Gerry1888RN

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  1. Can someone help with these insulin questions?

    Gerry1888RN replied to RN_jobhunting's topic in General Students

    1) "B": regular insulin peaks between 2-4 hours after an injection. 2) "D": NPH insulin peaks between 6-12 hours after an

  2. Nursing school is awful in so many ways....

    Gerry1888RN replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Students

    I agree with number 1-5 on your list, but I wouldn't care too much about your peers and instructors. It's best to just to concentrate on what you need to do to get your RN license. I don't think...

  3. RN (associate's degree) for an international job applicant?

    Gerry1888RN replied to clearly's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    It's hard right now for a international student to get a visa once they have graduated. I think it's about a 5 year wait to get a green card for an RN even if they are trained in the USA. I'm an...

  4. NCLEX

    Gerry1888RN replied to tiffanyjanae's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm graduating in May also. My instructor told us to between 5000 and 7000 recent review questions with rationales. I've already started review questions, but it's hard to do too many when you need...

  5. My NCLEX Notes

    Gerry1888RN replied to stripec30's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You have Chovstek's and Trosseaus's signs under hyomagnesemia. I know for a fact that these conditions are caused by hypocalcemia(low calcium). Not good to give students false

  6. American trained RN

    Gerry1888RN replied to Gerry1888RN's topic in International Nursing

    Hi there, I finish my program this May coming, and I hope to start my OPT on July after I pass my NCLEX. After I complete my OPT, I'm hoping that I will be able to stay here, or I might try Canada,...

  7. American trained RN

    Gerry1888RN posted a topic in International Nursing

    Hi there, I'll be soon graduating from a ADN program in the United States on May 2010. I'll also be able to obtain 2000 plus hours of work experience via OPT in America if I can get a job here. I was...

  8. American trained RN

    Gerry1888RN replied to Gerry1888RN's topic in International Nursing

    Hi there, Thanks for the info. I read also that the NMC required a 3 year degree, but I was thinking that the 2000+ hours of OPT that I would be able to complete would be taken into consideration also...

  9. band 7 interview

    Gerry1888RN replied to bexbrown's topic in United Kingdom

    It's best to post this question under the UK nurses forum. Most readers of "All Nurses" seem to be from the USA and don't understand why people from other countries post questions in the general...

  10. Thoughts on escorting patients to smoke

    Gerry1888RN replied to edchunt's topic in General Nursing

    You should find someone else to take the smokers outside if you don't want to do that. There must be plenty of smokers working at your facility who would be willing to do so. You must remeber that...

  11. I survived my first semester!

    Gerry1888RN replied to us2uk4u's topic in General Students

    The first semester was pretty tough for me too as I had to get used to the test questions, but I got through with a "B." I'm just after getting through semester 3 of my program. I had a "A" average,...

  12. When Previewing Pre Nursing Students For Admission Into Nursing School

    Gerry1888RN replied to Inspired By Silence's topic in General Nursing

    Don't give up there! From viewing your post, it does seem like you do have good English writing skills. For the math class, I would advise that you take a basic math class, and then take a college...

  13. Dropping out of nursing

    Gerry1888RN replied to Shadai's topic in General Students

    I would advise you to try and keep going if you are passing. I was going to drop out 8 months ago as my mum was sick and I was depressed, but I kept going till the end of that semester, and was able...

  14. Where did you learn all of the acronyms??

    Gerry1888RN replied to mell260's topic in General Nursing

    I re-learned the acronyms "RACE" and "RICE" recently by studying NCLEX type questions, but I can't remember what they stand for. I'll need to start studying again soon instead of messing about during...

  15. American LPN to Ontario RPN

    Gerry1888RN replied to kayakgirl58's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks Silverdargon, I would prefer to stay in the US till I get my BSN, but it's too expensive. My ADN degree here in America might not be good enough for the UK, so I think Canada would be a good...

  16. American LPN to Ontario RPN

    Gerry1888RN replied to kayakgirl58's topic in International Nursing

    Hi there, I was wondering if someone out there would be able to answer me a question I have. I'll be graduating from a ADN-RN program in the USA in 5 months time, and I will then be able to work for...

  17. American trained RN

    Gerry1888RN replied to Gerry1888RN's topic in International Nursing

    Thanks there, Pre-reqs are included in the final transcript and are part of the degree. I'll need to look into it more as my ADN degree is really like a 3 year degree as I will have over 80 credits of...

  18. having trouble with deciding on what I should do

    Gerry1888RN replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    I would think it would be hard to to go to NP school and look for a partner. If you really want to have children, I would move to the city and postpone NP school for several years. I wouldn't wait...

  19. American trained RN

    Gerry1888RN replied to Gerry1888RN's topic in International Nursing

    I was looking at the NMC website, and it mentioned that a foreign trained RN needs a minimum of 2000 hours of work experience in addition to their degree. I can work for one year after I graduate so I...

  20. I just heard they will remove all LVN/LPN?

    Gerry1888RN replied to Prado's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In my area, most new gard RNs are finding it hard to get jobs at hospitals, so they are looking into LTC facilities where most LPNs work. I would think that an RN would be hired over an LPN in LTC as...

  21. Student Nurse - OB Rotation

    Gerry1888RN replied to Just1Question's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I did my OB class recently and I got to see a C-section, and a few live births. However, my instructors called it "lady partsl births" that kind of made me feel uncomfortable since I'm a guy. I was...

  22. Can you get into nursing school with a D for A&P1?

    Gerry1888RN replied to ryangogogo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your friend will find nursing school very hard if she can't pass A&P after 3 attempts. I passed A&P1, and 2, with easy A's and I find my nursing classes to be far more difficult. No college...

  23. Know of Any ADN Programs With No Wait List?

    Gerry1888RN replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yavapai college in Prescott Arizona has no wait list, but they do have a point system that is now in place. It's a nice college with student dorms, and they have a campus next to Sedona. Pre-reqs for...

  24. New grad RN finds job at ltc, but getiing paid as LPN

    Gerry1888RN replied to newbiehere's topic in General Nursing

    I would work for 21 dollars an hour no problem here in this part of Arizona when I graduate, and I would even work for less in an LPN type role in LTC even though I'll be an RN. But, I would never...

  25. What can I do for healthcare employment while I wait for nursing school?

    Gerry1888RN replied to arigsbee's topic in General Nursing

    I would get my CNA even if it does cost a bit. I don't know what it is like at the school that you will be going to, but at my community college, being a CNA, or having completed a nursing assistant...