LJR89

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1. A little advice please

   LJR89 replied to smartassmommy's topic in General Nursing

   My job recently switched from scheduling meds at specific times to being passed during a general am/pm/hs time frame (with exception of before meals or meds that really need to be at a certain time...

2. Choosing a unit

   LJR89 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello all. Back again, looking for some advice. Today I found out that I am blessed with the tough decision of choosing between TWO (can you believe it! Two!) job offers. Currently my ultimate goal is...

3. First combative pt

   LJR89 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi all. Im feeling a little burnt out. I work in a small tcu and have been dealing with my first combative patient. They are only only in my care for about half of my shifts, but I still go home...

4. Staffing and Change of Shift

   LJR89 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello all! I currently work in a 24 bed TCU and we've been having some staffing issues. Let me first start by saying that we have pretty awesome ratios compared to most of you out there in rehab/TCU...

5. Staffing and change of shift!

   LJR89 posted a topic in General Specialties

   Hello all! I currently work in a 24 bed TCU and we've been having some staffing issues. Let me first start by saying that we have pretty awesome ratios compared to most of you out there in rehab/TCU...

6. where to start studying for RN NCLEX finished school 5 years ago

   LJR89 replied to jamesnoon's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   If I took more than a year off of school I would 100% take an in person refresher course. Who knows how much has slipped through and you said you needed a content review. With refresher courses you...

7. Need an opinion on preparing for the NCLEX

   LJR89 replied to jbjints's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I would find an in-person review course for sure. After 5-6 years being out of school you know you're rusty. Also there was clearly some knowledge and/or critical thinking skills that needed...

8. When do give up?

   LJR89 replied to LJR89's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Thanks for all the great advice. Got offered a position at a TCU where I think I will learn a ton and get some great experience! I appreciate the

9. When do give up?

   LJR89 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   Hi, This is my first time getting to post on the general nursing board!ive spent a lot of time on the pre-nursing and student boards, but now I need advice on fully entering the the profession! I am...

10. Inver Hills MANE Fall 2017

    LJR89 replied to fischek's topic in School, College Programs

    They try to limit the amount of hours are spent in class during the Metro portion because they know students want to work, so it's kind of a hybrid thing going on. So, at the campus I'm at we only...

11. Pharm distress!

    LJR89 replied to Niquolea26's topic in General Students

    My school used ATI and also Pharmacology: A Patient Centered Nursing-Process Approach (Kee) And surprisingly enough I liked it a lot. I wouldn't suggest dropping a lot of money on it, but if you can...

12. Took the NCLEX this morning shut off at 125 questions

    LJR89 replied to Nicks29's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I also found out I passed this morning! What a relief

13. Lab Value Implications Resource Recommendations

    LJR89 replied to js2016's topic in General Students

    Do you need a cheat sheet? If your not wanting to make one as a learning tool then I guess i would say I never needed to look them up at clinicals. When I would check lab results in the chart it...

14. Here are my Mastery and ATI scores

    LJR89 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Alright folks, since I was constantly on this site comparing my scores to those who had passed, I figured it was only fair to leave mine here as well. I passed the NCLEX-RN yesterday in 75 questions....

15. When should I begin studying for the NCLEX-RN?

    LJR89 replied to R2rosen's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Does your school do any sort of comprehensive predictor? Finding out your strengths and weaknesses is the best place to start to figure out how, what, and for how long you should be studying....