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  1. I passed?

    RNDave replied to RNDave's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Jess, I had between 4-6 med calc questions. Enough to make me worried. I don't think you can predict your results based on the type of questions you get. To prepare, I took the ATI NCLEX Virtual...

  2. "Don't waste your time getting your BSN..."

    RNDave replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    ADN=Associate Degree in Nursing (mentioned above) The RN designation is what you receive after passing the NCLEX. A BSN alone is just a bachelor's degree and doesn't allow you to practice as nurse....

  3. Accelerated OU students

    RNDave replied to jenni82104's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I too just completed the accelerated program. It's all consuming, so stress management is important. Working any more than on a very part time basis is not recommended, unless you can get paid to...

  4. For those that wanted Drug lists.

    RNDave replied to Thedreamer's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the lists. I was looking at the cardiac drug list and have a question about the digitalis 'give/hold' parameters at the bottom. It looks like it says to give if HR is less than 60 and hold...

  5. Best Pre-NP RN Specialty?

    RNDave posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'll be graduating in a few months with my BSN! I plan to to go on to NP school (Adult Care) while working as a medsurg RN. Is medsurg a good background preparation for NP practice or is another...

  6. Best Pre-NP RN Specialty?

    RNDave replied to RNDave's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks for the informative reply PinoyNP. It's hard to read the tea leaves while still being a student.

  7. How many guys in your class?

    RNDave replied to Scrubz's topic in Male Nursing Students

    We have 7 in a class of

  8. Question about preceptorship

    RNDave posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm torn between a preceptorship in oncology or neurology. Either would be on specialty medsurg units. I have a knack for neurology but I seem to like oncology patients more, if that makes sense. My...

  9. Question about preceptorship

    RNDave replied to RNDave's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks, hlfpnt. Your post and a recent moving experience with a patient have helped. My heart says oncology. :nuke:

  10. ADN or BSN. Which is better??

    RNDave replied to normusmaximus's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Neither is 'better' except that a BSN may give you more upward mobility. I'm going for a 2nd degree BSN only because it was easier to get into than a CC ADN program. I guess because CC is less...

  11. Hemorrhage Question (Check My Work)

    RNDave posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I just started working on a question for Pharmacology class. It asks what effect does hemorrhage due to trauma (auto accident) have on blood volume, blood pressure, cardiac output and electrolyte...

  12. Hemorrhage Question (Check My Work)

    RNDave replied to RNDave's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks for the great replies. Before I get into my post here, I wanted to alert Daytonite that your 3rd link for the pdf article doesn't work. I'd love to see that article. I couldn't find...

  13. CNA training in Michigan?

    RNDave posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Does anyone know of a CNA program in SE Michigan? I'm thinking of getting a CNA before I start my BSN in June. Thanks,

  14. CNA training in Michigan?

    RNDave replied to RNDave's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks Daytonite. Very helpful. One of the faq's says thataccording to federal law any licensed healthcare professional is ineligible to work as a CNA. Do you think this applies to all healthcare...

  15. Spending the Benjamins

    RNDave replied to narcissistic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We have a 6 yo Bichon Frise/Cocker Spaniel mix and a 1.5 yo Goldendoodle (Golden Retriever and Standard Poodle mix). Both are cool, non-shedding dogs. We love 'em.

  16. Spending the Benjamins

    RNDave replied to narcissistic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    House payment, groceries, dog food, bills, etc. The check's not gonna be all that big I'm sure.

  17. Critical Thinking ??? or not??

    RNDave replied to WannaBRN4's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Since no one seems to be replying, I'll give this a shot (eventhough I'm not much further along than you in my nursing education). My answer would be: Stasis causes increased hydrostatic pressure...

  18. Malpractice Insurance for Students

    RNDave posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm due to start my nursing program this June. I was looking through my packet of info and things to do (urine drug screen, criminal background check, immunizations, etc.) and saw a requirement to...

  19. Malpractice Insurance for Students

    RNDave replied to RNDave's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks VickyRN. I was freaking out thinking it would be a lot more expensive.

  20. How Do You Stop a GI Bleed?

    RNDave replied to Pachinko's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'll over step my boundaries as a pre-nursing student and offer this answer. Two of my instructors talked about this last term and said an upper GI bleed is treated with an iced saline lavage.

  21. Career change question...

    RNDave replied to RNDave's topic in Men in Nursing

    That had to do with a comment made to me by a close friend. I think he was concerned about my going from a position of deciding treatment plans (such as they are in chiropractic) for patients to...

  22. Career change question...

    RNDave posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    I thought I would post this here, being XY and all. I'm changing careers, going into nursing from chiropractic. Most friends and family are supportive. One friend, though, thinks I'll be unhappy...

  23. Career change question...

    RNDave replied to RNDave's topic in Men in Nursing

    Hi Deb, No 'god-complex' to be sure! I'm going to be in an accelerated 2nd degree BSN program starting in July. Right now I'm taking some pre-reqs necessary to go from being "conditionally accepted"...