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1. lamaze vs. bradley method

   pacmrc posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   I am a first year rn and am going to also be a first time mom. I am wondering what everyones opinion is in regards to lamaze and the bradley method. I of course would like to have a natural child...

2. 1st pregnancy

   pacmrc replied to RN2B07's topic in First Year After Licensure

   how come your waiting to test-most tests let you know the day or even a few days before the your period is due. i am 7 weeks and only had some minor breast changes w/ mild nausea in the am and...

3. pregnant during first year as new nurse?

   pacmrc replied to secondfiddle's topic in First Year After Licensure

   found out i was pregnant for the 1st time week before nclex(im 30 and just graduated in may)wanted to try during last year of school, but glad i waited, the stress of possibly failing the boards...

4. help w/ organizing time

   pacmrc posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   ive been hired on a med/surg floor that ive been on for 3 weeks now, we are with a preceptor and are supposed to work our way up to 6 pts. right now im caring for 3 and i am running all day! at the...

5. How many of you scored >900 on HESI, didn't pass NCLEX the first time

   pacmrc replied to exairex's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   i have not taken nclex yet , but scored 944 on hesi, the teachers were really happy and according to hesi there is like a 98% chance you'll pass if you score >850. i didnt study for hesi, but am...

6. Failed the NCLEX

   pacmrc replied to mistiblue's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   did you use saunders comprehensive review? our school requires us to use it for one of our classes. i used it to study for the hesi test and scored a 944. i would definitly get it if you dont have...

7. I'm wondering

   pacmrc replied to lisabeth's topic in Psychiatric

   i worked with several schizophrenic clients and it was exhausting for me- their meds were not controlling their delusions or hallucinations and it was very tiring trying to talk with them and keep...

8. Second Assc Degree?

   pacmrc replied to JaxiaKiley's topic in General Students

   my AAS in nursing will be my second AAS and it has not hurt me in terms of $$ aid or in getting a job, though the first is health related as well and they are both from the same school. good

9. Domestic Violence Survivor.

   pacmrc replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

   i am also a dv survivor it took me 5 years to to leave for good. these men are very manipulitive in getting you to believe they will never do it again and that their so sorry, especially during that...

10. Starting Salaries

    pacmrc replied to dollygallardo's topic in New York Nursing

    i'm in dutchess county ( north of nyc) and hospital start between 22.00 and

11. Ulster County Community College

    pacmrc replied to alias's topic in New York Nursing

    i'm not realy sure what makes dcc more difficult, its just what i've heard. the teachers here are not always very supportive- if they don't think you should be a nurse they will tell you to maybe...

12. what are CEU's

    pacmrc posted a topic in General Nursing

    well i understand that they continue your education, but does it just involve reading an article and then taking a test? what do you do with them after you have earned them? and is there any other...

13. Ulster County Community College

    pacmrc replied to alias's topic in New York Nursing

    I'm graduating from dutchess community college and know some of the students that don't make it here go there because its easier and the teachers don't try to eat you alive- good

14. losing GN status!?

    pacmrc posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    i'm graduating in may and am hearing so many confusing things about nclex and starting a job. Can i lose my GN status or job if i fail the nclex the first time and how long before i can retake the...

15. wait how long after failing first time

    pacmrc posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i was wondering how long you have to wait to repeat the nlex if you fail the first time, ive heard you have to wait 45 days before you can even reschedule and ive heard you can reschedule right away...