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  1. What would you do in my situation...?

    dimpsogre replied to Nurse Ratchet's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with llg. A PhD is a research-oriented degree, no matter what the field. A PhD in nursing or in medicine (and here I don't know but, I would guess that a PhD would be an advantage over a MD...

  2. Sad story 480-pound woman dies after six years on couch

    dimpsogre replied to dietersmanifesto's topic in General Nursing

    As you first responded to my post, and called me incorrect, I am puzzled on why you would think that it is I who wants a 'pissing match'. In any case, rather than a 'pissing match,' I would like to...

  3. Sad story 480-pound woman dies after six years on couch

    dimpsogre replied to dietersmanifesto's topic in General Nursing

    Here is a more recent study (2000). Weinsier R.L, et al. "Do adaptive changes in metabolic rate favor weight regain in weight-reduced individuals? An examination of the set-point theory."...

  4. Sad story 480-pound woman dies after six years on couch

    dimpsogre replied to dietersmanifesto's topic in General Nursing

    Of course you may believe what you wish. I have provided a peer-reviewed, scientific source (and can provide others) that supported my statements and directly refuted yours. Merely asserting that...

  5. Sad story 480-pound woman dies after six years on couch

    dimpsogre replied to dietersmanifesto's topic in General Nursing

    This is a myth. It is true that muscle requires more energy to sustain than fat, and for two individuals of the same weight, one with a higher percent of bodyfat weight will have a lower BMR than...

  6. JP drains

    dimpsogre replied to Cleopatra's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Here in MS, we do remove JP drains. I did another one this morning

  7. Newbie in Med Surg

    dimpsogre posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hi, I started working in a Pre and Post Op unit in the hospital 2 weeks ago and I am supposed to be on a 6 weeks orientation. But last week, they started giving me 2 patients then it came to 4...

  8. 6 years out of Nursing School

    dimpsogre replied to Mylie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi, Mylie, I was on the same situation before. I graduated in 1997 and I just pass the NCLEX RN exam this month after sooo many tries. I did have an LPN license, though after passing the boards in the...

  9. passed with 100 questions no new format

    dimpsogre replied to lauraj's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi, Congratulations. I did not get any calculations nor new format either and I passed with 129 questions. Goodluck with your RN license. I will start on the 26th on the Med Surg Pre Op and Post Op...

  10. My 1st week as a Registered Nurse

    dimpsogre replied to ADNCyn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Nice to hear that Cyn did great on her first week. I will start orientation on the 26th at Medical Surgical ( Pre and Post Op) and I am both excited and scared. Don't know what to expect. I hope it...

  11. First day as a "spanky new R.N."

    dimpsogre replied to happystudent's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Glad to hear your first day went well. I would love to hear more in the future. Anyway, I started working as a weekend wound care nurse last week before I took my boards in a long term facility and...

  12. I Am Finally A Registered Nurse!!!!!!

    dimpsogre posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just want everyone to know that I just received my RN license today in the mail. I did not want to say anything that I took my boards last Tuesday because I was afraid that I will fail again. I...

  13. sitting in the reailway station, got a ticket for my destination

    dimpsogre replied to IowaCindy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Goodluck with your exam. I take mine at 2 pm tomorrow. God helps us

  14. Retesting on Tuesday

    dimpsogre posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi, Everyone! Congratulations to all that passed this nclex exam. I am very happy for all of you. I retake again on Tuesday. I took the Kaplan live review and passed my diagnostic and readiness test...

  15. Retesting on Tuesday

    dimpsogre replied to dimpsogre's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks, Cyn for the very nice prayer and to everyone. I can't thank you enough. I will let you know if I take it on Tuesday. It's very stressful. It's not like it's my first time or anything.

  16. I just took the NCLEX-RN

    dimpsogre posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    My test stopped at 106Q. I am not so sure how I did but I think I got 50% right. I had mostly priority questions, some OB, no calculations, lots of meds, lots of PCA pump, AIDS, and some management...

  17. I took NYCLEX today!!! I think I passed!!!!

    dimpsogre replied to amanda44's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It looks like you have a good chance of passing if you have been answering 265 Q's before. I hope you did it. Congrats in advance. I am taking mine on the 29th. God helps us all. Cheers, Dimpsogre BSN...

  18. don't know if I can go on

    dimpsogre replied to amanda44's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hang in there!!! I have a son, too and can't seem to concentrate but I am retesting this month, too. I am trying to focus on my weakness. It's not our time yet so please do not give

  19. Took my test March 12th

    dimpsogre posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi, I took my NCLEX-RN exam last Friday in the State of MS but there is no way I'd find out the result sooner but if I fail, I will receive a brown envelope today but if not, I guess, I passed. The...

  20. Took my test March 12th

    dimpsogre replied to dimpsogre's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi, It sounds like you are in good shape knowing that you have been getting 150 questions before but don't get me wrong...anything can happen. Hang in there. Hope you pass!!!. I am taking my 5th one...

  21. Took my test March 12th

    dimpsogre replied to dimpsogre's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi, Jacel, Thank you so much for lifting my spirits. I started studying again this Monday and still reviewing kaplan. So far, my tests are higher than 3 months ago. Hope this will be it. I am so tired...

  22. Took my test March 12th

    dimpsogre replied to dimpsogre's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I failed...got the brown envelope again. How could that

  23. Took my test March 12th

    dimpsogre replied to dimpsogre's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I failed...got the brown envelope again. How could that

  24. I Passed!!!!!

    dimpsogre replied to rpbear's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I live in MS so I have no way of knowing. I can feel the mailtruck but I don't see him

  25. I Passed!!!!!

    dimpsogre replied to rpbear's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I live in MS so I have no way of knowing. I can feel the mailtruck but I don't see him