donsterRN ASN, BSN

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  1. To pm someone, just left click once on their name and look for the "send a private message" line on the drop down
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    Tests to enter nursing program?

    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

    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

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

    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

    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

    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...
  8. 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!

    We're glad you joined us; welcome! Much luck and success to you in
  10. This is horrible; I had no idea. It is indeed a
  11. 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?

    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

    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

    To send an email, just click on the persons name, then click on "view public profile". That page (in the lower right quad) has an email
  15. 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...
  16. 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?

    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 :(

    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?

    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

    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?

    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 !!!!!!!!!!!!

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

    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!

    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?

    Wonderful position. Pitiful