Scottishtape

Scottishtape

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  1. Can Nurse Assistant Managers and Nurse Managers work 3 days?

    Scottishtape replied to PrincessAlexis's topic in General Nursing

    Our NM works 5 days a week. We have 2 ANMs, who work 3 days a week because they work opposite days from each other so that one is always available during the

  2. LPN student, want to quit my job as a Nursing Aide?

    Scottishtape replied to studentnurse117's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Obviously 9 months isn't an ideal length of time to remain in one position, however, you have a really good reason for resigning: clinical placement. I would put it on your resume and when you apply...

  3. UWORLD

    Scottishtape replied to ataylor0908's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I got the "highly likely" to pass on my Uworld assessment (both, actually), and I passed in 75 questions. Good

  4. LPN School...

    Scottishtape replied to WCSU1987's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    For 30k? No

  5. Passed NCLEX with 77 questions!

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

    Congratulations!

  6. Are you happy being an LPN?

    Scottishtape replied to MelissaLPN2RN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was very happy as an LPN when I lived in MO. I was not happy as an LPN once I moved to FL based on the change in scope of practice and overall how I was treated. It's what made me go back to...

  7. Should I be a LPN before RN?

    Scottishtape replied to Ninaevah's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I did the LPN to RN route. It served me well in that I was able to make a decent amount of money prior to bridging, and it helped me immensely with my skills prior to bridging. The only downside for...

  8. Big Trouble

    Scottishtape replied to Bentlysnurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    I agree that I'm at a loss as to how you can scan a med prior to taking it out of the dispenser. If the clocks were off though, I would think this would be a consistent issue with everyone who used...

  9. Uworld percentage

    Scottishtape replied to randeepbrar93's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Uworld average % - 68% Self assessment - 88% Passed NCLEX in 75 questions in 45

  10. Pearson "trick" 2017 NCLEX RN

    Scottishtape replied to Katsam2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Myself and two of my classmates tested on the same day. We all got the good pop up, and we all passed, so it worked for

  11. Did he pass?!?

    Scottishtape replied to avidhunter3's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That's the message I got, and I passed. Good luck to him, I think he made

  12. Single mom and nursing student

    Scottishtape replied to Shayla2019's topic in General Students

    I was a single mom when I went through my LPN program. It was tough, but I made it through, as well as getting on the Dean's list every semester. I worked 16 hr shifts every weekend to support us. I...

  13. Losing your skills if you start out in LTC?

    Scottishtape replied to SouthernBelle85's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It depends on the facility. When I first got my LPN, I went to a LTC facility and I did foleys, blood draws, and trach care constantly. IVs were a little more spread out. I had maybe 1 IV every few...

  14. My NCLEX Experience: Preparations, Study Tips, and Acing the Exam

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

    You scheduled 4 months out? With that kind of study timeline, anything should be good. I'm a big fan of Uworld and Saunders though. Good

  15. Florida LPN's

    Scottishtape replied to cgates67's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi :) I moved to FL a few years ago. In my old state, we didn't have MAs, at least, none that I saw. They are used in abundance down here. I have seen most physician offices are staffing with MAs, as...

  16. 2 misdemeanor convictions both 7 yrs old, will Ca BON even consider me for testing?

    Scottishtape replied to Andirose111's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    This issue is going to be very hard to overcome. Of all the issues a potential nurse can have, a charge of abuse (elder, child, or otherwise), is very high on the list of things that will stop you...

  17. New grad struggles

    Scottishtape replied to Newgradncvicu's topic in General Nursing

    1. It's hard because you're learning a new field. 2. You can PM a moderator and ask for it to be deleted. Or, they'll see you post in the thread that you'd like it removed, and they'll probably delete...

  18. Help

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

    This. It's also important to note that a lot of schools (mine included) won't let you retake a class unless you have a D or an F. I got a C in a class a few years ago and wanted to retake it to get a...

  19. Please take care of your little one rant

    Scottishtape replied to WineRN's topic in School

    My dad used to use Primatine Mist CONSTANTLY. I was never so happy as when they finally took it off the

  20. Dying to be a Nurse

    Scottishtape replied to MTaylor310's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    You've shown an affinity for thievery and a history that shows a considerable lack of integrity. These are red flags for reputable nursing schools, BONs, as well as Medicare/Medicaid eligibility,...

  21. Should I call hospital back...twice?

    Scottishtape replied to esrun77's topic in General Nursing

    I probably wouldn't call again regarding that position. I would sign up for job alerts at that hospital that match your qualifications though, and apply to everything there you can that you qualify...

  22. A Very Sincere Thank You

    Scottishtape replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in General Nursing

    Ack, I go on vacation for a week and you go and fall apart?! Not cool man! Seriously though, big hugs and prayers to you. You've had a seriously rough year, but I have faith that things will only get...

  23. Exit interview?

    Scottishtape replied to turnforthenurse's topic in General Nursing

    I get not having a temper tantrum, but if you're really leaving a position because of serious flaws of the organization, why would it be a bad thing to tell them that? I thought exit interviews were...

  24. taste of medication

    Scottishtape replied to socoamaretto's topic in General Nursing

    That's surprising. I took Metformin for a few years for PCOS, and never tasted a thing. My dad is on it now for diabetes, but he hasn't had any taste complaints

  25. About to graduate!

    Scottishtape replied to sroberts3's topic in General Students

    Yes, I'm just now getting over my post school blues actually. I finished last Monday and was crazy excited. Then, we had pinning on Wednesday, and all of a sudden I felt super irritable and upset,...