Foreverplaid1

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1. 11 patients infected with Hep C in Bulgaria, RN error.

   Foreverplaid1 replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

   I learned about a fistula created just for this purpose in school and yes it is used for hemodialysis.

2. Talked into a career in nursing by Stephen King.

   Foreverplaid1 replied to eriksoln's topic in General Nursing

   Ditto!

3. I conquered NCLEX PN!

   Foreverplaid1 replied to NJayne17's topic in NCLEX

   Soooooooooooooooo HAPPY FOR YOU:)

4. I finally signed up!!

   Foreverplaid1 replied to labrador4122's topic in Online Learning

   Best wishes- YOU CAN DO IT! Keep us posted as to how it went!

5. I stopped at 85 nclex-pn. What are my chances?

   Foreverplaid1 replied to mikesporty's topic in NCLEX

   Hi ! The answer to your q's. First off, I took mine on 2/9, in Sac. and it cutoff around 78. Just like you I am wondering the same things. That being said I saw some "staffers" here at allnurses, who are very knowledgable answer these same q's for th...

6. Nurses can help the economy: BUY AMERICAN SCRUBS

   Foreverplaid1 replied to NurseExorcist's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Hi Good to know-I'll check them all out. Thanks again!

7. Nurses can help the economy: BUY AMERICAN SCRUBS

   Foreverplaid1 replied to NurseExorcist's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Hi Altra! Very helpful and much appreciated:) HAPPY NURSING:D

8. Nurses can help the economy: BUY AMERICAN SCRUBS

   Foreverplaid1 replied to NurseExorcist's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Hi flighnurse2b! Thanks so much for the places to buy american made scrubs-really helpful:)

9. phasing out of nursing

   Foreverplaid1 replied to ArwenEvenstar's topic in General Nursing

   Well, this is true for a lot of nurses and yet people still want to be nurses-hm, wonder what is wrong with this picture?

10. VEEB LPN Program (info request)

    Foreverplaid1 replied to PinkDove's topic in New York

    Try in home care b/c they usually have a situation w/c may or may not need someone to pick up the slack from the nurse or if a family member is doing it. Also, did you say you have no experience as a CNA (certified Nursing Assistant) or HHA (Home Hea...

11. After which block of RN school can you take the LPN exam?

    Foreverplaid1 replied to patientlywaiting's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    In Cali you are able to sit for the lvn nclex after 1 year i have only heard this so, not quite sure. But, I would start with your BOARD OF NURSING. They will have a place online where you may either e-mail (suggested) or phone them for answer to thi...

12. Is There Any Chemistry In The Test?

    Foreverplaid1 replied to jagsterr's topic in NCLEX

    True. The nclex is not going to have any actual chem on the exam, however you will be much more prepared for ABG'S and many other concepts in your n. prog. It is also going to make physio alot more clear. I remember when I took it there were people w...

13. Sacramento New Grad RNs.... Are You Having A Difficult Time Landing A Job?

    Foreverplaid1 replied to nurseJ88's topic in California

    UH-YEAH! I WOULD THINK THAT WE WOULD ALREADY KNOW THIS FACT B/C IT IS DRILLED INTO OUR HEADS AS NURSING STUDENTS-"THE REAL WORLD VS. THEORY/SCHOOL WAY......

14. "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

    Foreverplaid1 replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN/LVN

    i love the quote @ the bottom of your post and i have said this to all who ask me why i went into nursing many times. Just so nice to see somone with the same sentiment about their career choice. Happy beach bumming:)

15. "LPNs should be done away with altogether"

    Foreverplaid1 replied to missjennmb's topic in LPN/LVN

    I had almost the exact same experience, the nurse said to me "WHAT DEGREE ARE GOING FOR ?" i SAID LVN, AND SHE PAUSED AND SAID, "WELL, WHAT IS YOUR MARKETABILITY ?" i LOOKED AT HER AND SAID, WELL, I AM GOING TO BE WORKING WITTH LTC @ THE SKILLED NU...