSED in 75Q

    TAKOO01 replied to ontariorn1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations on

  23. Who Did NOT Do a Year of Med Surg?

    TAKOO01 replied to Satori77's topic in General Nursing

    Why not just apply and see what happens? Ive left jobs after less than a year. I applied constantly and i have a job now that is ok. No one asked me on any of my many interviews why i was on jobs for...

  24. In Need of Some Advice Please

    TAKOO01 replied to urijahsmommy's topic in General Nursing

    I believe that if you're a conscientious nurse in whatever job you have, your career will come out just fine This comment is very zen and i love it. May it be true for all of us! Im always...

  25. Staff Needs

    TAKOO01 replied to ana010's topic in School

    Ok, Im not a school nurse, but i lurk in your threads. I love this one. Appalling and entertaining at the same