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1. Are they still using Cytotec?

   landnurse replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Ob/Gyn

   At my hospital in La., we use 25mcg vag q 4 hrs. x 3 doses. We cycle BP q 10 mins x 3, q 30 mins x 3 then q hr. until the next dose. After the 3rd dose, we wait 4 hrs, then start pit. I think we can do up to 6 doses if needed.

2. OLOL Accelerated -Fall 2007

   landnurse replied to ecbnola's topic in Louisiana

   I finished the accelerated program in May 2006. It was not that difficult at all. I am An RN at EJ in Metairie and feel like I was 90% prepared for the real world of nursing. A lot you need to succeed comes with experience and just "being a nurse"...

3. Help!

   landnurse replied to ckben's topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I am from Louisiana and interested in moving to Dallas too. This move won't be for at least 1 year. I am a new grad (5/06) and knew I wanted Labor and Delivery. The HR dept. flat out told me no way no how because they don't hire new grads. We...

4. new Tulane/OLOL accelerated students

   landnurse replied to landnurse's topic in Louisiana

   Corey did a great job explaining it all. A's are very possible; however, in nursing school C=RN. You have to have at least an 80 average to pass any one class. There are usually 3 tests (90%), one project (5%), and a HESI test (computerized test o...

5. new Tulane/OLOL accelerated students

   landnurse posted a topic in Louisiana

   Hey Everyone, I just finished this program in May 2006. DO NOT GET DISCOURAGED. I have 3 kids and I did it, passed boards, and I am a working RN now. If anyone has any questions or concerns, please feel free to ask me anything about teachers, clas...

6. My OLOL Tulane Interview

   landnurse replied to lablover25's topic in Louisiana

   Hello to all of you, I finished the accelerated program in May 2006. My class started out with 51 students and ended with 30 in Baton Rouge. We graduated on time and every one I have talked to has passed the NCLEX. It was a very trying 9 months bu...

7. hi from a newbie

   landnurse replied to mom2maddynsky27's topic in Louisiana

   Hey, I just finished that program, did really well, passed boards, and got a job in labor and delivery. It is very challenging but well worth it. I have 3 kids, 2,3, and 7 and couldn't imagine doing it any other way. Good luck and hope you get in. Le...

8. How are working conditions for RN's post Katrina

   landnurse replied to mytoon38's topic in Louisiana

   I live in Metairie, La. I am a new grad starting at $20.58/hr. day shift at EJGH. They need nurses bad everywhere. Unfortunately rental property is so high it is ridiculous, if you can find anything. I am looking to move because this place is jus...

9. please vote--change career mid life?

   landnurse replied to 2bNurseguru's topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I am 33 with 3 kids and a bachelor's degree in Speech Pathology. I just finished an accelerated nursing program which took only 9 months. I am now an RN with a job in labor and delivery and love it. I did not LOVE speech pathology and everyone...

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

    landnurse replied to lpn2rnMay2005's topic in NCLEX

    1. I took 75 questions 2. I took the Hurst review, bought the review online, did Sunders book 3. Took the Hesi after each class and the final Hesi (scored a 95%) 4. It took me exactly 48 hrs. to get results on Pearson 5. After the test I threw up f...

11. Tested today 7/26 - not happy

    landnurse replied to opal6779's topic in NCLEX

    Hey, just wanted to let you know that I felt the same way on Monday after I took mine. I threw up the rest of the day, cried my eyes out, and even took some aspirin because I was sure I would not wake up the next morning from an MI or stroke. I ha...

12. 75 questions today, no idea how I did

    landnurse replied to stressgal's topic in NCLEX

    I am wondering the same thing. I feel like without a doubt that I failed with 75 questions. I did great in school, did a ton of questions, took the Hurst review, relistened to the hurst review online, and feel horrible. How many people fail at 75?

13. hello, any advice for the NCLEX

    landnurse replied to landnurse's topic in NCLEX

    thanks for the advice. I actually was in an accelerated nursing program (only 9 months). I have a degree in speech pathology already and decided to do nursing. I finished with a 3.8 in nursing school and felt pretty confident the whole way through...

14. hello, any advice for the NCLEX

    landnurse posted a topic in NCLEX

    Hi everyone, Just signed up. I graduated in May 2006, already have a job in labor and delivery, due to take the NCLEX on July 24th. What are the most recent tests focusing on? I have heard a lot of triage, prioritizing, and delegation. Any inp...