AngelsRN

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  1. Female FOLEY

    AngelsRN replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Medical-Surgical

    If I miss and get the cath into the lady parts, I leave it there -- look a little above and go in with the second. Usually this works for me -- plus I always have an extra person iwth me who holds a...

  2. 1st, 2nd, 3rd shifts? 12 hour evening shifts?

    AngelsRN replied to testikleez's topic in General Nursing

    We have some units that do 12 hours 11am -

  3. Graduate Nurses vs. Experienced Nurses (Promise to be funny!)

    AngelsRN replied to Sammi15's topic in General Nursing

    I am a new nurse with 7 months experience and i thought it was hysterical -- but some things I fell into the experienced nurse (must be from my previous

  4. Already Have a BA, do I need to get a BSN?

    AngelsRN replied to Newbie Nurse SMP's topic in General Nursing

    That is actually not true -- you can be an RN and get into a combination program or, if you have a degree in another field, go into a bridge program. It really depends on the program ... they all...

  5. Med/Surg Certification Exam

    AngelsRN replied to LaurynRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Congrats!! I am not eligible yet to take the test - I guess I have time to do research to find out the

  6. scores on cds for those who passed nclex

    AngelsRN replied to kimhaw's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was getting around 80's on Saunders and 60-70's on Kaplan tests and I passed the test on the first try with 75 questions. I found the NCLEX questions to be more like Kaplan but the rationales on...

  7. Saunders

    AngelsRN replied to tx2007's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used Saunders all throughout nursing school and it helped immensely! Between the review, and then all the practice questions, I do believe it added to my success in school. When I graduated, I...

  8. New poster here: Does it matter where I take my pre-reqs?

    AngelsRN replied to JenBrooklyn's topic in New York Nursing

    You will definately save money doing this, but dont assume it is easier to get an A --- it depends on the community college and their

  9. Is this a good time to go into Nursing?

    AngelsRN replied to stambam's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I dont think it will be a problem either -- they say the average age of nurses is 45, and that the shortage will continue as nurses being to

  10. Select all that apply!

    AngelsRN replied to LisaRRT's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had 4 select all that apply on my exam (75 questions) and only 1 maternity, lots of meds and no calculations. I did not remember any of my questions either. I walked out thinking I failed and then...

  11. Into my NCLEX review. So far...

    AngelsRN replied to purplecotton's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the Kaplan class first but was frustrated by my low test scores (and i was a good student in school) on the question trainer exams. I then did Suzanne's program using Saunders. I used the...

  12. WHY are nurses so catty??

    AngelsRN replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Although I agree with this one one level, male nurses can be catty as well --- I work with one who is worse than any female

  13. Med/Surg Certification Exam

    AngelsRN replied to LaurynRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    What is the difference between the CMSRN and ANCC exams -- if I were to sit for it when I am eligible, which is best, is there really a difference etc.

  14. Cool site ~ Tips on starting IV's

    AngelsRN replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    This is a great site -- I am a new nurse and have started some iv's but this really outlines it etc. I wish I could practice at home just getting technique down. I know it just takes time and...

  15. losing GN status!?

    AngelsRN replied to pacmrc's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In NY, you can become a GN after graduation -- you get a temporary license which is good for up to a year, or until you take and fail the NCLEX -- obviously, if you pass, you are a RN - if you fail,...

  16. SICU orientation

    AngelsRN replied to HMP83's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am not in a critical care setting but I got 3 months orientation on a ortho/neuro/trauma unit. I dont think it is ever enough . . .but, people know you are new, and you just have to ask questions...

  17. First year = depression?

    AngelsRN replied to Serenyd's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Greentea -- why dont you try another facility first? That could be the change that you need. In the meantime, you could then begin to research other options as a

  18. Diluting IV push

    AngelsRN replied to RN2B07's topic in General Nursing

    I always dilute Morphine -- I dont use a flush if they have IV fluids running but the morphine itself is always

  19. Daily??? Newer nurses need "stand up" help!

    AngelsRN replied to onconurseRT's topic in General Nursing

    I work with a per-diem nurse who has only been a nurse for 5-6 years or so and she just criticizes everything I do - now the interesting part is, everyone has said how easily I have picked things up,...

  20. survey at end of NCLEX..for those who took the exam more than one time...

    AngelsRN replied to majoty's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the test only 1x last month and I had the same questions regarding not sharing the questions --- of course, I couldnt remember any of them even if I

  21. Kaplan???

    AngelsRN replied to asianangel76's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the Kaplan class --- did it help???? Not sure! I found the class itself not helpful bec all we did was review questions for 6-7 hours and the instructor did not even always go over the...

  22. New and scared

    AngelsRN replied to danigirl58's topic in First Year After Licensure

    just remember to be patient with yourself, take your time and stay focused. we all make mistakes, but if you take your time, you will limit them, especially when giving meds. until you know what...

  23. How did you feel when you came off orientation?

    AngelsRN replied to wonderbee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well . . .I am supposed to be off orientation this weekend . . .however, reality is, I have been on my own for the past 4 weeks. There has been someone "watching over" me, but reality has been, I did...

  24. Daily??? Newer nurses need "stand up" help!

    AngelsRN replied to onconurseRT's topic in General Nursing

    It's funny how things can be so different is different places -- I work 3-11 and I CONSTANTLY get dumped on by the day shift (after getting a bad report), and not bec they did not have the time, bec...

  25. anyone quit after orientation? an new grads thinking of leaving nursing

    AngelsRN replied to celle507's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I believe there is a professional obligation to give the proper amount of notice in any field -- that is just common decency and respect! I dont care if it is McDonalds . . .giving 2 weeks notice is...