GN007

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1. Cardiac Cath Advice

   GN007 posted a topic in Cardiac

   Any advice or heads up on possible transfer from emergency room (high volume, lots of drips, MI's) to the cath lab. I'm also a little wary of possible radiation exposure as a young male. Thanks!

2. CA ED Ratio??

   GN007 posted a topic in Emergency

   Is the ratio for ED's in CA really 4:1??? Coming from NYC I find that very hard to believe and thinking about a location change!! I've had 10 admitted patients one night, 2 ICU, 3 TELE another day, 15 patients another afternoon. Its starting to wear ...

3. How did you guys realize that nursing was for you?

   GN007 replied to afa2352's topic in Male Students

   while in school i switched my major from nutrition/dietetics to nursing. i wasn't sure what i wanted to do but knew it wasn't medical school. i also wanted to help people. i considered myself a person that liked to work with my hands, a people per...

4. Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

   GN007 replied to lpn2rnMay2005's topic in NCLEX

   How many questions did you take on NCLEX? I got 75 questions. 2. What study materials did you use? Did you take a test review course? I used Saunders, Kaplan question trainer, NCSBN online. 3. Did your SON offer any testing (ERI, ATI, HESI)? My s...

5. Need advice whether I"m ready or not please!!!!!!!!!

   GN007 replied to moutsinainurse's topic in NCLEX

   Getting a 90% or 55% on one Kaplan Question Trainer Test does not determine your readiness to take the NCLEX. In all likelihood people who passed are those who did questions upon questions over some weeks. Personally I did 4,000 questions (w/ rationa...

6. TIPS/Info for passing NCLEX

   GN007 replied to paula77720's topic in NCLEX

   Passed 1st time w/ 75 questions. I studied for about 2 1/2 months. A little bit each day (was working on permit too!). I used Saunders and Suzannes guide/info. Thanks Suzanne! you can find the info by checking the Sticky: First tip of my new study gu...

7. The CUNY Nursing School Survey

   GN007 replied to drizzle's topic in New York

   CUNY Kingsborough CC in Brooklyn is a good program. The instructors and clinicals were great. No real complaints here. I feel confident that they prepared me well to be a safe and competent RN. The NCLEX pass rates are yearly above 90% and another go...