Scottishtape

Scottishtape

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  1. No last name in my identity proof

    Scottishtape replied to Mozmoz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'd call the testing center directly to see what you need to do. This is a very uncommon problem. They are pretty strict about your ID matching your identification. There was a girl who was turned...

  2. How do you handle rude comments?

    Scottishtape replied to MA Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I adore this so very much, and will be tucking it in the back of my

  3. Why do some nurses hate it in others pump at work?

    Scottishtape replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    This. Plus, what irritates me, is the last time I covered for a nurse to go pump, she was gone for 50 minutes. Not cool. I breastfed (and pumped) through 4 kids, so it's not like I don't understand...

  4. Need some input please.

    Scottishtape replied to Pjones71's topic in Chamberlain College

    My husband was a degree collector. After getting 2 bachelors degrees, and 2 masters degrees, he racked up around 90k in student loans. Do you know how much a month we're supposed to pay on it? $1800...

  5. Can I take the Nclex in Florida?

    Scottishtape replied to PJishere's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree with MMJ. Wait and take it down here. To answer your other question: When you apply for your license down here, you will need to specify that you want a multi-state license. Us being a compact...

  6. Going to be dismissed from BSN program

    Scottishtape replied to faith6616's topic in General Students

    Yep. It amazes me that people still believe this nonsense. In my area, I've seen the exact opposite happen. The hospitals are opening themselves back up to LPNs to take nursing positions. There's a...

  7. Rad tech thinking of nursing

    Scottishtape replied to Mybabies123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Meh, you're not too late. I did my LPN when I was 20, but didn't go back for my RN until I was 33. When I got my LPN, there was a 51 year old in my class. She did really well and passed NCLEX on the...

  8. Confused about going on....

    Scottishtape replied to freesia29's topic in LPN to RN

    There's a lot to consider just from what you posted. 1. You say you're constantly in pain and physically (and it seems emotionally) exhausted. If this is the case, I'd think really hard about the...

  9. Got to Change my Sig/Title :)

    Scottishtape replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!!

  10. Nursing School Preceptorship

    Scottishtape replied to rnmm18's topic in General Students

    We got to choose our top three hospitals, top three units, and which shift we wanted. Then, they went through and placed us, trying their best to give us some of our top choices. I chose a medical...

  11. I want to like my preceptor, but...

    Scottishtape replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    I had a hard time with the preceptor thing too since I had so much LPN experience under my belt. I smiled, kept my mouth shut, and celebrated when my time was up. I kept thinking about how they're...

  12. My school is Unaccredited

    Scottishtape replied to nursingstudentxx's topic in General Students

    Have you checked with your state's BON to see if you're eligible to sit for NCLEX? I was under the impression one must graduate from an accredited school to be eligible to

  13. Anyone ever feel like this

    Scottishtape replied to iwannabeanursee's topic in General Nursing

    I began as an LPN in a nursing home as well. I hated it at first. It was depressing, I didn't feel like I knew anything, and I hated life. It took about a year for me to start feeling confident in...

  14. Made a fool of myself to board of nursing rep

    Scottishtape replied to Lemon Bars's topic in General Nursing

    Klone hit the nail on the head. You will not, and should not be blindly following orders because the physicians are the ones who put in orders. Understanding pathophysiology and being able to figure...

  15. What do you wear under your scrub pants in winter?

    Scottishtape replied to vspaniel's topic in General Nursing

    My skin. But, I live in Florida

  16. Forced out to pasture

    Scottishtape replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry you're going through this I hope you are able to find something even better suited to you. Big

  17. Nurses with children always go home early?

    Scottishtape replied to Agatha12's topic in General Nursing

    I have 4 kids and never get to go home early. I have a hard time believing *all* nurses with kids get to *always* leave early. And yes, if push comes to shove, leaving to care for a HUMAN trumps...

  18. Help me choose the days I work/schedule

    Scottishtape replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I dislike 3 in a row, but it's not a huge deal. It did take me a bit to physically get used to it though. I like to do 2 in a row, take a few days off, then do my last

  19. I got a job!

    Scottishtape replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations girl!! I'm so happy things are finally starting to look up for you! I can't wait to hear all about the new job! Much love, and many

  20. Why nurses don't want to talk to a ward psychologist?

    Scottishtape replied to manjar's topic in General Nursing

    Also, RE:, "nurses rarely seek psychological help or advice": I don't believe that to be true at all. The more accurate statement is (as we've seen in the responses to this thread), "nurses do not...

  21. Why nurses don't want to talk to a ward psychologist?

    Scottishtape replied to manjar's topic in General Nursing

    No, due to a fear (real or imagined) that it would harm my employment and/or reputation at

  22. Nursing Grading Scale

    Scottishtape replied to guest517's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is how the grading scale was in my program as well. It made it harder, but still

  23. Mitochondrial disorders?

    Scottishtape replied to Pharmahaulic's topic in General Nursing

    I have a girlfriend with 2 sons with mitochondrial disease. They are around 6 and 10. They are pretty sick little guys, but they are still able to have a decent quality of life. I don't know a lot...

  24. Irritated MDs: to SBAR or not to SBAR?

    Scottishtape replied to Melanin's topic in General Nursing

    I had to learn the docs. I don't give SBAR to the docs that are always on our floor that I know they are familiar with the patient. I will, however, give SBAR to consults or specialists, because I...

  25. I am not satisfied with my assigned preceptorship unit

    Scottishtape replied to Nabeelaodu's topic in General Students

    Hahahahaha. My kids say this All. The.