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  1. Fake Nurse?

    Suckitupbuttercup replied to RN1994#'s topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Just a comment on the "nurse intern" position...While I was in nursing school and working as a CNA at a local big corp. hospital, I was actually classified as a "Nurse Extern" and essentially would...

  2. Getting mortgage as contigent staff?

    Suckitupbuttercup replied to trickstick's topic in General Nursing

    Commenting as a previous mortgage underwriter for 15 years: They will likely be viewing your application and underwriting your mortgage as they would for people that are self-employed. They will be...

  3. New Grad- Can I start taking CE courses now?

    Suckitupbuttercup posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad, recently licensed, and in midst of completing the paperwork and on-boarding process for a VHA RN position. It will likely be at least a month *she says with naive optimism* before I...

  4. New Grad- Can I start taking CE courses now?

    Suckitupbuttercup replied to Suckitupbuttercup's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the info. This is me trying to not procrastinate and do the same

  5. New Grad- Can I start taking CE courses now?

    Suckitupbuttercup replied to Suckitupbuttercup's topic in General Nursing

    From what I gather, it just needs to be completed within the preceding two years (TX). I was just unsure if there where reasons that I should wait (other then gaining

  6. Taking Nclex July 15

    Suckitupbuttercup replied to lauradsvc911's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm in Texas. I never got the message saying they were unable the schedule a new exam (the "good" pop up). Instead it would have charged my card had the availability been

  7. Taking Nclex July 15

    Suckitupbuttercup replied to lauradsvc911's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I know it's going to be hard, but just do whatever you can to keep yourself busy until you can get quick results. We are all pulling for

  8. Taking Nclex July 15

    Suckitupbuttercup replied to lauradsvc911's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So OP... How'd it go? Thought about you today and wanted to check

  9. Taking Nclex July 15

    Suckitupbuttercup replied to lauradsvc911's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you! My husband made me laugh the day I found out...said I've probably NEVER been so happy to be proven

  10. Taking Nclex July 15

    Suckitupbuttercup replied to lauradsvc911's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The only thing you can do is study and try to breathe if you feel yourself panicking. I just got my results today, and let me tell you, I walked out KNOWING I'd failed. 263 questions (literally all of...

  11. can not find course that offers NCLEX-PN review

    Suckitupbuttercup replied to RPN_Kim's topic in International Nursing

    Hurst does a review for

  12. Is it just me, or is this rude, sexist, and condescending?

    Suckitupbuttercup replied to RNdynamic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I tend to believe that her "advice" was not meant to be sexist, simply to clue you in as to how the women on that floor may react... Possibly to save you further grief... Now if she went and posted...

  13. Valedictorian caught cheating

    Suckitupbuttercup replied to pinknursepower's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would think that if the administration is aware of just how angry a majority of the class is AND that the class is even aware of the situation, they would rather "cya" to protect their own...

  14. Makeup under mask

    Suckitupbuttercup replied to HTCC's topic in Operating Room

    I always had a problem with my makeup "sliding off" until going into Sephora and finding Lancomes Teint Idole Ultra 24hour foundation. This stuff is amazing! Goes on great and stays on all day. I pair...

  15. Overpayment

    Suckitupbuttercup replied to FloridaGatorRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would email your HR dept so that you have a record of your attempt at due diligence to rectify the situation. Make sure that you detail everything that has occurred including your actual hours...

  16. Bedside reporting as a management tool of humiliation

    Suckitupbuttercup replied to sistrmoon's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Speaking as a nursing student who has observed a "common sense" bedside handoff, they can be beneficial. By that I mean the nurse-to-nurse communication took place outside of the room, then they enter...

  17. My coworker is stealing

    Suckitupbuttercup replied to anonomous's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If you are concerned about eventual budget/staff cuts, think about it this way... Who do you think will be the first one to be considered? The ones that work efficiently or the ones that don't and...

  18. The "politics" of tattling.

    Suckitupbuttercup replied to StealthRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP other post... "Do you remember this lesson from nursing

  19. The "politics" of tattling.

    Suckitupbuttercup replied to StealthRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Can you get your story straight? This post your saying you "left a gaping hole" where the vitals should have been documented, yet in another post admit to falsely documenting said vitals. Either way...

  20. What to do about a hyperverbal classmate?

    Suckitupbuttercup replied to spaghetina's topic in General Students

    I have someone just like this in clinical. I've found humor is a good way to not only stop the interruption, but also subtly draw their attention to their actions...without sounding like I'm being...

  21. The "R" in SBAR......nope

    Suckitupbuttercup replied to GypsyNinja's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    OP... 1st year student here too. I look at it this way, would you rather have this "map" as a way to organize your thoughts and information or be all over the place when calling a doc? It's the SBA...

  22. Most Stressful Day

    Suckitupbuttercup replied to TSgtRodrigues's topic in Emergency

    No...Just...No...?

  23. Is it appropriate to ask this in an interview?

    Suckitupbuttercup posted a topic in General Nursing

    For all of the Nurse Managers out there (or those who have experience hiring/interviewing)... How would you react or perceive a question from a new grad regarding staffing ratios for the particular...

  24. Is it appropriate to ask this in an interview?

    Suckitupbuttercup replied to Suckitupbuttercup's topic in General Nursing

    No offense taken at all...the advice would still

  25. Is it appropriate to ask this in an interview?

    Suckitupbuttercup replied to Suckitupbuttercup's topic in General Nursing

    As this will be my first step into the healthcare profession, all of this helps tremendously. I appreciate all of your help and