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1. Glycemia and the non diabetic patient

   howsoon replied to twil122's topic in Wound

   We do not check glucose on our non-diabetics before or after treatment.

2. Required to watch circumcision?

   howsoon replied to CrunchyMama's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I also am against RIC & have 3 intact sons. During school I (against my initial will) did watch a circ. I am actually glad I did so that I have 1st hand knowledge when arguing against RIC. It was hard to watch & I eventually want to get in...

3. Tips for learning vag exams

   howsoon replied to 88nurse2010's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Yes, LOVE the book. I think every female should read it! I know my daughter will once she gets her period.

4. Tips for learning vag exams

   howsoon replied to 88nurse2010's topic in Ob/Gyn

   I couldn't agree more with Nurseynightnight! I learned to check mine after reading Taking Charge of Your Fertility. It is amazing what we DON'T know about our own bodies!!

5. Cardiac Meds

   howsoon posted a topic in Cardiac

   Need help from experienced RNs. I am a new grad RN working on a cardiac telemetry unit. I am trying to form a cheat sheet of all cardiac/HTN meds that require counting pulse for 1 min or blood pressure check before administering. Any help would be...

6. Need end-of-shift report sheet!

   howsoon replied to ilabooshka's topic in New Nurse

   These are great guys! Thanks for posting.

7. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

   howsoon replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX

   The trick worked for me! Official results say "Passed"!! I'm an RN! Woo Hoo!!!

8. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

   howsoon replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX

   I took Nclex today at 12:30. I got 75 questions. I checked Pearsonvue 2 hours later & it said "delivery successful" however, I couldn't bring myself to try to register until a couple of hrs after that. Anyway, I got the good pop up & am su...

9. NCLEX Today & Kaplan

   howsoon replied to howsoon's topic in NCLEX

   Finally worked up the courage to do the trick.............. Got the good pop up!!!!!!! I really hope this trick is accurate!!

10. NCLEX Today & Kaplan

    howsoon replied to howsoon's topic in NCLEX

    Thanks! I had 75 questions. 12 SATA, 13 Priority & 6 other alternative questions. I'm so glad that's over but not sure I think it went. I'm too scared to try the trick. Maybe I will later tonight.

11. NCLEX Today & Kaplan

    howsoon posted a topic in NCLEX

    Hello everyone! I'm scheduled to take my NCLEX in about 3 hours & I'm !! I did Kaplan review & some of LaCharity. I just talked to Kaplan & she told me that a score of 67% on the readiness test (what I made) shows a 98% chance of passin...

12. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    howsoon replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX

    I take my NCLEX RN this Thursday. Does anyone know how long after completion of the exam I should wait before trying "the trick?" Thanks!!

13. Questions about BSN requirement for Nurse Anesthesia Programs

    howsoon replied to mylovemyway's topic in CRNA

    I've wondered this also. Interested in other's input.

14. Jeff State Grads or Soon to be Grads

    howsoon replied to howsoon's topic in Alabama

    Thanks for the replies guys. Keep 'em coming, I'm interested in hearing about as many experiences as I can.

15. Jeff State Grads or Soon to be Grads

    howsoon posted a topic in Alabama

    I am trying to figure out where to do my preceptorship. If you have graduated from Jeff State or are in your last semester at Jeff State, will you list where you did you preceptor (hospital & area/floor) & what you're experience was (like di...