jimithing112

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1. NCLEX Tips - One I Never Knew

   jimithing112 replied to futurebsn2b's topic in NCLEX

   Did you try the pearsonvue pop up trick? Google it. :)

2. What should I do to get ready for Nursing School starting this Fall?

   jimithing112 replied to cmariehill's topic in General Students

   NOTHING. You'll learn it in nursing school. Relax, read a good book, watch movies all day, spend time with loved ones, indulge in whatever guilty pleasures you may have -- because you won't have time once you're in school.

3. NIGHT SHIFT CENTRAL!

   jimithing112 replied to meanmaryjean's topic in General Nursing

   56 hours in a pay period of 2 weeks is actually on the low end; and this is assuming they're 8 hour shifts.

4. How long did it take you to land your first job?

   jimithing112 replied to Sessa RN's topic in Job Hunt

   I'm a new grad RN also, and got a job offer a week and a half after passing NCLEX.

5. NCLEX Advice

   jimithing112 replied to britnian's topic in General Students

   My school also uses ATI and I had a 98% predicted odds of passing on the first try - also took it today and will know official results in 2 days but I'm pretty sure I passed at 75 questions, too. I used the ATI books and the big yellow saunders revi...

6. Pearson Vue Trick was WRONG!!!!!!!

   jimithing112 replied to mamacita2's topic in NCLEX

   Yes!! It really was.

7. I applied to nursing school...now what?

   jimithing112 replied to stillwag's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Relax. Seriously. Don't do anything.

8. How long are patients NPO after surgery

   jimithing112 replied to mlauren's topic in Student Assist

   Also think about what assessment findings you'd need before advancing the diet....bowel sounds, no nausea/vomiting, awake enough to avoid aspirating, etc.

9. Elderly post-op delirium/disorientation

   jimithing112 replied to kayvary's topic in Student Assist

   Also remember that delirium is temporary and shouldn't be confused with general confusion that can happen from pain meds or anesthesia. Think infection...

10. Applicants to Portland area schools

    jimithing112 replied to portland medic's topic in Oregon

    No way of knowing until you hear from them, I'm afraid...

11. Home care?

    jimithing112 replied to jimithing112's topic in Technicians

    Depends on the company. One I'm looking at will hire non CNAs with a pay decrease. Although I'd assume they prefer certified people. But who knows?

12. Home care?

    jimithing112 replied to jimithing112's topic in Technicians

    Thanks for the input, all!

13. Home care?

    jimithing112 replied to jimithing112's topic in Technicians

    Ej, have you felt uncomfortable in a home before? Any specifics you can share? I think that's what I'm unsure about.

14. Applicants to Portland area schools

    jimithing112 replied to portland medic's topic in Oregon

    Share- yes, drop the math class. Sasafras- unless someone unexpectedly has to drop out before fall, the ccc class is set. Orientation was the 15th.

15. Home care?

    jimithing112 replied to jimithing112's topic in Technicians

    Thanks for your input! That's what I was thinking, too. Any downsides?