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  1. The small pleasures you get out of your job.

    gardenmum replied to november17's topic in General Nursing

    Oh how I needed this ... especially right now. Staff is leaving our unit and not being replaced,.. we're all very overwhelmed with taking on the extra hours, extra patients, etc., etc.... the moral...

  2. I don't think I'm ready yet.

    gardenmum replied to Thoc123's topic in Emergency

    Thoc123, what you're feeling is perfectly normal no matter how much orientation you've received. I was in the very same position and was offered an extension if I wanted it. My preceptor, educator,...

  3. Panicing over results, I failed.

    gardenmum replied to californiaguy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I've only had one person tell me they walked away from NCLEX feeling good. Can't count how many felt absolutely horrible afterwards. I was convinced I didn't pass. No one could convince me...

  4. Head to toe assessment....how long does it take you?

    gardenmum replied to CareBayer's topic in General Nursing

    I'm struggling with the very same thing. I work nights so I don't feel like I can wait to assess things till later in the shift because my patients are sleeping. Of course I'm usually back in there...

  5. Help. I go to a NS in another state & I plan to sit for boards in my home state.

    gardenmum replied to summersent's topic in General Nursing

    You can sit for your boards anywhere. I took mine in a different state than I live or work, because the testing center was closer to me. You apply to the BON in the state you plan to work in. Your...

  6. First week of Oct test takers in HERE!

    gardenmum replied to RosesrReder's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck Jessy and itmja! Tomorrow's your day. Remember to

  7. First week of Oct test takers in HERE!

    gardenmum replied to RosesrReder's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wow ... I just pulled up my results this morning at 7am and I passed!:monkeydance: I couldn't even talk about it after testing Monday. It shut off at 75 and I was 90% sure I failed it. I've never...

  8. That test was impossible...

    gardenmum replied to rn2be2006's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wow. "That test was impossible ..." are my sentiments exactly. I tested today also and feel totally defeated. Just know that this is how the majority of the testers feel when they are finished...

  9. First week of Oct test takers in HERE!

    gardenmum replied to RosesrReder's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I test Monday ... Oct. 1. :uhoh21: I have been studying for weeks now using Saunders, taking tests almost daily and reviewing every single rationale. My scores have improved dramatically and...

  10. What scores are you getting before you take NCLEX??

    gardenmum replied to gardenmum's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks for your responses and good luck to both of you. I'll keep plugging away at these questions and reviewing each and every

  11. What scores are you getting before you take NCLEX??

    gardenmum posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Like lots of others ... I 've not posted a lot but this board has been a lifesaver for me many, many times. Knowing that so many others are going through and facing the same things is very...

  12. Spiritual and Religious Influences on Healthcare

    gardenmum posted a topic in General Nursing

    For my Leadership in Nursing class, I have to give a presentation to my clinical group on Religious and Spiritual Influences on Health Care. I am to give it from a leadership standpoint -- as if my...

  13. How do you learn to give injections?

    gardenmum replied to tigress_8207's topic in General Students

    We also were given plenty of time in lab to first use the injection pads, then "dummies", then our lab partner. First intradermal, then subQ, then IM. Most are as scared to give the first shot as...

  14. LPN Graduate!!! (But no experience ...)

    gardenmum replied to gardenmum's topic in LPN to RN

    You are all so full of excellent advice and support. Exactly what I need. Thanks so much -- I just love this

  15. LPN Graduate!!! (But no experience ...)

    gardenmum posted a topic in LPN to RN

    We just graduated last night as LPN's. :balloons: Woo hoo! I'm in a laddered program so we now have one week off then start right into the RN program. Some are stopping at LPN and some are going...

  16. What are you taking this Fall?

    gardenmum replied to LindseyLou2222's topic in LPN to RN

    Nursing Role Transitions and Human Physiology. A very light semester since I took the other classes early.

  17. Any PN students here?....

    gardenmum replied to wasted-enough-time's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    LPN student here-- getting ready to be pinned on 8/17 then one week off and on to the RN program. We're a laddered school so we can either stop at LPN or go on if we can test in. We have class this...

  18. Shift Worksheet: gardenmum

    gardenmum replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Students

    Thanks emtb2rn and RNsRWe for the responses. Seeing what others are using to stay organized helps so

  19. Multi-Patient Assessment Sheets

    gardenmum posted a topic in General Students

    Does anyone have assessment sheets that they use for multiple patients that I could look at? We're beginning to get at least 2 patients now -- which is great but I'm having problems coming up with a...

  20. Nurses who smoke - I'm a smoker

    gardenmum replied to DanaS's topic in General Nursing

    I smoked for 21 yrs and quit 5 years ago (after quitting at least 5 different times). I tried cold turkey, gum and patches. What worked for me is called Herbal Smoke Away which is like a vitamin....