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wondering what is the protocol for sending up food for Pts in Isolation. For one, should the kitchen be made aware of all isolation patients on a particular floor so disposable trays can be sent up ? I had this question during one of my clinical ro...

PCA Dilaudid or Morphine / PCEA Bupivacaine is discontinued POD1 and we transition to PO meds....with having Dilaudid or Morphine IVP as Break thru q3hrs if the Percocets / Roxicodone is not adequate. Last week I had a knee replacement that came out ...

Gypsy seems to have covered it. Good reply... only thing I can add is that we follow protocols...like the timing of removing Foley Catheter and Drains (Hemovac, JP and Stryker) and dressing changes. Foley removal is usually POD 1(6-8hrs to void, if...

Has anyone taken these courses online ? just wanted to hear any helpful comments or suggestions. Thanks in advance. [TABLE] [TR] [TD][h=2]Course Descriptions[/h][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]NURS 325 Critical Issues in Nursing - 3.00 credits[/TD] [/TR...

Hi, The Live course is for 3 days. Do they suggest when one should sit after completing the course ? If not how long did you wait to take the NCLEX after completing the exam. Any suggestions before starting the course ? Thanks in advance.

I asked for a copy of my Dad's medical records from a Hospital. I received a bill from a 3rd party that made the actual copies. Does having a 3rd party make copies violate the HIPAA rule since we were not made aware that another source would be copy...

We buried my Dad in June. I work on a Post Op floor. The Doctors all seem to stay away from this drug. Some say it is a good alternative to use..... My Dad's bleeding did not stop and I had to sign the Hospice forms. Some alternative.

BCC has an alliance with William Paterson. Arguably a cheaper way to get a BSN if one attends a Community College first and then transfer to a 4yr or RN to BSN program.

IMO you are speaking to the call center when you call, not the BON. I am not saying they are not helpful but I did not get results until I went to Newark after waiting 2 months thanks to Alibee. I went to them on a Friday and had my license issue...

Like mentioned earlier in this thread....If you register here: https://newjersey.mylicense.com/eGov/Login.aspx You can see the list of forms submitted and everything necessary for licensing. and if you are deficient in anything. I would go here f...

Mid June.

I went to Newark on Friday. This Monday morning I have my license issued. Thanks for the suggestion Alibee.

When I started, the HESI was the determining factor. Like you said they start at the top with the higher scores and work down from there until the spots are filled. A friend that had a much better GPA than me was not accepted since I had a better H...

Have you checked the Blood Donation and Immunization organizations in your area as well, over the CNA position ? Immunizations orgs like Mollen. Not sure of your area....just a suggestion.

can someone give a salary range if known.

tired of shaving the chest hair and wearing a T shirt under gets warm. are there any alternatives to the V neck top ?

Thanks for all the replies... Hurst worked for me.....Passed !

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My Dad has received 8 units of blood since Saturday. Today is monday. Rectal bleeding that they cannot find the origins of (after colonoscopy, Endoscopy, Scan..etc) so it has been deduced to his Defib Dr switching to Pradaxa just under 2wks ago. He h...

To those that took Hurst... How did you schedule your studying....? did you watch all the vids first...then to the Trainer Questions ? Or while going throught the videos....did you also try to do questions throughout the day ? Just trying to make th...

Thanks for the replies... and let me add that I also have the LaCharity Book to cover the Prioritization, Delegation and Management. So I am using: Hurst Review Kaplan Qbank NCLEX 4000 - just to add a lil variety with the questions LaCharity. Lo...

Thanks for the reply.... but i signed up for the online review this afternoon. my intent is to do 2 vids/day with 75 Qs from Kaplan's Qbank until i finish the vids. I viewed Fluids and Elect today and the vids did not put me to sleep like the Kapla...

Ive been told both and add LaCharity.

check the computers in the Nursing Lab.

I did the evening program and I totally agree. I had Bado for Level 1. Her first exam covered something like 30 chapts. I worked FT during the day, so this made it tough to read all the chapts. read what you can, but definitely concentrate more on t...