TAB_RN

TAB_RN

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  1. OMG--is US$32 per hour as starting too good to be true or really true in Los Angeles?

    TAB_RN replied to FutureUSRN's topic in International Nursing

    I paid $750.00/mo for rent in Massachusetts in 1988 before I moved to South Florida (which I lived for 8 years). That price didn't even include my electric. The cost of living in Massachusetts...

  2. Does anyone know.....

    TAB_RN replied to Nightbloom's topic in General Nursing

    A good place to start would be your primary physicians office. You could have a titer drawn to see if you need certain immunizations before having them all done

  3. Prone or "flat"...

    TAB_RN replied to jersey-26's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am on an ortho floor and after LP or myelogram, our floor places the patient in a prone position with a pillow under the stomach, then to side lying, then flat on

  4. How do you apply for take NCLEX again

    TAB_RN replied to NabiRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    the nclex makes changes to the test every 4 years, i believe. it is usually in april, but i hear that the new changes took place already (a few months

  5. Do you talk about allnurses.com at work?

    TAB_RN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I was a software engineer for many years before going to Nursing School. I have always gone by the rule "never put anything on the internet that you wouldn't want read". I have already figured out...

  6. Aide/Tech calls herself nurse

    TAB_RN replied to MrsMommaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have to say, that before I became an RN, I was a PCA on an Orthopedic/Neuro floor. Many patients assumed I was a Nurse. In fact, they would refer to me as one to some of the nurses. I ALWAYS...

  7. our calling

    TAB_RN replied to proud2b1's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. There is another thread that the OP makes a lot of comments on regarding this issue. It really is a thread that shows a lot of anger and resentment at RN's. I have no tolerance for some of...

  8. I start next week any advice for new grad

    TAB_RN replied to keishapound's topic in Cardiac

    I also have started this past week on a cardiac/surgical step down unit. I will start precepting this week coming and start my telemetry certification classes next week. I am thrilled to be finally...

  9. Why is it so bad to be an LPN ????

    TAB_RN replied to hair_tie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It is statements like this quote from above that make this argument ridiculous. First off, I know many RN's that I would rather care for me than doctors. They are THAT smart! I also know many LPN's...

  10. Husband with Kidney Cancer

    TAB_RN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Gosh, I am very sorry to hear of your bad news. My thoughts and prayers are with

  11. Thinking to relocate, please help!!

    TAB_RN replied to emmsha's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hi emmsha, I am not sure where you are located in MA, but I am also a new graduate. Many hospitals hire ADN RN's. Beth Israel, New England Baptist, UMASS, Saint Vincent, Harrington, Hubbard,...

  12. Advice needed for new grad entering Med/Surg

    TAB_RN replied to ndcon2's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hi Ndcon2, First off, congratulations on your accomplishments! I too, have passed my boards and have started orientation on a cardiac telemetry/surgical floor. I am concerned at my level of...

  13. Liquid Stool - Orange

    TAB_RN replied to AggieNurse99's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like the patient is on Alli or

  14. Anyone have picture of the shoulder head positioner?

    TAB_RN replied to hotdog19d's topic in Operating Room

    Are you talking about a

  15. Can I wear a hat during the test?

    TAB_RN replied to sstars's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No, hats are not allowed in the test center. Neither are coats. In fact I wasn't allowed to wear my bracelets. They asked me to remove them and put them in my

  16. nclex- rn for macintosh?

    TAB_RN replied to mifligirl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just finished nursing school and use a Mac. I used the Mosby's NCLEX, Hogan's NCLEX (new and fantastic!!), and the Saunders NCLEX. The only one I had a problem with, was the Lippincotts. Every...

  17. fecal painting

    TAB_RN replied to michigooseBSN's topic in School

    Are you

  18. Mandatory Health insurance? Is it a solution to health care?

    TAB_RN replied to Faery1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I live in Massachusetts and yes, we have to carry mandatory health insurance. If you do not, you will pay a fine at tax time. This past year, because it is so new, you may have been lucky to only be...

  19. LPN students have to give bed bath to classmates

    TAB_RN replied to vina2550's topic in General Students

    We were not even allowed to do finger sticks on each other in college. I am sorry, but there is absolutely no reason for anyone to have to get naked in class. Not only that, but for the poster that...

  20. LPN students have to give bed bath to classmates

    TAB_RN replied to vina2550's topic in General Students

    That is ridiculous! You could still wear a bra or halter and reach the same goal. I absolutely would have a problem if my instructor had asked me to take my bra

  21. I don't want to be a CNA anymore.

    TAB_RN replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

    I also worked in a nursing home... for only 8 weeks. I worked with a brand new LPN that was vicious. She did not like me and made my life completely miserable. I really believe, because I was a...

  22. Stopping smoking? What helps you

    TAB_RN replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I quit 21 days ago. I used Chantix for 3 weeks. I don't have the urge - but the first week was BRUTAL! I was a WITCH! Not to mention, I quit 10 days before sitting for the NCLEX-RN. If I could...

  23. Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

    TAB_RN replied to lpn2rnMay2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1. How many questions did you take on NCLEX? 75 2. What study materials did you use? Did you take a test review course? I took the online review course by Kaplan. I started it in November....

  24. Nclex pass grade???

    TAB_RN replied to Yira's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Or you can fail with 50%. It is the level of difficulty that you reach that will determine your

  25. 75 ?'s going through my mind, nonstop

    TAB_RN replied to Dakota28's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It will list your exam date, name, NCLEX ID #, registration #, Exam, grade after grade - it will say either "pass" or