DukeNurse86

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1. financial advice now that we are making a decent paycheck....

   DukeNurse86 replied to locolorenzo22's topic in New Nurse

   it's kinda funny... i was into finance before i was into nursing. rich dad, poor dad is another wonderful book. also, be sure to check out the millionaire next door. these are extremely motivational books as far as making our hard-earned money work f...

2. OT vs RN

   DukeNurse86 replied to 2bNurseguru's topic in General Nursing

   to be completely honest, you're posting for advice from a somewhat biased population. the starting pay of $18 does not sound accurate. most of the jobs i applied to offered at least $20, with excellent benefits. but remember, this is a starting salar...

3. information about review classes for NCLEX

   DukeNurse86 replied to marsangel's topic in New Nurse

   fyi, even though i didn't take a review course-- i went to a ncans convention in my state and there were many companies there, including kaplan. ati was there, and they claimed to have the highest pass rate of any company: 98%. again, this is just fy...

4. Need direction on shift for brand new RN

   DukeNurse86 replied to dottiejane30's topic in New Nurse

   working the night shift at first is a great idea. it will be quieter, less chaotic, and will give you more time to focus on your duties. in order to get your *much needed* sleep during the day, equip your room with the essentials: window coverings-th...

5. new nurse needs your help please!!!!!!!

   DukeNurse86 replied to laronda134's topic in New Nurse

   ron- med-surg floors vary greatly, depending on the organization and what types of patients that floor usually sees. most of those nurses you speak of quit because they are overwhelmed with patient load. ratios are as high as 1:10 in some places-->...

6. Organize your day: Paper Brain

   DukeNurse86 replied to liv2b's topic in New Nurse

   silly question, i'm probably thinking too hard: on the paper brain sheet, "bg" is in the time chart, as well as treatments/ current status. are they both "blood gases?" if not, please correct me. also, what is "l/m"? that is all!

7. Should boyfriend help me out?

   DukeNurse86 replied to QUEBEBRAN's topic in General Students

   it looks like you're in a tight spot. what i'd like to know is why you think you don't qualify for financial aid? clearly, if your parents don't support you, and you're struggling as you say you are, you're entitled to many need-based grants and scho...

8. North Carolina Roll Call

   DukeNurse86 replied to RNPATL's topic in North Carolina

   hello, my fellow north carolinians! i am a native to nc, particularly the raleigh/"triangle" area. it's a wonderful state, happy to be here. i just graduated from ecu, over in greenville, nc and will be starting my job at duke in july! if anyone ever...

9. My June 16th NCLEX w/ 75 questions!!

   DukeNurse86 replied to DukeNurse86's topic in NCLEX

   sata are ridiculous--you miss it if you don't check just one box or you check too many. all i can say is try not to let it overwhelm you. and one sata can have just one thing that applies, so don't think you have to check a certain amount of boxes. o...

10. My June 16th NCLEX w/ 75 questions!!

    DukeNurse86 posted a topic in NCLEX

    75 questions broken down: at least 10 select all that apply ?s -->these usually were selecting s/s of dz processes/illnesses 10-15 medication calculation ?s -->mostly iv pump rates. know your conversions. the rest (multiple choice) were mostly:...