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  1. Resume for Preceptor

    Matka posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Have any of you been asked for provide a resume for a preceptor? Do you tailor it specifically to the preceptorship or just use your regular RN

  2. ATI RN comprehensive predictor

    Matka replied to Oliveijegb's topic in General Students

    Did you need a 95% of the exam, or a 95% chance of passing the NCLEX? Because a 95% on the exam is a ridiculously high score, especially considering that 69% is the "Level 2" score for this

  3. Anyone apply to Loyola University Chicago NP programs?

    Matka replied to SkeeWeeRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Is it 2000 hours experience to be accepted, or do you just need 2000 before the start of the clinical courses? Based on the website, it seems to be the second, but you are saying its more of the...

  4. Ball State FNP Spring 2013--anyone starting with me?

    Matka replied to Cauliflower's topic in Advanced Practice

    Where can I find the applIcation deadlines for Ball State? I'm interested in the RN-MSN FNP

  5. Ball State University hopefuls Summer 2014

    Matka replied to letsbefriends's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Where can I find the application deadlines for Ball State? I'm interested in their RN-MSN (FNP)

  6. Interview at Subacute Facility - Help with Prepping

    Matka posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi all, I'm a brand new LPN interviewing for my first LPN position on Monday at a subacute facility. The written application had a 75 question test attached to it, if that gives you an idea of how...

  7. CNA pay at Presence?

    Matka posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    I'm applying for a position as a CNA at Presence. Does anyone know what they start their CNA's at? Does it change depending on the hospital? I'm hoping this will be a foot in the door for trying to...

  8. Repeating a Semester

    Matka replied to Crazed's topic in General Students

    I would think they would all suck up to you because you are such a valuable resource, because you've been through it before. We have a repeating student in my current semester, and we were all super...

  9. JJC 2013 Spring Nursing Applicants ?

    Matka replied to Gstar's topic in Illinois Nursing

    My understanding is that the e-books do not have an expiration date. That is from both the Elsevier rep and the Elsevier

  10. stroke question

    Matka replied to Mrsladysoul83's topic in General Students

    Hemorrhagic strokes require surgery, according to my professor (who just finished teaching us about strokes a few weeks

  11. JJC 2013 Spring Nursing Applicants ?

    Matka replied to Gstar's topic in Illinois Nursing

    My understanding is that we can sit for the CNA exam, but not until the semester is over. CNA licensure requires a certain number of clinical hours, and we won't complete all the clinical hours until...

  12. JJC 2013 Spring Nursing Applicants ?

    Matka replied to Gstar's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I also do not have my CNA, so my schedule is like this: Monday 4:00 - 6:00pm - Theory 6:00 - 9:00pm - Nursing 140 (CNA class). This has already ended. It only lasted 6 weeks. Tuesday OFF Wednesday...

  13. JJC 2013 Spring Nursing Applicants ?

    Matka replied to Gstar's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I'm in the first semester now in the evening program, and 2 people in my clinical group were late admits into the program (they were notified just 1 week before the semester started), so keep your...

  14. Help with Nursing Diagnoses

    Matka posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    For our first care plan, we need to utilize 3 nursing diagnoses (2 priority and one of our choice). My patient is a 72 year old female with a non-malignant tumor at C4, which is causing immobility...

  15. Help with Nursing Diagnoses

    Matka replied to Matka's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank

  16. Help with Nursing Diagnoses

    Matka replied to Matka's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Well, I did an assessment, and the only thing she complains of is pain (which I addressed with my first diagnosis) and not being able to sleep because her roommate is noisy. However, she does sleep...

  17. Help with Nursing Diagnoses

    Matka replied to Matka's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    She's in LTC. Sorry I left that part

  18. Help with Nursing Diagnoses

    Matka replied to Matka's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    So, I've come up with this for a second priority diagnosis: Impaired bed mobility R/T neuromuscular impairment secondary to pareplegia from non-malignant tumor at C4 AEB impaired ability to turn side...

  19. Help with Nursing Diagnoses

    Matka replied to Matka's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Her circulation in her lower limbs is fine. Bilateral pedal pulses present. No edema. No current pressure ulcers. No problems with breathing. Would impaired bed mobility be a priority diagnosis?...

  20. Help with Nursing Diagnoses

    Matka replied to Matka's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you for your reply. She's generally, besides the lower limb pain, in fairly good health. I'm actually having a really hard time coming up with nursing Dx for her. Her skin is really good at...

  21. This is my very first Care Plan, for Maternity. Please help?

    Matka replied to Samian Q's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    We can't use a medical diagnosis as our related to statement. I would look at that part

  22. positive TB test........now what?

    Matka replied to 2bmalenurse2012's topic in General Students

    I always have a positive skin TB due to the BCG vaccine as a kid. No big deal. I get a chest xray that shows all is fine, and I'm good for another year. It has never hurt my being employed in a...

  23. Straight to MSN

    Matka replied to mindlor's topic in General Students

    So what about students who enter into a Direct Entry MSN program, such as Loyola University in Chicago? Will they not be able to get jobs because entered into a very competitive direct entry program?...

  24. JJC Nursing Program Fall 2012

    Matka replied to raqi89's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I'm accepted and will be going to the night program! I'm excited to get started. I don't have all the non-nursing classes completed quite yet, so I'll be taking 2 classes this summer and two next...

  25. JJC Nursing program Fall 2012. Will I get in?

    Matka replied to whitesox22's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I got in to the evening program. TEAS: 92.7% TEAS Reading: 91% Pre-Req GPA: 4.0 6 out of 7 Pre-Reqs completed (finishing HEAL 109 this semester).