Tony35NYC

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  1. Mosby's 17th edition

    Tony35NYC replied to Apple30's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Work with Saunders and

  2. Success With Saunders (plus Venting)

    Tony35NYC replied to mye614's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    "Bump" means that the person didn't have the answer you were asking for, but he/she thinks your question is interesting and 'bumped' it back up to the top of the thread. This is so someone who has the...

  3. Are NP's used in the hospital

    Tony35NYC replied to Moriah's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    No. They're role is not the same as the unit nurse, at least not where I've worked. The NPs function more like the physicians do...they do assessments, diagnose, write orders, etc. Where I've worked...

  4. BCAT exam for critical care nurses

    Tony35NYC replied to koda's topic in Nevada Nursing

    The BKAT assessment for critical care nursing is not an easy test, but its not too bad. The type of questions I saw were the same type of questions you would expect to see on an NCLEX exam. Its a very...

  5. Cell phones??

    Tony35NYC replied to JustMe's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    When I used to work in ICU cell phones were not allowed, but everybody used them anyway---the doctors, the visitors, and even the patients. I used to wonder about the monitors, too. but it seemed to...

  6. Success With Saunders (plus Venting)

    Tony35NYC replied to mye614's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm sorry that you didn't pass. In your post you compared real-world nursing to NCLEX nursing. This may very well be what didn't work for you. Study the Kaplan strategies and use them to do as many...

  7. Help with NCLEX

    Tony35NYC replied to LacyT's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Saunders is a great choice! I used several review books and CDs for NCLEX but the Saunders and Mosby were the best ones. I thought the Mosby material was good for content review, but the Saunders...

  8. Jacksonville University

    Tony35NYC replied to MOnurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The JU program interface is prettier, but when you read the RN to BSN thread you're going to find that the JU content is about the same as you can get elsewhere for a little less $$$. You might also...

  9. How hard was Organic Chemistry?

    Tony35NYC replied to DLS_PMHNP's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I don't think its harder, but it definitely requires more studying because it goes into more detail than general chemistry. If you're willing to put some serious time into it you can do it with a...

  10. New grad orientation programs

    Tony35NYC replied to hartford1042's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is great---soliciting nursing input for a process that affects nurses. If only more hospitals would do this. Ahhhh, to dream! A basic ECG course and a critical thinking skills building course...

  11. Day 8 and I'm expected to take 4 patients?

    Tony35NYC replied to calirn05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It is not a secret that some unit managers will try to cut you loose after a short orientation period because they are trying to save money. But, if you feel that you are not yet up to par then you...

  12. should this girl pass nursing school?

    Tony35NYC replied to mommymandy's topic in General Students

    I wouldn't get involved in it if I were you. Nursing instructors are usually very observant people, and if this student is as unsafe as you say then they are likely more aware of the situation than...

  13. Received an "F" for a "B"!

    Tony35NYC replied to Anjann's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, you are unable to apeal this because they are going to say that you are an unsafe practitioner if you do not correctly calculate the dosages. I understand how hard this is for you...

  14. Bkat - New User

    Tony35NYC replied to NURSE1913's topic in MICU, SICU

    Which version of the BKAT are you taking? I recently had to take the Critical Care Nursing version. Not hard, but not too easy either. I hear many hospitals use it as an assessment tool for new...

  15. New user - male int'l midwife SANE IBCLC

    Tony35NYC replied to futureTMA's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Although I respect your opinions, I have to say that gender stereotyping is not a healthy way to develop relationships with your colleagues. That you have more experience with your private parts than...

  16. From a Graduate RN to CNA/UAP

    Tony35NYC replied to mye614's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If I were you, I would accept the nurse tech position, even part time, while I'm studying to retake the state board exam. Not because I think you'll have a problem getting a job as an RN when you...

  17. New user - male int'l midwife SANE IBCLC

    Tony35NYC replied to futureTMA's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Are you already in a nursing program? If so, how far along are you? I think its great that you're interested in midwifery, although I don't understand how you can be so sure at this point that this is...

  18. New Grad moving to LA and having trouble with finding a JOB - any help

    Tony35NYC replied to kissthestars16's topic in California Nursing

    In your original post you said you were looking for a med surg position. Is there a reason why you changed to home health? You also said you're not sure about what you're doing but that you're...

  19. Living in Manhattan...

    Tony35NYC replied to Dudette's topic in New York Nursing

    We're in Westchester

  20. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

    Tony35NYC replied to ashfost's topic in First Year After Licensure

    BCzito, "New graduates" in this thread are not Masters degree nurses but nurses who've recently graduated from a BSN or ADN nursing program. I don't know of any place, even in Florida, where NPs make...

  21. Relocating to Florida: Gainesville vs Winter Haven

    Tony35NYC replied to ancella marie's topic in Florida Nursing

    This must have been a temporary thing. I interviewed at that hospital not too long ago and they are still hiring. In fact, they have quite a few openings right now.

  22. Living in Manhattan...

    Tony35NYC replied to Dudette's topic in New York Nursing

    Dudette, You will not find anything for much less than $1500 and thats for a very small space. Since you're used to living in a large apartment prepare to be surprised by what you'll be able to get in...

  23. Verbal abuse by physicians in ICU

    Tony35NYC replied to erinnRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    A medical license doesn't give anyone the right to bully and abuse people? Yes, it is abuse, and I'm surprised that so many nurses who've experienced it just accept it as a part of the job and keep...

  24. How in the world do you make it in CA?

    Tony35NYC replied to IndyGypsyNurse's topic in California Nursing

    You've got to be kidding. No disrespect intended but I don't think its true that one wouldn't be deployed as soon as one signs up for the Reserves. Its not a secret that the military is real short on...

  25. "Accurate" Charting of Profanity

    Tony35NYC replied to RNCENCCRNNREMTP's topic in Emergency

    I agree. Whatever they say (in quotation marks) and whatever they do is exactly what I write in my documentation. When I was in school my instructors used to draw red lines through my concept maps and...