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NC will have some changes in their candidate handbook affective July 1, 2012. They are increasing the number of critical steps and made an addition to one skill. Check it out!

Did you take your exam? Here are a couple of tips! Good luck if you haven't tested yet!

I didn't get my CNA before RN school...In my area it is now required. I had no problems with my program without having my CNA though I was a little slow on patient care in the beginning. If it's not required to be a CNA for school and you don't pla...

There are some great videos you can watch. How about taking a refresher skills course?

You can challenge the test. You can also find a private training program that offers skills refreshers as well that are quite affordable. I've seen some for 65.-70. online.

I believe you really learn just the basic skills needed to pass the test and then become proficient at them when you began doing the hands on work.

Fast Track CNA companies are legit and can be utilized to pass your test if you are a self motivated go getter! Whether or not this program is a good one, I don't know. There are reputable fast track companies who have as good a pass rate as school...

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Virtual Vocations posts online nurse educator positions at times that require a MSN. I've seen some on there for BSN.

It's been five years since I was started nursing but I well remember how I felt starting in that Med-Surg unit. Good luck!

I well remember five years ago when I began my first year as a nurse on a Med-Surg unit with the patient ratio of 1:8. It was a frightening realization that I would be responsible for the care of these patients.

When the job posted says "experience required"...ignore it. Apply and obtain an interview. Although most people prefer to hire experienced nurses...that is not always the reality of what happens. They may get numerous experienced applicants who th...

I just started in L&D but have two years med surg and two years in Hospice on an acute unit. Although I hated Med-Surg the experience was invaluable to me in gaining skills and assessment techniques that will last a lifetime. A lady was recentl...

I thought a lot of it was easy and then they would throw a whammy at you. I realized later that I had chosen the wrong answer on a few of them and I didn't know the medicare stuff at all. Who knows???? Hard to say how it will come out.

What med conversion charts are ya'll using? I've seen so many different ones...the ones our pharmacy uses is not what our medical director uses. Can someone send me theirs? I know they are all close but is there one specifically for the test?

I am currently working on transfer courses to be applied to an RN-BSN three semester program this upcoming Fall. I plan to go to graduate school afterwards and the Medical Director where I work has talked to me about the possibility of working with ...

I will be 45 this month and graduated from nursing school at age 42. I was old enough to appreciate the learning experience and I think age definitely helped me through school. It was hard as I am a single parent who then had two children at home. ...

A psych nurse is not only a nurse but a saint...

that and do a slooooooooooooow code...

I think LPNs are great! I have a few friends who are LPNs ...one who is a wonderful nurse who works for three agencies...she loves working in nursing homes (and by the way made more money than I did last year)! There is no reason to replace LPNs.

I am pretty sure you can give the 1/2 legally without a new order...but having to waste the 1/2 would be the hassle so I would give the 1/2, waste the other 1/2 at that time, then leave a note on the chart for the doc stating I would like an addition...

What is the ethical implications of a physician who refuses a family's wishes for a Hospice referral and what is the nurse's responsibility.

Trust your gut also...if something seems wrong recheck it...if something doesn't make sense question it. Also, if and when you make a medication error own it quickly. Don't try to cover it up or let it slide...take responsibility and do what's neces...

I have used absolutely nothing from my Chemistry class...I will be going to graduate school eventually so maybe Organic Chemistry will be useful at that point.

The similarity between a nurse and a cna lies in the fact that you are caring for another person's needs. A cna (in a fast paced hospital setting) normally spends more time with the patients and has opportunity for providing more emotional support. ...