cracklingkraken ASN, RN

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    5/29 This week, I have learned... One year later!!!

    cracklingkraken replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Guess who's an
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    5/29 This week, I have learned... One year later!!!

    cracklingkraken replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you! I wish I was more confident in my performance but, to be honest, I have no idea how I did. Still no results, so I'm just playing the waiting game now. Congrats! Waiting for my results is...
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    5/29 This week, I have learned... One year later!!!

    cracklingkraken replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    My exam shut off at 77, and I got the last question right. I'm hoping this is a good sign. My brain hurts, and I could really use some liquor or chocolate right now. Or
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    5/29 This week, I have learned... One year later!!!

    cracklingkraken replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I actually considered moving over that-a-ways as well, but I have a solid support system over here in Detroit area. But I will let you know if things change - I was at Kalamazoo on Saturday, and the...
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    5/29 This week, I have learned... One year later!!!

    cracklingkraken replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! I hope that when I have my license, it'll be a bit easier to secure a job. I'll let you know if I have any lucky with HFH. I found out my friend who has the extra room works at BASF, which is...
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    5/29 This week, I have learned... One year later!!!

    cracklingkraken replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I've been looking in Wyandotte area and Royal Oak area, and everywhere in
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    5/29 This week, I have learned... One year later!!!

    cracklingkraken replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    WILTW: Being single at 24 apparently means that all your friends want to set you up with a "nice guy" that they know. I'm taking the NCLEX tomorrow, and I'm not sure how I feel. I guess I'll find out...
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    Thank you notes after job fair

    cracklingkraken replied to NightNerd's topic in General Nursing

    I think handwritten notes are more personable and show more of a genuine interest in the position.
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    5/14 WILTW: Healthcare Gymnastics and Revolving Doors

    cracklingkraken replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    I did. They could definitely tell. But the hospital seemed nice and faculty was friendly. I'll find out in a week if I got an offer
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    5/14 WILTW: Healthcare Gymnastics and Revolving Doors

    cracklingkraken replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    My interview was eh. I froze on some clinical questions. When asked about a post-op complication and what you would anticipate the doctor would order, I forget that diagnostic tests, such, as CT scan...
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    Shift work and dating

    cracklingkraken replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    Meetup is a good way to meet people with similar
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    Taking Nclex, but didn't pass ATI

    cracklingkraken replied to jenitebridget143's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wait did you graduate? We had to have our Certificate of Completion signed by the program's dean and sent to the BON. If you didn't fill the program requirements, you can't sit for the
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    5/14 WILTW: Healthcare Gymnastics and Revolving Doors

    cracklingkraken replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the advice and revision, NAWWR and cani! Making those changes now. ETA: Far, you know how much I also love
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    Clinicals

    cracklingkraken replied to Nurse2b.lexii.p91's topic in General Students

    Same thing happened with my program. It's not unheard of. Sorry that you have to work around it. It's hard enough to work around scheduling conflicts, not to mention last minute
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    Is this a lot of clinical hours?

    cracklingkraken replied to Ambreree's topic in General Nursing

    Mine only had around 530 hrs. I wish we had more clinical
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    5/14 WILTW: Healthcare Gymnastics and Revolving Doors

    cracklingkraken replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, cani. I'll PM it to you! ETA: Nvm, your PM isn't working. I left out my heading, since that's not where my issue lies. EDUCATION Associate of...
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    Best way to avoid bedside care?

    cracklingkraken replied to Lemon Bars's topic in General Nursing

    Not me! While bedside nursing has its faults and limitations, I think that it will give me great experience as a graduate
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    5/14 WILTW: Healthcare Gymnastics and Revolving Doors

    cracklingkraken replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    I bought resume paper and am revising my resume for the interviews If anyone would like to critique my resume, I would appreciate it! I opted to remove my clinical rotations and list my total number...
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    5/14 WILTW: Healthcare Gymnastics and Revolving Doors

    cracklingkraken replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    WILTW: Only in Indiana would it be 40 degrees with 20 mph winds and cloud on graduation day, making it nearly impossible to get good pictures with my youngest brother and friends. I have another...
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    Visible tattoos

    cracklingkraken replied to brittiany96's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    When you say you're about to start nursing, do you mean a nursing program or as a nurse? Most programs require covering of tattoos for clinicals. As for tattoos in the workplace, there are ppenty of...
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    Correct terminology?

    cracklingkraken replied to Ellie.D's topic in General Students

    It annoys me when people pronounce it as "bun", like the bread for a hot dog. But I've heard it both
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    5/7 (on 5/9) WILTW: ixchel is a cornflake girl

    cracklingkraken replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I did some hardcore NCLEX studying today, so some relearning occurred: Rhogam is only given by the RN because it IS a blood product. MSAFP is done at 16-18 weeks and detects fetal abnormalities. Low...
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    Nursing dx for newborn respiratory issues

    cracklingkraken replied to yelworc123's topic in General Students

    Can you add information? Such as O2 levels or respiratory rate? There's not even a full set of VS
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    5/7 (on 5/9) WILTW: ixchel is a cornflake girl

    cracklingkraken replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Some classmates have received their ATTs, so I might be able to schedule my NCLEX date tomorrow! My mom, who is super conservative and religious, has concerns about my baby brother's sexual...
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    5/7 (on 5/9) WILTW: ixchel is a cornflake girl

    cracklingkraken replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    If the girl in class complains about everyone else to you, she probably complains about you to everyone else as well. I know better than to be hurt by such a person's words, but it still doesn't sit...