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    Our teacher fudged our clinical hours let us go home and now I am out of school

    donsterRN replied to SaraLee's topic in General Nursing

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    Tests to enter nursing program?

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

    The good news is that you won't have to worry about NCLEX until after graduation. That's the licensing examination for nurses; you don't sit for that until you're done with school. My school...
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    Hit all time low

    donsterRN replied to JentheRN05's topic in General Nursing

    As a student, I don't know a great deal about what has been happening to you. As a cancer survivor, I do know about my own depression and treatment. I know that help is available, and it is...
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    heavy lifting

    donsterRN replied to nads786's topic in Men in Nursing

    I hear
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    I'm confused about a test question. Help please

    donsterRN replied to Sara5229's topic in General Students

    My first, off-the-cuff answer was "C", primarily because of the dementia/sundowners possibilities. D is close, but like the previous posters, I don't like anything that says "only". It's not true;...
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    heavy lifting

    donsterRN replied to nads786's topic in Men in Nursing

    That's an excellent question. You play a lot of golf, though; I'd imagine you're in decent shape. Do you find that you're called upon to do a lot of lifting? I'm a big guy, with bad knees. Good...
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    heavy lifting

    donsterRN replied to nads786's topic in Men in Nursing

    Don't be nervous! I've been in school now for three weeks, and at our last clinical skills lab we learned about body mechanics and mobility. We practiced moving each other: bed to w/c and back, bed...
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    Differences (Educative/Clinical) between NP & PA

    donsterRN replied to jstuben's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I believe there are several such programs that do not require the BSN for direct entry into the MSN
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    New guy saying hello!

    donsterRN replied to CRNA2011-2b's topic in General Nursing

    We're glad you joined us; welcome! Much luck and success to you in
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    incapable, helpless, unmotivated, unteachable pts who are unable to cope with life

    donsterRN replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is horrible; I had no idea. It is indeed a
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    MALE Nurse, Female Police Officer, Female Dr.

    donsterRN replied to likemike's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Generally speaking, telling people to "lighten up" isn't considered helpful. You know that everyone is entitled to feel the way they feel and cannot help the way that is. People will have to agree...
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    how to pass nclex RN - any suggestions?

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

    The thread is over a year old, and the original poster hasn't come back to update us. Let's hope all went well, retrograde or
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    My 4 yr old son is newly dx with Leukemia ALL

    donsterRN replied to SoulShine75's topic in General Nursing

    I think you are handling this beautifully. And you certainly have a lot to grapple with. The doctors are right, you know. There's every reason to believe that everything is going to be OK. I know...
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    Hello anybody out there? HIV+ Nurses

    donsterRN replied to herecomestrouble's topic in Nurse Disabilities

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    So scared about the math in my chem course this semester...

    donsterRN replied to Susanna23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree; it sounds like you excel when faced with a challenge. I really don't think you have anything to worry about with the math used in Chemistry. It's really very basic algebra. Plus, your...
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    shut off at 75q...how many select all must have before u pass

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

    No one here would know your chances of passing. There is no formula for that. The test is structured so that you get what you get and you either succeed or don't. It's best not to worry; it's over...
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    Anyone else taking night classes?

    donsterRN replied to Jenpea71's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took Algebra during evening classes; twice a week for a couple of hours each night. It wasn't bad; flew right
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    greasy nurse :(

    donsterRN replied to mycatmax's topic in General Nursing

    Proactiv is about the best thing ever invented. Controls the oily, greasy feel I sometimes used to get by midday, and worked wonders on the blemishes. I've used it for over 6 years now, and I don't...
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    Are most nursing students cruel?

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

    She sounds like a real piece of work, and you don't need that kind of behavior distracting you. Just avoid her like you're doing. You're a better person for it, and it's her loss. What a jerk! To...
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    Going Back To Nursing School at 42

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

    I totally agree with the above. I don't have children, but I do have a partner who has been incredibly (and thankfully) behind me 100%. I'm 49, and a freshman in my program. I've been working on...
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    Challenging boards?

    donsterRN replied to nursekatie22's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't know that was possible. I thought that in order to sit for any NCLEX (RN or PN), one first had to graduate from an approved school of nursing. I've not heard of challenging that exam. I...
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    The WAIT is over. I passed !!!!!!!!!!!!

    donsterRN replied to Chloe'sinNYNow's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    AWESOME NEWS!!! Congratulations,
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    Getting my foot in the door.

    donsterRN replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I think taking a skills refresher course is not a bad idea. They're offered all over. It's doubtful the hospital would pay you inferior wages to work as an RN. They generally have a salary range per...
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    What a bimbo!

    donsterRN replied to RanieRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you're a bimbo; you were trying to do a good thing! I hope your elbow is feeling better
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    Less Applicants for Nursing Programs?

    donsterRN replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Wonderful position. Pitiful