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  1. Kaplan... let me just say AAAAHHHHH! Need encouragement!

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

    Yahoo! I got a 61 on readiness so I guess that is good then! :yeah:That makes me feel a little better. I am getting ready to study the Kaplan book again. Thanks a lot for the

  2. Mental health nursing.... need some good advice on what to expect!

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in Psychiatric

    That is great advice! I do appreciate it! :) So it sounds like the RN does more of the interaction on a communication level. That is good. Sounds like I will like it. Thanks again very

  3. Drawing up insulin

    Epona posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok. Basic question here, but I'd like to know. I had a question arise that stated: 'you are ordered to draw up 40 units of Insulin in a needle. How much do you draw up?' Answers were: .4 40 4 Can...

  4. Drawing up insulin

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! I just remembered drawing up the insulin in an insulin syringe and I went to 10 units. That was the ordered dose, but it was actually like .10 on the syringe. So I was not sure about

  5. Do we teach the patient??

    Epona posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello. I just finished a prep course for NCLEX and the RN teaching it said when we go through the answer choices we eliminate psychosocial FIRST. She said this includes: pain, sitting, talking,...

  6. Do we teach the patient??

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! I totally get it! I understand the reasoning behind this now! :yeah:YOU should teach this class! :yelclap: Yippee! I got it! THANKS AGAIN! :bowingpur

  7. ATI test

    Epona replied to bjssk's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks Mommy of Three! That is very encouraging! THANK YOU! Most of the people in my class got 96 and 98 percent pass first time, so I was thinking maybe 92 was a bad indicator. Well thank you so...

  8. ATI Comprehensive NCLEX test?

    Epona replied to Becksalmost's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi all. I took the ATI predictor test and got a 72. That correlates to a 92 percent pass on first time. Not bad. I thought the test was pretty hard actually. I know the content, but I am not a good...

  9. Can a nurse be an EMT??

    Epona posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello. I graduate from my RN program in a week. I have had no luck landing a nursing job. I was going to start waiting tables in two weeks to cover expenses. My Mom knows a guy who works part time as...

  10. Should I wear my white nurse's uniform??

    Epona posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone. I am graduating my RN program this weekend. I had a white nurse's dress made for pinning that looks really nice ( it's from a pattern from the late 70's early 80's- looks really...

  11. Am I a nurse??

    Epona posted a topic in General Nursing

    Well I graduate from my RN program this weekend. Am I a nurse then? Or technically do I have to wait to pass boards before I can say I am a nurse?? I am curious. Thank

  12. Should I wear my white nurse's uniform??

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone! For what it's worth.. I am saddened that we as nurses do not wear the white uniform that is old traditional standard. To me, it sets you apart and says I'M THE NURSE! So often these...

  13. Am I a nurse??

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah! Thank you everyone!! Graduate nurse I am then! Yippee!!

  14. Can a nurse be an EMT??

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone! In reference to the jobs... I have been applying since DECEMBER for a job and have had no luck. I have two degrees and will be an honor grad. and still no job. It's a real bummer......

  15. Masters degree and financial assistance

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone! I have gotten another call back for another RN job! Yahoo! I really HATE to get more in debt right now for grad. school. If the schools would be willing to give me money, then I am...

  16. Masters degree and financial assistance

    Epona posted a topic in General Nursing

    Good evening everyone! I am getting ready to graduate and want to work, but there are no jobs for NEW RN's in my area. I cannot move, husband says no. So I am about to graduate and have no job. I have...

  17. New Grad willing to work ANYWHERE! Where's hiring and doesn't have 1000's of apps???

    Epona replied to hatingthewaiting's topic in General Nursing

    Well I am a new grad. in VA, willing to work AND I have two degrees... and no luck. I have had some interviews and all went well, but the hospitals tell me that they have NOTHING for new grads. There...

  18. ATI test

    Epona replied to bjssk's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Someone above asked what is the best way to study for the ATI predictor test. There is no way really. Nursing school in general has prepared you. If you have done Ok all along, you should be fine. I...

  19. HELP! Where are the jobs at???

    Epona posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    Good evening. I am in a pickle. I live in the Hampton Roads area and from what I have heard AND from what I have experienced NO hospitals and local businesses are hiring NEW graduate nurses!! Most...

  20. HELP! Where are the jobs at???

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hi Tami. I am a BSN also with a previous BS. So I have two degrees. I have applied to probably at least 12 different RN jobs. I do have an interview coming up for a state RN job, which is wonderful,...

  21. ATI Comprehensive NCLEX test?

    Epona replied to Becksalmost's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi mmmc2. I am taking the comprehensive this Friday and I am a bit scared because you have to pass that test in order to graduate. So far, I have been getting mostly level ones with somewhere b/t 61...

  22. Impossible to find a job in this area

    Epona replied to AnnaC's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hi. Epona here again. In reference to the jobs in this area.... I have gotten calls back from all the hospitals I have applied to. Not sure why. The only thing I can attribute it to is that I already...

  23. Want to just quit

    Epona replied to joyfulone's topic in Virginia Nursing

    And unfortunately if you give a '2 weeks notice', they can still blackball you. Just depends on the boss. I was polite and put in a 2 weeks notice and worked hard for those two weeks and still got a...

  24. Impossible to find a job in this area

    Epona replied to AnnaC's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Good evening. Do you all know of any hospitals in the Hampton Roads, Richmond area that offer fellowships for the new grads.?? I will graduating in a month and would like some 'experience' before I go...

  25. Need help! Not sure where to go!

    Epona posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hello! I am working on a school project in mental health nursing. I have to find legislative acts that affected mental health nursing from 1882-1914. I have looked and looked and cannot find anything....