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 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...

  9. 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

  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....

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

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

    Took it this morning too and i only got SATA and standard questions. Mine was pretty OB heavy too! I'm sure we did just

  17. Just took the NCLEX. Terrified I failed.

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

    This was so calming for me to read at this time. I've been out of the test for about 3 hours now and I've been getting more and more worked up. But my test experience sounds pretty similar to yours....

  18. Best Way to Remember Side Effects

    LJR89 replied to waterdrifter's topic in General Students

    Well for starters, darn near every drug is gonna have GI upset as a common side effect (except maybe drugs to treat n/v/d obviously) so I never wasted time taking notes/flashcards with that info. I...

  19. Is nursing school as bad as they say?

    LJR89 replied to sarahelaine08's topic in General Students

    I feel like nursing school is one of those things that while you're in the thick of it, you couldn't imagine anything harder or more time consuming. Then you graduate and it doesn't seem like it was...

  20. New grad hiring

    LJR89 replied to Taber24's topic in General Nursing

    It goes faster than you think! We/you have amazing instructors at Normandale! the best (unsolicited) advice I can give you for the program is to really appreciate your instructors and the amazing...

  21. New grad hiring

    LJR89 replied to Taber24's topic in General Nursing

    As far as new grads go, Allina will not hire ADN, they rejected my application for their new grad program within hours of applying because they only want BSN. From the most recent normandale cohort...

  22. RN-BSN programs

    LJR89 replied to Taber24's topic in General Nursing

    Case studies, discussions, maybe a brief lecture when we meet up. Online is mostly discussion/papers as far as assignments. Not too much busy work thus far. There is of course a dosage calc exam in...

  23. RN-BSN programs

    LJR89 replied to Taber24's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I'm only in the 1st semester at metro, but so far it's not particularly time consuming. Nothing like my ADN. We only meet a handful of times, schedule/due dates are known well in advanced....

  24. Citation resource/tools help?

    LJR89 posted a topic in General Students

    Hey all, I am working on a teaching care plan where I need to cite my resources in APA (pretty standard) But I am struggling to find instructions, or some sort of tool, to help me figure out the...

  25. How to answer nursing school exams & ATI?

    LJR89 replied to Ashleyy3's topic in General Students

    I purchased Davis'- "Fundamental Success" and "Test Success", both used. They gave study tips and test taking skills. for ATI, I used ATI resources. If you explore The site you'll find they provide a...