BrentRN

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  1. Trump's 'religious conscience'

    BrentRN replied to PediatricMA's topic in General Nursing

    The issue is not the choices of our patients. If an adult chooses not to have a hearing test due to a religious reason that is their right. The issue is what nurses should be doing with ethical...

  2. Trump's 'religious conscience'

    BrentRN replied to PediatricMA's topic in General Nursing

    My concern with the HHS ruling was that it also included "Conscience protections from compulsory health care or services generally (42 U.S.C. 1396f and 5106i(a)), and under specific programs for...

  3. Shut off at 75? You mostly likely passed!

    BrentRN replied to BrentRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The tested questions are interspersed through the test so you don't know which ones are being tested. They are doing research on new format questions but they come after the test and you are informed...

  4. Men in Nursing Historical Timeline

    BrentRN replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Men in Nursing

    The US nursing schools for men in the first part of the 20th century were for psychiatric care. It was considered "more manly" and cerebral, plus in an age without many psych meds it was important to...

  5. Why are so many nurses against unions?

    BrentRN replied to Icunicenurse's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I would say that one experience good or bad should not determine how a nurse chooses to join a unionized hospital. I always suggest speaking to some of the nurses of the unit you would be working for...

  6. Nclex 75 Questions

    BrentRN replied to JMH1995's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Only 60 of the 75 questions count toward passing. You were well prepped, and you only got 75 questions. I am sure you

  7. Shut Off At 75!

    BrentRN replied to schoolforever's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Of the 75 questions you took only 60 counted toward passing. This means that 15 were being tested and may not have been well written or were extremely difficult to see how you would do. Those are the...

  8. Student Not Eligible for NCLEX

    BrentRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    All graduates of a nursing program are CAPABLE of passing the NCLEX. The problem is that not all graduates are READY to take the exam. Taking the NCLEX is its own thing. Nursing faculty may try to...

  9. Student Not Eligible for NCLEX

    BrentRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    As a long time nursing educator here are some things that all graduates need to realize. This is based on my experience of implementing a readiness test passing policy at my school. --Getting a degree...

  10. Why are so many nurses against unions?

    BrentRN replied to Icunicenurse's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    There is a group dedicated to helping you through the process called National Nurses United. You can also contact any local union such as the Teamsters to get information on the process. Some states...

  11. Why are so many nurses against unions?

    BrentRN replied to Icunicenurse's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    In an ideal world there would be no need or desire for nurses to be part of a union. If nurses were true independently functioning professionals then unions would be an anathema. The reality is that...

  12. Applying West Chester University (WCU) Accerated BSN Nursing Program and I need help!

    BrentRN replied to kierasevinsky's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Download the Application and Program guide available from Advance 2 BSN - Second Degree Accelerated Nursing Degree - West Chester University It is 22 pages and will answer most any question about the...

  13. April 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    BrentRN replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    'I need to micturate. Where is the

  14. Do you recommend West Chester University's BSN2 accelerated program?

    BrentRN replied to mfwise's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I agree with BSNhopeful88. WCU uses many different agencies within a 20 mile radius of West Chester. WCU is less than half of Drexel with similar NCLEX

  15. RN to BSN at West Chester University

    BrentRN replied to yasae's topic in School, College Programs

    You are very competitive for the the RN to BSN program. I teach

  16. How do I respond to a poorly written request to be a nursing student?

    BrentRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a faculty member who monitors a web page for additional information or comments. I usually just have to point someone to web page or answer a simple question. Today I got the following question...

  17. How do I respond to a poorly written request to be a nursing student?

    BrentRN replied to BrentRN's topic in General Nursing

    I did debate whether or not to address her writing ability, and if this should be posted. I posted it because my first reaction was disbelief that someone who has attended college could have such poor...

  18. Research and placing "RN" after name when not an RN

    BrentRN replied to rumwynnieRN's topic in General Nursing

    Obviously until someone passes NCLEX-RN they are not legally entitled to use the RN credentials. However, I still need to correct nurses who tell me they got their "RN at X Nursing school". No school...

  19. First Clinical Tomorrow in Oncology... Any Tips?

    BrentRN replied to StephPR's topic in Oncology

    Some things to remember about cancer: you cannot learn every kind as every type of cell in the body has its own types. Cancer diagnosis: You will want to see what was diagnosed and when it was...

  20. How do I respond to a poorly written request to be a nursing student?

    BrentRN replied to BrentRN's topic in General Nursing

    This brings up another issue for prospective students and younger RNs-- proper use of electronic devices for communication. I have students who would like to communicate through text messages. Most of...

  21. How do I respond to a poorly written request to be a nursing student?

    BrentRN replied to BrentRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all your comments. I posted this because I think I needed to cool down before responding in a way I may regret. To clarify, this person is not an applicant, just someone asking if she can...

  22. Which study resource resembles the NCLEX type and difficulty of questions the most?

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

    I teach nursing and have taught Kaplan for my graduates. It is probably the best due to its test taking strategies, level of questioning at application or evaluation, and the large and accurate...