energizer

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1. How hard is the NCLEX???

   energizer replied to ksauce20's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I just passed on my first try with less than 80 questions. I got married the day before, so I didn't prepare much. I completed one half of a saunders review book and read Kaplan twice. The reason I...

2. Anyone failed NCLEX after starting internship?

   energizer replied to NurseLatteDNP's topic in General Nursing

   I understand, there is so much pressure to deal with. I just passed NCLEX on my first try with 80 questions or less on Feb. 15, 2007. I couldn't study because I got married the day before. (That...

3. Need some more information

   energizer replied to carveronica's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   Please keep in mind that I am not a doctor. I have witnessed patients with CHF and poor kidney function have swelling in their legs. I don't think that anyone can really tell you exactly how long she...

4. Why do so many of you hate working med/surg?

   energizer replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing

   I worked on a Med. Surg floor for 2 years before passing NCLEX. I am now going through RN training for ICU. I didn't want 11-14 patients on a midnight shift. I don't want to work with nursing...

5. Question... are we supposed to help? Good Samaritan.

   energizer replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

   I was told that even though there is a Good Samaratin Act. Nurses will still can be held accountable for poor nursing judgement. For Example, if a person acquired a serious neck injury due to a MVA...

6. would appreciate advice

   energizer replied to MQ Edna's topic in Hospice, Palliative

   I think you will have alot to offer as a hospice nurse. I know many nurses that took alot of time off. They all did great upon returing to the work force. Kind of like riding a bike after putting...

7. How Many Times Do You Have To Take A&P1 ?

   energizer replied to juicy_jade's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I took one full year of A&P and that is all. There is a long waiting list for many schools. Some people need to stay in classes to be eligible for insurance coverage by their parents. So...

8. Anyone failed NCLEX after starting internship?

   energizer replied to NurseLatteDNP's topic in General Nursing

   At the hospital where I work graduate nurses have to pass NCLEX before entering preceptorship. Most states allow graduate nurses to work under the supervision of an RN for 3 months after graduation...