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    Scrubs and Stethoscope

    quiltynurse56 replied to amber0627's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Scrubs are going to be individual and according to body type. I personally like Cherokee ones. I started out with the Littman Classic 2 though I just upgraded to the Cardio
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    Why is it so hard to get A's?

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

    An introvert can be a good nurse. Yes, it may take longer to get comfortable doing assessments so practice practice practice. I am an introvert. We can be "on' when we need to be and when we don't,...
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    How to support a friend with cancer?

    quiltynurse56 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Suggest that she take one step or one thing at a time. These are real concerns, but let's get through the next test, or appointment and see what it shows. I was on an Ovarian Cancer Support Board...
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    LPN scope of Practice

    quiltynurse56 replied to amandab13's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I live in Iowa. There are two things I am not allowed to do here. They are, 1) IV and IV meds and 2) Initial assessments upon admission. After we work a certain number of hours, we can take and IV...
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    two people for hoyer lift-why?

    quiltynurse56 replied to CNA2day's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In my state, facilities have gone to requiring 2 people for the hoyer. Why? There was a recent case where one person used, did not strap the resident in correctly, she fell out of it, hit her head...
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    NCLEX help!!!!

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

    Yes, contact the school to make sure everything has been sent
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    Please share bad experiences as a new nurse

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

    I try to focus on the things I have done well and my good days. We are always learning something. My first med error, I was in tears. Actually, I had a couple of them. I did what needed to be done...
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    Anxiety, critical thinking

    quiltynurse56 replied to apples2apples's topic in General Students

    See if you can find some case studies online to work through. These usually pull all that you have learned into a scenario. As has been said, the more you use it the easier it
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    Can I get feedback on my resume?

    quiltynurse56 replied to JasonKa's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    We were taught no more than one page. Work experience is important and preferably medical if you have any, otherwise, work experience. Otherwise, what the others have
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    How to support a friend with cancer?

    quiltynurse56 replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Be there for her. Listen to her. Ask about specific ways to help her, not a general let me know if I can help. Cry with her and laugh with her. Basically, be the friend you already are and take...
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    Asking Former Preceptor for Some Space

    quiltynurse56 replied to betterinthesun's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    She should have gone to you first. On the other hand,she may have also just learned that you do know what is going on. I would definitely suggest that you talk to her and ask her to come to you...
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    Excelsior Online Program

    quiltynurse56 replied to standupspeakout's topic in Excelsior College

    I have made application directly to Excelsior and am waiting for transcripts to be sent and evaluated. I had read somewhere it is better to go through EC directly than the college network. I have a...
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    Thank you, Joy Behar!

    quiltynurse56 replied to ixchel's topic in Nursing Humor

    Nope, wish I could. Never understood that
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    Does a preceptor qualify as a supervisor/manager type of reference for a job? urgent!

    quiltynurse56 replied to Jaellys's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I used my preceptor as a reference. She knew how I performed as a nurse and how willing I am to
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    NCLEX PN Review Help!! I keep failing

    quiltynurse56 replied to pass2011's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Use the NCLEX Mastery APP. Don't try to memorize the study guides you are
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    narrative documentation and use of "this nurse"

    quiltynurse56 replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    I am thinking of doing the same thing
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    Considering CNA to LPN, advise needed

    quiltynurse56 replied to ehausler4147's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    "a) LPN's are most bullied and unappreciated of all the nurses in the field...not only by the RN's above them, but also the MA's and CNA's under them. b) They are also the most overworked of all...
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    Brian Short News

    quiltynurse56 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for this site Brian. You are going to be missed. Hugs and prayers to your family and friends as they try to understand what happened. May God grant your family, friends and all of us here on...
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    Retaking NCLEX September 4

    quiltynurse56 replied to Volley88's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    NCLEX mastery app is a very good resource to
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    Did I do the right thing?

    quiltynurse56 replied to Live.Love.Nurse.♡'s topic in General Nursing

    If she suffers this much from anxiety, does she receive ativan? She probably needs a PRN order for these instances. Edited to Add: Yes you did the right
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    Why are the floor nurses so unwilling to teach?

    quiltynurse56 replied to 2bnursebeckky's topic in General Students

    As has been said, the clinical instructor is the one to do the teaching, not the floor nurses. If there is an issue, you need to talk with the instructor. If that doesn't work, take it to your class...
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    I need cna help

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

    Where I worked as a CNA and where I work now as a nurse, the rule is that if a resident has an alarm, we are not to leave them when they are in the
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    New Grad in LTC

    quiltynurse56 replied to theviolinist's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was where you are a few months ago. I thought I would never get it down, but I did. Do I still have questions about what form to fill out at times? Yes, Have I made med errors? Yes I have. I...
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    Urgent! IV drip rate?

    quiltynurse56 replied to ArceusAlpha's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would do it this way: 60 gtts/1ml x 100 ml/50 mEq x 10mEq/1hr x 1 hr/60 min x 1/x gtt = 20 gtts in 1 min. you have the drip factor, then what you have and what you need. This is how I was taught,...
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    What time do you clock in?

    quiltynurse56 replied to justmehappy's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    This is a question that will be answered during your orientation and if it isn't, do ask. Facilities have different protocols for clocking