numalenurse

numalenurse specializes in Psych, ER, BICU, Med-Surg.

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1. Maric College in San Diego

   numalenurse replied to Faeriewand's topic in California

   If you do a search on Maric you'll find several long threads about it. Not a fan of Maric for many reasons including price, quality of education, reputation in the community, NCLEX scores, accreditation concerns,>>I'm so glad you said that!!! I...

2. New LPN grad in LTC

   numalenurse replied to ejsmom's topic in Geriatric

   Congrats! BTW, I'm a new grad too. Can someone tell me how to build my speed in passing meds? Takes nearly 3 hours to pass 23 meds. Will have to pass 40+ next weekend. Afraid I'll passing meds well into the next shift! HELP!!!

3. Nursing school friends = regular friends?

   numalenurse replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Relations

   Out of our LVN class of 56, I'm keep in touch with only students. One: we've called each other approx once a week to study, ask NCLEX questions, encourage each other concerning NCLEX (who passed, who failed etc) licensing issues, employment etc. She ...

4. Tips for nurses in their first year of nursing

   numalenurse replied to Brian's topic in New Nurse

   Wow! This is the very reason I decided to stop being a 'guest lurker' and join this group. The very reason! Also, I just finished my 2 1/2 wk orientation in a LTC and have discovered it still takes me nearly 3 hours to pass meds to only 23 pts. Of co...

5. Tips for nurses in their first year of nursing

   numalenurse replied to Brian's topic in New Nurse

   I've been told that applesauce mixed in H20 works also.

6. Tips for nurses in their first year of nursing

   numalenurse replied to Brian's topic in New Nurse

   What is a 'Sticky'?

7. Polling our male nurses: What area of nursing are you currently in right now?

   numalenurse replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Men

   Work in Geriatrics at the hospital where I had my med rotation. It was the first time I truly felt like I was going to be a real nurse!:-)

8. I passed NCLEX with 85 questions!!

   numalenurse replied to GR8LVN's topic in NCLEX

   Hello All! This is my very first post and I too just passed the NCLEX (LVN). I was a CNA forever and after graduation in January, I had to work to catch up on all the deliquent bills that had accumulated while in school. I had friends who were really...