RNrural

RNrural

Rural Nursing = Med/Surg, ER, OB, ICU

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  1. How far did you travel to take the NCLEX?

    RNrural replied to TimBukWho?'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wow! That was an extremely fast test date. I wonder if not having to worry about the exam for weeks would help? It took me a month after I got my ATT to get a date. Those that just got their numbers...

  2. July NCLEX Takers come on in!

    RNrural replied to orchids8's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Pinning May 9th Graduation May10th Live HESI review for 4 days 911 on my Exit HESI Saunders 4th edition CD as well as book NCLEX RN 3500 75 questions per day On my days off I do 200 to 300 questions,...

  3. How far did you travel to take the NCLEX?

    RNrural replied to TimBukWho?'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I can only imagine having to travel to another country! That would make the process much more stressful. I guess when you think about that, living in a rural area is not so

  4. How far did you travel to take the NCLEX?

    RNrural replied to TimBukWho?'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The closest date I could get to test was one month! It has been the longest month of my life! I feel like the longer I wait the more information is slipping out of my brain. I do questions every day I...

  5. How far did you travel to take the NCLEX?

    RNrural replied to TimBukWho?'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    As you can probably see I live in a rural area. I will have to travel 150 miles to the testing center in Denver. Of course I travelled 110 miles to attend classes! No big deal.... My test date is July...

  6. Nclex

    RNrural replied to ColleenMommyOf4's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations! What a great feeling to finally reach the finish line... Take my boards on July 10th, hope for the same results. I am sure it feels great to call yourself an RN!

  7. How many have to take/have taken HESI?

    RNrural replied to futureRNJaz's topic in General Students

    Hello, I graduated from an ADN program in Colorado in May and we took the HESI exams all year long. We had a final exit exam that we also had to pass with an 850 in order to graduate. We also had 3...

  8. July NCLEX Takers come on in!

    RNrural replied to orchids8's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello All! I like everyone else has been patiently waiting for my ATT. Woke up at 2pm after working the night shift and it was finally here! Went on-line right away and the earliest date I could get...

  9. June 2008 NCLEX support group

    RNrural replied to IamRN08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It certainly has been a long hard road! I graduate on My 10th. My college requires us to send our transcripts with our application to the state board. Mine finally arrived on May 29th! :down:Colorado...

  10. Any past/present CNA's here?

    RNrural replied to Satori77's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hello! I worked as a CNA for 15 years until I became an LPN last August and will actually graduate from Morgan Community College in May with my RN. I have worked for the last 10 years for a rural...

  11. Calling all CNA'S!!

    RNrural replied to going4it's topic in General Nursing

    Hello! I actually became an LPN in August and will graduate from RN school in May after 15 years of working as a CNA. Although my road has been quite long, it has been a great one. As I have gone...

  12. Non-traditional Students and Nurses - 1st semester question

    RNrural replied to vjhappy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    vjhappy, I gotta be honest and tell you that I study just about every hour that I am not sleeping or working my 24 hours a week. My whole life is consumed by nursing school or working. I have a 3.8...

  13. Non-traditional Students and Nurses - 1st semester question

    RNrural replied to vjhappy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have worked for a small rural hospital as a CNA for the last 8 years. I am an older (48 years) student. When I began nursing school last year I worked all weekends to make ends meet. I work full...

  14. Who Is Your Mentor?

    RNrural replied to dari98's topic in General Nursing

    My son is my inspiration. Just like Nurserotten's brother he was injured in a pickup rollover at 21 and broke his neck at the C 6-7 and has been a quad for 6 years. He never says never and goes...

  15. Help Preparing for Clinical Day!

    RNrural replied to lpnhell's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It would also be very helpful to know how the pre-existing conditions will affect the patients treatment of the existing condition. Knowing your Pathophisiology of each of the disorders or diseases...

  16. For those that wanted Drug lists.

    RNrural replied to Thedreamer's topic in General Students

    Hello! I would also like a copy of the drug list!! I am going to take my NCLEX-PN this summer, RN program next year....Thanks so much!!

  17. How far did everyone travel for clinical practice?

    RNrural replied to Sensoria17's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hello, Of course I live in a rural area and we travel wherever we need to go. Classes are 45 miles away and I had to travel 105 miles to my clinical sites. Many nights I spent at the Super 8 because...

  18. To all of you CNA's in nursing school, I have a few questions.

    RNrural replied to JesL2bRN2007's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi! I have actually worked in a hospital for 7 years as a CNA. I graduate on Saturday with my LPN and begin my RN program in Aug. Did working as a CNA help... absolutely! My patient care skills were...

  19. Calling All CNA's!

    RNrural replied to nightingale's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello everyone! I have been a CNA since 1991. I worked 5 years in long term care, didn't work for a while and have now worked at a small rural hospital going on 8 years. I absolutely love patient...

  20. Need to vent

    RNrural replied to first_lobster's topic in MICU, SICU

    Wow, I am sorry you had this experience with a student. I am a student and we were taught to respect the nursing staff and to follow them and only do what we were asked by our nurse. As the weeks...

  21. Ever feel like this...?

    RNrural replied to bisson's topic in General Students

    As this year winds down I am also finding myself very stressed! Like you I started the year with great grades. As the year has progressed it seems to have gotten more difficult. Clinicals have...

  22. CNA to LPN

    RNrural replied to Knorremeisje's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Wow...I am impressed at your skill level!! But, you must admit that the skills you possess are much beyond the skills of a CNA. You would be what I would consider to be the exception to the rule as...

  23. CNA to LPN

    RNrural replied to Knorremeisje's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hello all! I am new to the group. I found this coversation very intersting. I have been a CNA in a hospital in Colorado for 8 years. I am also 4 weeks from graduating from LPN school. I had to have...