allsmiles2008

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1. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

   allsmiles2008 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Pearsonvue trick worked for me and 25+ pple in my class. Those who all passed were not able to get to credit card screen & got the 'good' pop up. Those few who failed were able to go all the way...

2. From a parent's point of view which is better MD or NP?

   allsmiles2008 replied to gagesmommy's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   As a parent, I have had great experiences with both the MD and NP. When the kids go in for their yearly physicals it really doesn't matter. I do have a special needs child, who,when I am wanting a...

3. What allows one more independence? NP or CNS?

   allsmiles2008 replied to allsmiles2008's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Thank you so much for the valuable

4. Different roles for CNS's??? Come on guys share what you do!

   allsmiles2008 replied to traumaRUs's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

   TraumaRUs... thanks for a great and very informative

5. Parent - Child CNS?

   allsmiles2008 replied to waterlily252's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

   So What does a Parent-Child CNS really do? The program I am looking at has this as one of their options. Is this geared toward care of the "Family" versus just a specific group, such as peds, or...

6. Did ATI help you on the NCLEX?

   allsmiles2008 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   ATI and faculty swear that the ATI is the most beneficial resource for passing NCLEX. Has anyone else found this to be true, or is this just a sales

7. Share Your "Brain" Sheet

   allsmiles2008 replied to nurseJ88's topic in Cardiac

   Wow thank you everyone for all the great "brains"!!! You're all

8. State of CA CNS vs. NP

   allsmiles2008 replied to allsmiles2008's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

   Thanks everyone for the great info! That was very helpful and will help me in making my decision on Masters

9. For Those that Wear Support Stockings...

   allsmiles2008 replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for all the great info! I'm going to walgreens

10. State of CA CNS vs. NP

    allsmiles2008 replied to allsmiles2008's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    I have looked at that site and it still doesnt answer my questions. It is so general. I basically want to know: 1) Can I diagnose? 2) Write orders? 3) Write prescriptions 4) Order &...

11. What allows one more independence? NP or CNS?

    allsmiles2008 replied to allsmiles2008's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes I have read the stuff on the CA BRN website, but I would rather someone who just knows from first hand experience to tell me if they can do NP stuff also. I still dont think the BRNs info is...

12. San Joaquin Delta College Anticipated Changes

    allsmiles2008 replied to WWE DiVa's topic in California Nursing

    If you can't read & write, how are you going to succeed, am I right? Thus, the emphasis on English courses... just my 2

13. What allows one more independence? NP or CNS?

    allsmiles2008 replied to allsmiles2008's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am in California, so if anyone knows of the CNS vs NP role diffs/scope of practice CA, please share. Thank you all for your

14. State of CA CNS vs. NP

    allsmiles2008 posted a topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Are they the same in California? Does anyone know? Can CNS also prescribe meds, diagnose,

15. What allows one more independence? NP or CNS?

    allsmiles2008 replied to allsmiles2008's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I definitely want to do higher levels stuff, like be able to write orders, treatments, etc. By independence, I mean, still work in the clinical setting but be able to make my own decisions on...