londonflo

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  1. Failing out of nursing school at the end

    londonflo replied to itsjustnt's topic in General Students

    This is something you can work on NOW. Does your school have an individual(s) that help with this. This is something you better address and work on NOW, better than later. No excuses from doing poorly...

  2. Failing out of nursing school at the end

    londonflo replied to itsjustnt's topic in General Students

    Yes, If there is a seat available from someone who withdrew/failed this is a very viable option. I am glad she heard your

  3. New nurse constantly worried about losing license

    londonflo replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    If you already have an insurance agent for your house or car, ask them for a quote. That way you have an agent to call for

  4. Failing out of nursing school at the end

    londonflo replied to itsjustnt's topic in General Students

    Thank you for correcting me. This is an important part of your argument. What an absolutely horrible final exam schedule! I am sorry your final exams were structured this way. I do wish you...

  5. Driver in fatal crash has had her license suspended

    londonflo replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nursing News

    Are you mandated to stay on after a 12 hour shift? For how

  6. Failing out of nursing school at the end

    londonflo replied to itsjustnt's topic in General Students

    Was there only one test for the semester, or was your total of all your tests including the final, below passing? I ask this because you may need to reframe and clarify why you did not graduate when...

  7. Diluting IV medication

    londonflo replied to Braden Whittemore's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Davis Drug Guide is the best. Unless you are working at a facility that is constantly implementing new drugs, you can save $ by buying a used one on eBay or Amazon, but no older than 2-3 years. That...

  8. Shoe recommendation?

    londonflo replied to shin_eee's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Because of a hip pining in 2016 and 6 pelvic fractures this year, my left leg is now 1.5 inches shorter than the right. I did not do anything about changing shoes in 2016 except a shoe insert for the...

  9. Driver in fatal crash has had her license suspended

    londonflo replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nursing News

    Here is a Youtube video that explains a lot more of what happened in the

  10. Are patients getting more aggressive and violent?

    londonflo replied to darcsyde's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My husband and I were just talking about the aggressiveness, anger and total disregard for others that we see when 'out and about'...like in the grocery store, for example. When out driving, I can't...

  11. Driver in fatal crash has had her license suspended

    londonflo replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nursing News

    I don't mean to sound pompous here. I just can't imagine how I would feel if my state of exhaustion led to something happening that would haunt me the rest of my life. Someone previously mentioned...

  12. Driver in fatal crash has had her license suspended

    londonflo replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Nursing News

    Here is an article from the Daily Mail. I am assuming this is the deadly accident that is being discussed....

  13. New pregnant nurse

    londonflo replied to lizdimi54873's topic in General Nursing

    If they are so seasoned, they should be able to tell you specific meds. The advice given already is

  14. Wilkes University - BEWARE!

    londonflo replied to jennifer2021's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I looked at this University's NP site. Frankly, they ARE advertising a cut-rate, easy admission program. Online except for preceptorship. On other sites here on AN, I read of students completing ADN...

  15. Western Governors University (WGU) BSN to MSN program

    londonflo replied to SaRN32's topic in School, College Programs

    That is why it is called a "master's program". I posted something here about how your graduation gown shows you have 'mastered' a subject because it has closed sleeves (yes there is a place to get...

  16. NaCl 23.4% for hyponatremia?

    londonflo replied to Aloe_sky's topic in General Nursing

    Have you thought of calling him at home to ask or leave a message when he comes during the day? You all may find this odd but when I worked evenings (3-11) a long time ago I actually called the MD to...

  17. Illinois dealing with IDFPR

    londonflo replied to Nursingthings1992's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Contact your state representative. If you don't know who that is check here: https://www.illinoispolicy.org/maps/ For any one reading this make sure you register to vote and VOTE. If there...

  18. We Must Demolish NP Diploma Mills

    londonflo replied to cprimavera's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Do you want to attend or avoid the above mentioned school? I retired 2 years ago but 75% of our entry nursing students said they wanted to become nurse practitioners as soon as possible It was...

  19. Advice On Dealing With Toxic Family Who Discourages You From Going To Nursing School?

    londonflo replied to Jupiter16's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Such a bitter thing to hear from your Mother. First of all getting into a RN program is so hard to do...good GPA in sciences, good interview and your CNA. Congrats for you! Some people can be so...

  20. School Not Allowing Us to Take NCLEX

    londonflo replied to JDS's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This may be how the school is preventing you from graduating. Some of these Florida schools know that a poor NCLEX score ( which may be attributed to a poor curriculum 'where students teach...

  21. Moral character hearing NYS for Nursing license

    londonflo replied to PNGrad2001's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Good plan. There are people in every elected state office such as a State Senator that are getting paid to assist the people they represent. And frankly, they can hold on the phone all day....

  22. School Not Allowing Us to Take NCLEX

    londonflo replied to JDS's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Any news or

  23. Achieve Test Prep

    londonflo replied to FLORIDA LPN 7's topic in Excelsior College

    You will not get your prerequisites through Achieve. It is a test prep program. That is all. It does not give you college credits. Look up all the comments on here by typing in "Achieve". That video...

  24. Acute Care NPs - To do a residency or not?

    londonflo replied to SopranoKris's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    What happened to the new MDs, and PAs scheduled to do it? And the hospital/ school had not alternative plans? Do the maternity leaves last a

  25. Starting a new IV line

    londonflo replied to nurseinthemaking24's topic in Critical Care

    I was told that 50 ml of air, instilled under pressure may kill someone. Not that I am ever suggesting someone do this. However one or two bubbles will not. What brand of pump are you using?...