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  1. OCN test

    seeandwhy replied to plum94's topic in Oncology

    mianlica, thanks for the meniscus.com review for the ONS. I checked it and it is a big help. I am sked to take the exam on

  2. any advice on shoes?

    seeandwhy replied to graciev's topic in General Nursing

    Dansko shoes are the best. I got several pairs of it in different colors to match my scrubs. It's kinda expensive but it's worth it besides I needed to pamper myself a little

  3. General Discussion about Filipino RNs currently working in the U.S.

    seeandwhy replied to lawrence01's topic in Philippines

    PinoyNP, thanks for the inspiration! I feel like I am re-charged again. I will follow your advice. I had talked to the admission counselor from U. Phoenix yesterday and their program is not for me. So...

  4. General Discussion about Filipino RNs currently working in the U.S.

    seeandwhy replied to lawrence01's topic in Philippines

    Hi Pinoy NP! Glad to hear from you. I got my MSN adult Nursing in the Phils and I wanted to pursue the Acute Care or Primary Care NP. I already consulted with the admission office and the int'l...

  5. graveyard shift?

    seeandwhy replied to greenr06's topic in General Nursing

    Night shift in my floor is different than the day shifts because we are more of a task oriented. Day shifts change the IV lines, update the protocols, presents the updated cases of each patient to...

  6. WBC Counts and Exposure

    seeandwhy replied to JaneyW's topic in Oncology

    pts on neutropenia should be extra careful because as we all know they can easily catch "germs" that is why there is what they call the Neutropenic precaution - in my floor, we are really strict as...

  7. Any buretrol advice???

    seeandwhy replied to VickyRN's topic in Pediatric

    Buretrol is the best because we mix our own IV meds and putting it in the buretrol saves time to prepare for piggyback! we use buretrol to all our patients in my floor - we cater to all ages. Just...

  8. TPN questions

    seeandwhy replied to Celia M's topic in General Nursing

    We only give TPN via central line because all patients in my floor has a central line and we do not stick our patients therefore no peripheral lines. We draw our blood works twice in 24-hour period...

  9. Advice on where to apply

    seeandwhy replied to chikichiki17's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I think it is best for you to go straight to the RN Program. Since you already have a Bachelors degree regardless of either Medical related study or not, there are some universities right now that...

  10. Aussie nurse studying NCLEX

    seeandwhy replied to susieok's topic in International Nursing

    take the NCSBN online review. The presentation of the review questions are very similar to the NCLEX. It was the

  11. General Discussion about Filipino RNs currently working in the U.S.

    seeandwhy replied to lawrence01's topic in Philippines

    I came in the US 3 yrs ago. I started to work in a Med-Sug floor. T'was really busy as in BUSY. In the Phils, I used to work in a District Hosp wherein there was 1 MD, 1-2 RN, 1 aid and the security...

  12. Please Help!!! - NCLEX Review Courses

    seeandwhy replied to student79's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wen83 is right. I took the NCSBN 3 weeks online review. It wasn't that expensive. I was totally impressed with their program. I was so scared and anxious when I took my nclex but as soon as I have...

  13. Getting called to work an extra day because of short staffing...

    seeandwhy replied to Wheaties's topic in General Nursing

    you have worked yourself tooooo much... give your body some time to recover... have a good sleep. Do not feel guilty for saying "no" if you really don't like working, the truth is, they do not care...

  14. direct hiring to nursing homes--possible?

    seeandwhy replied to pRinSesa's topic in International Nursing

    better find a direct hire hospital than a nursing home. don't pay anything instead they should provide your visa and even give you a sign - on

  15. Shift and weekend differentials- what are yours?

    seeandwhy replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in General Nursing

    I think my hospital is one of the best in giving shift diff... $5.50 for evening M-F $6.25 S-S $7.50 for night M-F $8.25 S-S plus the hospital's benefits are are...

  16. Is it just me?

    seeandwhy replied to Diva Nurse Dani's topic in General Nursing

    I started to work in an Acute Med-Surg, the nurse-patient ratio are high, patient acuities are high, so many doctors to deal with not to mention there are 7 multi-disciplinary teams that cover the...

  17. What Days Are Considered Weekend?

    seeandwhy replied to land64shark's topic in General Nursing

    I work under the Weekends Incentive Program wherein I work 36 hours and paid for 40 hours.Friday 7am until Monday 7am for us is considered weekends and since I prefer to work on a P shift because of...

  18. MSN Adult Nursing Graduate outside US.

    seeandwhy posted a topic in International Nursing

    I am currently an RN and working as a Clinical Nurse here in the US but I graduated w/ my MSN Adult nursing Program in the Philippines. I am now ready to pursue a higher level in my profession by...

  19. MSN Adult Nursing Graduate outside US.

    seeandwhy replied to seeandwhy's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks Suzanne for the reply, I went straight the MSN-Adult Nursing in the Phils. but anyway, before I opened this website, I talked to someone from the American Academy of NP regarding my issue and...