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  1. New ortho nurse

    cupcakeluver replied to cmcgraw28's topic in Orthopedic

    I'm a new ortho nurse...with about 4 months experience. I've been off orientation for a little over 2 months. I work the weekend night shift rotation and there's usually just me and one other nurse....

  2. Is 1 month between passing NCLEX and starting new job enough time to complete paperwork?

    cupcakeluver replied to Summers3's topic in Nursing Career

    I was hired prior to taking boards on a floor that I precepted on. I worked as a nurse intern and that title was updated (along with my pay) when I passed boards. Most of my classmates had jobs prior...

  3. Does anyone still teach percussion in assessment?

    cupcakeluver replied to SHGR's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I'm not an educator. Just a new nurse with less than 6 months experience. I just wanted to comment that I was NOT taught percussion in my ADN program. It was explained to us but in very general terms....

  4. Night shift and clinicals

    cupcakeluver replied to amygrizzard's topic in General Students

    I don't know if it's an actual "rule". My school had this policy also. We could not work 24 hours before a clinical day. We were told specifically not to work prior to clinical. Now you could work a...

  5. Wages

    cupcakeluver replied to awall04's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm a new grad in TN and I make $19 an hour. That's what most all of my classmates got also. This is hospital pay too. Hope that

  6. Is money everything in this profession?

    cupcakeluver replied to WhyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is HARD work. I'm a new grad with about 1 month experience on my own. I work my butt off every single shift. It's difficult physically and mentally. I always heard nurses say that it was hard...

  7. Precepting New Grads

    cupcakeluver replied to EDRNCCmom's topic in Emergency

    I'm a new grad set to be on my own July 11. I've had multiple preceptors during this past month. I've had a pretty good experience so far. I think previous posters have given great advice. The only...

  8. 2 Months to graduation, I want to quit !!!!

    cupcakeluver replied to atthebottom's topic in General Students

    I just received my license this week so I know where you are coming from OP. To be honest....it's still hard. There's preparing for nclex and now I'm studying/learning a new job. I've yet to receive...

  9. I GRADUATED!

    cupcakeluver posted a topic in General Students

    Today was the day. I have completed nursing school and obtained a college degree. After 2 long years.....I'm so glad it's over. This website has been an invaluable resource for me during my time in...

  10. RN School is Awful

    cupcakeluver replied to Bigwave108's topic in General Students

    While I disagree with parts of your post, I can empathize with you about the subjective elements associated with nursing school. There is a LOT that rests on an instructor's opinion or subjective...

  11. ICU new grad, handling an emergency successfully

    cupcakeluver replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for the story!! It does help us new nurses starting out. I'm not there yet....but will be soon. 1 week until I graduate and then the NCLEX. It sounds like you did an awesome job....for any...

  12. What class in nursing school do they teach you surgical procedures?

    cupcakeluver replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in General Students

    In my program...we got one day in the OR. This was during 2nd semester and med surg 2. I got to see a foot amputation. It was very bloody. I had a nice doctor who I believe was trying to scare me. He...

  13. Advice for the new hire (hint: don't show your faults for awhile 😇)

    cupcakeluver replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    To anyone.... So does it usually work? Is the person typically receptive and willing to discuss the issue? Or do they just ignore you or worse, behave in an even worse manner? I'm genuinely curious....

  14. Bad preceptors and the demotivated state of nursing.

    cupcakeluver replied to Axmann, RN, BSN, NREMT-B's topic in General Students

    In my program, you only do stuff with your instructor during clinicals. You are assigned a patient and I may watch the nurse do her assessment while we're both in the room but that's about the extent...

  15. Sentinel event

    cupcakeluver replied to Jordym919's topic in Patient Medications

    Great thread Jordym919! I'm graduating in May too, and I often worry about the "real world" of nursing. Looking forward to reading all the great tips.

  16. I suck at nursing :(

    cupcakeluver replied to UnicoRN611's topic in General Students

    Well, I feel overwhelmed frequently too. I'm in my last semester also. I start my preceptorship in 2 weeks. Our instructors have expected us to "be the nurse" since day one this semester. The issue is...

  17. Professor Grades My Exams Slow

    cupcakeluver replied to tbird88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, this is typical of my program too. It also drives me insane. I understand the tests have to be reviewed and it takes time to grade. It still makes me crazy. I absolutely hate waiting on my grade....

  18. RN licensing issues

    cupcakeluver replied to emprex25231's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Hoping for the best for you. Let us know how it turns out.

  19. Not too thrilled with my Capstone/Preceptorship Hospital Placement

    cupcakeluver replied to futurenurse16's topic in General Students

    Sorry your placement didn't work out better for you. I can understand how it could be upsetting. It's your last semester. Just make it through. I didn't get the placement I was hoping for either. I am...

  20. Why???? Are?? They?? Failing???

    cupcakeluver replied to Nurseades2b's topic in General Students

    I agree with some of the other posters. If you make it top priority and truly apply yourself, you'll make it. Nursing school is no joke and you don't get it until you're in the middle of it. It does...

  21. Failed NCLEX after 75 Q's! Please help!

    cupcakeluver replied to happy_pup's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    RnTweety.....Just curious...did you do any content review or questions

  22. What happened to the "Emergency" in "Emergency Room?"

    cupcakeluver replied to Emergency.RN's topic in Emergency

    I think a big issue is that a lot of people don't realize that an ER is for an "emergency". I never realized it myself until I got into nursing school and was exposed to the other side of the health...

  23. I am a NURSE

    cupcakeluver replied to LTC_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Love this post OP. I'm graduating in May and I'm leaning towards working in LTC. I know things change so I'm open to other opportunities. I've always wanted to do LTC though. I like the idea of...

  24. Struggle

    cupcakeluver replied to SarahJane93's topic in Nursing Career

    Hey SarahJane. I am starting my last semester in 2 weeks and I feel almost the same as you. My issue started with an instructor. She really hammered me and it got to me. I got super nervous and...

  25. I want to be a nurse

    cupcakeluver replied to Taniajl30's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The math in nursing school is pretty much the same. It's a few formulas, but once you know how to do those then you've got it. It can get complicated when the question has a bunch of distractors and...