madcamRN

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1. Scrubs

   madcamRN replied to LSUGIRL's topic in General Nursing

   I like www.allheart.com good prices, better that a lot of other uniform supply places

2. Counting respirations...student freaking out!~

   madcamRN replied to SarasotaRN2b's topic in Student Assist

   One of my clinical instructors helped me with this once. Now, I usually check radial pulse at the same time. I hold the pt's wrist resting on their abdomen. Then I count pulse for 30 sec and without moving my hand continue to count respirations for 3...

3. NCLEX Friday June 9

   madcamRN replied to yvonnemuse's topic in NCLEX

   Sending good vibes your way....I'm sure you did great! When I took mine last week I also felt like "I just don't know..." and it was frustrating. But you will know soon enough that you passed and you can celebrate your RN!

4. Woooohooo.....I Passed!!!

   madcamRN replied to Nili927's topic in General Students

   You are on your way! Now you know you can do it! The anxiety of starting school is normal and there is nothing better than a good grade to ease the stress! I remember getting that feedback from the first test and actually realizing it was going to be...

5. Passed With 75 Questions

   madcamRN replied to Nivashni's topic in NCLEX

   :balloons: :yelclap: :smiley_aa Yay! Congrats.

6. caps!! i can't even get it on my head!!!!!!!!

   madcamRN replied to all4schwa's topic in New Nurse

   You mean a nursing cap, right? We wore our cap&gown, so it was the black square hat. I'm jealous..It would have been cool to wear nursing caps!

7. CAn you believe it?????????OMG!!!

   madcamRN replied to AmyD_RN's topic in NCLEX

   Congrats! It's great to hear that you stuck with it and came through! Your determination will make you a great nurse!

8. How much did you start as a nurse and when.

   madcamRN replied to ZASHAGALKA's topic in General Nursing

   I will start my first RN job in a couple weeks. $24.53 per hour plus $5 /hr night shift differential.

9. What is your test day plan?

   madcamRN replied to TLC RN's topic in NCLEX

   I love your plan! It will work perfectly for both of you! best of luck and keep smiling..

10. licensing

    madcamRN replied to nsgmjr's topic in General Students

    Whe registering with Pearson for NCLEX testing, you do have specify which state you are applying for licensure in. If you change that information later, there is $50 fee.

11. licensing

    madcamRN replied to nsgmjr's topic in General Students

    Yep, You can take the NCLEX in any state. When you register with the testing company you will specify which state you want your results sent to. You need to apply to the state board of nursing seperately from test registration. I tested in Oregon for...

12. I am burnt out!!!!!!

    madcamRN replied to GAA30's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I used to look through the RN job listings whenever I felt down about school! And remember, this too shall pass. The end is always in sight even if it's far away! :flowersfo

13. 35 year old mom wants to become a nurse ...

    madcamRN replied to tatularu's topic in General Nursing

    GO for it! I think being a mother and wife has helped me immensely in nursing school. Both in practice and having that extra support/motivation at home. There has been excellent advice posted here already. As for me, I started my pre-req's at communi...

14. how long does it take for Pearsons to send grades to State board ?

    madcamRN replied to MERCEDES674's topic in NCLEX

    Oregon is very quick. Anybody know how prompt Washington is?

15. I Passed First Time!!!

    madcamRN replied to boniscot's topic in NCLEX

    Yay!:monkeydance: