mocaj

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1. nursing question

   mocaj replied to greenr06's topic in Career Support

   Hello, I am an LPN and I would recomment that you totally skip LPN and go straight to RN. Everyone wants RN's anyway and, to me, it is a useless step. If I had it to do all over again I would have went straight to RN, LPN is just a delay and you do...

2. gastrostomy tube

   mocaj replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for this thread. I have had the same question and have asked several nurses, all experienced. Most said they checked placement by pushing air into the tube and listening, but then I asked them why, because I thought the tube has a locking ring...

3. First and Last Year in Nursing

   mocaj replied to K98's topic in New Nurse

   Wow! I am so glad I am not the only one that feels this way. When I graduated in April, I knew I was not going to take a position at a LTC facility because of the pt/nurse ratio is overwhelming. I took a position at a hospital and I completely agree ...

4. Best Advice for Successful IV Sticks

   mocaj replied to healer27's topic in General Nursing

   I have been a nurse for 5 months and I still have problems myself and have had very few successful sticks. I try, but i always end up getting one of the more experienced nurses to conplete the procedure. I volunteer to do other nurses iv sticks and...

5. I knew it wasn't right while I was doing it...

   mocaj replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

   my thoughts exactly!! :yelclap: :smiley_aa :yeahthat: :cheers:

6. I knew it wasn't right while I was doing it...

   mocaj replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

   Daytonite, you sound like you deal with a lot of anger when it comes to LPN's. You make it sound like all LPN's are good for nothing and worthless dirtbags. I feel sorry for you. Just to let you know there are alot of great, hardworking LPN's out ...

7. How do you use Suzanne's Plan?

   mocaj replied to Jo Dirt's topic in NCLEX

   Suzanne, Can you send me a copy of your plan? I will be graduating in a month from the PN program and every little bit will help. Thanks

8. The LPN exam

   mocaj replied to Lady_in_red's topic in General Students

   Thanks for putting it that way cardiacRn. I thought the way taxminia0311 put it made it sound like LPNs are so beneath her. "If you in R.N,BSN in you third semester why would you want to take the LPN exam if you are in a better Position and a better ...

9. ATI testing

   mocaj replied to Drysolong's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Could you share what pointers for the test was given? I will have to take the test also in a month. Was it hard for you?

10. Why Does It Seem That RN's Hate Us and Hospitals Don't Believe In Us??

    mocaj replied to brown eyed girl's topic in LPN/LVN

    You said what was on my mind. . Very well put and Thanks

11. Why Does It Seem That RN's Hate Us and Hospitals Don't Believe In Us??

    mocaj replied to brown eyed girl's topic in LPN/LVN

    Hi, I just wanted to add my two cents. I have all my prerequisites for our RN program (all the classes you stated above-except nutrition) and I have and AA, but I will be graduating from a PN program in a month. This is because the PN program picke...

12. nclex with 85 questions......

    mocaj replied to Vman's topic in NCLEX

    Traceylynn, I am very happy that you passes and Congratulations!!!! I was starting to stress out with you after reading your posts;) Enjoy your career, and make us proud!!

13. nclex with 85 questions......

    mocaj replied to Vman's topic in NCLEX

    Congradulations!!!:balloons: Thanks for the information but could u tell me what ADPIE stands for?

14. made a big mistake in clinical.... now what?

    mocaj replied to luv2shopp85's topic in General Nursing

    hi fellow military member

15. for preceptors.

    mocaj replied to mel1977's topic in General Nursing

    "Hmmm... where to begin.... You seem rather sure of yourself, no doubt, and that's great. To me, it makes my job easier, when a student has some sort of confidence, but it needs to be balanced with some humility. There seems to be a fine line between...