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  1. Ever Feel Inadequate?

    LARPingRN replied to NotYourMamasRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have only been a nurse for a little less than 7 months, so I suppose it's still kind of "expected" that I would feel like I don't know anything and would beat myself up over what I could have done...

  2. Are there any gay nurses here?

    LARPingRN replied to Rocknurse's topic in General Nursing

    An ally here. This tragic event has resonated throughout the country. Our hearts ache for the community so often effected by such senseless violence. My small town in Ohio will be holding a candle...

  3. What are the top 5 medications YOU administer daily?

    LARPingRN replied to northmississippi's topic in Patient Medications

    Norco Tylenol BP meds Colace Multi-vitamins Geriatric/rehab

  4. CNA shame...

    LARPingRN replied to Triddick's topic in Health, Stress Management

    You are human. Humans make mistakes. You didn't abuse your residents (based on your description) so get that thought out of your head. Depending on how close you are with your residents, I've found...

  5. still waiting for my att in Ohio

    LARPingRN replied to Rn 1979's topic in General Nursing

    In Ohio. I graduated in December '15 and took the test in January. May grads do have to wait longer because there are more schools in Ohio that DON'T graduate classes in the winter than do. It sucks,...

  6. Mr. Harry the Excessive Hair Patient

    LARPingRN replied to Barbie8808's topic in General Nursing

    If you want to ask the patient/POA for permission, sure. Clip

  7. Second Career Nurse Roll Call

    LARPingRN replied to NotYourMamasRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was a stay at home mom for 3 years, and then a librarian for 4 years. Went back to school during my divorce. Nursing was always a "someday" job for me, but my situation didn't allow for focused...

  8. Can a school withhold your transcripts if...?

    LARPingRN replied to Celine.L.P.'s topic in General Students

    My program required a 97% probability of passing NCLEX on the first try (established with an exit exam through ATI) in order for educational information to be passed on to our BON. Handbooks often...

  9. Boldness to Speak

    LARPingRN replied to Parakeet's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    This.

  10. Am I a bad nurse???

    LARPingRN replied to Newnurse65's topic in General Nursing

    You are not a bad nurse because you need to be shown how to do things "more than once." You cannot be expected to memorize every policy and procedure in any facility with just one time being shown....

  11. How long was your new employee training?

    LARPingRN replied to Marisette's topic in General Nursing

    I was trained for a month. However, I work for a new, small facility. When I started, we

  12. Nurse's Week Gifts from Employers

    LARPingRN replied to twss2323's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Company logo shirts (free clothes? Heck yeah!), breakfast (made to order omelettes this year), and something else but I forget

  13. Meaning of your username?

    LARPingRN replied to Flightless Bird's topic in General Nursing

    I LARP and I'm an RN.

  14. How many of you worked as CNA?

    LARPingRN replied to RN to be soon's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I worked for 7 years as an STNA before finishing nursing school and transitioning to the role of RN. I do feel like my years as an STNA were helpful, though as PP said, the work is NOT counted towards...

  15. NCLEX application in Illinois.... says do you have a mental disease can i lie???

    LARPingRN replied to californiadreamin797's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Do not lie. IF (and it's a big if) generalized anxiety disorder or bipolar are issues for your state BON, they will contact you for more information. In my state, that question is also asked, but...

  16. OTAs and ADNs: How long did it take you to complete school?

    LARPingRN replied to jomike's topic in General Nursing

    It took me 6 years, from start to finish. Granted, I was only going half time the first 4 years d/t work and

  17. NewGrad nurse, wanting to quit :(

    LARPingRN replied to RNleena's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    I'm also a new grad who has had those "Am I cut out for this?" moments. I wish I had better advice for you, some deep wisdom to help you get through. I don't. In those moments, I just remind myself...