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I can only speak for myself but I graduated in May and was offered a job at a Louisville hospital (not Norton facility) Day shift as soon as I was done with classes. Most of my friends also got jobs and many were on day shift. I looked for a graduate nurse position. Also there are hospitals in Southern Indiana that I know are hiring. Good luck.

1. I took the NCLEX 5 days ago. 2. I took the test once. I graduated from ADN program May 6, 2009. 3. I read prep books (Mosby and Hogan) and answered questions (any I could find) 4. I reviewed most every day for about 1-2 hours. 5. They offered a HESI review that I participated in. 6. Understanding the patho of disease processes so I could anticipate the physiologic reactions. I reviewed the processes until I could feel comfortable knowing the how of the process.

I just signed up for my NCLEX. I test on June 3. It is overwhelming that I am finally in a position to test. Prayers welcome and appreciated!!! Thanks.

Thanks to all for the input. It is making more sense to me now. I hope it will continue to make sense when I test on it this week! Thanks again for the clarification and education.

Hi, I am in my second semester and studying for my cardiac test. I have 2 areas that I am not clear on. In the lecture, it was stressed that Thiazide diuretics were the usual first drug of choice when treating essential hypertension but ACE, BB, CCB may also be used. It was also stated that a second drug may be added if the first, single drug did not lower BP. I am not clear when you add a second drug and what drug is added next. The Pharm D said the drug is added based on cause but my understanding is that the cause of essential HTN is unknown. The second area is relating to lowering blood pressures in Hypertensive Emergencies and Hypertensive Urgencies. The lectures notes state to lower the BP within hours for HTN Urgency with Lasix, Bumex, etc. But to lower it immediately with HTN Emerceny due to organ damage. I understand this is an ICU treatment with IV meds (Nipride, Vasotec, NTG, etc. ) The next lecture slide says to have no more than a 25% reduction in the MAP in the first 2 hours. I am confused about the need to immediately lower the BP for HTN Emergency. I would appreciate any insight that can help me clarify and understand these issues. Thanks Kim

I am a student at JCC Tech school in Louisville. Nursing is a second degree for me. I chose that since I have to pay for this degree myself. The tech/community schools are less expensive than the university. There were alot of programs to evaluate and choose from when I was making the decision to enter nursing. Good luck with your decision.

I like my Fluids and Electrolytes Made Incredibly Easy book for these issues. There is no chart but each electrolyte is explained in a way that I can understand.

At the hospital where I worked, case managers did not make as much as the floor nurses. But there were some other benefits.... like the no call, no week ends/holidays, etc.

I am a social worker returning to school to be an RN. My hope is to combine the education. I think there are alot of positions where both degrees would be beneficial. I am interested in case management as a way to use degrees.