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  1. Nursing for compassion or the financial reward?

    ok2bme replied to RNLULULABAMBA's topic in General Nursing

    Money I spontaneously applied to accelerated BSN programs after the realization that in 1 year, I would be able to have decent money, flexibility, and job security while pursuing my true career, a phd...

  2. How many people really keep in touch after nursing school?

    ok2bme replied to ERsn's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, there's 5 of us that keep in touch! My grandmother still keeps in touch with her nursing school buds from +55 years

  3. New grad looking for job in NYC area

    ok2bme replied to bjmorgan3's topic in New York Nursing

    Tell me about it! I went to nyc for my 21st birthday..ever since I have been obsessed with the city. I changed my major to nursing because I thought it was the quickest and most secure path to making...

  4. Do I really need a BSN?

    ok2bme replied to latebloomer74's topic in General Students

    I am currently in a new grad internship, BSN was a requirement They accept ASN/ADN/Diploma nurses..but only after they have experience, not for the internship Know your local market well, the economy...

  5. Anyone with experience with accerated RN programs?

    ok2bme replied to smazor's topic in General Nursing

    I recently completed a 14 month accelerated BSN program. I simultaneously juggled a part time job as a caregiver, and graduated magna cum laude..and no I am not exceptionally smart! You can do it too....

  6. Correct prder removal of PPE????

    ok2bme replied to nursingstudentstill's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Go with the CDC..I got my information from a poster in the nurses break room, just took and passed the NCLEX, but that doesn't mean I got the infection control q's correct..sorry for the confusion...

  7. Celebratory Tattoo?

    ok2bme replied to ortess1971's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just found out I passed boards yesterday! I am getting a tattoo on my back..it has nothing to do with nursing though. It is the "tree of life", the trunk is a man and woman hugging and...

  8. NCLEx-RN study buddy testing MARCH 2010

    ok2bme replied to roze's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You didn't fail yourself or anyone else..you failed a test. And failing with 265 questions just meant that you needed a few more questions for the computer to be confident that you passed..as opposed...

  9. When did the computer stop for your NCLEX Exam?

    ok2bme replied to newcalvn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    166-ish and I

  10. Correct prder removal of PPE????

    ok2bme replied to nursingstudentstill's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Contact: Donning: Wash hands. Put on gown then gloves before going inside pt's room. Removing: Remove gloves then gown before leaving pt's room. Wash hands Droplet: Donning: Wash hands. Put on mask,...

  11. lazy cnas

    ok2bme replied to marielina85's topic in General Nursing

    I think many of the lazy CNA's are lazy because they are not respected..when a person does not feel valued they will not be motivated to do optimal work. Good managers know to celebrate and recognize...

  12. Accelerated Nursing Programs

    ok2bme replied to Living4Peace's topic in General Nursing

    i recently completed a 14 month long accelerated bsn program..it was challenging but very doable, i graduated magna cum laude and i'm not that smart lol. the hardest part is not absorbing the content...

  13. NCLEx-RN study buddy testing MARCH 2010

    ok2bme replied to roze's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the exam at 9 am on Tuesday the 9th. My Quick Results took exactly 48 hours to show up..I know because I tried accessing it like every other hour since taking the test lol. I did PVT as soon as...

  14. NCLEx-RN study buddy testing MARCH 2010

    ok2bme replied to roze's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    whew! i officially passed..pvt works! i got ~166 questions..i'm no 75 question rockstar..but i am an rn just like them. good luck to

  15. Passed Cali NCLEX-RN @ 75

    ok2bme replied to Castle16BSN,USRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congratulations!! :cheers: i'm always happy to hear that someone passed, but i'm especially happy and love hearing when someone passed after unsuccessful attempt/s..it shows per severence, growth,...

  16. I can't be the only one who has done this

    ok2bme replied to squirtle's topic in General Nursing

    i've never done that..but what a wonderful idea! i'll reserve it for when i'm feeling down or unaccomplished, predicting a short wait unfortunately lol congrats!

  17. NCLEx-RN study buddy testing MARCH 2010

    ok2bme replied to roze's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :hug: you can pass! when you sit down to take your test close your eyes and visualize yourself taking the test, taking your time, and passing. olympic athletes do this, visualize and do the motions...

  18. NCLEx-RN study buddy testing MARCH 2010

    ok2bme replied to roze's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you! I got 166ish questions..all of my friends passed with 75 questions so I was getting really discouraged and sure that I was failing. According to PVT I passed but no official results...

  19. if u had to choose another career in healthcare besides nursing, what would it be?

    ok2bme replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    health

  20. NCLEx-RN study buddy testing MARCH 2010

    ok2bme replied to roze's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The test was waayy harder than I had anticipated. Especially the priority questions..the community health nurse has 4 messages on her answering machine who should she call back first..and all 4 seem...

  21. NCLEx-RN study buddy testing MARCH 2010

    ok2bme replied to roze's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    okay..just took my test..160-something questions, i felt like i was bombing every question, and i was pretty sure i was failing because my questions progressively dealt with med/surg and procedural...

  22. NCLEx-RN study buddy testing MARCH 2010

    ok2bme replied to roze's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congratulations godfather! i take mine tomorrow at 9 am :uhoh21: i will let yall know how it

  23. NCLEx-RN study buddy testing MARCH 2010

    ok2bme replied to roze's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks for the tips about the heart/lung sounds godfather, I had no idea they were on NCLEX. Best of luck!!! Keep us

  24. Who's leaving nursing?

    ok2bme replied to tinderbox's topic in General Nursing

    I am..but that was the plan all along..to spend 14 months of my life in an accelerated BSN program so that I could make decent money while pursuing my true career, clinical & health

  25. is Saunders the best guide for passing nclex?

    ok2bme replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I prefer Hurst. But I am an auditory learner. I just find it harder to study by reading, I have to muster all the motivation I have to get started. Also, with books I felt like I was memorizing facts,...