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  1. MSU Moorhead RN-BSN vs St. Scholastica vs UND vs Mankato...

    WannaBeNrse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi there, I am finally actually almost done with my ADN Program (graduating in December :)) and am wondering about the next step. I knew right from the start that I want to go on to get my BSN...

  2. Online Masters vs traditional school - does it matter?

    WannaBeNrse posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi all, I am looking at different schools and was wondering if it will make a difference to employers in the future where I get my MSN. I noticed that traditional universities have quite strict...

  3. WGU MSN Education - Doable with family, work etc.?

    WannaBeNrse posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hello, I am thinking about going back to school, and from what I've seen and read, WGU seems to be the most efficient and cost-effective way to go. Is there anyone here who has gone through the 38 CU...

  4. Best practice ideas for handling delusions...?

    WannaBeNrse posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hi, I am still fairly new to psych nursing (a little over a year now), and I really LOVE what I do. But, every time I am taking care of a highly delusional patient, I find myself wondering how to...

  5. Safe staffing levels

    WannaBeNrse replied to chelleanne's topic in Psychiatric

    Wow.... those ratios are scary. We have a 1:4 ratio, and one psych aide (small unit). I could not imagine being the only RN for 16 psychotic and/or suicidal

  6. Why choose Psych Nursing?

    WannaBeNrse replied to Amee200's topic in Psychiatric

    Hi there :) I'm an INFP ;-) I actually found myself in the same dilemma when I decided to go back to school six years ago. I was always drawn to psychology and/or social work - but with two little...

  7. Which stethoscope is best for nursing school?

    WannaBeNrse posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hi, I am about 7 weeks away from being officially a nursing student :-) My program starts on January 12, 2009. We had an orientation last week, and were told to get a stethoscope, and that "you can...

  8. CMA posing as nurse...?

    WannaBeNrse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I have a question: Is it legal for a CMA to pose as a nurse and give medical advice? I called the clinic here this a.m., because I have a fever & sore throat, and the clinic's receptionist,...

  9. Brand new license, brand new job, and pregnant...

    WannaBeNrse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I need some advise. I just passed my Boards and will start my new job as an RN on med/surg in a small hospital on Monday. And I also just found out that I am pregnant. Probably around 6 weeks or...

  10. Brand new license, brand new job, and pregnant...

    WannaBeNrse replied to WannaBeNrse's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you girls sooo much for your replies. I think you are all right, I should probably not jump the gun and tell them right away, especially since I haven't even been to the doctor yet. But I am...

  11. Brand new license, brand new job, and pregnant...

    WannaBeNrse replied to WannaBeNrse's topic in General Nursing

    That's what I'd like to do since it is not even DR. confirmed yet- but what if they assign me to patients with CMV or radiation implants or whatever else may harm my

  12. ATI Predictor in relation to passing/failing the NCLEX

    WannaBeNrse replied to Amberjo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Virtual ATI is a great program- if you follow you're coach's recommendations and wait for the green light, your chance of passing should be excellent. The VATI predictor is very difficult. I scored...

  13. HELP w/SATA question??

    WannaBeNrse replied to jojonightengaleGN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hmm, I'd say 2,3,4,5,7. He's in resp. acidosis, and yes I also read this as respiratory distress... the PaO2 is really

  14. Prioritizing.... O2 vs. sitting up

    WannaBeNrse replied to WannaBeNrse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you all. Now that you put it that way.....I agree that sitting up should be the FIRST intervention. These tests really make you second-guess the simplest

  15. Prioritizing.... O2 vs. sitting up

    WannaBeNrse posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi, I came across a question today that was about coming to a pediatric asthma patient's room and finding him dyspneic.... the two answer choices I was torn between were "position in high fowler's" or...

  16. nclex pn...nervous!!!

    WannaBeNrse replied to chigrl02's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Here in MN we can see the results on the BON website the very next morning... I feel really bad for those poor Cali nurses that have to wait it out for six

  17. Virtual ATI- those tests make me feel dumb....

    WannaBeNrse posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi there, is anyone else here using VATI for NCLEX (RN) prep? Our school made us buy it and I do think it's a good program because it helps me structure my reviews, but HOLY COW those initial...

  18. Bad Interview?

    WannaBeNrse posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi, I had my first interview for an RN position yesterday (I am graduating next week). First of all, I arrived 10 min. early, but they kept me waiting 15 minutes past the scheduled time (so 25 minutes...

  19. Passed boards- and got laid off immediately :-(

    WannaBeNrse posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi, I was just wondering if this happened to anyone else- I took nclex-pn on tuesday, and according to the BON web site, my license was issued this morning :) Now the sad thing is, the DON at my work...

  20. VBAC: new insights

    WannaBeNrse replied to Elvish's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi, I just wanna add to that, according to the international cesarean awareness network (www.ican.org), the risk of a uterine rupture for a woman with a low transverse incision is 0.87%. Now compare...

  21. Can I trust the BON, or do I have to wait for pearson to have my results up...?

    WannaBeNrse posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi, I took the nclex-PN yesterday.... the pearsonvue web site still says "your results are not available at this time", but as of this morning, my application status on the MN board of nursing site...

  22. Can I trust the BON, or do I have to wait for pearson to have my results up...?

    WannaBeNrse replied to WannaBeNrse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well it doesn't say anything about a license yet- all it says is "application status: Passed exam 12/29/2009"; yesterday, it did not say that yet. still says nothing under

  23. How many people failed the CNA state exam the first time?

    WannaBeNrse replied to windmill182's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    @Jessicuy: You'll know your results the same day

  24. When can I apply for jobs?

    WannaBeNrse posted a topic in General Students

    Hi, I will be done with the LPN program in mid-December, and I hope to take my boards shortly after Christmas (or before if possible....but I don't think it will go this fast). So when should I start...

  25. How Will Universal Health Care Change Nursing?

    WannaBeNrse replied to arelle68's topic in General Nursing

    Universal healthcare means less cost, more choices, and better care and outcomes for everybody. If you don't believe this, do some research regarding different healthcare systems. No system is as...