LaruaRN

How did the exam go? Hope you passed! I am in the process of studying for the exam and have heard it is difficult.

In the current economic conditions I would recommend that you keep your current job. Use your paid time off for a vacation. It might take months to find another position, even an on-call position at a hospital. Best of luck to you.

The ANCC study guide is not expensive, only about $75. Your employer might pay for it (and the exam, if you pass) if you request to use your education dollars for it. You might get an increase in pay after passing the exam too, so think of it as an...

I like the Wii Fit Plus program. It is helpful with motivation and tracking results such as weight, BMI, calories burned, etc. I have only been using it for a week but I am finding it very helpful. I like that I can work out at home at any time. ...

DWLS in Florida is not a felony. If you only have one charge, it is a misdemenor, and that's what your narritive indicates. There are exceptions to this...see this link to this Florida lawyer's web page for additional details. http://www.ticket-lawye...

We use one that has columns for staff initials, pt. location, and a wider column for a description of pt. activity. pt. location is coded BR Bathroom RR Room Resting RA Room Awake GR Group Room DR Dining Room AMB Ambulating ADM Admit Room 1400...

Yes, I do feel that it is valued, especially since I work in an inpatient psychiatric unit. Are you planning to work psych nursing?

You asked me to compare social work MSW program to nursing RN school. In a nutshell here is my experience...:twocents: Social work school involved tons of reading, writing lots of 20-50 page papers, statistics and research, lots of theoretical model...

I have heard that the hospitals in Detroit are engaging in a bidding war for nurses, giving flat screen tv's etc...

I work in a small inpatient psych evaluation and treatment facility. We have a team comprised of nurses (RNs and LPNs) and mental health professionals (social workers, registered counselors). We work as a team to maintain a safe milieu for everyone....

I have not heard of the concept of anchor hours before. Is there a reference for this research? I have been working night shift since June and feel like I have adjusted for the most part but this might be helpful for health and just feeling well. ...

Jelet, you might want to consider training to become a certified nursing assistant. It is a requirement for admission to some nursing programs. It takes only a few months to complete, will qualify you to take the certification exam and will help yo...

If you are currently an F-1 student at the University of Central Florida, you can apply for practical training upon graduation. This should go for about one year. Contact your foreign student adviser on campus for the details. If you wish to remain ...

Lower Columbia College in Longview, WA has an LPN program.

I got my results from my state board website (Washington State). I was totally shocked to hear on the same day. This thread was so helpful and supportive. The suggestions were really valuable. I took a three day review class and did about 1200 que...

Hey, I took the NCLEX this morning and got my results this afternoon!! I passed with 75 questions. I am so happy! I don't know how to change my user name to get rid of SN at the end...I'd rather be LaruaRN now. Good luck to the rest of the April NC...

Hi everyone: Best to all of you!! I am taking the NCLEX on April 10th. Please count me!

I just found this thread and would like to join. I'm taking the NCLEX on 4-10.

Our nursing program had always worn all white until this year. Now we wear navy pants, white top, white lab coat, blue school patch on the top and coat sleeve. Many like the change. Some complained about the cost of the new pants. I like the vest...

Hi Paige: I will be graduating in March and I too have had my struggles with the pockets. I agree that having a specific pocket for everything helps. I also found it helpful to wear a nurse's "tool belt" It has a loop to put your tape on, a place ...

My nursing program requires us to take the nurses assistant training and become certified before starting the RN program. This is a great way to get an introduction to the nursing field. Many people in nursing school work part time as nurses assist...

If you really want to become a nurse, you should go for it. There are programs which will look only at the GPA for the pre-reqs and your grades in those are very good. Don't give up until you do your research. There are also programs which will ch...

Just keep moving toward your dream. Don't stop. I'm 51 now and will graduate this spring. Its been hard, especially financially, but it is so worth it. You are setting a good example for your children to follow their dreams and you will be in a po...

I have had a great experience at St. V's too. The nurses there actually like working with students and it makes such a difference to feel welcome and valued. A great learning environment. I love the computerized charting there too. Computers in a...