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Test also changed content on March 1st. Be sure to review the revised framework on the ANCC site.

Questions to consider asking.... Were there any ST/T wave changes during her pain episode? Any arrhythmias? What type of "stress test"? Chemical, non-chemical, which chemical? If she can't finish the test secondary to same, and excluding any mention of the above, it would seem that an "elective" cath would be in order. Then you could check her for prinzmetals with ergometrine. If everything is normal/negative...then move on to ruling out other causes.

No air. Air = screwed in tube closure device unscrews and flies across the room, with your med. I learned that quickly while giving IVP meds in nursing school. We have carpujects, but not many use them.

I don't work at Shands. However, they hire plenty of new graduate nurses each cycle. Many of the ICUs are staffed with new grads (neuro, for example, comes to mind). I actually find that a bit interesting that they have so many new nurses in high acuity areas, not sure where all of the more experienced nurses end up! Keep in mind that AGH closed in 2009, and all of those employees were assimilated into the Shands UF fold. I'm not sure if there are as many openings now as there were 2 - 3 years ago. I do work at North Florida, and highly recommend it. It's a great hospital, albeit not as "big and shiny" as Shands, it still has plenty to offer a new grad nurse. Keep it in mind.

Hgb 2.1/9.0. Pt who hadn't been to a doctor in 40 years walked into the ER secondary to weakness (I'll bet). Did a cardiac work up, had an EF of 10 - 15%. Infused with multiple PRBCs, diagnosed with suspected colon cancer. Just shows you how gradual anemia can be tolerated.

I graduated in 2008 from UF's ABSN. The program does a moderate job of preparing you for nursing, but requires you to put in quite a bit of effort. The instructors are a mix of amazing professors (David Derrico) and some that are pretty mediocre. I prepared for the NCLEX after completing the program by rereading my Medsurg book and reviewing every NCLEX book I could get my hands on. Overall, you get out of it what you put in to it. I would have preferred more clinical time, but compensated for this by working as a nurse tech at a hospital (I highly recommend this). Clinicals can only teach you so much, and you must work for even more knowledge.

I'm currently in the masters program if you have questions.

The last ASN to BSN class was Spring 2008. There were only a handful of students - I want to say between 8 and 11. It just wasn't a financially viable program.

Favorite allergies? Pt was allegedly allergic to cookies (all types). I actually had to write that on the chart. Had a mental image of bringing in some chips ahoy into the room and seeing if hives emerged.

1. You are an accelerated BSN student at UF? So was I, last year. 2. Took the NCLEX two weeks after receiving my letter to test, even though I submitted my application one week late - took the test on 7/28/08. Got my results the next day, passed with 75 questions. So...there is a slight wait period, but you'll need the time to study those NCLEX review books. I was told by my professors to take the test as soon as possible and I have no regrets. I think only 1 person from our class did not pass and it was not a huge surprise.

The bell. My master cardiology went missing when I left it on the table during report (something I never do, but did just once). I paid a ransom for its return and immediately had the bell engraved, as the tubing was previously etched. The tubing etching can be scratched off or covered. The bell engraving cannot. It also decreases its resale value (for those folks who snatch scopes just to sell on ebay or in the local paper).

I completed an accelerated BSN and am currently in NP school. In hindsight, perhaps the PA route would have been better, although my local school required medical experience for 2 years to be a competitive applicant.

I will be the one to be contrary, but I work at a Florida HCA facility and love it. We're small enough to know almost everyone, and our staffing ratios are average. Also, the for-profit/non-profit tends to be a myth. Google for/non profit hospitals and you'll discover that the non-profits make WAY more money than the for-profits - they just have to invest it back into the infrastructure, either through salary or interior design. I think you love a job for the management and your staff. Mine's great. To each their own.

I took the NCLEX RN on Monday - 75 questions, mostly SATA...and Passed! So I am a proponent that many SATA's are good thing.

I just finished the NCLEX. It shut off at 75 and over 85% of my questions were SATA. I had one math problem, maybe 10 or less multiple choice. I, too, am scared and really hoping that the SATA were a good sign.