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pepsihla

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  1. Insight & advice on Critical care(ICU) VS. general Med-Surg floor?

    pepsihla replied to RUcon08's topic in General Nursing

    I would go straight to the level of nursing you want. If you want to go straight into ICU, then do it. I went straight into ICU after I graduated, I would not have done it any other way. Most new...

  2. Frustrated and Sad

    pepsihla replied to MagicalThinking's topic in General Nursing

    We need people like you out in the nursing field, hope you are able to get in soon. Don't give

  3. body fluids, vomit, feces, smells, etc.

    pepsihla replied to chijon512's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately I have a sense of smell like a hound. The smell I have trouble tolerating is gangrenous

  4. Difference between ADN and BSN

    pepsihla replied to hotshot12345's topic in General Nursing

    There is usually no pay difference, however come yearly review time, they may take your BSN into consideration as acheiving one of your goals and you may get a higher percentage of a raise. I just...

  5. 'Unhealthy' nurses...bad examples?

    pepsihla replied to fifi2323's topic in General Nursing

    I have been approached by patients, family members and even asked by my own family members in why there are so may unhealthy and overweight healthcare workers. I can see their point, but I respond...

  6. Calculator not permitted?!

    pepsihla replied to Finallyy's topic in General Students

    the math skills are still taught in nursing school,but in block III, and IV, they allow for calculators at the nursing school I attended. These are basic calculators that are allowed. Every math...

  7. Calculator not permitted?!

    pepsihla replied to Finallyy's topic in General Students

    I graduated nursing school in 2003, we were allowed to use calculators, but had to show our work - for example, the initial set up of the problem before you use a calculator. Also, we had to use...

  8. Dang shoes!!!

    pepsihla replied to ortess1971's topic in Operating Room

    Merrels are the way to go for me, they cost about $60-80 depending on where you get them and the style. They are so comfy and stood up the best for a 12 shift where you are on your feet all day. I...

  9. new grad starting in critical care

    pepsihla replied to watsondr's topic in General Nursing

    I went straight to the CVICU when I graduated. I did a preceptorship required by school and was told I was very competent and the manager came by to offer me a job. I had 3 months orientation which...

  10. Should BSNs be paid more?

    pepsihla replied to edcampbe's topic in General Nursing

    You are using one nurses personality/experience and shortfalls for all whom are educated and excel in the nursing profession with all the credentials. I think it is an unfair accusation to many who...

  11. Should BSNs be paid more?

    pepsihla replied to edcampbe's topic in General Nursing

    I personally think BSN's should get paid more. Currently I am doing the RN to BSN program, and the time, effort and finances I put into it, should be recognized by my employer. Although, I'm not...

  12. Male nursing students/nurses

    pepsihla replied to krebs.cycle's topic in General Nursing

    There were few male students in my nursing program. A few male students felt like they had to try and perform above and beyond expectations (especially clinicals) so the instructors could accept...

  13. No calcuation questions on NCLEX, help!

    pepsihla replied to Ashleyhoney's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Mushu, I am going to pick my license up today, it is ready. I'm anxious to have license in hand because I work as an LPN right now. I'll be working at Good Sam in the CVICU. Orientation starts next...

  14. No calcuation questions on NCLEX, help!

    pepsihla replied to Ashleyhoney's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations to you!!!! What a weight off our shoulders. I took mine at Mesa also! What school did you go to? I went to GWCC. I didn't however, get anything in the mail today from

  15. No calcuation questions on NCLEX, help!

    pepsihla replied to Ashleyhoney's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Okay, I logged into the pearson website at 0830, and it asked for my credit card. I was shaking putting the numbers in, then, hit submit, and there it was, the "pass". I did it!! I'm going to be...

  16. No calcuation questions on NCLEX, help!

    pepsihla replied to Ashleyhoney's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh my!! I just took the NCLEX also. I only had 75 questions, no calculation questions (which I like, only one answer). I got a lot of questions on Schizo, prioritizing pt assessments and psych and OB....