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    Nursing T-Shirt/Hoodie

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

    When they do, they are not on call. They usually aren't wearing anything that indicates their jobs either. Yes, we nurses have fun. Yet, we won't do anything that puts our licenses at risk. Having...
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    LTC nurse to patient ratio

    quiltynurse56 replied to CMarieRN87's topic in General Nursing

    Pay is going to depend on the area of the country in which you work. Also, while it sounds like a high ration, once you get trained and a few months behind you, you are going to think it isn't bad....
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    Flunked nursing school, any way to return?

    quiltynurse56 replied to SlickSouthpaw's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Go to a couple of your area community colleges and ask about getting into their ADN classes. If they don't want to do that, ask about the LPN classes. I have a feeling you will be able to get into...
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    Excelsior lvn to rn

    quiltynurse56 replied to marzlit's topic in School, College Programs

    I haven't decided yet which I would
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    Excelsior lvn to rn

    quiltynurse56 replied to marzlit's topic in School, College Programs

    I am currently waiting for EC to review my transcripts. Then, I hope to start soon. Will let you know. Have you checked over the EC web page and all the information they have on their website? That...
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    Found this gem...

    quiltynurse56 replied to ladysushi's topic in General Students

    Thanks for that. Sim labs really help to develop skills, especially those we may not see in clinical
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    LTC nurse to patient ratio

    quiltynurse56 replied to CMarieRN87's topic in General Nursing

    So do I. The LTC center I worked in as a CNA had 45-50 for the nurses and in the area of 4 CNAs during days and
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    LTC nurse to patient ratio

    quiltynurse56 replied to CMarieRN87's topic in General Nursing

    I have 31 residents and 2.5 aids working 2-10. So, it looks like what you are getting would be good from my experience and others that I know
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    Death of a Dream

    quiltynurse56 replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    Well, if we put plans on hold for what "might happen" we wouldn't do anything now would we? All my life I was either thwarted from pursuing becoming a nurse, or the timing was bad, or there was no...
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    Go into nursing for the money?

    quiltynurse56 replied to jackhensy's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a CNA and am now an LPN. I much prefer the nursing part of things than the CNA part. Yes, I help my CNAs and answer call lights. I do get to educate my residents and I use my critical...
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    How did you prepare for NCLEX-PN?

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

    I used NCLEX Mastery PN and the Saunders review
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    Should I Wear this to Work?

    quiltynurse56 replied to lilgop's topic in General Nursing

    Here is my take, wear it. If there is an issue, then maybe all necklaces should not be allowed. If one can wear a cross or other type of necklace, you should be able to wear one that means something...
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    Charting behaviors

    quiltynurse56 replied to Gigi72's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Definitely and make sure that your manager or DON know about this. Who knows what she has taken while out
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    lurker to member

    quiltynurse56 replied to Double Dunker's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome
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    So careless!

    quiltynurse56 replied to Mygenericusername's topic in General Students

    Oh yes, I did this for several questions on one exam. I dropped down a line. I even put two answers on one line. Not good ways to keeping a grade up at all. All I can say is, next time you won't...
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    I have a fear of being bullied what should I do?

    quiltynurse56 replied to sadbuthappy's topic in General Nursing

    I would definitely recommend talking to someone about this. I developed trust issues and had to deal with them. I went into my current job with trepidation. I was happy to realize over time, that...
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    Taking anatomy 2 and nursing courses?

    quiltynurse56 replied to haleyfreddie96's topic in General Students

    It would help to know what the nursing classes are for the first semester at your school. Not all schools are set up the same
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    Without meds

    quiltynurse56 replied to BrianPaul's topic in General Nursing

    As has been said here, take a step back and evaluate what happened. What can you do to prevent making a med error in the future? I know I made some med errors very early on. The first one was found...
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    Remedieal Math

    quiltynurse56 replied to JamesPickett's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    All the above are great answers. You could also find study buddy who is better at math than you. You can also get a tutor. You will get this, especially since you started out so well in the class....
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    Question for medical assistants

    quiltynurse56 replied to helpinghands93's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Having had been both in another lifetime, this sums it up. I haven't heard of medical assistants working in
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    College Network vs. DLSI

    quiltynurse56 replied to Devhunter's topic in LPN to RN

    Talk to the colleges directly! Don't go through either one of those. The College Network is all over the place. Schools have been dropping them. You pay more to go through them. I am working with...
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    Graduating next month!! What is next?

    quiltynurse56 replied to AshleyBenton's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Whatever you do, do not sign with The College Network. First off, they are not solvent. There is a thread regarding that. Communicate with the schools directly. Right now, they are looking at my...
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    Are You an Instructor? You Should Know...

    quiltynurse56 replied to Purple_roses's topic in General Students

    It is those nurses who we think about when the going gets rough. Whenever you have times when you are stressing, come back and read our post
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    Nurse wife Cop hubby

    quiltynurse56 replied to Mrs149's topic in General Nursing

    Is there any mature teens or college aged girls around you trust who can come stay with your children some of those
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    When did you find your calling?

    quiltynurse56 replied to SBDon's topic in General Nursing

    I stumbled upon where I was meant to be. Due to the fact that I was down with pneumonia for 2 weeks during the 6 week class/precept that we do, I had to withdraw. That was in June. Next time it was...