NurseWeasel

Maybe this won't help anyone but me, but when I figured it out today it was a lightbulb moment and I'll never forget how to convert mg to kg (or whatever). Here goes. The left hand is viewed as "the big number" (kg, for instance). The right hand is...

Does anyone know where I might take these 3 classes via distance ed? The course description needs to be similar to the following: Intro to Pathobiology: 3 credits. Concepts of pathobiology, to include causes, common mechanisms and manifestations of...

Pace Medical Staffing is supposed to be really good. They only staff Oregon and Washington, but I'm *thisclose* to being employed by them. Just need to send them fingerprints and a copy of my SS card. They came highly recommended by my neighbor's dau...

From the little I understand about this, the difference between TA and not doing TA is whether or not you claim deductions for your travel expenses (etc) on your taxes at the end of the year. You still end up paying the appropriate amount of tax, it...

As far as I understand it (and I haven't traveled or done agency/registry YET), they both pay well but with the 13 week contracts you get free rent or subsidies, insurance, etc. Plus you probably get to actually "travel" more, because with registry ...

I spoke with an AMN recruiter today (I've not yet traveled) and was told that they just want to be on the same page with the traveler... just be honest and let them know what you need. They'll be there when you are ready to come back. Now before eve...

Billy_baroo, did you go?

At least one of the hospitals in Boise, ID uses it. I hate it. I always overthink everything. Must... learn... to stop overthinking!!!! New mantra: *KISS*

I think the 'right' answer depends on who YOU are - just be yourself. That said, if you're inclined to short answers you might consider tossing one out and then watching carefully for signs that they want MORE... in which case you can elaborate on w...

Ain't that the truth! Best wishes with your decision.

Yes, I think Saunders will be fine. Really, my best advice is what other people have said... you KNOW this stuff. It's in there. Review your basic lab values and medications, and READ THE RATIONALE for every test question you take. That's what tr...

Ahhh, HERE is this thread. I was scoring in the 60%-70% range on the sample tests. Our school did the Mosby faux test and I got "94% probability of passing" on that one. But all the online and at home tests I wasn't doing so hot - even though I kn...

Whomever asked about the validity of the sample tests... I worked with ALL the books and sample question disks out there, I think. We took the Mosby faux-NCLEX at school, too. I got "94% probability of passing" on the Mosby, but on every other stud...

It could have been one of the experimental questions. Plus, you ARE allowed to miss some, you know. Hee. So don't freak yourself out over random facts... know your basics and how to prioritize care based on those basics, and you'll be fine.

That burial question seems really "out there" with regards to what the NCLEX would ask. They'd be more likely to ask something having to do with nursing care than something postmortem. All my questions were "big picture" type stuff, not specific de...

I just took it yesterday. I had 1 for sure where I needed to know a normal range in order to prioritize care. I quickly narrowed it down to 2 choices but I had to really think about those 2 because the lab values were CLOSE to normal. When I got h...

I did it. The Nikon D70 is my new best friend.

I have the Treo650. Yes, I bought the subscription to Pepid... which is essentially buying the product with all it's updates and tech support. It works out to about $5 a month if you buy the 2 year plan, which I did. I know it seems expensive, but...

I'm GOING to buy a new digital SLR camera. As soon as I can get to the camera store. Trying to decide between the Nikon D70 and a Canon (because I've already got some trick Canon lenses). Hubby is Not Pleased as he thinks our current digicam works...

My last class was 12/6, pinning 12/7. Technically done with school (dead week, finals week even though we didn't have any) 12/17. STILL haven't rec'd ATT yet, although I called yesterday to check and should have it next week. Been studying fairly ...

I use Pepid RN and HIGHLY recommend it. It has EVERYTHING you could ever want, all in one neat package. Drugs, assessment, lab values, it even cross references up to 40 drugs at a time to check for potential interactions! It has calculators, info ...

Is it ethical to omit a job from applications, or would that be dishonest / falsification? I had a short (3-4 month) job as a student at a local facility. It went poorly and I ended up quitting with no notice. This is an employment at will state. ...

My other work experiences are great. I've got apps in at 4 places right now, so I'm really hoping that one little blip on the radar of job experience won't eliminate me from the competition. I'm doing the waiting game right now. Wish me luck!

I saw an experienced RN start an IV on an elderly patient with very fragile veins... no tourniquet, let the arm dangle to distend, and she went in near the wrist. The thing she pointed out to me was that she went in right in the center of a Y where ...

Ooooo, good one, Boe!