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I am confused. I am a new grad and asked the question of " How can you tell if a patient is getting too much IVF?" I know it goes by kg. I tried to look this up and had no luck. I believe it is for a bolus 5cc/kg and for maintenance something like 3c...

Where can you buy a DRG scope? I am a new grad and I am not sure what scope to use. I was told alot of them like to walk away especially if it is a nice one but this scope sounds great . I work in a pediatric observation unit.

The NCLEX books are excellent. It took me 2 semesters to get used to critical thinking. I always said if I knew what I know now I would have done alot better. Don't overanalyze the quesstion or add stuff that is not in the question. I found the Kapla...

ok I know you are all tired of hearing this BUT, I take my NCLEX on Wednesday the 18th of September and I would appreciate any prayers said for my knowledge and sanity while taking the exam. I am going stir carazy waiting. I study all the time even w...

Thank- you all for the prayers. I PASSED !!!! I am so excited. Keep the faith. God Bless. remember things always happen for a reason and I am meant to be nurse YEAH.

I think I would do camp nursing just for my boys to enjoy a good camp while I actually earn a paycheck.I am a recent grad and need to get my feet wet. I want to try school nursing along with camp nursing. I know th money will really stink but the exp...

How long did it take for you to get the ATT after you found out your state recieved your transcripts? i am going stir crazy waiting for my ATT.

I used to always read a chapter, go back and outlkine , then form there take notes from the underlines protion. My calsses had objectives but I might as well rewrite the entire chapter and then some with those objectives. If your objectives to the cl...

Well, I actually got mostly "C's" in nursing school. Our average was 75 whichwas considered a C. I recieved two clinical exellence rewards while in school and I was also the president of my student nurse association. I don't know why Ialways got a C ...

While in school I had clinical in an ER in Georgia. I was surprised to see how the staff and physicians reacted to psych pt's. The doctor was freaking out and wanted the patient out of the ER ASAP. Control was a major problem. Not many nurses felt co...

I just recently graduated. The best advice someone gave me and I would love to pass on is to consider school a 9-5 job mon-fri and spend the rest of the time with family and for yourself. I did great in nursing school and stood by this rule. If i go...

I am in. I have been doing slim fast. Chocolate and the Banana are the best. I am trying to go to the gym everyday but usually only get there once or twice aweek. Muscle is the best way to lose fat so I need to get working on the gym thing. School us...

In georgia as a new graduate specializing in pediatrics the pay is 18.64 an hour plus $5 more an hour for weekends and I am not too sure about how much more the shift differencial is. The average starting salary is $18 an hour. I hope I can get more ...

I know Georgia Perimeter College is the cheapest in Atlanta. I was able to get through school without many loans. The most i paid in tuition was 540 dollars. I am an instate student but from what I understand the tuition is still cheap. Give them a t...

I believe ADN programs recieve more clinical experience. I went to an ADN( graduating in 2 weeks) We take the same board. I never understood the major discrpancy between the two. I plan to work a year and do the RN to Masters program. I will skip ove...

I just finished my psych rotation. I found it mentally draining. Not physical. The first day I actually had to go home and sleep which I never do. I survived. Alot of the patients have schizpphrenia or depression The Bipolar patients can be interesti...

I am from georgia and my trends class included delegation, professional development like resumes, ethics, and types of nursing like functional, team etc.. This is an important class ecpecially if it deals with management and delegation. Good luck.

I love NSNA. I got a chance to attend two national conventions and 2 state conventions. The national conventions open the world of nursing to you and really makes you realize why I want to become a nurse. Of course you come home with alot of informat...

Does anyone know how to become a school nurse in Georgia. I only have an ADN currently. and I am also a new grad.

Some hospitals have a nurse extern program after you take a med/surg class. I worked the full summer as an extern and loved the experience. I still work prn as an extern. Most hospitals start their extern programs in the summer. You have more respons...

I am also tkaing my NCLEX soon hopefully in September(no date yet). I have a job working in a pediatric hospital starting in Med surg area. I will be working rotating shift 12 hours. 7a -7p and then 7p-7a another week. I am excited to start but real...

I did not get to choose my classes either. I went to an ADN school which I believe has more clinical experience. My first class was Fundamental nursing which introduced the nursing process, assessment, and some disease processes. The worst part of th...

I tried medical assisting first to ensure I would like the medical field. It pays better than CNA and for OB you can work in an OB/GYN office to get the experience you need. No weekends or holidays either. I am close to taking the NCLEX now and am ex...

I live in georgia and interested in school nursing. I am not sure where to start. I do plan to work in a pediatric hospital for a year for the learning experience but would love to pursue school nurse. I realize the pay will decrease significantly. D...