Bala Shark

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  1. Not what I expected

    Bala Shark replied to rorae's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just finished reading the Kaplan review for the NCLEX PN..It said, to respect the NCLEX PN..It will be

  2. Over 20 years at the hospital, left and not even a "thank you"????????

    Bala Shark replied to 27YearRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I did not read the other posts but read the first one by the OP..Now I think the hospital did not give a thank you is because the nurses decided to leave for better

  3. Union- good or bad?

    Bala Shark replied to moongirl's topic in General Nursing

    Workers join unions for dignity, respect and a voice on the job in addition to increased pay and benefits. A newly released survey from the Bureau of Labor Statistics details the increased benefits...

  4. Union- good or bad?

    Bala Shark replied to moongirl's topic in General Nursing

    In a union, nurses can negotiate about wages with the employer. Nurses can walk out and strike if they are dissatisfied with their wages or their health benifits..In a non union place, employers...

  5. Union- good or bad?

    Bala Shark replied to moongirl's topic in General Nursing

    Wal-Mart is non union, the cashers make around $8.00 an hour...The supermarkets in my area are all union, the cashiers make $20.00 an hour..You can figure this

  6. Anyone ever work full time while getting their RN?

    Bala Shark replied to RNpandoraRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think if you are highly intelligent and you dont need to study that much, it would be okay working 40 hours a week..But for like the avearge person who is not that highly intelligent, I think there...

  7. Resp. acidosis/alkalosis VS. Meta. acidosis/alkalosis! please help me understand!

    Bala Shark replied to leeae85's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Saunder, NCLEX did a good job in describing

  8. How big is everyone's class?

    Bala Shark replied to JoshuaC's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Started out with about 28-29 students in the beginning..It came to about 15 graduating from the original

  9. How does a person fail clinical?

    Bala Shark replied to Dratz's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    For a student to fail clinical it is very subjective..Some instructors might let mistakes go because the student is there to learn..Some instrutors might favor some students and might not favor...

  10. Discrimination?

    Bala Shark replied to H60Medic's topic in Men in Nursing

    No it is not discrimination..It is just preference..I know probably some hospitals will not employ male nurses..Does it bother me? No, that is how they choose their

  11. Is it possible to work part time while in 1st semester of Nursing School??

    Bala Shark replied to MizDnurse2b's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think 16 hours should be the max...24 hours a week that is three

  12. How does a person fail clinical?

    Bala Shark replied to Dratz's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Students do fail clinical..If you read the boards frequently, you will find threads saying, "Failed last semester clinical ADN or BSN program.." It does happen that students do fail..I should know...

  13. Help! How do you stay awake on drive home after night shift?

    Bala Shark replied to neetnik461's topic in General Nursing

    I strongly advise you that after you get off work, stay in the car and wait 30 minutes until you are tired, then take a nap..It will save your life..Please do not drive anymore after

  14. Discrimination?

    Bala Shark replied to H60Medic's topic in Men in Nursing

    No it is not discrimination..They prefered a certain type of person...Some places dont hire older workers or people of different nationalities..Just let it go..You would not want to work there anyway...

  15. dimensional analysis vs. ratio/proportion

    Bala Shark replied to emtb2rn's topic in General Students

    Here is a simple way to figure out a medication problems in division: Desired -------- Have That is desired divided by have..Very

  16. dimensional analysis vs. ratio/proportion

    Bala Shark replied to emtb2rn's topic in General Students

    You should forget ratio/proportion..That thing is

  17. Question: Will studying for NCLEX lead to passing?

    Bala Shark posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi, I am wondering..A lot of people say you cannot prepare for this test no matter how you studied..So I am studying from Saunders and Kaplan..Do you think I am wasting my

  18. Should I moved up my test date so that I can study more?

    Bala Shark posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi, I suppose to take the NCLEX on August 14 but moved it up to August 23..I am only at 1700 questions in Saunders..Also, I did about 300 questions from Kaplan and ATI...I do not know what to do? I am...

  19. 77% Rule

    Bala Shark replied to Sunshine Sweetheart's topic in General Students

    The school wants a high NCLEX pass rate..That is why they make it that tuff on you...Your school does not want to produce people who will fail the

  20. california nclex LVN takers

    Bala Shark replied to lovebabies's topic in California Nursing

    The LVN board is short staffed like any other state run agency....They are doing the best they can as for as processsing

  21. Calculators.

    Bala Shark replied to Lachrymologist's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Our school, no calculators..And we had an exit exam where we had to score 90% or above to pass...No calculators..When we did our exams, we had to be careful about careless mistakes made in

  22. Just found out I failed the NCLEX

    Bala Shark replied to NotAnRNYet's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yea, Saunders is good for content..Kaplan is good if you know the

  23. LVN programs at CCs

    Bala Shark replied to br107's topic in California Nursing

    There are 180 LVN schools in California..Here is a complete list 180 schools with phone numbers. Scroll down and you wil see the list of schools. You might want to call some of them to find out about...

  24. Smoking and Nursing, coping with stressors?

    Bala Shark replied to MaleRNstudent21's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am a casual smoker..I dont smoke everyday or every week..I tend to smoke only at times of stress...Somehow, it relaxes me, but I know I should not be even a casual smoker.. Here is how I look at...

  25. LVN programs at CCs

    Bala Shark replied to br107's topic in California Nursing

    Hi, I just graduated from a LVN program in a community college..The total cost of three semesters without any financial aid help is bout $2000 including books...Private schools with LVN prgrams run...