BlueRidgeModonda BSN

BlueRidgeModonda has 11 years experience as a BSN and specializes in L&D, RNC-OB, now Circulating in the Main OR.

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   I'm transferring with less than a year until I graduate.... Am I crazy?!

   BlueRidgeModonda replied to eyesopen_mouthshut's topic in General Students

   I don't think it's normal at all. During my first semester (of five), after passing basic competences we were on the floor; doing basic assessments, passing meds (under supervision), attending to...
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   BREASTFEEDING

   BlueRidgeModonda replied to srobinson5750's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I think it depended on your state/school requirements. Most CC's here in NC require your CNA before even applying to their ADN programs. If you want to be an RN, go for your RN. Just research your...
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   Getting blood out of scrubs/ Dying scrubs/ Crafts

   BlueRidgeModonda replied to mscvxd's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   Given the fabric content and the fact you have stains and previous tye-dying you might have a hard time getting a uniform color coverage. For stains (grass, red-clay dirt, blood, berries, even sweat...
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   New Grads: how long did it take you to find a job, or how long have you been ...

   BlueRidgeModonda replied to kieran07's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Western NC Applied for new grad program May 12 Graduated May 16 Passed NCLEX June 16 Job offer for new grad program June 30 Start Orientation on July 28 Applied at 11 local hospitals, 30+
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   Danskos hurt my feet :(

   BlueRidgeModonda replied to alaina.barton's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   I second the sizing up suggestion. I wear an 8-8.5 US. I bought a size 39 thinking they'd be the right size... WRONG. I had the same pain you described. Sized up to a 40, my feet have never been...
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   Do Nurses Get Traffic Tickets?

   BlueRidgeModonda replied to rachelita's topic in General Nursing

   Mr BlueRidge is a cop who wouldn't pull anyone over unless they were a known "knucklehead" or truly endangering the public. Speeding, looking at your phone, speeding up to get thru that yellow...
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   What does your username mean?

   BlueRidgeModonda replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

   BlueRidge (current regional location) Modonda (my favorite mispronunciation, actually SLAUGHTERING, of my given
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   Anyone did Sample Test #4 in Kaplan's Qbank??

   BlueRidgeModonda replied to itsdebraanne's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   CONGRATULATIONS!!
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   What to wear to orientation?

   BlueRidgeModonda replied to randomly's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Didn't see the last part of your post. My grumpiness must have affected my ability to read
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    What to wear to orientation?

    BlueRidgeModonda replied to randomly's topic in First Year After Licensure

    ^^ let them not use Google. It thins the herd for those who dress appropriately. I'm all about natural selection. (Not feeling especially nurturing and supportive this morning)
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    NCLEX Pharmacology

    BlueRidgeModonda replied to wilslisa's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree with all the PP. I will add dilatin to you "must know" list. Commit to memory its therapeutic range, s/s of toxicity, teaching that should be done for
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    New Grad RNs at Mission - Salary & Honest Opinions Please?

    BlueRidgeModonda replied to NikkiJo's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    If you will be living in Mars Hill, you might want to check out the jobs available in Johnson City, TN. Roughly the same amount of travel as to AVL. Mission's new grad program won't be opening...
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    Anyone did Sample Test #4 in Kaplan's Qbank??

    BlueRidgeModonda replied to itsdebraanne's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That forth one almost killed me. I only scored 27%. FWIW- I completed 81% of the Qbank @ 60%. Just passed the NCLEX last month. 75 Q's. 14 of them were SATA's. Don't beat yourself silly over that...
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    What to wear to orientation?

    BlueRidgeModonda replied to randomly's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Neutral color slacks, button down and appropriate shoes. Simple accessories (ie wedding ring, and earrings). Bring a professional binder/folder/organizer for paperwork. Don't forget a pen! Congrats...
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    Pearson Vue trick 2014 -still works!

    BlueRidgeModonda replied to terri8's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took my NCLEX-RN on 06/16. Got the "good" pop up while still in the parking lot, after 75 q's. Checked over the next 48 hours to make nothing changed. Today 06/18 I got unofficial confirmation that I...