RNdude77

RNdude77 has 12 years experience and specializes in CICU,.

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1. MHA vs MSN

   RNdude77 replied to tech1000's topic in Management

   Hi tech1000, I have had similar ambitions and equally thought about the MHA VS MSN Leadership programs. I did a lot of research and talked to some of my managers and other leaders in the field that i know. I will break it down as follows: If your goa...

2. Msn or mha

   RNdude77 replied to KDBSN,RN's topic in Management

   MBARNBSN is right about this being based on location, i work in a big well known hospital and not all the managers here have an advanced degree, they are not even callled managers, but patient care supervisors, they have an overall manager over them ...

3. Do people really need a bloody mobile at work?

   RNdude77 replied to milenko's topic in General Nursing

   Wow, i think you were actually gracious with this employee. Were i work this is a big no no. At the time of your hire, they actually make you sign a form that you will never bring a cell phone to the floor, later on to a room during cares. I think i...

4. ATTN- Alberta nurses

   RNdude77 replied to RNdude77's topic in International

   Fiona, I do know there is some violence in parts of it, but now i do remember that about a yr ago, there was xenophobia against foreigners, they were attacked & some were killed. I guess it just gets more grim for me. Can't win !

5. ATTN- Alberta nurses

   RNdude77 replied to RNdude77's topic in International

   Thanks everyone for your posts, i've begun looking at Africa, Botswana & South Africa are relatively well developed & have good economies based on their gold & diamond wealth. The hospital systems are both private and govt run. SA has the...

6. ATTN- Alberta nurses

   RNdude77 replied to RNdude77's topic in International

   Thank you so much, this is exactly the info i need to make an informed decision. What is the rest of Canada like? For example Saskatchewan, my situation is such that i need to leave the US soon, say maybe 6-8mths. I could try Australia, NZ, but i hav...

7. ATTN- Alberta nurses

   RNdude77 replied to RNdude77's topic in International

   Thanks, which is why iam on here looking for the correct information, since this is "hearsay" what advice then do u have? That's really whats going to help me.

8. ATTN- Alberta nurses

   RNdude77 posted a topic in International

   Hi all, I am a US educated RN who would like to move to Canada, however, i doubt i will make the deadline for the ADN allowance to practice in Canada. I am in the process of registration & awaiting my letter from CARNA. A friend told me it was be...

9. Used Kaplan

   RNdude77 posted a topic in NCLEX

   Hi everyone, i passed on my second attempt using Kaplan. Like many people i did not use any review the first time and failed with at 80 qtns or somewhere there in March. I then enrolled in the Kaplan complete RN review class and the q bank, did all t...

10. Very unpredictable NCLEX

    RNdude77 replied to apexsw20trd's topic in NCLEX

    You just described me taking the test last week. I had the ear plugs but i swear i could hear my heart pounding . I've never felt that way taking any test in my whole entire life. It gave me a break then shut off at 80 qtns, i did not achieve a passi...

11. March 2008 NCLEX support group

    RNdude77 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX

    I just found out i failed. I went up to 81 qtns, i felt sure i was giving the right responses, thinking through the responses ABC, MASLOW Nursing process, all that good stuff. but i guess i did not do it. This was my 1st attempt. I graduated may 07,...

12. March 2008 NCLEX support group

    RNdude77 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX

    Hi all, i just took my nclex today, stopped at 81 qtns. I really think i did well, i did not do alot of those SATA, qtns. i think i had only 2-3, i also had 1 drag qtn. I will post results when i get them, y'all pray for me.

13. I FINALY PASSED on the THIRD TIME!! TIPS

    RNdude77 replied to crystal2007's topic in NCLEX

    to APEX, As a christian, everything that happens whether good or bad is for a reason, everything has a season and a reason, and "all things work together for good for those who love the Lord," i don't know how but the Lord gives u what need when u n...

14. I FINALY PASSED on the THIRD TIME!! TIPS

    RNdude77 replied to crystal2007's topic in NCLEX

    You deserve it, congratulations!!! I bite the bullet 2morow. You are so right about trusting God, thats basically what iam doing. i feel like i can't study anymore, coz i just find out more stuff that i don't know, and u can't know it all!!! Do i so...

15. March 2008 NCLEX support group

    RNdude77 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX

    Hai all, Iam taking the nclex next week tuesday, even though the closer i get to tuesday, the more i start thinking i should do more review, but then again, i graduated may last year and this is my first attempt. I just was not in a position to take...