DMae

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1. new grad struggles

   DMae replied to nursing6207's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I know the first year is supposed to be the roughest, but it's physically taking its toll. I have a couple weeks left of my ICU orientation and I'm freaking out. Granted, this week was the most...

2. Question from a student - DOBUTAMINE

   DMae replied to Savin'Em's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   Is it possible that with the increased contractility and therefore increased cardiac output that the body doesn't have to compensate as much, dropping the

3. Harder to get a job than I thought

   DMae replied to lsvalliant's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I was really discouraged too and I'm in Northern California. They do make it sound like people will just be knocking at your door with job offers. I started applying in March and didn't have an...

4. Is Kaplan overrated?

   DMae replied to lsvalliant's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I think Kaplan is overrated. After taking the course in high school my SAT score DROPPED. For the NCLEX, I decided to invest in Hurst review which covers content and test taking skills. I know...

5. June 2008 NCLEX support group

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

   Took it this morning and got 75 questions. I'm in California and it's going to take at least a week for results. Cross your fingers

6. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

   DMae replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I just got back, took the NCLEX-RN...turned off at 75. I had tons of drugs and viruses I've never even heard of. I'm freaking out. I also had lots of priority and management questions as...

7. Katherin Heigl Scrubs

   DMae replied to modelmama07's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   I'm having a problem finding scrubs that I like...but I love the pants from the london collection. They have a nice thick knit waistband. Nothing else really worked for me

8. Share Your "Brain" Sheet

   DMae replied to nurseJ88's topic in Cardiac

   I graduate next week and just accepted my first RN position on the CCU. Thanks for all the brain sheets, I appreciate all the help I can

9. Leadership ATI

   DMae replied to Nurse K8's topic in General Students

   It's not that bad. We had two chances to take it so I didn't study for the first one and got Level

10. Question about the TEAS (nervous)

    DMae replied to Delaina's topic in General Nursing

    Of all the tests to worry about, this is not the one. I was forced to travel a few hours away to take it at a university since the univ that I was at didn't offer it. I had to take it in the summer...

11. mandated Nurse to patient ratios

    DMae replied to kburns0016's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to the California Nurses Association we do have mandated ratios here in CA. I can't imagine working in a state without. For your proposal, I would definitely check out all the research the...

12. how expensive is california? CAN A NURSE MANAGE WITH HER WAGE??

    DMae replied to curlysin's topic in California Nursing

    BSNs require many more than 120 units. The minimum you need for a BA from a university is 120 units. I started doing my pre reqs right out of high school, went directly into the nursing program...

13. Which drug handbook is best?

    DMae replied to CSUStanRN's topic in General Nursing

    I prefer Davis's, much better than Mosbys and the other ones I've seen. I don't have a PDA though, so I'm not much help regarding

14. Ugh, just moved to Sacramento area, had no idea how bad it was...

    DMae replied to fireshifter's topic in California Nursing

    Actually, Humboldt had more applicants than Sonoma State which was a surprise. The year I applied, Sacramento State had almost 400 applicants for their 55 spots. I absolutely love it here at...

15. What are the differences between Higher and Lower type questions on NCLEX

    DMae replied to Raevyn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Here is how I understand it. Low level questions are questions that have direct answers. No critical thinking is really involved. Example: Q: What type of ulcer should you watch out for on the...