Texasdude

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1. In Hospice are RNCM's Ever Paid Hourly Instead of Salary?

   Texasdude replied to Texasdude's topic in Hospice

   Thanks. I looked them up but I am Texas. I am trying to find a way to continue in hospice, keep the medical benefits but not have to work 65 hours a week and get paid for 40 or less.

2. In Hospice are RNCM's Ever Paid Hourly Instead of Salary?

   Texasdude posted a topic in Hospice

   Hello I recently became a Hospice (RN) Case Manager. Does anyone know of a nurse getting paid by the hour (instead of salary) in hospice? I absolutely love the job, my co-workers, and my boss. My question is, does anyone know or ever heard of an RNCM...

3. EKG reading and leads

   Texasdude replied to Red398's topic in General Nursing

   Hi! Maybe I can help some. I am a paramedic (been in EMS for 10 years) and an RN. I just got my RN last week and yet to work in the hospital. However, cardiology is what I love. Limb leads go on the limbs. Remember - white on the right. Smoke over fi...

4. The Waiting is the Hardest Part!

   Texasdude replied to Texasdude's topic in NCLEX

   Yes, it is! FREE OBSERVATION for those about to test! With this test there are few absolutes! All testing experiences are different. Me comparing my test to yours is worse than comparing apples to oranges. It is like comparing apples to fiber glass...

5. The Waiting is the Hardest Part!

   Texasdude replied to Texasdude's topic in NCLEX

   I passed!!!!!!!!!!! :):):)....woo hoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!

6. The Waiting is the Hardest Part!

   Texasdude replied to Texasdude's topic in NCLEX

7. The Waiting is the Hardest Part!

   Texasdude replied to Texasdude's topic in NCLEX

   It's the worst two days ever!!!! Trying so hard to stay busy. I did not know 48 hours could seem this long!!!!!!

8. The Waiting is the Hardest Part!

   Texasdude replied to Texasdude's topic in NCLEX

   Yeah I have heard that too! I have only checked the BON website 345 times-so I have brought it down a notch!...lol. I only had 75 questions. My Kaplan readiness score was pretty good. I feel pretty good about the test which I hear is unusual so I hop...

9. The Waiting is the Hardest Part!

   Texasdude posted a topic in NCLEX

   Took NCLEX yesterday. I have only checked to see if Quick Results were available 452 times! Tom Petty once said..."the waiting is the hardest part!" Only 24 hours to go. Hurry, hurry, hurry! I know you can do the PVT but I don't wanna do that nor wou...

10. NCLEX tomorrow 6/13

    Texasdude replied to spring housewife's topic in NCLEX

    Hello. I tested today as well. 75 questions later I was on the way home. In the words of Tom Petty "the waiting is the hardest part!" I think I passed but we will see!

11. should I go to grad school at 49 yrs old, 26 yrs of nursing?

    Texasdude replied to dalainey's topic in General Nursing

    YES YES YES!!!!. Biggest mistake you can make is to say "I will be X years old when I graduate if I go back to school." How old are you gonna be at that time if you don't go back to school? SAME AGE.... DO IT DO IT DO!!!!! This is coming from someone...

12. Difficulty Levels of NCLEX

    Texasdude replied to Texasdude's topic in NCLEX

    Guy in Babyland.....that is the EXACT answer I was looking for! I knew I had seen this information somewhere. You the man! THANK YOU!

13. Difficulty Levels of NCLEX

    Texasdude replied to Texasdude's topic in NCLEX

    Thanks

14. Difficulty Levels of NCLEX

    Texasdude replied to Texasdude's topic in NCLEX

    I got the answer to my question. Just in case anyone is interested there are 11 logits. The passing standard is at 0 logits. The logits range from 6 to -5. Most of the questions are written above the application level. You only will get about 50% of ...

15. Difficulty Levels of NCLEX

    Texasdude replied to Texasdude's topic in NCLEX

    I was not talking to you. Regardless of the type of relationship I think we should be kind to one another. I have simply asked a question. Please anyone reading this, if you know the answer please post. If you do not please do not post. I am not look...