qcc2011grad

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1. ATTENTION To all who used KAPLAN

   qcc2011grad replied to aishaj10's topic in NCLEX

   Ask Kaplan to verify ,but to my knowledge and stated by Kaplan representative is 1."if you choose ondemand 24hrs video content you forfeit from doing classroom live online class review & live at site class review at a later time" . 2. "If you c...

2. NCBSN, so far dissappointed

   qcc2011grad replied to blinky's topic in NCLEX

   I dislike ncsbn their questions are beyond comprehension and stupid at times just plain irrational and the rationales confusing but with the same token some questions are a gem as they teach you something you could had easily overlooked either way us...

3. Took NCLEX today with 75 questions!

   qcc2011grad replied to darengibo's topic in NCLEX

   Congratulation :hrnsmlys:

4. So discouraged and ready to quit

   qcc2011grad replied to leekaye's topic in Pre-Nursing

   How are you doing clinically, . When I was in nursing school I noticed a pattern (imo)students who struggle. 1. work too many hours. 2. lack support , people tell you they support you but do they really? are you respected , are you given time to you...

5. What websites do you use to purchase scrubs?

   qcc2011grad replied to MJB2010's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I love pulse uniform google for current coupon codes and save a few dollars , they have the cheapest cherokee tops and a lot other brands . however I wish they had koi lindsey pants. sorry getting of track here is the website. Buy Scrubs, Medical Un...

6. Administering IV Lasix & Albumin

   qcc2011grad replied to futurern4's topic in Safety

   Thanks Esme12 Nurses should not get too comfortable in our knowledge, we should strive to continue educating ourselves. This was actually one of the top ten list my instructor said during our graduation last year. Another one in her top ten list wa...

7. Administering IV Lasix & Albumin

   qcc2011grad replied to futurern4's topic in Safety

   Your welcome you are so right F&E always seems to comes up .when i stated K levels and Lasix since Lasix is a diuretic K( potassium) can become depleted thereby pt may become Hypokalemic (Hypokalemia)Wishing you the best

8. Administering IV Lasix & Albumin

   qcc2011grad replied to futurern4's topic in Safety

   short and sweet, Albumin is a protein normally is too large to pass thru so it circulates in your system and it's purpose is to pull draw water from the interstitial into the vascular system . Lasix is a loop diuretic primary purpose is to increasin...

9. When you are failing

   qcc2011grad replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Students

   I agree clinical failure is a death wish. When I was in school luckily I graduate last year yeey . Those that failed clinical was particularly due to been unsafe especially during medication administration ,bed high postion, rails down etc etc. Howev...

10. St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital

    qcc2011grad replied to limerick1913's topic in New York

    That's very important to get along(like) the staff your going to be working with. So it seems your going to be there a veryyy loong time which is excellent. wishing you the best . we'll def be seeing each around in the forums kit ok hon

11. St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital

    qcc2011grad replied to limerick1913's topic in New York

    I'm happy for you. The good part is that you also seem to know the hospital system which is a big plus and having done a prereceptor def helps. Are you going to be in the same unit you did your preceptorship

12. St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital

    qcc2011grad replied to limerick1913's topic in New York

    Congrats limerick1913 on your new job. I happened to briefly meet some nurses from St. Lukes Roosebelt hospital while I was certifying for pals and they where happy.

13. Patient died...

    qcc2011grad replied to samiam4's topic in General Students

    What do you think you could had done to keep him alive? this question is not mean for you to answer but mostly for you to assess your feelings on end of life issues. It is just like saying if I have done something different the outcome will be ..soso...

14. Will I be facing discrimination?

    qcc2011grad replied to OwlieO.O's topic in Men

    I haven't seen Daddy Day care . You are completely correct but you keep mentioning child abuse their are many spectrum of child abuse physical v/s sexual. most woman that do abuse is physical but I am not an expert I do not have the facts or the stat...

15. Will I be facing discrimination?

    qcc2011grad replied to OwlieO.O's topic in Men

    Baubo516 gave an excellent replied. However imo your acting irrational and taking it personal if your future is to become a nurse you need to grow thick skinned. As to religious institutions they all run on their own standard and regulations . You sh...