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    Suture removal

    MamaBeaRN replied to JTT's topic in General Nursing

    I used to do these a lot at a previous job. They were always so hard to get out! We had both the disposable s/r kits and the reusable kits that were sent to sterile processing, those worked so much...
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    2 years med/surg means nothing in job hunt

    MamaBeaRN replied to stren003's topic in General Nursing

    I'm almost in the same boat as you. I am planning to stay PT where I am and try to get a per diem position at another hospital that will take me with my current experience. Hopefully in one year time,...
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    medical spanish courses/classes

    MamaBeaRN replied to painmeds's topic in General Nursing

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    I'm a nurse, and believe it or not, I want to be a tech/assistant

    MamaBeaRN replied to Uhs_769's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps a different nurse role would fulfill this type of wish you have? Maybe you could work in a doctor's office or something? I may be this way too which is why I like being the resource nurse on...
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    Transferring positions prior to 1 year in first nursing job

    MamaBeaRN replied to 01.rn.10's topic in General Nursing

    I left my first position at 5 months, I went to another hospital that had a set schedule, 8's instead of 12's, and I was so glad I did! I felt human again. If someone is willing to take you, then
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    New grad nurse needs help giving report

    MamaBeaRN replied to zbar's topic in General Nursing

    Use a brain and organize it in the order you want to give report, then you just go down the row of info. I use SBAR with the "A" being my head to
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    Can New Grad Nurses Work a PRN position?

    MamaBeaRN replied to PoweRNursing's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital hires new grads as prn's. They get one on one training with a FT or PT nurse for 6 weeks. After that, they're on their own to work
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    Share Your Favorite Nurse Nurses Week Contest

    MamaBeaRN replied to Brian S.'s topic in General Nursing

    My favorite TV nurse is Zoe from Nurse Jackie. She's new, naive, and quiet. Even while working with some very strong, overpowering personalities, she speaks up when she needs to. She doesn't let her...
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    How Much Junk do you Keep?

    MamaBeaRN replied to Accolay's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a purger, but I kept this stuff for a while. I just recently tossed it though, which felt good. I did refer to my old power points a couple of times, mostly to look up something that I had a...
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    Medical Assistant vs. RN

    MamaBeaRN replied to HTXTed's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have been both. I thought MA was a very easy job. I worked 9-5 in a family med practice. I was strictly back office. I took pt's into the exam room, got vitals, asked a few questions that the...
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    California New Grad taking job out of state, what are my chances of getting back to CA?

    MamaBeaRN replied to sunflow3rz's topic in General Nursing

    I disagree with these other responses. It can't hurt to start applying after 6 months. If someone will take you, why not? You'll still be a newbie nurse but if you're back home with a support system...
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    Am I overreacting?

    MamaBeaRN replied to Jvn11's topic in First Year After Licensure

    How else will you be able to take one in the future? This is your chance to get exposed and figure it out. Better with a preceptor than when you're on your own. You will have many firsts in nursing,...
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    Blood Transfusion

    MamaBeaRN replied to Suzeee's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I've never seen blood covered. If anything, I'm thinking just in case the pt is queasy about
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    Every 3rd weekend

    MamaBeaRN replied to Mamabear2RN's topic in General Nursing

    We do have a fixed, rotating schedule. It's great because I know my weekends way in advance. We can take PTO when asked in advance. But need to switch with another nurse if it's after the deadline for...
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    Every 3rd weekend

    MamaBeaRN replied to Mamabear2RN's topic in General Nursing

    I had to post...mostly because my name is almost the same as yours We do every 3rd, but it is only because we have enough staff and we do 12's. I think the idea of seniority doing every third sounds...
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    Help me be prepared for this question, please

    MamaBeaRN replied to MamaBeaRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Well, they did! It happens to them all the time so they expect it. It was an awkward moment in the interview, but I think I may have pulled it
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    Help me be prepared for this question, please

    MamaBeaRN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hello! I have an interview in a couple days for a hospital. It will be my first job as an RN, and my first interview in a very long time....10 years to be exact. My fear is this question that will be...
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    New Grad 2 job offers

    MamaBeaRN replied to KanKanRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a strong Option 2! Like a pp said, MS isn't a life sentence. It would just be a stepping block, and probably won't suck as much as you think. The Option 1 sounds kind of
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    How many can you get wrong?

    MamaBeaRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'll be taking my exam soon and I'm confused about how many do I need right out of 75 questions, to pass with
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    How many can you get wrong?

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

    Thank you for the replies! This make sense. I think I'm just having a hard time deciding if I'm ready or not, based on my uworld scores that I'm getting. I think I'll try to focus on getting through...
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    99% sure I failed NCLEX

    MamaBeaRN replied to soph22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Please update us when you get the official result! I'm hoping you will soon post that you did in fact pass :) Crossing fingers for
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    NCLEX February 2, 2018, Need Help!

    MamaBeaRN replied to Dtorres223's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It looks like it's $99 for a 30 day subscription. You get access to their 2000 questions. The rationales are very helpful. You just don't get to access any practice assessments that tell you how...
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    NCLEX February 2, 2018, Need Help!

    MamaBeaRN replied to Dtorres223's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Have you looked into buying uworld? It's not terribly expensive and you can purchase it by time it is available to you. Good luck to
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    First jobs as nurse?

    MamaBeaRN replied to Bentleysmama's topic in General Students

    I don't think changing jobs now will make that much of a difference. In my opinion, you're better off focusing on getting through nursing school. You can worry about it after. If you have to after the...
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    ATI comprehensive predictor score

    MamaBeaRN replied to Nurse2b321123's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I also didn't study for mine and got a 97% predicted. I don't know hope much credit to give it though. I'm still going to study like crazy before my NCLEX. I would recommend to use this as