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    A & P Classes for people who are nurses already?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to Plagueis's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My LVN stuff didn't transfer either. I had 15+ yrs experience when I started back to school and felt I had a solid base, but no actual "college". Guess that's why it took me so long to go back to...
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    12 patients in a day on the floors

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to NurseCherlove's topic in General Nursing

    I am a med-surg nurse who also helps on pedi. Because our pedi census is usually low, the actual pedi nurses usually have to take some adults. Med-surg nurses can have as many as 6 pt's- the pedi...
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    I need advice on where to go from here....

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to casey12873's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    one thing is for sure...I think casey12873 and Texas LVN were separated at
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    Discouraged LPN

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to LPNMeg06's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    How about the colleges that advertise a transitional program but only accept 10 students???? Most of the programs around me are geographically undesireable, however, I am pressing forward. One girl...
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    I did not pass my NCLEX

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to ArielleLVN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    hang in
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    doctors treatment of nurses??

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to nursejllrn's topic in General Nursing

    small hosp. some are rude but most are not. We joke around at the nurses station. Some even ask about my family and in turn talk about their kids (mainly the women docs) Have socialized with a few...
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    Have you ever taken care of a famous pt?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to Foxfour's topic in General Nursing

    Took care of the mother of a famous Rock and Roller. Of course, I acted very professional while in the room but when I would leave I would think "OMG! I was just speaking with _______!!!!!!" I...
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    Is it just me, or are nurses pushy?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Joe, it will depend on your patient. Everyone has a different pain/discomfort tolerence. That's why we use the pain scale because what is painful to one may not be to another. I have found that...
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    Is 26 too old to go back to school?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to anouk's topic in General Nursing

    LVN at 24. Started pre-reqs at 37 for RN. Probably won't get my ADN until I'm 42. May consider BSN in the future... I am a much better student than when I was younger (GPA 3.8). I about fell over...
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    Test- Class average 72%

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to Achoo!'s topic in General Students

    If the WHOLE class failed, I would be suspicious of the instructor. Not saying they are a bad intructor, but maybe the information to be tested on wasn't relayed to the students
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    What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    a nurse run Heparin 25,000u/250ml in one hour (she thought it was an
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    Full time work AND school?

    General E. Speaking, RN posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Interested to see if any LVN/LPNs are planning this during their transition to RN? If you have actually done this and made it thru (with your sanity and marriage) intact, your comments would be...
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    What is your nurse to pt ratio....and how many is too many?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to crb613's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I like that term "care partner"! Never heard it before...
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    A nurse from the Philippines...just dropping by

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to musee's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi, I'm in Houston area and have worked with many awesome nurses from the Philippines over the years. Good luck with your plans to move to
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    Finding a bridge program, urgh!

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to Jules A's topic in LPN to RN

    oh yes, I think it is ALL about money. I'm at the end of pre-reqs. I have everything for one school and am missing ONE class for about 4. Frustrating to say the least. These bridge programs need...
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    What is your nurse to pt ratio....and how many is too many?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to crb613's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Asking for the acuity level looks good on paper. We had max of 6 (plus turnover). Same for days and nights- I can't figure THAT out. We do usually have 3 techs on days, 2 on night. However, the...
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    Is it just me, or are nurses pushy?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I have told patient's that they have the right to refuse anything we want to do to them. It is their right. And I do explain it in a nice way. I have also told a few patient's that (if the...
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    Is it just me, or are nurses pushy?

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Post ops rarely jump out of bed the next morning. That's why patient teaching is so important. Before they go to surgery you should explain what they can expect when they get out. "After...
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    Every IV in the AC?

    General E. Speaking, RN posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    I had to restart many IVs this weekend. Almost all our patients coming from the ER have an IV or SL in their AC. I realize this is an easy/fast place to obtain access and I am NOT bashing ER nurses....
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    Starvation: A good thing when concerning the Obese.

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to xt1's topic in General Nursing

    something about using "starvation" and "good" in the same sentence that gives me an uneasy feeling... To me good starvation is an oxymoron. Pictures of starving, bloated people pop up in my head....
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    anyone know about TCC fast track program???

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    I feel your pain. They scream they need RNs but make it difficult for us to transition. The inconsistancy of the needed pre-req's is what bugs me the most. It should be the same. Total money...
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    anyone know about TCC fast track program???

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Good luck, Queen. I will be applying to a program around Houston in January. Geeez, I'm ready to get on with the nsg stuff. Hope I get
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    questions about houston/katy area hospitals

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to schnook's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm in Katy. There are only 2 of us LVNs left on the day shift, but many at night. Most of the LVNs are in school trying to get their RN. Most of the new hires are RNs. Some without experience,...
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    Saunders Comprehensive review

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to PractikalNurse2B's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Awesome! comforting knowing that you don't have to spend hundreds of dollars to pass. A good study guide, practice and commitment should work. I've heard nightmare stories about pricey workshops and...
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    Saunders Comprehensive review

    General E. Speaking, RN replied to PractikalNurse2B's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I've been an LVN for close to 17 yrs and not actually in a transitional program yet but always thinking ahead to my second trip to Austin to take NCLEX. Suzzane's program follows Saunder's Review...