BethulieRN

avillam2, I'm sure you're be busy studying. I'm interested in the start of spring 2014. Do I need the take a statistic course aside from the nursing statistic course taken from my BSN program? Thanks BethulieRN

choczrn1, I'm glad you got accepted to both schools at the same time. I'm in the process of applying to both schools. However, my heart is set to pick Rosalind if I ever find myself in your situation just because I have a co-worker who's brother is c...

This is the reason I refused to work on the same floor that I used to work before as a CNA once I graduated from nursing school a year ago. Instead, I found another hospital and started fresh and without preconceived notions about me. I did very well...

NEW GRAD SINCE 09/09, I WORK IN CHICAGO, IL AND LIVE IN HINSDALE, IL I DRIVE ABOUT 25 MINUTES TO MONT SINAI HOSPITAL MED-SURG. RATE 25. 60 $/H, PLUS 3.50$ SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL FOR WORKING NIGHT SHIFT. IN MARCH I STARTED A SECOND JOB PART TIME IN NURS...

I can only pray and wish that you've passed, after all the hard work you put in it. I was one of the lucky ones who felt after my exam 100% that I passed, and ended I found out a two days later that I did. I did get 75 questions.

The LPN is putting her license in jeopardy if ever an adverse situation occurs that makes the patient suffer.

Sorry about what your wife is going through. I known many nurses ( CRNA,NP,MSN) who have transitioned to become MD's here in the united states and especially here in Illinois. First option, she could decide to go through regular path by applying to s...

Here are some ideas: 1- Meticulous handwashing before and after dressing changes 2- Use aseptic techniques(e.g, use of sterile gloves, dressings ect..) 3- Teach patient the importance of frequent hand washing and cleanliness 4- Administer the prophyl...

Girl, you must buy a Nursing care plans book. Gulanick/Myers book is a great resource. Nursing school is a long way and you should use other resouces beside your required class books. Good luck.

I took a 2-10:30 pm LTC assignement trough an agency yesterday. My concern is, the charge nurse came at 5pm to give me notice of an upcoming admission. I was appalled. She said it is done all the time for agency nurses whether it is first time or not...

I took a 2-10:30 pm LTC assignement trough an agency yesterday. My concern is, the charge nurse came at 5pm to give me notice of an upcoming admission. I was appalled. She said it is done all the time for agency nurses whether it is first time or not...

I resigned my first job as a new nurse while still have two weeks orientation left. I wa doing very well for the fist six weeks during the days and I got along with my three preceptors, even though it was not easy trying to follow each preceptors sty...

I am going to meet my NM today. I will keep you posted. Thank you all for your support.

I also had a nasty and evil instructor who made my journey a living hell in my second semester of nursing school and found out that she failed me the last day of shool after finishing all clinical rotations. The reasons she gave, I was not ready. I c...

I was scared to loose my license just right at the beginning of my carreer. Since I started working night I noticed I was getting all the patients that every body did not want. For example, three nights ago, I had three uncooperative patients on crit...

Just graduated from ADN program. First job oncology nursing. Starting salary 24.60$ per hour, plus 5$/h for working nights, total of 29.60 per hour. With extra 2$ for working weekends. I also have the option to work mornings or afternoons.

I just came back from the NCLEX and feeling stunning about the test. I could not believe the questions I was getting! I was waiting for the hard questions, but I did not encounter any. I had 2 calculation questions on titration, about 7 pharm questi...

I am sooooooooo happy!!!!!! I PASSED I new that I did it after taking this test. I am glad my hard work paid off. I thank NCSBN and ALLNURSES.COM for acing the NCLEX.

I am sooooooooo happy!!!!!! I PASSED I new that I did it after taking this test. I am glad my hard work paid off. I thank NCSBN and ALLNURSES.COM for acing the NCLEX.

I Am Sure You Have Already Started The Program. Did You Just Finish Taking Medsurg I? I Just Graduated From That Program And I Can Tell You The School And Teachers Are Great. If You Pm Me I Will Send You Some Goodies That May Help You Along During Th...

Congratulations, I am happy for you. I took mine yesterday and I won't find out til tomorrow. You are officially a Registered Nurse!!!!!! :yeah::yeah::yeah::loveya::loveya::loveya::loveya::loveya:

I got hired on oncology as new grad last week and will start my orientation July 14. I took my boards today and waiting on my results.

Thanks, I am glad to hear your kind word. Yesterday I was scared about going to test. I have studied for 6 weeks straight using ncbsn course review(studied all 1100Q and rationales), hesi review book and cd, kaplan book and cd, saunders book and cd a...

I will keep you posted about my results. I am still feeling confident about the exam, but like you said it can go either way. Thanks

learn about infection control. there is a thread here that have a form posted to download from pinoy rn, or go on ................must know about the precautions to take, for example with a pt who as meningococal meningitis which is to wear a surgica...