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    Sterile Vag Exams: HELP!

    diamond_girl posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi guys!! I'm a new grad orientating in L&D. I'm having a really hard time with vag exams. I was told it would take time for me to learn, but I feel really discouraged! When I check, I have no...
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    rationale ..seems wrong

    diamond_girl replied to bhallakishu's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you could only do one thing for this patient and then leave, what would you do? Turn off the
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    rationale ..seems wrong

    diamond_girl replied to bhallakishu's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It is right. If a baby is in distress you ALWAYS turn off the pit
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    I can't face 265 ?'s again....help!!!

    diamond_girl replied to cljacksonrn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you haven't already, go get PDA by Lacharity. Buy it on amazon, or see if your local library has a copy that you can rent. My school used Hesi, and I feel like it didn't help me at all. I also used...
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    No contractions showing on toco monitor

    diamond_girl replied to RNlove17's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with this ^^^. Usually have trouble tracing contracts on obese pts, or they just couldn't get it placed in a good
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    confused

    diamond_girl replied to Tesfanurse's topic in Nursing Career

    Go on the trip. I'm sure it's already paid for and you probably have been looking forward to it. Take the time to celebrate. If you will have internet access overseas, you can always apply when it's...
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    8-vs-12 hour shifts?

    diamond_girl replied to justDebi's topic in Nurse Management

    It can differ from unit to unit. My hospital does all different kinds of
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    What age did you complete your BSN or ASN?

    diamond_girl replied to mee9mee9's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    BSN:
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    Stupid Nurse Tricks (Or How To Look Incredibly Stupid)

    diamond_girl replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

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    Stupid Nurse Tricks (Or How To Look Incredibly Stupid)

    diamond_girl replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Was only on my new unit for a few weeks. I was working midnights, and went to answer my patients call night at about 3am. On my old unit, we wore tracers that automatically turned off the call lights,...
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    Baby Friendly Question

    diamond_girl replied to AngelicaHibbs's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Nope, we used to bathe 1-2 hours also. After we went skin to skin, delaying baths came shortly after. Current research is saying that delaying the bath leads to higher breast feeding rates, increased...
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    Stupid Nurse Tricks (Or How To Look Incredibly Stupid)

    diamond_girl replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I saw this too. Just for future reference The Daily Currant reported this, and all news on their site is fake! Same as the The Onion. It's
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    Where to start for prep

    diamond_girl replied to MissyNik's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yep!! I took it on 1/25 this year, and passed the first time with 78
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    Stupid Nurse Tricks (Or How To Look Incredibly Stupid)

    diamond_girl replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse: Go ahead and hang this new IV bag. Just hang the new bag on the pole. Then just take that spike out of the old bag and put it into the new one. Me: (removes spike while bag is still hanging...
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    Where to start for prep

    diamond_girl replied to MissyNik's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    100 is a good number to stick with :) no
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    Where to start for prep

    diamond_girl replied to MissyNik's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

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    Having a hard time with delegation

    diamond_girl replied to Nolli's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Everyone gave you a lot of great advice here. I had trouble with this as well, until I practiced using PDA by Lacharity. I highly recommend it. After going through the chapters, priority, delegation,...
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    Big day is tomorrow...

    diamond_girl replied to randomly's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

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    Big day is tomorrow...

    diamond_girl replied to randomly's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

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    Big day is tomorrow...

    diamond_girl replied to randomly's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Let us know how it
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    Baby Friendly Question

    diamond_girl replied to AngelicaHibbs's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We use the hugs system, and just sponge bathe the baby. No issues. We delay 6-12
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    Failed NCLEX-RN Twice... Need help please!

    diamond_girl replied to MrMango's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I recommend Saunders as well. I used Hurst online, Kaplan in class, Saunders, and PDA. I passed on my first try with 78 questions. I honestly feel like Hurst helped the least. They just cover broad...
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    February 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    diamond_girl replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Honey, I think you are dreaming about work
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    Big day is tomorrow...

    diamond_girl replied to randomly's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just think of it as any other test. You made it through nursing school, so this is no big deal. I got a good night rest before my exam, and I surprisingly woke up pretty calm. Make a playlist of your...
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    Anyone use saunders / kaplan? Similar to the test?

    diamond_girl replied to blackvans1234's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took Kaplan in the classroom and got through most of the Saunders book. I did 89% of the Kaplan QBank and all 7 QTs. Saunders is way too easy compared to NCLEX. Kaplan was challenging and helped me...