Red398

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1. I always feel like an idiot.

   Red398 replied to Red398's topic in General Nursing

   Well, at least were in this together like previous posters have said, it just takes

2. What is your work routine?

   Red398 replied to Tomrn2128's topic in Medical-Surgical

   I'm a new nurse, also, on a tele unit. We have pre-made SBAR sheets we use in report, but the main things I make sure to know: Name, age, when/why they were admitted, allergies, diet, which MD is on...

3. I always feel like an idiot.

   Red398 replied to Red398's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you all for your comments. I do look back from just a couple of months ago and realize how much I've learned. I think my nerves just get the best of me sometimes. But again, thank you

4. I always feel like an idiot.

   Red398 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hey Allnurses, I'm sure this topic has been posted on before, but I could use some encouragement right now. If you've read my previous post, you know I'm a new grad RN. I got my first job on a cardiac...

5. NCLEX select all that apply questions?

   Red398 replied to Nursecrystal2016's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I cut off at 75 and I bet at least 35-40 of mine were sata. I didn't think they were very difficult. Although, I took a lot of sata practice questions prior, so I guess I had just gotten used to...

6. Hep C and titerd

   Red398 replied to CNAgirl42's topic in Nursing Career

   Ouch. You sound a bit defensive. Actually, I am "squeeky clean." Like previously stated, marijuana is illegal on a federal level, and illegal in my state. I willingly chose not to partake, so I could...

7. Passed NCLEX-now new job!

   Red398 replied to Red398's topic in General Students

   Thank you for replying. That sounds like an excellent

8. Early Morning Nurses (and Nursing Students)

   Red398 replied to oldsockventriloquist's topic in General Nursing

   Night person here like the 2 previous posters, set multiple alarms. I had to get up at 4:30 to get to clinical on time. For me, nothing made it easier. I just had to suck it up and get up anyway, no...

9. Passed NCLEX-now new job!

   Red398 posted a topic in General Students

   As the title states, I took my NCLEX last Monday and just found out I passed :) If you've read my previous post, I'm getting ready to start a job on a step down unit. And I'm extremely scared I am an...

10. Hep C and titerd

    Red398 replied to CNAgirl42's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm a bit concerned over this "synthetic urine." If I understand correctly, you're using fake urine to essentially lie on your drug test. How

11. Kindle or actual textbooks?

    Red398 replied to oldnewlpn's topic in General Students

    I, personally, prefer an actual text book. Don't get me wrong, I'm obsessed with my kindle, but reading for fun

12. Multi-dose insulin vials

    Red398 replied to Sunshine716's topic in Patient Medications

    In the LTC facility I worked at, each patient had their own vial and/or pen. I've noticed hospitals I've done my clinicals at share one vial in the med room, as

13. How I passed the EXIT HESI first try 2 weeks out...

    Red398 replied to jspreitzer's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I took the exit hesi about a month before I graduated. It was extremely hard, imo. I did well, a 1100. But I was extremely shocked. I felt like I was making educated guesses on most of the questions....

14. EKG reading and leads

    Red398 replied to Red398's topic in General Nursing

    Oh no, this is exactly the answer I was looking for, as with previous posters as well. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge with me! SALI will help me remember

15. Dirty needle jab

    Red398 replied to das729's topic in General Nursing

    It's a shame to see a nurse who is so concerned about upsetting her boss she's willing to put her health in jeopardy. As others posted, please go see your employee health