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Morphine, lasix and protonix. I want 10 prefilled syringes of morphine at the beginning of the day! And, they will surely be gone by noon.

I just took the NCLEX and it cut me off at 75. I really hope I passed. does anyone know if it is more common to fail in 75???

well, I was just wondering since it is in a required declaratory order for the BNE application/licensure. I am not trying to rub anyone the wrong way.

no way! you can't even afford the insurance! I'd rather keep my cush desk job at $15 without the backaches and hurting feet!

Thank you so much for that clarification!

wow, I had no idea. It was one of the prescreening parts of the ADN program. There is also a spot in the BNE website for renewal purposes that says: "...other renewal questions asks "In the past 5 years, have you been diagnosed with or treated or hospitalized for schizophrenia or other psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, paranoid personality disorder, antisocial personality disorder, or borderline personality disorder?" I guess that is where I got it.

It was my understanding that nurses with mental illness or a history of mental illness were not allowed to practice. Short term depression was evaluated. Can someone clarify this for me? Personally, I would rather a nurse have it diagnosed and be taking her meds than avoiding a psychiatrist in fear of losing the license.

220/145- dialysis pt. after chemo.

What do you call an RN with her ADN? A: an RN What do you call an RN with her BSN? A: an RN What do you call an RN who passed her NCLEX? The same NCLEX that both groups took? A: an RN BSNs may go to school longer, but ADNs have to work harder to get there in half the time. I want to get my BSN, but since I am putting myself through school, I have to go the ADN route. That doesn't make me any dumber or less qualified, just that mommy and daddy didn't foot the bill.

I think it is silly for everyone to have to start on a med surg floor. It is great for some people and a nightmare for others. Personally, it's not for me. Now, this isn't saying I am above it or that I would be neglectful to patients. But I sure wouldn't enjoy it as much as working in another department. There are tons of different things you can do besides "bedside nursing" which I consider to be inpatient care waiting to come or go to surgery. Home Health sounds interesting, Cancer centers. Even OR sounds hundreds of times better to me. I just think people shouldn't get so riled up that others don't want to do exactly what they have done.

I'm the middle child, second girl. ETOH dad could be applied.

That's what I thought. Thanks for the clarification. I suppose I will just continue with it until I finish my class.

Seriously do not let the math frighten you! If you can solve ratios, you can solve about 95% of RN school math. Go for it!

I'm too tired to answer this thread. Why? Because I am a nursing student who just finished an ethics paper, a group presentation, clinical at the cancer center with aching feet and back, Then took a test today, have another test tomorrow, my student evaluation, an assignment for another class and a care plan due. did I mention I haven't had ANY relaxation??? and all that is the honest to God truth. All this week- one class- except the one assignment. Before nursing school, I didn't study. I made As. I had a 3.85 going into nursing- with ALL pre-reqs. People told me it would be hard, and it still didn't prepare me. This will probly be the hardest thing I EVER do. Finish out your first semester and tell me if you don't think it's hell.

I'm thinking the nurse who said to behave like the 7 cm woman is NOT a good nurse. Everyone experiences pain differently. She would have been better by shutting her mouth and giving the 2 cm woman some meds.