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    new nclex test plan apr 07

    S.N. Visit replied to dom09's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    We were just informed about this today. Our Nursing director told us it will be harder to pass the NCLEX after April d/t raising the passing standard. (Like it isn't hard enough
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    ADN--should i just give up?

    S.N. Visit replied to kasia87's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I started classes at my c.c for my ADN in the Fall of 03! Hopefully I will graduate this May. That's just one term short of 4 years in school for an
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    Are LPN's professionals?

    S.N. Visit replied to aklpnstudent's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am a professional hairdresser and have a "professional cosmetology license," in the state of Iowa . I have a diploma for 2400 contact hours, not a bachelors, masters or PHD. I don't see why an...
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    Most RN's first borns?

    S.N. Visit replied to lvs2nrs3535's topic in General Nursing

    2nd born. No hx of alcohol in
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    2 patients/clinicals

    S.N. Visit replied to FNPhopeful's topic in General Students

    Daytonite brought up good organizational skills. I sort of use this system already. I have a little pocket book called "RN-Notes," and it has tables, grids to keep pt info seperate as well as...
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    2 patients/clinicals

    S.N. Visit replied to FNPhopeful's topic in General Students

    The first thing I do is look up meds on both (usually my pt's are eating breakfast during this time) Then, I do vitals with assessments , by this time it's time to pass morning meds. After passing...
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    Tuition Prices

    S.N. Visit replied to KungFuFtr's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My C.C is $91.00 per credit
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    RNs on my clinical unit are mean!

    S.N. Visit replied to julsywulsy's topic in General Students

    Some of my clinical nurses are mean as well. I'm talking about three particular nurses locking up all themometers, Pulse Ox's, cotton balls, alcohol swabs , Iv charting books, in drawers that only the...
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    IV push administration

    S.N. Visit replied to Gottago's topic in General Students

    We weren't allowed to give IVP meds in our practical nurse program, but we are required to in the RN program (only in the presence of the instructor). It would be scary to come out of school as a...
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    Anyone Doing Rn Program That Had A Hard Time In H.s Math??

    S.N. Visit replied to wannabaRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had horrible math teachers in H.S, however, I took a 6 week remedial math course in college and learned more in a couple of months than I did in my entire 4 yrs of H.S. I think if you have a good...
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    How hard is it to get into a nursing school?

    S.N. Visit replied to Otm777's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I don't think it is extremely hard at all to get into most of the Iowa nursing schools. I don't know anything about green card sponsorship. I go to IHCC and the only pre-req is the CNA course....
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    What are you taking this Fall?

    S.N. Visit replied to LindseyLou2222's topic in LPN to RN

    OB/Peds, math, med-surg clinicals term starts on Aug 28th Graduation May 07'
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    Three-day nurses' strike under way in Iowa

    S.N. Visit replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I read this in my local newpaper. I really don't know what to think of
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    higher pay for BSN grads?

    S.N. Visit replied to evans_c1's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    In my community hospital, No. Unless the BSN takes a more difficult NCLEX than the other RN's, I think the pay should stay the
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    Best watch for clinicals?

    S.N. Visit replied to moonischasingme1's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I think I have the same one! It's a great watch. I mail ordered
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    How do you take notes for class, anyway?

    S.N. Visit replied to allthingsbright's topic in General Students

    I record all my lectures, then download them to my computer (Olympus digital recorder) so I can listen to them when I'm home cooking dinner, folding laundry & cleaning up. That way I don't have...
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    failing two days b/f eligible for nclex

    S.N. Visit replied to lobeth's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, the instructor should have corrected the problem much earlier. Sounds to me the instructor is playing the "power card", because of personality issues instead of pt. safety. I'd be going to...
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    Should become LPN?

    S.N. Visit replied to MrsCD's topic in General Nursing

    You would find an LPN job in Iowa
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    Has anyone done the LPN to RN back to back??

    S.N. Visit replied to *lisa*'s topic in LPN to RN

    My program is actually set up back to back. Our 1st year is the LPN program. After we graduate with our diploma in practical nursing, we have a 2 week break and then start right into the 2nd year...
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    Cost for NXCLEX-PN?

    S.N. Visit replied to Achoo!'s topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    $93.00 Iowa Application fee, Criminal background check $50.00, $200 NCLEX registration fee. Total
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    LPN's Are they really being phased out?

    S.N. Visit replied to amber_n_schultz's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The hospital that I'm doing clinicals at stopped hiring LPN's this year and are giving the option to LPN's to get their RN or find another place of
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    How are you treated by RNs

    S.N. Visit replied to amylc's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I graduated from my LPN program in May, and I was always treated well by the RN's & LPN's throughout my entire LPN clinical experience. I just started my first LPN-RN clinicals this week, and...
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    are ther any schools for lpn that have no wait in the whole u.s?

    S.N. Visit replied to ashytashy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    http://www.ihcc.cc.ia.us/ http://www.ihcc.cc.ia.us/ihcc/Learn/health/nursing.asp Ottumwa and Centerville, Iowa. They just added new points of entery. You can enter in either Spring or Winter,...
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    nursing school and being a stay at home mom

    S.N. Visit replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Students

    I've been a stay at home mom for 11 years. I started pre & co reqs part time 3 yrs ago. I was able to plan my classes around my husbands schedule and I hired a teen age babysitter to watch them...
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    Now I'm not so sure

    S.N. Visit replied to fifi2323's topic in General Nursing

    If you want to be an LPN, then be an LPN! There is nothing bad to be concerned about. LPN's are needed in many areas , you can make good money and you can bridge to a higher degree anytime you want....