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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...

  16. How do you treat Meth OD?

    xptp29a replied to HopeItWorksDNP's topic in Emergency

    The first

  17. How do you treat Meth OD?

    xptp29a replied to HopeItWorksDNP's topic in Emergency

    Just learned about this in psychopharmacology... The symptoms of itching and feeling as if insects are crawling under the skin is called formication syndrome. It is commonly seen with cocaine and...

  18. How much do u have in loans?

    xptp29a replied to 23mark23's topic in General Nursing

    $110,000. Way too much for a biology

  19. Am I reading this right...?

    xptp29a posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've got some issues at work regarding overtime and I'd like to know what you think about it. My union contract states, "...Further, even though the total hours worked during a week may not exceed...

  20. Am I reading this right...?

    xptp29a replied to xptp29a's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I really appreciate all the responses. I've contacted my union representative, who has met with management, but they didn't come to an agreement as to if this article in the contract applies to...

  21. Am I reading this right...?

    xptp29a replied to xptp29a's topic in General Nursing

    I will dig further into the contract to see if a work day is defined, but I'm pretty sure it isn't. There are a few gray areas in the contract that can be interpreted different ways, this being one of...

  22. How come Docs don't have to wear scrubs?

    xptp29a replied to holdensjane's topic in General Nursing

    It does matter what a doctor wears. According to this article in the November 2005 American Journal of Medicine, patients prefer a professionally dressed doctor in a white coat. I'd have to

  23. 1800 cal ada diet

    xptp29a replied to Suz_QRN's topic in General Nursing

    On an 1800 calorie consistent carbohydrate diet at my workplace, a patient would get: 4 Carbs for breakfast 4 Carbs for lunch 4 Carbs for dinner 2 Carbs for HS (where 1 Carb = 15 grams

  24. Too much to do and not enough time: How do you do it?

    xptp29a posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a nurse, but one day hope to be. I work at hospital as a support staff member and have been for several months. My job requires me to rotate to different positions within the department....

  25. Nhcc

    xptp29a replied to 3preemiemom's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on passing the NCLEX! Did you feel well prepared? Update us on how your orientation goes when you