DMae

DMae

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  1. new grad struggles

    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. 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

    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?

    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

    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?

    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

    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

    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

    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)

    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

    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. 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?

    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. 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. 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...
  16. Kaiser Permanante ??

    I'm interested in Kaiser because of their coverage. I was born in a Kaiser (thanks to my dads wonderful benefits) and I will probably die at a Kaiser. I've never had a problem getting any...
  17. cedars-sinai

    I was looking at Cedars Sinai for their wonderful new grad programs, but I don't think I could deal with the LA lifestyle and living down south. They are in the news because of what happened with...
  18. Nursing....a very popular second career?

    Nursing is huge, it's definitely a popular second career. I'm the youngest one in my class (graduating w/my BSN in May at 22!). Most of the class is older, going back to school. All my friends own...