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  1. Finally the job search is over!

    Hands and Heart replied to MedicalLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations on you new position. I wish you much luck and satisfaction. A good work environment will allow you to grow and be the exceptional nurse we all know you

  2. I feel like giving up

    Hands and Heart replied to Michaelrocks's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Please don't give up. The fact that you have taken it three times shows that you are dedicated and really care about nursing:heartbeat:redbeathe:heartbeat. It would be a great loss to you and the...

  3. Math help please!

    Hands and Heart replied to I_LOVE_TRAUMA's topic in Emergency

    you are well on your way with these calculations. adpie10, i too got 50 ml/hr for #3. here's my steps in calculating (i use dimensional analysis to see and cancel my units): #1: 500 ml/10,000 units...

  4. When to look/apply for jobs?

    Hands and Heart replied to pinktwink24's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Most hospitals start looking to fill new grad positions in the spring, March/April. Their new grad programs often start July/August. Keep abreast of open houses for RN in your desired area. Have...

  5. newer grad feeling inept at rounds

    Hands and Heart replied to jam2007's topic in General Nursing

    I would approach the charge nurse at a comfortable time to explain your desire to become more efficient and competent in your position. Ask him/her to allow you more time to find/answer the MD's...

  6. brand new, solid college graduate - massively confused as to nursing field

    Hands and Heart replied to oceansouljewels's topic in California Nursing

    Cal State LA and Cal State Long Beach both have entry level master's program. The pre-licensure portion of the program is 15 months and extremely accelerated. After that you can sit for NCLEX and...

  7. HOLY CRAP! I missed my job interview!

    Hands and Heart replied to collegegrad08's topic in Psychiatric

    My heart sank as I read your opening post, imagining the horror you must have been going through. I am so glad to know that things have worked out for you. Congratulations on passing NCLEX. Put your...

  8. NCLEX tom- Titration question!!!!

    Hands and Heart replied to momathoner09's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The drug order for dopamine (and some other titrated drugs) is usually given as mcg/kg/min. You can also look at the units given in the answer choices to know what units in which you have to have...

  9. I dont get this answer, Help!!

    Hands and Heart replied to RNFutureRN's topic in General Students

    What amybethf said. Don't read into the question. Just use the information given: low urine output and 3 day ago burn patient. The destruction of cells leads to the fluid shifting. Thus...

  10. McKenzie's funeral

    Hands and Heart replied to shelly304's topic in General Nursing

    Shelly, Thank you for sharing the details of the service for us. Please know my prayers continue for the family and all affected by any small or large part she played in anyone's

  11. Friends little daughter passed away tonight

    Hands and Heart replied to shelly304's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't want to read the post because I get so emotional when anyone dies, especially a child. My prayers are with you, the family, and all who are affected by the passing of this dear little

  12. Nursing Textbooks--- help

    Hands and Heart replied to whiteoleander5's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have found that sometimes the publication year listed by instructor does not match the publication year of the actual book. However, the main thing is that the edition match. A way to verify if...

  13. I was slapped by a doctor!

    Hands and Heart replied to cluelessRN81's topic in General Nursing

    ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?!?! I couldn't not believe what I was reading. No one, and I mean NO ONE, has the right to lay their hands on anyone no matter how lightly, no matter how upset they are!!!! You...

  14. Don't get mad but... i HATE this forum

    Hands and Heart replied to fUsi0n86's topic in General Nursing

    i fallen into allnurses.com and i can't get up!!!!! i spend hours upon hours searching threads and reading posts. i have one last clean bath towel because i haven't done laundry in days. i am both...

  15. Need help with research for therapy dog

    Hands and Heart replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    Does the dog have intervertebral disc disease, spondylosis, or something else? I've seen many different presentations of spinal problems in dogs with successful outcomes. It takes time to get the...

  16. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Hands and Heart replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations Courtney1202 on your accomplishment of passing the NCLEX. Thank you for starting this thread. It is

  17. Need Advice For Interview

    Hands and Heart replied to limaya2003's topic in General Nursing

    Limaya2003, How did the interview go? Well, I

  18. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Hands and Heart replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I can only solve calculations by dimensional analysis so this may look long. The information given: Infusion rate--34 mL/hr Solution concentration--250 mg/250 mL (or 1 mg/1 mL) Patient's weight--190...

  19. Applying for my first nursing job any advice

    Hands and Heart replied to MistiroseRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Congratulations on your role transition. If the organization you are applying to has a website, visit it to see what they are all about. Read their annual report and other news information to get...

  20. Anyone accepted to CSULA's BSN program for Fall 08???

    Hands and Heart replied to cpartrid's topic in California Nursing

    My theme has been to try a different hospital each term to get a feel for what is out there. I've done LAC-USC (fundamentals), Huntington (OB), Glendale Memorial (med-surg), Aurora Las Encinas...

  21. Need Advice For Interview

    Hands and Heart replied to limaya2003's topic in General Nursing

    Try the hospital's website. If it is not there, maybe you could request one or pick one up from the hospital, if you have time before the interview. Try reading other news reports or information...

  22. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Hands and Heart replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Can I say "I love this thread." Thank you all. This is great. I'm passing this on to my

  23. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    Hands and Heart replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You get 43gtt/min by not rounding in the middle of the problem. Hope you got some

  24. I have 2 IV Pitocin Problems I need help with...

    Hands and Heart replied to Murgy's topic in General Nursing

    Are your units correct? Did you mean to say 48 mL/hr for the second part of question 1? If I were to work the problem using the answer sheet's result of 40 gtt/min for part 1 of question 1, my...

  25. Priority questions

    Hands and Heart replied to momathoner09's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have the Saunders Comp Review and from the "Choose a Category" screen, choose "Content Area" then "Delegating/Prioritizing" for these types of questions. Happy