AngelMama

AngelMama

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  1. I tested today!

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

    The meds threw me! I didn't know what many of them were. I just did the best I could :) There were times I thought, "this is too easy, I must not be doing well", and other times I thought, "this was...

  2. Feel really sick in L&D?

    AngelMama replied to luka_sagitta's topic in General Students

    Tell me your overall feelings regarding labor and

  3. Failed NCLEX looking at different study options...input

    AngelMama replied to SDNative's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The ncsbn writes the nclex. Their questions are the most like the

  4. FREE RN TO BSN?

    AngelMama replied to butterflykissesxo's topic in School, College Programs

    If you are low income, a grant will pay for much of your BSN, also scholarships. If you're not low income you can get scholarships and your employer may pay part of your education. Loans are always a...

  5. NCSBN Scores?

    AngelMama posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What were your scores like when you tested, and did you pass? I'm testing in about 3 weeks and my scores are anywhere from 68-85% but most are hovering around the 75% "pass" rate they have. Every...

  6. How long for a job offer?

    AngelMama replied to Belle7788's topic in Nursing Career

    I'd call Thursday morning simply because of the timing of the next

  7. Male Nurse Interactions

    AngelMama replied to MikeRN84's topic in Men in Nursing

    I was sexually abused when I was very young. When I had my kids I wished that no one had to be present. I wanted only female providers and even then I felt traumatized. I've been to therapy and I'm...

  8. Cleveland Clinic New Grad Pay

    AngelMama replied to OUxPhys's topic in Ohio Nursing

    $18.19 during orientation. $24.25 after

  9. Nursing Interview: Missed Call?!

    AngelMama replied to emilyjRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'd send one more email telling her you are really excited about this opportunity, this is your dream job etc, and you have wide open availability for an interview and to either email you back or call...

  10. ATI assessment for community health at wgu

    AngelMama replied to Edu1's topic in Western Governors University

    Sorry to butt in here, but WGU uses ATI for its nursing assessments? I used ATI in school, this may help me decide whether or not to attend WGU.

  11. Aspirating air bubble from the IV line

    AngelMama replied to mugs's topic in General Nursing

    Scrub hub, hook up an empty 10cc syringe to a port below the air. Clamp the line below the syringe (between syringe and patient), take the line out of the pump, then aspirate until you have the...

  12. Any RN to BSN programs without a lot of busy work?

    AngelMama posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I prefer exams (call me crazy!), I'm a single mom, work etc. busy work just kills me (sorry to be dramatic!). I don't mind learning, reading etc, I can do much of that on the go, I don't mind a...

  13. current job dilemma

    AngelMama replied to jessicamillan12's topic in General Students

    Pcna is a better job for a nursing student. You need patient care experience to look good to employers when you're applying as an

  14. List of level IV NICU's

    AngelMama replied to guest769224's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I found this.... U.S. News Best Children's Hospitals: Neonatology Not sure if it

  15. How old is too old?

    AngelMama replied to middleagednurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    What have you been doing the last 6

  16. Morning breakfast...

    AngelMama replied to Jen_Loves_Nursing's topic in General Students

    Google some recipes for overnight oatmeal, if you make it in disposable cups and use disposable spoons you can eat it in the car and just toss when you get to work. Adding greek yogurt, sliced almonds...

  17. Cleveland Clinic New Grad Hiring Event

    AngelMama posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hi, I was invited to attend a New Graduate Hiring Event at the Cleveland Clinic. I was told to expect to be there for 1.5-2 hours. Have you been to one of these events? What can I expect? What's...

  18. Cleveland Clinic New Grad Hiring Event

    AngelMama replied to AngelMama's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I did. I went Tuesday, was offered an interview in Cardiac Step Down at Main, interviewed Wednesday and was offered the job yesterday! I am still waiting for my ATT, though, so I'll start probably in...

  19. New Grad L&D RN 2014

    AngelMama replied to BabyRN2222's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm happy you got the job you

  20. work for a student nurse

    AngelMama replied to HumbleB9's topic in General Students

    What area of nursing do you want to go into? In my experience, Clinical Tech's only work in the ICU's. Around here, most CT's start as PCNA's and after a year and enrollment in nursing school they...

  21. work for a student nurse

    AngelMama replied to HumbleB9's topic in General Students

    I'd get a job as a nursing assistant on the unit you want to work on. Frequently, nursing assistants are offered jobs after they

  22. nursing homes and large patient to nurse ratio

    AngelMama replied to bargraphix's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Tell the CNA's that on the 2's, 6's and 10's the resident are turned to face the windows, and on the 4's, 8's and 12's they face the door. That way when you walk the halls you know if patients were...

  23. Summer jobs?

    AngelMama replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    A friend works at summer camps, like sleep away

  24. Do what I "should" or do what I want?

    AngelMama replied to melme's topic in General Nursing

    What about becoming a school

  25. First RN job offer - assisted living. Will it kill my career?

    AngelMama posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work as a resident assistant in assisted living and was offered a job after I pass the NCLEX. I live in an area where new grads struggle to find jobs. However, will this be career suicide, or is...