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  1. Appearing in front of the board

    nekhismom replied to angelathenurse's topic in Texas Nursing

    the people at the BNE are hard. I DEFINATELY wouldn't want to lie to them. I've been upfront with them from the get-go and I am STILL having numerous problems with them about getting a license. I'm...

  2. What do I need to do to get in to lvn?

    nekhismom replied to stephera's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm not sure that in texas you will make $16/hr as an LVN. I think RN pay is barely above that in some areas! Maybe you should contact your local hospitals and see what starting salary is for LVN's...

  3. Board of Nurse Examiners?

    nekhismom replied to nekhismom's topic in Texas Nursing

    thanks. I tried it again tonight and it actually worked. The NPA is really LONG and drawn out. It basically says the same things that the VA NPA does, only it drags it

  4. new member - new life!

    nekhismom replied to 1984's topic in General World

    welcome! As jnette said, keep us posted. We want

  5. Career decision -- little or large?

    nekhismom replied to lazyrocking's topic in General Nursing

    i say go large. They will more likely offer a preceptorship, which may help a lot with transitioning from an EMT to an

  6. mysterious illness?

    nekhismom replied to sherichance's topic in General Nursing

    Definately keep persuing it. Don't let them tell you you're crazy. Best of luck, and keep us

  7. Tolerance not Ignorance.

    nekhismom replied to New2CVICU's topic in General Nursing

    WOW. Maybe she needs a class on universal or standard precautions (can't remember what the correct term is now-a-days). And some sensitivity training. I was taught to treat EVERYONE as HIV +. I...

  8. Any suggestions?

    nekhismom replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I used a breast feeding support pilloew between my legs. It wasn't a boppy, it was blue and curved, can't remember what it is called, but it worked wonders! My legs always went to sleep. I started...

  9. Board of Nurse Examiners?

    nekhismom replied to nekhismom's topic in Texas Nursing

    I tried that link before, but for some reason i get a lot of section numbers, all with links to the info. i have acrobat reader, and I have tried it from 2 different computers. They both contain...

  10. What is a good review book for the NCLEX exam?

    nekhismom replied to MJ-12's topic in General Nursing

    well, I don't know yet. I took NCLEX on friday feb. 27 and I won't find out if i passed until mon. or tues. But I used the NSNA 4th ed. NCLEX review book. Good outlines for each subject to make...

  11. LPN schools in Roanoke/Martinsville

    nekhismom replied to lilwudy's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Patrick Henry Community College in Martinsville is starting an LPN program this spring sometime. You can check them

  12. Need Guidance In Preparing To Retake RN Boards

    nekhismom replied to Emilys Mom's topic in General Nursing

    Emily's mom, You mentioned before that you took a review class. Do they offer some kind of re-review or money back guarantee if you don't pass? If you are looking into another review class, one that...

  13. Where should you start as a new nurse?

    nekhismom replied to moninurse's topic in General Nursing

    If you're not sure what you like, Med surg is probably a good start. Tele would also be good, for the reasons mentioned above. But I don't think all new grads need to go to m/s just because they are...

  14. NCLEX Questions

    nekhismom replied to NPJohnson's topic in General Nursing

    If you live in Texas, you MUST MUST MUST!!!!!! apply with the Texas board of nurse examiners for a license 90 days prior to graduation. they are somewhat difficult at times, so do it EARLY! Other...

  15. student question about entering nursing profession

    nekhismom replied to lesley_girl's topic in General Nursing

    There have been studies done that say your first year as a nurse is the most influential on your perception of nursing and your staying with nursing. I can't think of any studies off the top of my...

  16. Support Socks/Hose....

    nekhismom replied to CapeMaui's topic in General Nursing

    i bought some Rockers gradient compression hose. They come in 70 and 140 denier, and I ge the 70. They are about $8.50/pr. They really do make my legs and feet feel a lot better, but they are...

  17. Board of Nurse Examiners?

    nekhismom replied to nekhismom's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks, but I am an RN, not an LPN. I can't get a full version of the NPA for RN's. It seems like there are lots of links but no real easy to read info. But thanks

  18. burn pain management

    nekhismom posted a topic in Burn

    Hello all. I have a question. My little 12 y/o brother has 1st, 2nd and 3rd degree burns over his chest covering about 8% of his body. He has been sent home in my care to perform debridement and...

  19. About posting...

    nekhismom replied to TitaniaSidhe's topic in Nursing Humor

    UMMM, yeah, Dave. Sorry, sleep deprived at 0645 after a night shift. I just don't get it. OH, but let's not forget that any post is likely to contain TROLLS now-a-days. So, then you get one poster...

  20. Tweety Bird

    nekhismom replied to PassionateOne's topic in Nursing Humor

    :chuckle

  21. Gates Vs. The Auto Industry... Pretty Funny!

    nekhismom replied to PassionateOne's topic in Nursing Humor

    Ain't that the truth??

  22. Appropriate career change?

    nekhismom replied to DeepPrpl's topic in Texas Nursing

    Of course! There's a need for nurses everywhere. Best of

  23. Patient Abandonment Laws

    nekhismom replied to ChevyRNTexas's topic in Texas Nursing

    I think in texas, (but don't quote me) that if you accept report on a patient assignment and then leave, that is abandonment. Not sure about the rest. I'm still having a hard time deciphering the...

  24. PA-C's on L&D

    nekhismom replied to Dave ARNP's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't know why this was so funny to me this am, but it was HILARIOUS for some reason.

  25. Does anyone NOT like working in OB?

    nekhismom replied to lulu88's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I went to school to BE an L&D nurse. I just had to start in the NICU for a few months