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    First clinical competency was a disaster

    quiltynurse56 replied to iwearadrstethoscope's topic in General Students

    Being tested on skills is stressful. It was for me anyway. We are told we have to do it just so. When we make a mistake, we are harder on ourselves than others are on us. I have been doing BP's...
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    Do we "just give meds"?

    quiltynurse56 replied to theviolinist's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My med passes allow me to see each resident at least once during my shift. This gives me time to visually assess each resident. I can see over time if the resident is going downhill or improving. I...
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    I need advice

    quiltynurse56 replied to missmaddie's topic in General Nursing

    I worked the night shift as a CNA for about 9 months. I hated every minute of it and it wreaked havoc on my depression. It was also a toxic environment. The last 3 months I worked PRN as I was...
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    paramedic to rn start to finish

    quiltynurse56 replied to medictobernjoe's topic in Excelsior College

    Does anyone know how long it takes for the official transcript evaluation to be
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    Texas Board of Nursing-discrepancy- help need advice!!!!!!

    quiltynurse56 replied to HopefulRN2b25's topic in General Nursing

    I have a last name that seems to get misspelled a lot. People want to leave a letter out of it. I can spell it and write it and people will still misspell it. I say that the OP needs to stay on...
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    veteran nurses opinion/instructors opinion needed re stethescope

    quiltynurse56 replied to cpaschal's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have found that the Littman's are great stethoscopes. I find that you can hear much better with these. I would say go with the Littman instead of a cheapie
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    An update from the author of , "I Failed out of Nursing School ... Appealed and WON!!"

    quiltynurse56 replied to NurseJen_BSN,RN's topic in General Students

    I see differences. The OP here states she has ADHD and that it was 2 different classes she appealed. The one in the article has depression, anxiety, inability to concentrate among many other mental...
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    Overly agressive hospice

    quiltynurse56 replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If the resident is getting too much Roxanne, get the order changed. The hospice care that comes to the facility in which I work usually allow us 0.5 ml or 1.0 ml q hr prn. We are then able to...
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    Another step forward

    quiltynurse56 replied to quiltynurse56's topic in Excelsior College

    I now have the transcript review and know what I need to take. Now to get registered for a class or two or should I say a test or
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    How do I know if I am ready. PN

    quiltynurse56 replied to Hough101's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sorry to hear that you failed. Now you know what you need to focus on. Get out the Saunders NCLES prep book, get the NCLEX Mastery app and practice, practice, practice. Read the rationales. The...
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    Ask an LPN (Questions about what we do and how to become one of us)

    quiltynurse56 replied to jadelpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Not sure where you live, but where I live, I started at 16.00 an hour. I work LTC and have been in my position about 6 months now. The facility is giving across the board raises so am not sure what...
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    Is a physical exam required before being licensed as an LPN

    quiltynurse56 replied to kenny_longtin's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I would suggest that you obtain a copy of the physical form that the school will require your daughter to have. As has been said, it mainly wants to know if you are physically and mentally capable of...
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    Nursing: Associates vs. BSN

    quiltynurse56 replied to schrutefarms's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Yes, I would say the ADN route and then to bridge to BSN. I know in my area that there are private colleges who parents with the community colleges and offer lower tuition for those taking classes...
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    An update from the author of , "I Failed out of Nursing School ... Appealed and WON!!"

    quiltynurse56 replied to NurseJen_BSN,RN's topic in General Students

    I know that there a few people in addition to you, OC, that feel this way. Yet, I say to give it a break. Stop the baiting
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    An update from the author of , "I Failed out of Nursing School ... Appealed and WON!!"

    quiltynurse56 replied to NurseJen_BSN,RN's topic in General Students

    I guess I am more understanding as I failed the last ADN class twice. One due to a personality conflict with the Clinical Instructor and the second due to a complex IV situation, that as a student, I...
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    An update from the author of , "I Failed out of Nursing School ... Appealed and WON!!"

    quiltynurse56 replied to NurseJen_BSN,RN's topic in General Students

    I see that in the second fail, she was able to point out that she had, indeed, answered some questions correctly. That when those were added back into the grade, she actually passed. Who of us...
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    Rant - How should *I* know?

    quiltynurse56 replied to canigraduate's topic in General Nursing

    Another peeve of mine are the newbies who resurrect years old threads, you know the ones where there has been no reply for a very long
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    New Grad 5 days orientation

    quiltynurse56 replied to vulupure's topic in General Nursing

    Let us know when you start and how it goes. That is if you accept the
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    Rant - How should *I* know?

    quiltynurse56 replied to canigraduate's topic in General Nursing

    I could care less if you are a male or female. My question is can you do your job and do it well? Geesh. Priorities
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    An update from the author of , "I Failed out of Nursing School ... Appealed and WON!!"

    quiltynurse56 replied to NurseJen_BSN,RN's topic in General Students

    I have read your previous threads. The only thing I am going to say is to take the second and third chances you were given and show everyone they are wrong. That being said, remember that you and...
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    Social media and nursing don't mix

    quiltynurse56 replied to jackhensy's topic in Nursing Career

    I have an idea, why don't you start out getting your RN through an ADN program. Many community colleges have this. Then, when you start working, go for your BSN online. Many nurses have done that....
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    New Grad 5 days orientation

    quiltynurse56 replied to vulupure's topic in General Nursing

    I have a prototype on my computer, print it out before going to work and filling in when I get there. I have a mail box at the facility where I keep my papers and such so I keep extras
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    New Grad 5 days orientation

    quiltynurse56 replied to vulupure's topic in General Nursing

    Are you orienting on all units or just one? Are you hired for one unit or all units? That makes a difference. How many residents in each unit? Will you be doing the med passes or do they have...
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    New Grad 5 days orientation

    quiltynurse56 replied to vulupure's topic in General Nursing

    At my facility, we can use the "phone a friend option." You know, I can call the DON or ADON if I am not sure about something as well as we do have a manual with some checklists should something come...
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    New Grad 5 days orientation

    quiltynurse56 replied to vulupure's topic in General Nursing

    That is about what I had in the nursing home I work. At first you feel slow and feel like you will never pick up speed or learn it all. One thing that really helped me was taking the list of...