binhtruong1975

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1. How important is statistics in nursing and nursing school?

   binhtruong1975 replied to miyhaka's topic in General Students

   Depending on what you want to go for. Most BSN programs requires STATS but not all. It is good to have a basic knowledge of STATS and especially if you plan to continue with graduate work. In my personal opinion, IP and OP RNs do not use STATS in ...

2. I used Kaplan and didn't pass NCLEX on 1st try

   binhtruong1975 replied to angelctz's topic in NCLEX

   Regardless of your grades in nursing school, the NCLEX-RN is totally different, as the questions are all integrated! I would suggest purchasing a Kaplan book, read the entire content, and analyze how to assess the questions, so your are able to be s...

3. CNA disrespect?

   binhtruong1975 replied to cookiescardio's topic in CNA/MA

   Use the NA training and experience as a stepping stone for your RN or beyond. Good luck!

4. Brian Short News

   binhtruong1975 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

   Sad! :-( Ben, RN

5. Help! I have to precept a new grad who already knows it all....but not really.

   binhtruong1975 replied to GOMER-RN's topic in General Nursing

   Kick their ass to the curb!!!! No one has the time for that!

6. HIV needle stick at work while pregnant

   binhtruong1975 replied to emco1977's topic in Stress 101

   OMG, I am sorry to hear this. Been a critical care RN myself, but never a finger stick! Any advice, nurses? Ben, RN

7. How do you feel about professors locking the door?

   binhtruong1975 replied to Amnesty's topic in General Students

   Agree, doors should be shut, but not locked. Everyone will run late here or there, and those that are chronic about it should be talked too! Ben, RN

8. How do you feel about professors locking the door?

   binhtruong1975 replied to Amnesty's topic in General Students

   I do not feel that professors should lock the doors after sessions have started. College students are adults or at least they should be, and are paying money for their education. Even though I do feel that it is a distraction when a classmate comes i...

9. how to pass NCLEX-RN 2015

   binhtruong1975 replied to aiampinay85's topic in NCLEX

   You can certainly take the Kaplan classroom prep course as well. I only bought the Kaplan NCLEX-RN book to study as I was a LPN prior to that, so I felt I didn't need the classroom portion. In any case, the NCLEX-RN exam was hard, but I do think that...

10. how to pass NCLEX-RN 2015

    binhtruong1975 replied to aiampinay85's topic in NCLEX

    Buy the Kaplan NCLEX-RN book and study from there! :) Ben, RN