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  1. Question for the night shift OR nurses

    dRummiN_KS posted a topic in Operating Room

    My question is: What do you do during the night? What kind of traumas are you doing? How do you pass time when there's no clinical work to be done? What is a typical night like? How do you manage the...

  2. Question for the night shift OR nurses

    dRummiN_KS replied to dRummiN_KS's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks for the help! Because we don't have 24 hour service, we utilize our call team, but by opening the 12 hour night position, my hospital can reconsider upgrading to a Trauma 2 facility. How do you...

  3. UWorld Scores

    dRummiN_KS replied to jennyabit's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was hittting the same scores as you when I started out. I think I averaged a 57 or something when I finished the entire bank. I wrote down the rationales of right and wrong questions. Understanding...

  4. What's something you never expected as a male nurse?

    dRummiN_KS replied to Darth Practicus's topic in Men in Nursing

    I didn't expect how differently patients act when a male nurse is taking care of then rather than a female. There was one instance where 2 of female nurses were trying to keep a patient from jumping...

  5. Patients Say the Darnedest Things

    dRummiN_KS replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    I took care of a patient who had a leg abscess r/t MVA + ETOH. Words of advice was, "Don't ride a f******g scooter!" I was bawling on the ground. Fun fact, I have my M1 license hahah but the dude was...

  6. Unprofessional to mention you have other patients?

    dRummiN_KS replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I straight up throw away the whole professionalism out the door and be myself and treat my patients as if they're my friends from college, church, etc. rather than a patient. Once I establish a warm...

  7. Favorite shoes

    dRummiN_KS replied to ha081917's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I've been playing sports for years so I always stuck to basketball/tennis shoes and they've done well and held up great. I'm currently using Jordan 31s. They're high tops so I have great ankle support...

  8. UWorld Scores

    dRummiN_KS replied to jennyabit's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When bought UWorld, I initially was hitting in the 40s, 50s then eventually the 60s and stayed there. I have a notebook full of notes from the rationales. I did a 75 question qbank everyday for 2...

  9. Uworld - NCLEX Next Week

    dRummiN_KS replied to Anon10's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    During the 2 weeks before my test, I bought the Priority, Delegation, Assessment (PDA) book that everyone raves about and it is a legitimate study tool to use. I had questions regarding delegation and...

  10. What are you bringing to work?

    dRummiN_KS posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I've noticed a trend in car forums where users like to include what parts they've installed and what things they have done to their cars. Some uses get quite detailed while others prefer to stay...

  11. Pre nursing

    dRummiN_KS replied to Nottingham's topic in Men in Nursing

    You need to apply to the school you want to get into, then apply to their nursing program. All schools have different requirements in order to apply into the program including an overall GPA and...

  12. What are you bringing to work?

    dRummiN_KS replied to dRummiN_KS's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    The wipes is a brilliant idea

  13. 2017 Nurse Salary

    dRummiN_KS replied to Darkstar1485's topic in General Nursing

    Location: CA Experience: New grad orientee. BSN Specialty: Med-Surge per diem Facility: Medium sized hospital Pay: Baseline

  14. New Grad Nurse

    dRummiN_KS replied to k.green17's topic in General Nursing

    Yes this is true. Kaiser hospitals does not even accept new grads, Versant programs are very difficult to get into unless you know people or have incredible nursing school

  15. New Grad Nurse

    dRummiN_KS replied to k.green17's topic in General Nursing

    I would suggest you take your boards in Wisconsin then move to CA assuming the California and Wisconsin BONs will comply together. I have plenty of nursing friends in Los Angeles who are having...

  16. NURSING SHOES!!

    dRummiN_KS replied to Cherry7496's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm using the Nike Lunar Flyknit 3s and they're incredibly comfortable, really like with a functional sole that helps with all the gait motions. They're still pretty new but so far, it's getting the...

  17. Passed Ncelx RN 2nd try!! Shouout to Uworld!!

    dRummiN_KS replied to Azorhi's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations! I started Uworld in the 40s and now I hit my plateau in the low 50s and it's been killing me. But hope to get the same end result as

  18. CA Re-Application Processing Time Aug 2016

    dRummiN_KS replied to rnby21's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I applied for my second attempt on July 28th and I still haven't gotten anything. I've heard that it can take at least 3 months. I feel your pain too. I've been studying aimlessly since August only to...

  19. Retaking NCLEX-RN in California

    dRummiN_KS replied to sheryllynn23's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm with you on this one. I applied to retake the NCLEX on July 28 and I still have nothing from the BRN. You sent this post in January and I hope you've gotten and passed now! Especially since it's...

  20. NCLEX repeat exam application

    dRummiN_KS replied to jzter09's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm in the same boat as you. I reapplied on July 28th and still nothing form the BRN regarding my ATT. I just sent them my complaint letter as jzter09 mentioned. Hopefully we'll get our ATTs