mercy20

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1. Being an RN is there a lot of blood and guts???

   mercy20 replied to SexyRN2Be's topic in General Nursing

   Blood and guts, not so much (unless in specialty areas as others have mentioned). Even worse- lots of vomit, diarrhea, sputum, pus, BODY ODOR, cheesy feet/skin folds/private areas (from people that...

2. Is there a feeling of entitlment among new grads?

   mercy20 replied to MesaRN's topic in General Nursing

   We must keep in mind that the economic changes have created a job market (less supply, more demand) that did not exist when these new grads were in school. The class before mine (2007) had recruiters...

3. how do/did you study in RN school?

   mercy20 replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

   I used "med/surg reviews and rationales," by Hogan. Also bought patho reviews and rationales, both under $30- well worth it. They are similar, although med/surg delves more into interventions and...

4. how do/did you study in RN school?

   mercy20 replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

   Are you asking about nursing 1-4? Which class/semester are you

5. Studying the NCLEX my Aunt Disturbed Me!!!

   mercy20 replied to VANESSA WILLIAMS's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I'm an RN

6. Studying the NCLEX my Aunt Disturbed Me!!!

   mercy20 replied to VANESSA WILLIAMS's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Hi guys, I just wanted to say to remember God's promises. There will always be those around us that hurt or disappoint us. When I announced I was starting nursing school, one of my family members...

7. Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

   mercy20 replied to lpn2rnMay2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I passed!

8. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

   mercy20 replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I passed!! Thank you God! P.S: It seems like people keep saying to study infection control-- study infection control. It was the underlying theme throughout my exam! And if it was not for this site, I...

9. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

   mercy20 replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Hi guys! God bless you all and this thread- Just got home from NCLEX, would like to encourage those that will be testing this week- the last week is the hardest because you feel like you have to get...

10. Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

    mercy20 replied to lpn2rnMay2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1. # of Qs- 75! 2. Study materials: Kaplan live class (took this during nursing IV semester- do not recommend doing it this way b/c my focus was on passing nursing school, not reviewing for NCLEX),...