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  1. Nurse told me to give Medication
    Be civil to tell her that giving meds is not within the scope of your practice. She should know better that CNAs do not pass meds.
    Apr 6
    Forum: CNA/MA - Nursing / Medical Assistant
  2. How do you think like a nurse?
    To think like a nurse, you must be able to apply ABC, Maslow's Hierarchy, Nursing Process, priorities, infection control, and all what you learned in Med Surg, Pharmacology,Maternity, Pediatric, and...
    Dec 15, '12
    Forum: General Nursing Student
  3. Feeling really down in the dumps and friend-less in nursing school...advice needed
    Inorder to satisfy their insecurities, give them the wrong information by telling a low grade or score. This worked for me when I was in the same situation as you are.
    Nov 20, '12
    Forum: General Nursing Student
  4. PDA
    PDA
    The 2nd ed has additional questions in every chapter like 2-5 more.
    Nov 14, '12
    Forum: NCLEX Discussion Forum
  5. Select all that apply questions
    Strategies on how to answer SATA questions and a good knowledge of content do work together.
    Nov 11, '12
    Forum: NCLEX Discussion Forum
  6. NCLEX question on postpartum client and involution of the fundus
    1-2 hrs after birth the fundus is midline bet umbilicus and symphysis pubis 6-12 hrs after- at the level of the umbilicus day 1- 1 cm or 1 fingerbreadth below the umbilicus (U-1) day 2- 2 cms or 2...
    Nov 7, '12
    Forum: NCLEX Discussion Forum
  7. Nurses, how are you going to vote?  2012 US Presidential Election
    Obama as usual!
    Nov 6, '12
    Forum: General Nursing Discussion
  8. Signing out medications for my manager.
    Do not put your license in jeopardy. Find the nearest exist if you have to.
    Nov 4, '12
    Forum: Nursing and Patient Medications
  9. Failed My NCLEX 3 Times - What To Do Now? ( Retake RN Exam or Take LPN )
    Stay with NCLEX RN. Do not waste your time to become an LVN unless you really have to produce an income.
    Nov 4, '12
    Forum: NCLEX Discussion Forum
  10. Different Types Of Coworkers
    The "Big Mouse" is one who eats your food without asking or when your lunch or dinner is missing in the fridge.
    Oct 31, '12
    Forum: Nurse Colleague / Patient Relations
  11. PASSED MY NCLEX-RN
    Congrats! What do you mean by FIB? Is it fibrillation?
    Oct 30, '12
    Forum: NCLEX Discussion Forum
  12. How does a hospital patient who is NPO react to a Flu shot?
    Flu vaccine can lower our immune system thereby predisposing the body to illness such as flu. Drinking plenty of water helps flush the build up of thick mucus that carries the pathogens. It is a...
    Oct 30, '12
    Forum: Nursing Student Assistance
  13. NCLEX Countdown
    NCLEX was in my dream almost every other night. Even Pearson Vue building was included in my dream. Know the content front and back, infection control, priorities and delegations, drugs SE, patient...
    Oct 30, '12
    Forum: NCLEX Discussion Forum
  14. nclex-rn BOOKS!
    Know your content very well, learn strategies on answering NCLEX type questions, and do lots of questions. You gathered the best resources. They are more than enough in my honest opinion.
    Oct 30, '12
    Forum: NCLEX Discussion Forum
  15. Was I at fault? the nurse embarrassed me in front of others.
    Obviously, she didn't like the fact that she got her hands dirty cleaning the poop. You'll find in many workplaces the powertrip divas. Had she forgotten what teamwork means?
    Oct 11, '12
    Forum: Nurse Colleague / Patient Relations
  16. Please help!! Calculation question
    Here's another way to arrive at 30mL /hr using dimensional analysis. Cross out units that are the same. 4mg/min x 1g/1000mg x 250mL/g x 60min/1hr = 60,000/2,000 =30mL/hr
    Oct 10, '12
    Forum: NCLEX Discussion Forum
  17. My test is in 4 days and I just don't have the energy today ):
    Make use of all the time left before the big day. Take breaks when needed. Motivate yourself that you don't want to take this exam multiple times.
    Oct 7, '12
    Forum: NCLEX Discussion Forum
  18. Is there such a thing as too much studying?
    You are doing the right thing. There is no need to slow down. Study at your own pace. Take the exam as you planned. Good luck!
    Aug 27, '12
    Forum: NCLEX Discussion Forum
  19. NCLEX August 25th 2012
    :dance::dance::dance::dance::dance::dance: See, I can't stop dancing for your success!!
    Aug 25, '12
    Forum: NCLEX Discussion Forum
  20. NCLEX August 25th 2012
    Good luck! God bless you.
    Aug 25, '12
    Forum: NCLEX Discussion Forum
  21. Patient with the bowel problem...
    The smell makes me search where it is coming from if pooh prints are not visible.
    Aug 24, '12
    Forum: About A Nurse - Nursing Cartoon Series
  22. My NCLEX experience!
    Congrats!
    Aug 18, '12
    Forum: NCLEX Discussion Forum
  23. NCLEX pn review books (questions that drive me crazy)
    I found out that each of the review books I used had mistakes. When I had doubts with the incorrect answers, I did my research to confirm that I was right. I may have missed other questions with...
    Aug 16, '12
    Forum: NCLEX Discussion Forum
  24. Questions or Content?????
    Answer questions and read all the rationales right or wrong. Go back to content if you have trouble understanding the information. If your knowledge of content is really weak, review the content...
    Jul 9, '12
    Forum: NCLEX Discussion Forum
  25. I got the good popup!
    I read about that on your early post. I can feel how stressful was that. Thanks heaven they bailed you out. Hope many will learn from your experience.
    Jul 5, '12
    Forum: NCLEX Discussion Forum