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I took my test this afternoon and feel pretty good about it. I got the minimum amount of questions and am pretty sure that I got the last 2 questions right. But it doesn't matter how I feel...it's the official results that matter. 8 hours down and 40...

I think there is some information missing from the problem.

If you would feel more comfortable brushing up on your math and English skills, there is no reason not to do that. If Biology is one of the classes that is waived, I think you should spend more time on that. It's one of those things where A&P bui...

Well, I don't know about the area where you live but around here LPNs and ADNs can both work in hospitals. LPN jobs are hard to find but they are available. ADN and BSN are both RNs. Maybe you need to move to a different area or drive a little farth...

I will be leaving in a few hours to take my test. There is supposed to be severe weather AGAIN today and I am really scared of storms. Please pray for my safety as well as passing the test. Thanks everyone for the prayers and encouragement!

I've never heard of Makati. Is it in the Philippines? If I were you, I would ask your question in the local or international forum. I hope you find a place to stay.

Father, You have blessed us all with the ability to receive an education and we have honored your gift by gaining knowledge and experience needed to become nurses. I ask that you continue to guide and strengthen all of us as you did while we were in...

Sorry to hear about your bad experiences. There are quite a few students like that in my ADN program. I was hoping that those were the types that wouldn't make it through the program. I can't count how many times that I was embarrassed by the actio...

I don't want to blame my instructors...no, really, it's not their fault! You will be so surprised at how many students blame anyone and everyone else for their own problems. Set a goal for yourself that you won't fall into that trap. The hardest thin...

I wash my scrubs separately but not because of the "bugs". I am so terrible at laundry I don't want to turn my white scrubs pink or bleach out something accidentally! I do like to wipe down my shoes with those harsh chemical wipes before I leave the ...

Thanks for the hugs. I don't understand it but there is something comforting about knowing that someone else out there knows what I am going through.

I was wondering if anyone has trigeminal neuralgia and is willing to share personal experiences. My husband tries to be supportive of my pain and my fear of pain but the rest of my family thinks that it's no big deal. Most of the time I deal with the...

I thought this was a cartoon. It looks good! Thanks for posting it.

Thanks for sharing your story. After hearing this, I think maybe I will include my kids' friends in the drug and alcohol talks, too, because some parents just don't get it. Why would these adults put this girl's life in jeopardy?

Miko, I'd like to see what chart you are talking about. Thanks for all the input.

Car trouble stinks! I hope your weekend gets better.

Thanks, I guess I just needed some reassurance.

Does anyone have a list of tests and lab values to study for NCLEX? How much different will this info be between PN and RN? More in depth knowledge for RN? I'm trying to get organized for studying but it seems so close now and I'm on the verge of fre...

Good question! I have all but given up on studying the meds. I figure that I'll just review what I already know. How are you going about studying?

Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice is great. It really helped get the basics of something when my textbook seemed to ramble on and on. I also like the Reviews and Rationales series. If you are a visual learner, go to the bookstore and look at Memo...

I don't think it matters. I really wanted to get a Littman so that's what I got. I can't hear a whole lot of difference between mine and the disposable ones in the isolation rooms. The disposable ones hurt my ears, though.

In order to answer the question, don't you need to know the pt weight?

Are you saying new grad RNs make $11-12 per hour? Wow! I had absolutely no idea. Thanks for posting the info.

Hi everyone. I have OB clinicals starting next week. I am so scared that I'll throw up when I have to do a cervical check. I really, really, really don't want to do this. Please, give me some advise. I'm nervous and really scared. I've had 3 kids so...

You know that question on doctor's office paperwork where it asks how much alcohol you consume? Well, what is that question about?! When pt filled out paperwork, she left the question about monthly alcohol consumption blank. Then when the (student) n...