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  1. Grading scale for Nusing school???

    COLPN posted a topic in General Students

    Anyone else have a more strict grading scale in their school?? We have to get a 93% for and A and 85% for a B. Are your schools

  2. no calculation... NCLEX RN exam

    COLPN replied to xxkouxx's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just passed last week with 75 questions and no calculation

  3. Jobs for New Grads?

    COLPN replied to taz5869, RNC-OB's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I live in Colorado and there is a limited supply of New grad positions out here. Way more students graduating than New grad positions. I decided to apply all over the country and be willing to work...

  4. New Grad with no Job

    COLPN replied to lilredbean's topic in General Students

    Are you willing to relocate?? I posted my resume and profile on a couple of the internet job sites and had lots of hospitals and recruiters calling me and setting up interviews for me. I also applied...

  5. Independent Audults -- How are you paying for nursing school?

    COLPN replied to kamaboko's topic in Oregon Nursing

    When you fill out your FAFSA you don't have to count a house you own if it is your primary residence. This may help you. The only problem is they go off the previous years taxes which can hurt if you...

  6. ATI Comprehensive Predictor

    COLPN posted a topic in General Students

    Just got done taking the comprehensive ATI predictor and got and 82% which puts me in the 99% chance of passing NCLEX!!! I sure hope this thing is an accurate predictor. I thought the questions were...

  7. ATI Comprehensive Predictor

    COLPN replied to COLPN's topic in General Students

    It was the 2007 Form B, whatever that means. We took all the practice tests throughout the program and had to review and take notes in any category that was 50% or below after creating a focused...

  8. Eugene/Springfield/Corvallis Internship, Sign-On Bonus, Loan Forgiveness

    COLPN replied to lnzywilson's topic in Oregon Nursing

  9. RN Graduate Moving to Oregon from Ohio

    COLPN replied to quick2k2ecotec's topic in Oregon Nursing

    as far as i can tell there is no restriction on a new grad getting licensure in oregon. i also am looking to relocate there once i graduate in may. you actually talked to the state board of nursing??...

  10. Delta and Montrose Hospitals

    COLPN posted a topic in Colorado Nursing

    Ooops forgot the "a" in and. Hello Everyone, I was wondering if anyone in here has any information on Delta County Memorial Hospital and/or Montrose Memorial Hospital. I'll be graduating in May and am...

  11. Delta and Montrose Hospitals

    COLPN replied to COLPN's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Thanks for the reply! Our search has been taking us to other areas of the country and now we have no idea where we will end up. We're keeping up the search and we'll see where it takes

  12. Adenosine? That is my question

    COLPN replied to NYCRN6's topic in General Students

    I didn't think you gave Adenosine for VTach. I thought it was only for SVT. Correct me if I'm

  13. Discouraged after ATI

    COLPN replied to Nurse 2009's topic in General Students

    What was your percentile score and Level of proficiency?? Those are more important that your actual percentage score. Which test was it?? Considering the national mean on a lot of these tests is in...

  14. What Does Your Grade Consist Of?

    COLPN replied to mike1973's topic in General Students

    70% Exams 10% Final Exam 10% Care plans 10% Quizzes and "other projects". Also we have to maintain a 77% or above on Exams in order to sit for the Final Exam and pass the

  15. Fort Collins/Loveland Emergency Department?

    COLPN replied to ItsTime's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I am also a bit curious about Loveland/Fort Collins area. I'll be graduating in May and am looking to relocate to a progressive community that is good to raise a family in with ample outdoor...

  16. Can RN student take the LPN test?

    COLPN replied to Dadou82's topic in General Students

    I'm in an RN program but we have the option to take the NCLEX PN after the first year if we take an additional "Transition into Practical Nursing" class. Some students opted out of the class and are...

  17. Courtenay, BC ???

    COLPN posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hello neighbors, I'm an American LPN going to school to become an RN and will graduate in May. My family and I are thinking of emigrating to Canada in the future. We have been looking into various...

  18. OB clinicals for males

    COLPN replied to NursingIs4CoolPeople's topic in General Students

    I am a male nursing student and have done a few rotations through OB. I have had some women refuse and some let me in. It is the luck of the draw and up to the patient. I also did a woman's health...

  19. Courtenay, BC ???

    COLPN replied to COLPN's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks so much for the info!! Sounds like it may not be quite what we're looking for. What exactly is a grow op?? Marijuana?? We're planning on taking a trip up there to scope out prospective towns....

  20. Med Surg Question

    COLPN replied to Jenny67's topic in General Students

    I've had similar experiences during clinical. We do total patient care on 2 -3 patient's, as well. Some of the CNAs continue to do their jobs and will sometimes perform morning care and 4 hour vitals....

  21. Valsalva Maneuver

    COLPN replied to aellisrn10's topic in General Students

    One reason to use it is if the patient is having SVT. Try the valsalva maneuver before resorting to Adenosine. The purpose is to stimulate the vagus nerve to slow the heart

  22. Valsalva Maneuver

    COLPN replied to aellisrn10's topic in General Students

    You got this backward. Using the Valsalva maneuver would be contraindicated in a patient with

  23. Do nurses use calculators?

    COLPN replied to lilybean's topic in General Students

    We were taught to always calculate our doses no matter what!! There have been incidences of pharmacy getting it wrong. Ultimately it is our responsibility and our license for giving the medication...

  24. Otoscope and Othalmoscope

    COLPN replied to 2bmalenurse007's topic in General Students

    I use the otoscope quite regularly for patients with ear impactions who need ear washes. After I get a big chunck out I check to see if I need to continue. On the other hand I rarely use the...

  25. No She/he Did Not!!!

    COLPN replied to Maggie in NC's topic in General Students

    Plug the IV catheter with his finger to keep it from bleeding all over the place!!! No this wasn't