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  1. Nclex-rn Math?

    nurse1717 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    HI THERE! Can anyone tell me what type of math calculations they had on their nclex rn? I'm concerned that I may have to do some type of complex calculations and need to know formulas, etc.

  2. RN wages: California vs Washington State

    nurse1717 posted a topic in Washington Nursing

    Has anyone moved from California to Washington State and felt any difference in salary? It seems as though California RN's make $38-45/hr. and Washington State RN's $23-? Is this true? Yes, there's...

  3. California to Washington

    nurse1717 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi there. Anyone know of the answer to this? Does a California RN need to take any special tests if she/he wants to work as an RN in the State of

  4. question about injuries on job

    nurse1717 replied to stuck-in-lvnv's topic in General Nursing

    Getting injured the first day of work is not good. Reporting on the job injuries as soon as possible is very important! I hope this was done?! Learning proper body mechanics, how to ask for help,...

  5. TIPS/Info for passing NCLEX

    nurse1717 replied to paula77720's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think I used Saunders and signed up with Kaplan. For me, understanding the concepts was crucial. Best of luck!

  6. Ever been on "Temporary Disability"?

    nurse1717 replied to nurse1717's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like it was almost set up that way to work in their favor! I'm sorry about your losses. Hope you have been able to work through your loss and stress. Thanks again for your information....

  7. Ever been on "Temporary Disability"?

    nurse1717 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Has any nurse ever been on "temporary" disability? Post your "story"-- whether it's got a "happy" ending or not.

  8. Ever been on "Temporary Disability"?

    nurse1717 replied to nurse1717's topic in General Nursing

    I'm scared to ask what state that is. I know I was lucky that I filed an incident report as soon as I knew I had an injury and that I was in the state I'm in! I hope you are doing ok.

  9. PASSING THE CPNE: tips from my experience

    nurse1717 replied to anticoagulationurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    This is a great website for support in successfully passing your CPNE. I passed almost 2 years ago after many posts on this site, planning, stress, studying, etc. (You know the drill!) To PM...

  10. Ever been on "Temporary Disability"?

    nurse1717 replied to nurse1717's topic in General Nursing

    Whew, what a story. I'll email you to ask for some details.

  11. Ever been on "Temporary Disability"?

    nurse1717 replied to nurse1717's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for all your information!

  12. Ever been on "Temporary Disability"?

    nurse1717 replied to nurse1717's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks miiszkim0711 and IsabellasMommyRN2B! Anyone ever go on "temporary disability" because of an on-the-job

  13. how do you keep your sexy??

    nurse1717 replied to healthcarefome's topic in General Nursing

    ...it's that special combination of "feeling and looking and being"...you know what I mean!

  14. Is there a best unit for new grads?

    nurse1717 replied to AirForceWifey's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You want to also think semi-long term career...and keep those options open. Sometimes, not always, if you begin in too specialized a department, you won't get the broad range of experience...then...

  15. how do you keep your sexy??

    nurse1717 replied to healthcarefome's topic in General Nursing

    Tons of varied scrub sets and tennis shoes, studded earrings of all colors and styles! I change up my hair style and color often too! Scented hand lotion during breaks...we work with what we can!...

  16. Is there a best unit for new grads?

    nurse1717 replied to AirForceWifey's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If I had to choose one, I too would say Med Surg, just because, as others have said, you get some of everything. Once you start nursing school, you may find that you enjoy a particular area of...

  17. Almost one year out....vent warning

    nurse1717 replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Allelluja!!! Congrats WildcatFanRN!!! Best of luck on your new job!! Life is good!

  18. Nursing as a 2nd Career. Beginning after 50 yrs.

    nurse1717 replied to cnpeterson2000's topic in Nursing Career

    I graduated from nursing school at 52, 1/2 years ago after many years of school. Yes, you will be studying in a class with students 1/2 your age, nursing school isn't a walk in the park, there will...

  19. Meriter Hospital site

    nurse1717 replied to bjbabs24's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats! I tested at Meriter 2 years ago and had a great experience there. I stayed at the hotel that was recommended in a packet you will be receiving. They had a shuttle that took you directly to...

  20. Emotional breakdown failed Nclex

    nurse1717 replied to bnparks's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The Nclex is a tough test both mentally and emotionally whether or not you pass. As others have said, take the good from that 1st test (what type of questions they asked, etc.) and leave behind the...

  21. passed CPNE!!

    nurse1717 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    i'm back from Meriters in Madison with good news! passed the CPNE. thank you to all who were truly such great support to me!!! you know who you are! will try to post again

  22. PASSING THE CPNE: tips from my experience

    nurse1717 replied to anticoagulationurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i introduced myself, then introduced my instructor (CE) ie, ..."and this is Kristine, my instructor"... simple as that, then continued to briefly explain what i was going to

  23. wound documentation legalities

    nurse1717 posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Anyone know the legal aspect of a wound team volunteer? Yes, they cannot change dressings, apply topicals, but...besides doing much of the bedside assistance, would they be able to enter wound...

  24. non-licensed entering wound doc to software program?

    nurse1717 posted a topic in General Nursing

    would there be a legal issue if a non-licensed person (volunteer) entered documentation of wounds into our wound software program? i would think only if we didn't have written back-up?!

  25. non-licensed entering wound doc to software program?

    nurse1717 replied to nurse1717's topic in General Nursing

    hi CraigB-RN, thanks for your reply. We have a new wound software program and don't have a laptop to carry around with us during rounds. notes are written down describing the wound then entered into...