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  1. Misguided Charge

    LifelongDream posted a topic in General Nursing

    I recently graduated from a second degree BSN program and have started working in Pediatrics. My charge nurse is a very nice and young nurse. Unfortunately, she is all to willing to answer questions...

  2. learning ABG's

    LifelongDream replied to lder0426's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    google land of ABG's. It's the best thing ever for ABG interpretation. I didn't get it until after I was told about this by my nursing instructor. And to think I was a straight A

  3. what kind of questions do they ask in nclex pn about infection control

    LifelongDream replied to princess007's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    They throw in little words to make you go huh???? Like disseminated.... They ask about shared equipment. Honestly, you need to truly understand the vocabulary and the patho behind each infection to be...

  4. New Grad question

    LifelongDream replied to AnalegnaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ask right away. When my hospital offered me a job in postpartum, I let them know I was really interested in Pediatrics. And guess what? I got the job in Pedi. They don't know what you want unless you...

  5. Finding a peds job as a new graduate

    LifelongDream replied to MachoNurse's topic in Pediatric

    I was hired as a new grad into Pedi. They were interviewing me for Postpartum and when I expressed that my real interest was in Pedi or NICU, I was told that they just had a Pedi position open and it...

  6. Pink Glove Dance--Absolutely Adorable!!!

    LifelongDream replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    They all look so happy. Finding time to have fun and be happy. That's what makes our patients happy! :) In addition to getting them better of

  7. Would you switch to nights to make alot more money?

    LifelongDream replied to Maco's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked nights since nursing school and love it! For me, it works out better because I'm home to take my kids to school every morning and I wake up at 3pm to pick them up for school. I'm here to...

  8. TTUHSC Accelerated Second Degree BSN Program

    LifelongDream posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you are considering attending an accelerated program, look into this program! I started August of 2008 and I will complete the program in August 2009. The instructors here in Odessa are absolutely...

  9. Most efficient way to get a job in postpartum

    LifelongDream replied to mqad48's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our hospital hires straight into postpartum without prior experience. Hope this

  10. Can anyone tell me how the Texas Tech 2nd Bachelor's Program is?

    LifelongDream replied to taffy48's topic in Texas Nursing

    I was in the Fall '08 Odessa Cohort. I graduated in August 2009. I cannot say enough good things about this program. I'm not saying that everything is perfect, because that is far from the truth, but...

  11. IV drip rates

    LifelongDream replied to vickieegrove's topic in General Nursing

    min= 1min/30gtts x 10gtts/mL x 2500mL/1 All the units should cancel out except for minutes, which is what you need for your answer. Multiply all of the top numbers and then divide by the bottom...

  12. What's the best way to apply for new graduate jobs?

    LifelongDream replied to mag_new's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Luckily, in Texas (West) the job market for new grads is still great. I put in a application the week I was graduating and I was hired the following week. You might think about relocating.

  13. I think I failed, and I'm panicking...

    LifelongDream replied to Cristiann's topic in General Nursing

    Have you tried the Pearson Vue trick? It worked for the people in our program and gave several of us peace of mind until our results arrive, while it gave others the opportunity to prepare for the...

  14. Unsuccessful on NCLEX

    LifelongDream posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What do you say to friends that don't pass? My class was very close and we just learned that one of our own didn't pass. I'm heartbroken for him. What do you say or do you even say anything at all. If...

  15. NCLEX Review Courses

    LifelongDream replied to BetsyBeans's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Betsy, I would say start by focusing on your biggest weakness. I knew mine were maternal/child care and pharm. I studied alot of these. Then, I started with the endocrine system next. I'd say, focus...

  16. Hurst Review

    LifelongDream replied to LouisianaNurse2006's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It's official, I

  17. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    LifelongDream replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The Pearson Vue trick worked for me! Took the test Sept. 24th 8am. Tried the trick 1 that afternoon and again the next day and got the "contact your board for further assistance" pop-up. I got my...

  18. Hurst Review

    LifelongDream replied to LouisianaNurse2006's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    LOL.... Sorry. SATA is Select All that

  19. Hurst Review

    LifelongDream replied to LouisianaNurse2006's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think that my friends spent a lot of time practicing questions from question banks, however we studied content together several times too. He's a very intellegent guy, so I'm really not sure what...

  20. Hurst Review

    LifelongDream replied to LouisianaNurse2006's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Another cool thing about Hurst is that if you do the LIVE review, you can attend as many live reviews as you want to without paying again. I attended an accelerated nursing program that was three...

  21. NCLEX Review Courses

    LifelongDream replied to BetsyBeans's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did VirtualATI and Hurst. I did not do Kaplan. I didn't like Virtual ATI very much because it required a lot of reviews that were very time consuming. I tried to stick with it for three weeks, but...

  22. Job Offers

    LifelongDream posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Let me start by saying that I know there are many areas of the country that are not hiring nurses right now, however, that is not the case where I live. Here is my issue... I really want to work in...

  23. Teacher who would like to shift to nursing profession

    LifelongDream replied to prof_hannah's topic in General Nursing

    I just completed an accelerated BSN program at Texas Tech in Odessa, Texas. I too was a teacher for 5 years. :yeah:During my first semester of nursing school in 1998, I learned I was pregnant and...

  24. NP Programs

    LifelongDream posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Greetings All, I am a new graduate of an ABSN @ Texas Tech HSC. I am wanting to explore my options as far as graduate school, particularly NP school. Prior to entering nursing, I was an elementary...

  25. help from other night nurse mama's of young ones!

    LifelongDream replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    My clinicals all of the way through nursing school were on nights. I have a 5, 8, and 10 y/o. 5 y/o just started kinder... No more daycare!!! Yay. Here's what I did: ~Stayed awake the day before my...