agldragonRN

agldragonRN

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  1. NCLEX quick results question

    agldragonRN replied to zackxylon's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i don't think so. if you do the pvt trick and get a good pop up then pay for the quick results and get "pass" then i would not worry whether it was a mistake and just wait for your license to

  2. I need some advice!!

    agldragonRN replied to bob8d's topic in International Nursing

    i am assuming you want to get licensed in california as many filipinos move there initially. here is the link for the application & instructions: board of registered nursing - licensure by...

  3. I need some advice!!

    agldragonRN replied to bob8d's topic in International Nursing

    what state you want to practice? they have a website and the application for international graduates is on there with all the instructions. i can help you and post the link after you tell

  4. Questions for LPN's who have taken NCLEX RN

    agldragonRN replied to Kelseyj79's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i took nclex-pn in 2008 and took nclex-rn october 2010. working as an lpn definitely helped as i knew all the med q's because i give them daily to my patients. the nclex-rn was easier for me because i...

  5. do we really need to study?

    agldragonRN replied to LaMorLPN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    yes you still need to study. why risk it and pay another fee and wait 45 days? i did ec as well and i studied enough to make me comfortable and confident for the nclex-rn. the ec nursing exams are...

  6. Fields that blend nursing with IT?

    agldragonRN replied to scrubbee's topic in Nursing Informatics

    thanks

  7. Lpn no more?

    agldragonRN replied to Sheila1982's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    never. maybe in hospital settings yeah but there are other places you can work as an lpn e.g. ltc, rehab, psych, md office, home health, hospice,

  8. Nursing salary

    agldragonRN replied to StL_Momma27's topic in General Nursing

    new grad rn -ltc/rehab: 28/hr weekdays & 30/hr weekends. i think that is lower than average in new jersey because i have a couple of friends who make more. but my benefits is excellent and much...

  9. Fields that blend nursing with IT?

    agldragonRN replied to scrubbee's topic in Nursing Informatics

    hi tdchim, yeah please share what school you go to and you think they will give me more credits for having an adn and associate in computer science? i am interested with the bs in him because i don't...

  10. Hoping to be done this year

    agldragonRN replied to Pixiedust0305's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i applied may 2, 2010 and was offered a cpne date may 7, 2010 which was three months later (8/6/2010 to 8/8/2010). this was for npac and at st. peter's hospital in albany, ny. great site! good luck to...

  11. CPNE workshops??? HELP!!!

    agldragonRN replied to N1colina's topic in Online Distance Learning

    yup listen to julie and go to tina logan in pa. julie and i went to tina at the same time along with other people. you will learn tons of info from tina and you will pass the cpne. like julie, i...

  12. Anyone know of any good LPN to RN online schools?

    agldragonRN replied to lynnie88's topic in Online Distance Learning

    like someone else's mentioned, your friend probably signed a contract with a publishing company, such as the college network, rue, etc..who supply students with books. plus this student will still pay...

  13. I should probably let this go but...

    agldragonRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    okay we had this bad snow storm in new jersey and i worked 3-11 when it started on sunday. everybody was calling out and they needed people for the 11-7 shift. they were asking everybody if they could...

  14. I should probably let this go but...

    agldragonRN replied to agldragonRN's topic in General Nursing

    update: so i went to work today and spoke to the staffing person who made the "deal" with the other nurse. i told her i was not happy the way she treated me on monday especially i helped out the day...

  15. I should probably let this go but...

    agldragonRN replied to agldragonRN's topic in General Nursing

    thank goodness she did. i only had to give a couple of meds such as ambien, etc... i would have been fine with it if i did not work 18 hours prior and only 3 hrs sleep. the supervisor did not help...

  16. I should probably let this go but...

    agldragonRN replied to agldragonRN's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for all the replies. yes this is ltc. i learned from this experience and next time they need my help, i would have to think twice and it would be on my terms. but i know myself and i will...

  17. asking for meds?

    agldragonRN replied to backatit2's topic in General Nursing

    as long as my patients are happy with my nursing care, that is all that matter. and just fyi, i am one of the favorite nurses on my floor. my patients are very happy when i come back from vacation or...

  18. asking for meds?

    agldragonRN replied to backatit2's topic in General Nursing

    if it's appropriate to be given every 4 hours and patient wants it that way, i will try my best to honor it but i will still ask the patient to use the call bell in case i forget or i get behind due...

  19. asking for meds?

    agldragonRN replied to backatit2's topic in General Nursing

    not being snotty. just responding to her reply saying that opinions who disagree with her are wrong. you are an rn so your opinion regarding nursing practice and judgment carry more

  20. asking for meds?

    agldragonRN replied to backatit2's topic in General Nursing

    because i am not an engineer. i am a registered nurse. you just agreed with me without realizing it. you have no idea what it's like being a nurse because you're still a nurse wanna be. yet you are...

  21. asking for meds?

    agldragonRN replied to backatit2's topic in General Nursing

    because we are talking about nursing actions and judgments. it's like me telling the engineer how to build

  22. Our new hire, new grad charge nurse

    agldragonRN replied to kimbo9's topic in General Nursing

    i want my charge nurse to be knowledgeable clinically and be able to assist when i ask for help especially when i am a new rn. why would the title of the staff change people's

  23. asking for meds?

    agldragonRN replied to backatit2's topic in General Nursing

    you just reinforced what most people on this thread are saying. you have to use your nursing judgment! you can choose to give the prn pain meds around the clock or you can choose to offer it q 4...

  24. asking for meds?

    agldragonRN replied to backatit2's topic in General Nursing

    wrong according to you! who is not even a nurse yet (or a nursing student). as you can see from all these posts, we nurses practice differently on certain situations. but that does not make the other...

  25. asking for meds?

    agldragonRN replied to backatit2's topic in General Nursing

    really? you have 25 years of nursing experience? yet you still resort to calling other nurses an ass when you don't agree with the opinion? you think you are pretty clever, don't you? it sounds like...