xptp29a

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1. NHCC current nursing student

   xptp29a replied to SPN-RC's topic in General Nursing

   You must get at least 90% on the math test. The first attempt is your grade. You're given three attempts to pass and kicked out of the program if you don't pass on the third try. Initial test is given...

2. NHCC current nursing student

   xptp29a replied to SPN-RC's topic in General Nursing

   I am a current first year student. Coursework is reasonable. I spend 15 hours per week preparing for classes. I also work full-time. I did well my first semester and anticipate doing well during the...

3. Brain aneurysm kills suddenly

   xptp29a replied to cschoppe's topic in General Nursing

   My mom had a subarachnoid hemorrhage a few years ago. She didn't have a headache at all. Was conscious one moment, out the next. Detachable coiling after the bleed stopped things from getting worse...

4. Need help for a budget watch for males.

   xptp29a replied to J-Swish's topic in Male Nursing Students

   I bought an Invicta Specialty 1038 around $50. Has military, second hand, nylon strap, is water resistant, white

5. RN-BSN in MN

   xptp29a replied to casi's topic in General Nursing

   You don't have to be religious to go to Bethel. Bethel will expose you to different worldviews, not indoctrinate you into its baptist heritage. I didn't go to Bethel, but did go to another private...

6. Nhcc acceptance letters?

   xptp29a replied to kewoolley's topic in General Nursing

   If you were accepted into NHCC's nursing program, would you mind sharing what grades you got for AP1, AP2 and micro? I, as well as many other of my classmates, are curious. We all have different...

7. Promoting Team Bonding/Spirit on a Unit/Floor

   xptp29a replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

   We use Great Team Cards as a team building tool. The cards are used to thank fellow coworkers for going above and beyond their normal duties and helping each other out. During our monthly meetings a...

8. Should I take Chemistry before Biology?

   xptp29a replied to NickieSever's topic in General Nursing

   If you are talking about Biol 1001 at NHCC, then chemistry is recommended, but not required. Pretty sure there isn't a lot of chemistry knowledge needed for a basic biology class such as

9. ESRD and constipation

   xptp29a replied to zoopnever's topic in General Nursing

   Prune juice contains a lot of potassium, which could be problematic considering the patient is experiencing renal

10. Allina System question

    xptp29a replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    Employees greater than or equal to 0.50 FTE are eligible for a maximum benefit of $2,000 for undergraduate and graduate

11. phantom limb pain

    xptp29a replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Phantoms in the Brain by V.S. Ramachandran has a chapter or two on phantom limb pain. It's an interesting

12. Leaving before finishing

    xptp29a posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a nurse, but work in a hospital so I hope that this is relevant enough to warrant your responses. I work in the evening in a nutrition department at a hospital as a non-exempt union employee....

13. Allina System question

    xptp29a replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    Have you looked into HealthEast Care System? St. Joseph's Hospital (downtown St. Paul) has been mentioned, but have you thought about St. John's Hosptial (Maplewood), Woodwinds Health Campus...

14. Patients ordering their own meals

    xptp29a replied to cdktRN's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital I work at uses an okay method. One catering associate (dietary staff) is assigned to each unit. That associate prepares, delivers and picks up the trays as well as takes meal orders...

15. Allina System question

    xptp29a replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    In my opinon, United is in a safer location than Abbott is. Both are great hospitals, though. Abbott is located in the Phillips neighborhood, which has been known for its crime in the past. See this...