Allstar2014

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1. Took nclex 3x and still a no go help.

   Allstar2014 replied to Nynurse25's topic in NCLEX

   Yes I already took my exam passed on the first try. I studied only for 3 1/2 weeks prior. ATI is mainly the only thing i used to study for the exam, there was also a CD that i used that came with a book that was very helpful as far as SATA, the book ...

2. Took nclex 3x and still a no go help.

   Allstar2014 replied to Nynurse25's topic in NCLEX

   ATI was extremely difficult and taking the NCLEX seemed like a piece of cake compared to using ATI but it worked. Also when your doing practice questions make sure you always read the rationale this helps out a lot

3. VA hospital CLC

   Allstar2014 replied to Allstar2014's topic in LPN/LVN

   Thank you for your response, I'm already an employee at the VA im just switching careers which im nervous about but def. looking forward to it.

4. Took nclex 3x and still a no go help.

   Allstar2014 replied to Nynurse25's topic in NCLEX

   I had a virtual teacher through ATI Testing i did the practice for 3 weeks then took the exam, try and see if you can purchase this if you can. Its all about understanding the question and what is being asked. During your exam what information did t...

5. VA hospital CLC

   Allstar2014 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   I was recently offered a LPN position at my local VA hospital at the CLC (nursing home). I was wondering if anyone can give me some insight on what to expect. I'm starting as a new lpn (no experience) coming from a totally different position (& h...

6. Pharmacy calculation help

   Allstar2014 replied to Allstar2014's topic in General Nursing

   thank you, i thought i was doing something wrong idk why i just had to take a few mins a stop doing questions

7. Pharmacy calculation help

   Allstar2014 replied to Allstar2014's topic in General Nursing

   OK THIS IS WHAT I DID: 100ml * 60 gtt/ml 30 min 100*60 = 6000 6000 = 200 30

8. Pharmacy calculation help

   Allstar2014 posted a topic in General Nursing

   HI EVERYONE, I'M STUCK ON THIS PHARMACY QUESTION AND I'M PRETTY SURE ITS SIMPLE BUT THERE IS SOMETHING IM MISSING HERES THE QUESTION: The patient is to receive Ancef 1 gram every 6 hours in 100 ml of NS to run over 30 minute. Using microdrip tubing (...

9. Interview with the VA tonight

   Allstar2014 replied to poeboy's topic in Job Hunt

   Was this a panel interview ? Also, congrats I hope you got the job

10. Veterans Affairs LPN Interview Help

    Allstar2014 posted a topic in Job Hunt

    I wanted to know if anybody has interviewed with the VA hospital within the past 2 years for a LPN position. I am suppose to be setting up an interview pretty soon with a nurse manager and wanted to get a little more insight on the interview process....

11. Nursing Home vs Hospital

    Allstar2014 replied to Allstar2014's topic in LPN/LVN

    Thank you guys very much for your input. It has really put my mind at ease. I totally understand that as a new nurse I cannot be picky. On the bright side I've heard back from one hospital and hopefully an interview date will be set up soon. Thank yo...

12. Nursing Home vs Hospital

    Allstar2014 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

    I'm a newly licensed LPN living in New Jersey. I've only had my license for 2 1/2 months now. I've been on a very intense job search lately. My biggest problem is that I'm not sure I want to work in a nursing home. During clinical's I had the experie...