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    the correct way to Sunction

    donsterRN replied to 2bnurse_it's topic in Medical-Surgical

    In our program, suctioning a patient is a testable skill; there is considerable knowledge
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    Finished NCLEX......Freaking Out!

    donsterRN replied to missgigius's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Honey, it's over and done with... you might as well exhale! I know that the number of questions one gets is rather inconsequential, but I think that if you failed at 75, you'd know it. Everyone I...
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    Which study resource resembles the NCLEX type and difficulty of questions the most?

    donsterRN replied to IcanHealYou's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I, too, bought several books to study from, such as Saunders, Lippincott, and Prentice (my favorite for content). For me, the best was the Kaplan. The book taught me how to analyze the questions to...
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    Pinning Ceremony

    donsterRN replied to intuition's topic in General Students

    Oh, I know that feeling! Many sincere congratulations on your achievement; I know how proud and happy you must be! I wish you much success on your NCLEX. I took mine on July 30, found out I passed...
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    TOURO College Nursing Program

    donsterRN replied to Triple A's's topic in New York Nursing

    Just a reminder... PLEASE do not post contact information (such as telephone numbers or email addresses) in your posts. This site is accessed worldwide by members and non-members (including...
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    Mid manhattan/brooklyn adult lpn

    donsterRN replied to charislpn08's topic in New York Nursing

    Just a little TOS reminder... Please don't name names in your posts. We strive to protect the identities of not only our members, but others as well. Thanks very much for your
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    A couple questions about med injections

    donsterRN replied to mnnurse29's topic in General Nursing

    And once again, a perfectly good thread goes down the tubes because specific individuals apparently don't understand the terms of service regarding personal attacks... Let me say this very clearly....
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    Guess who is a new GN?

    donsterRN replied to TIN65RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Very, very cool! Many congratulations, and best wishes for your continued
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    Leaving in the AM for Utica - round 2.....

    donsterRN replied to TIN65RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Awesome news! Keep up the great work, and you'll be done successfully in no time! Continued good vibes and much luck and success to
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    care plan for battered woman, need experienced nurses help!!

    donsterRN replied to anangelsmommy's topic in General Nursing

    you've certainly helped me more than you'll ever know during my schooling. i expect you'll be teaching me even more in my
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    Today was the last day

    donsterRN replied to groovy jeff's topic in Men in Nursing

    Congratulations!!! I know your excitement... I graduated last month. All of the paperwork for licensure is in, I've registered for NCLEX... now I wait for the ATT... We did good! What kind of nursing...
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    Taking advice from advisors

    donsterRN replied to ReinventingMyselfAgain's topic in General Students

    What an awesome post! I hope every student on these boards finds it and reads
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    GRADUATION WOO HOO

    donsterRN replied to tabswifeRN's topic in General Students

    Congratulations; I know your excitement! My graduation was a couple of weeks ago, and I still don't quite believe it...! Much luck and successto
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    Monthly Nurse magazines?

    donsterRN replied to GeauxNursing's topic in General Nursing

    I get several... I like Nursing 2009, American Journal of Nursing (AJN) and Nursing Made Incredibly Easy. I also get RN, but I'm not crazy about it and I probably won't renew. It seems also that...
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    They spoiled me and now I'm freaking out !

    donsterRN replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    We had drug calc tests at the beginning of each semester. Three tries to get 100% or else you're out. We could use calculators in the 3rd and 4th semesters. But we never had multiple choice...
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    Starting over at 50

    donsterRN replied to kolaone's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated last week at the age of 51 with a job waiting for me on the telemetry floor of the facility at which I completed my clinicals. Many of my classmates graduated with jobs waiting for them....
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    Possibly relocating to Asheville/Hendersonville

    donsterRN replied to donsterRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Thanks so much, everyone, for the information. I'm not ready to move yet; we'll be here for another year or so, but it's very good to have this information. I really appreciate the input. Thanks...
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    Rockland Community College Summer 09

    donsterRN replied to Stephanieee's topic in New York Nursing

    Just a reminder... Please do not name names of professors, staff, colleagues, etc. in your posts. We attempt to protect the privacy of all individuals, and to name an individual violates the Terms of...
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    Passed the CEN exam today!

    donsterRN replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    Very, very cool, my friend! Congratulations!
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    Lab values

    donsterRN replied to hair2do1's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Potassium is a biggie...
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    What type of nursing do you do?

    donsterRN replied to Cdnurstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I will graduate on Wednesday, the 20th, with an AAS, and will begin orientation at my facility on June 8. I'll be working the telemetry floor. I did my clinicals and my preceptorship there, and I...
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    math keeping students from graduating

    donsterRN replied to leader357's topic in LPN to RN

    I was going to ask the same question. I use math daily in school, and in my preceptorship, and I expect I'll do the same as a staff nurse. Passing dosage and calculations questions is vital to your...
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    Should I Carry Nursing Malpractice (Liability) Insurance?

    donsterRN replied to sirI's topic in Nursing Career

    This is excellent information to have! My program briefly discussed malpractice insurance with us, but no one (to the best of my memory) actually made recommendations. My nursing journals always have...
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    So sad

    donsterRN replied to coachswife09's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ditto. A&P is a tough course with way too much information and not enough time. It just is what it is. Unfortunately, it is also the basis of most nursing practice. You have to have it. If...
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    Hope this ends well...

    donsterRN replied to Aneroo's topic in School

    I cannot imagine the liability issues for the diabetic