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  1. Can PRN's refuse insurance???

    ashemson posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am a PRN nurse in a hospital and of course we are cutting hours below 30/week. Just wondering if PRN staff signed something that says we refuse benefits if we would be allowed to work more than 30?...

  2. Can PRN's refuse insurance???

    ashemson replied to ashemson's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    No you are correct. But with the new Affordable Care Act, if you work more than 30 hours per week, your employer HAS to offer you insurance. So the PRN's that are working more than 30 are getting...

  3. Mnemonic for spinal nerves???

    ashemson posted a topic in General Students

    I am trying to remember the 12 spinal nerves and which ones are sensory, motor, mixed. I saw a mnemonic at one time to remember that, but I can't locate it now. Do you guys know

  4. LPN's in Missouri??

    ashemson posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone! I am currently enrolled in a 4 yr college and have applied to enter nursing program in the Fall. I attended college about 11 years ago, did really horrible, so I am worried that my...

  5. Did everyone love telemetry???

    ashemson posted a topic in Cardiac

    Just wondering if everyone started out loving telemetry and knew that's what you wanted to do, or did it take some getting used to? I am a recent grad in May, and because the hospital I worked at...

  6. Did everyone love telemetry???

    ashemson replied to ashemson's topic in Cardiac

    Yeah, I think the whole electrical system thing just hasn't "stuck" yet. Like I said, I am really trying to like it and learn it because I think with a tele or ICU background, that is really the...

  7. Working in a clinic???

    ashemson posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello all! I just passed my boards last Friday, and found out I got a job today in a brand new clinic. It just opened about 6 months ago, there are 2 physicians and I will be working w/ the nurse...

  8. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    ashemson replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just wanted to give my input on the "trick". I would have bet thousands that I failed that crazy test, but checked the Pearson site as soon as I got home, and it wouldn't let me reregister. And I...

  9. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    ashemson replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Question for everyone that tried the "trick". Did anyone try it and it wasn't correct? I am testing today for NCLEX RN and will be dying to find out results, and didn't know how soon I can try the...

  10. Question for KAPLAN takers...

    ashemson posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just graduated May 8th, and am taking Kaplan which is the last weekend in May and first weekend in June. Not thinking clearly, I scheduled my NCLEX on the Monday right after Kaplan. Since I have...

  11. Which NCLEX books???

    ashemson posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am taking NCLEX June 8th, doing Kaplan over the next two weekends. I was just wondering to all who have taken NCLEX already, which study book was more like the real thing? I have several and don't...

  12. Question for KAPLAN takers...

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

    Thanks Bellarubia for the advice. Congrats on

  13. Question for KAPLAN takers...

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

    Thanks, and good luck to

  14. Which NCLEX books???

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

    I have actually been studying, but I have about 6 books that I keep going back and forth between, and sometimes it's really overwhelming. I just wanted opinions on which one others preferred so I...

  15. Saunders book vs. Flash cards

    ashemson posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Does anyone know if the Saunders Q&A NCLEX book has the same questions as the flash cards? I have Saunders, Lippincott and Mosby book but wanted to get some flashcards because I can carry them...

  16. Saunders book vs. Flash cards

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

    I just wanted some flashcards so that I could throw some in my purse and study at randoms times, and not have to carry a book around. I wish I had thought of flashcards back in August, because you...

  17. Saunders book vs. Flash cards

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

    Ummm...not sure what perfect world you are living in, but I have 19 class days of school left, 12 tests, and all of the studying that will be involved in that, not sure when anyone would have time to...

  18. Long term goals for GI bleed???

    ashemson posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have to do a care map, which is similar to a care plan. My pt had GI bleed, and for the nusing diagnosis I used fluid volume deficit, altered nutrition, altered tissue perfusion. I now have to...

  19. Long term goals for GI bleed???

    ashemson replied to ashemson's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    That makes sense when you put it like that! I guess I just have trouble putting into "proper" words what I need to say. I will go work on it again...thanks so

  20. NLN ACEI test anyone???

    ashemson posted a topic in LPN to RN

    I need to take an NLN ACEI test to get into a local bridge program. It involves OB/Gyn and Peds and general nursing care. I didn't have much of an OB rotation, so I was wondering if anyone had taken...

  21. Why are we having so much trouble passing Med Surg?

    ashemson replied to phoenixfire's topic in General Students

    I am in the same situation in my med/surg class right now. Four out of 32 passed our first test, and passing rate is an 80% for our nursing program. I did a little better on the second test, and...

  22. is it even possible?

    ashemson replied to Lauren3787's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently in a bridge program up in Maryville. It was pretty easy to get into, and some people in my class aren't even done with all of their prereq's. The school is allowing them to finish...

  23. is it even possible?

    ashemson replied to Lauren3787's topic in General Nursing

    Lauren, it is definitely possible. I did HORRIBLE right out of high school, getting D's and C's, so my GPA was about 2.5! About 10 years later, finally decided to grow up and started working on...

  24. what was the biggest adjustment from LPN to RN?

    ashemson replied to picurn10's topic in LPN to RN

    The only problem I am having right now, is that alot of our class have been an LPN for MANY years and some haven't even passed LPN boards yet. So when lecturing in OB or Med Surg for example, the...

  25. Passing rate for your school?

    ashemson posted a topic in General Students

    Just wondering what your passing rate is for your RN schools? This year our school increased theirs from 77% to 80%. The first med surg test I got a 78% and I am completely freaking out! In our...