ArrowRN BSN, RN

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    Attending University of Youtube/Google

    ArrowRN replied to travelgurl18's topic in General Students

    Just curious, I don't hear a lot about MEPN programs (Master Entry level Program in Nursing), how does that work? Does it get you a BSN first and you sit the NCLEX then go straight into being an...
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    knowlege deficit student

    ArrowRN replied to slusk's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm assuming this is for prior to seeing the patient since you got no assessment data. We had to do something similar. Do you have any lab values? Remember nursing diagnosis has to do with what is...
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    2nd Semester Student Looking for PCT

    ArrowRN replied to Stacilator's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Well only based on your last sentence, I think being a PCT is very valuable. It's not "nursing tasks" but the majority of nursing students leave school handling no more than 1 patient at a time well...
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    Career change

    ArrowRN replied to rewob716's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm still a BSN student, but most people of my previous class were able to find jobs. I think with your experience, you'd definitely have no issues. Lots of Fl hospitals are pushing for BSN trained...
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    Saunders comprehensive review 5th or 6th edition

    ArrowRN replied to Toadd35's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm in the same boat. I heard the 6th is just about the same. I don't know I have not seen it. One main difference is the 6th does not have a CD and all the additional questions are on the evolve...
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    2nd Semester Student Looking for PCT

    ArrowRN replied to Stacilator's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Funtimes did have a good point about tweaking resumes. I had mine proof read and critiqued by one of my instructors who is also an ARNP and has experience hiring people. I had to cross out a lot of...
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    Will PCT help me get an RN job in the future?

    ArrowRN replied to pidgz's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If you are already an RN, it makes no sense taking a PCT job unless that job specifies some definitive progressing to be an RN in training at some time in the near future. You would be grossly...
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    Failed clinical. Feels like the end of the world...

    ArrowRN replied to ari1's topic in General Students

    Hold up are you saying you failed because of your communication problem and stuttering? I don't know why nursing schools think the best nurses are chatty extroverts. In your case I totally agree with...
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    Failed CNA skills Exam: Appeal results?

    ArrowRN replied to MarkinAZ's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    To OP, I think that's why in Florida we can now take the pulse twice with 2 different nurses. Its seems like a ridiculous way for them to fail you for that and pass everything else. Prometric does...
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    2nd Semester Student Looking for PCT

    ArrowRN replied to Stacilator's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I don't know what up with Fl hospital but they respond the same way to everyone unless you know someone. I would advice you to challenge the CNA, just so you can be officially "licensed". I was...
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    How Blood Pressure is Regulated

    ArrowRN replied to Bloodworks's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    definitely all of the
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    When to use gloves

    ArrowRN replied to Deenice's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    For skills test just use gloves when ever you think its necessary and as stated in the skills sheets on prometric.com For my test I had partial bath...I was so nervous I actually forgot to put on...
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    PCT "brain" sheets?

    ArrowRN replied to Sara Lindsey's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    This is a good topic. I'd like to know how you guys keep organized as well. I'm starting as a PCT soon and there is no way I'll remember all that stuff for 8 to 12 patients, even
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    Should I go to pct school or lpn school?

    ArrowRN replied to joqueen's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Hospitals in my area rarely hire lpn's if ever. Lpn mainly go into nursing homes. The PCT program will more likely get you in the hospital setting either as a PCT, CNA or monitor tech and phelbotomy...
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    Attending University of Youtube/Google

    ArrowRN replied to travelgurl18's topic in General Students

    Well they should not be referring you to youtube and google, however in our BSN program its common for them to make us look stuff up or research things ourselves. I use youtube to gain better...
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    16hour CNA shifts

    ArrowRN posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Browsing for jobs I came across a post for weekend only 16 hour shift from like 7am to 11pm sat and sunday. Do CNAs work this shift often? If so what is it
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    Do you want to be jobless after nursing school? I didn't think so...

    ArrowRN replied to Manny92's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    To get work in North Florida if you did not take the PCT course, they also ask for EKG and phlebotomy for you to get hired. I just have my CNA. I've been trying hospitals with no luck, even had a...
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    Academic References

    ArrowRN replied to goldenanchor's topic in General Students

    Absolutely ask your present professor. Back when I was doing pre-reqs I got a great recommendation from my chemistry teacher and she was happy to help. Just explain what your goals are and why it is...
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    What is a good book to read up on before starting nursing school

    ArrowRN replied to MizMaverick's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'd say anatomy and physiology are the most important things to brush up on prior to school. They do not re-teach that in nursing school. You are expected to know it. Once you know how everything...
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    Dating a Doctor

    ArrowRN replied to Wildcat2009's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Well I dont know anything about medicine, i'm just a student. I was referring to his girls "circle" of doc friends, not all doctors. There are some very friendly ones
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    ICU patient education

    ArrowRN posted a topic in Critical Care

    Hello, I'm a nursing student. We are on clinical rotations in the critical care units. I'd like to know if anyone has good online resources for providing patient education on these units or what are...
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    Please PRAY.. I Failed...BUT

    ArrowRN replied to PayitForwardHolistic's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wow congrats. Your story was reviting and inspiring. Thanks for sharing it with
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    ICU patient education

    ArrowRN replied to ArrowRN's topic in Critical Care

    Thanks I guess I'm thinking too much like a student or overthinking. It will take a while for students to get that natural flow into a
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    Nurse Corps

    ArrowRN replied to angela82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OP are you referring to HRSA Nurse corps? there is a whole thread about this with many people who were successfully chosen last year for the 2013-14 cycle read it and see what you can find out....
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    Starting my first job as a CNA...offered two jobs. Need help deciding! :(

    ArrowRN replied to WestKyKing's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thats great the LTC supports you. I've been applying to hospitals with no luck yet. I think next week I'll try LTC