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chicagoboy

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  1. Took NCLEX 9 times, passed 10th time 265 questions!

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  2. ER or Trauma Nurse

    Thanks for a quick response. In your facility, is it mandatory for ER nurse to take Trauma classes? Thank You.
  3. ER or Trauma Nurse

    For those who work in the Emergency department, when a trauma level patient arrives, who usually takes care - ER nurse or Trauma nurse? Just curious here, thanks for any input.
  4. Whats in your clinical bag???

    Yup Hemostat is very important as well as scissors, stethoscope, penlight and black pen. I would have thought that BP cuffs would be in all room by the wall above the patient's head. Students were not allowed to use dinamap machines during my clini...
  5. Lessons Learned During Our First Semester Of Clinicals

    I also took noticed with '''#11 Don't let negative experiences with other staff get in the way of you caring for your patient- some of the best teachers are those who teach you what NOT to do.'' Had a few incidence and took it by heart at first b...
  6. PTT vs PT/INR

    At our hospital where i work, patient is on heparin and when there is an order for discharge, they would start weaning off heparin and start coumadin to home.
  7. Where is everyone from in the world?

    Born in the Philippines, came to Chicago at the age of 10 and has been living here since.
  8. What to do if the time frame to take the NCLEX has expired?

    Same thing happened to me. Illinois has 3 years limit to pass the exam. I will be taking the refresher course as required by IL BON
  9. NA Student

    Congrats Zach! I remember when i was in the CNA program which was a required prerequisite for the RN program. Every thing was new, so many things to learn and information to absorbed. Was able to work as a CNA for the first semester in the RN prog...
  10. took nevada nclex 3 times now taking california nclex

    @prnstat1 I just looked at the website (amsn.org) and i think the 2 day course you are talking about are for RN who wants to be certified as Medical Surgical Nurse (AMSRN). You need to be an RN with Med/Surg experience to take this exam
  11. 2nd time failed in NCLEX RN &BON ILLINOIS RULE 60-10

    Wow, quiet an investigative reporter there eh, RNsRWe. Just happens I missed JustBeachyNurse post since i have not open my computer and spend time on it, LIKE you maybe who has nothing better to do with your life than TRYING to make other people mis...
  12. 2nd time failed in NCLEX RN &BON ILLINOIS RULE 60-10

    hi, we can email to each other if you like...my email is [email protected]
  13. 2nd time failed in NCLEX RN &BON ILLINOIS RULE 60-10

    No, you would just be wasting your money since by IL law, one has to pass the test within 3 years from the last exam. That's what happened to me and the fee for both IL BON and testing center are NON-REFUNDABLE! Went to my school and talked to the D...
  14. Saunders book question

    Here you go.. Strategies for Alternate Item Formats on the NCLEX-RN® Exam @ Amazon.com
  15. I Need Help With Nclex!!

    How well do you do with audio? NCLEX-RN Home Study Course |