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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. Thanks!

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 that cost of living differential... Thanks for the...

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 Washington?

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, and asking the patient to help if possible are ways...

I think I used Saunders and signed up with Kaplan. For me, understanding the concepts was crucial. Best of luck! :wink2:

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. :wink2:

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

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. Thanks.

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 someone, go to their blue section and next to Registered...

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

Thank you for all your information! :wink2:

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

...it's that special combination of "feeling and looking and being"...you know what I mean! :wink2:

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 again hopefully you'll get into a new grad program. ...

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! :wink2:

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 study...maternity, etc. Good luck in your quest toward...

Allelluja!!! Congrats WildcatFanRN!!! Best of luck on your new job!! Life is good! :wink2:

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 be a number of prerequisites. Here in California i...

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 the hospital. The driver (at the time) was inform...

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 emotional baggage-sometimes this takes a while. Be...

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 tomorrow.

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 do...

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 descriptions into our software wound program? :typing tha...

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?! :typing

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 the computer--the software program tracks patient...