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NO..........she didn't know about that, and did NOT do it until she got the letter saying that she had PASSED ! I think she was in total shock when she got the letter.............she was planning on paying for the NCLEX 2 days after that!

NO...........she didn't pay for it b/c she had already figured from the PVT, that she had already failed...........so she was already studying again, instead of looking for a job! GOOD LUCK ! to both of you............

"dream32. we are on the same boat. i took mine march 23rd. i did the PVT and it went to the credit card page, which means i failed. whats your next plan? which reviewer are u gonna use? " FYI: Just want to let you know that the PVT is NOT 100% accurate.....................a friend of mine thought that she had Failed because it went to the credit card page.....AND......A couple weeks later she got her letter saying that she had actually PASSED! So, then she checked the MO BON website and sure enough, her name was on there witha license number ! Just thought that I would throw this out there for you and others that are waiting for their results. Florydory

I have a genogram somewhere in my old school papers, but I'm not sure where..............I will look for it and let you know if I find it. Actually though,I recall that I did mine using Smart Draw Program ( free download) from .... http://www.smartdraw.com/specials/genogram.htm You can just search for Free Geonogram Templates and there might be easier/better ones than that. Good Luck!

Agency is the BOMB ! It is the greatest thing that I ever tried as a CNA (I have 17 years experience as an agency CNA... AND I also worked as a Staffing Coordinator at one of the agencies that I did most of my work for)............I was scared at first too; because Agency work can be "Feast or Famine, " you have to learn how to juggle your money and bills around. The KEY to continue getting shifts in a facility(s) that you like is to be a little extra nice to the staff workers and get to know the supervisors and managers, AND it doesn't hurt one bit to let them know that you like working their and what kind of shifts you are available for...........IF you do that, they are more likely to call the agency and request for you personally : ) Most agency schedules are week by week, but there are some possibilities of getting contract assignments, esp as an RN ; ) If a facility LIKES you and the work you do, the facility may "BUY out your contract " from the agency..........just remember that the facility will probably pay a liitle less than agency.

I just want to know what happened with bathing "dummy dolls" ? Did they do away with them or what? "Clinicals" is where you are suppose to learn hands on training with real people.

I am rescheduling for the end of February..................unforseen circumstances caused me to want to wait til the end of February instead of the end of January............I need to join that February study group too!

Have you tried using "the memory notebook of nursing"? I heard that IT can be alot of help for studying that.

I don't know if this wil help or not b/c I finished their online ADN program a few years ago............then, clinicals were done with a preceptor at a facility of your choice as long as the facility would agree to sign the school's contract. As far as online class times............each online class had a specific "chat time" that was somewhat mandatory for each student, most of them were in the evening hours , BUT I heard that they were talking about having some "chats" in the daytime b/c some students were requesting that. I hope this information helps, don't hesitate to call the school and just ask them all the questions you can think of (I would write them down ahead of time). GOOD LUCK!

I have answers from 2 different resources; 0.8 to 1.2 mEq/L ................AND ................... 0.6 to 1.2 mEq/L with therapeutic dose = 300-2700 mg/d I hope this helps............... Maybe someone else has a more precise answer???

Rh immunization for pregnant is: Rh immunization of Rhogam is given when an Rh incompatibility occurs, which only oocurs if the mother is Rh negative and the baby being born is Rh positive. It does NOT occur when an Rh positive mom gives birth to an RH negative baby. If some of the baby's red blood cells leak into RH-mom's system, then her body may produce antibodies to the Rh D factor (a condition called sensitization). These antibodies can cross the placenta and destroy the red blood cells in your unborn baby or in the next Rh-positive baby you have. ***In most cases, the mom will not be exposed to the baby's blood until she gives birth....... This usually means that first baby will NOT be affected. ****HOWEVER, large amounts of the baby's blood can leak into the mother during delivery. If the mom is Rh negative, the next Rh-positive baby that she could have may have problems if the Rh-negative mom has developed antibodies ***** Occasionally, in the following situations, some of the baby's blood may leak into the mom's blood system during pregnancy: 1. After amniocentesis or other invasive procedure 2. During a miscarriage or abortion 3. During an ectopic pregnancy 4. If the mom bleeds heavily during pregnancy. Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) and s/s Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) occurs when the body's clotting mechanisms are activated throughout the body in response to an injury or a disorder, instead of being isolated to the area of initial onset. Platelets circulating throughout the body form small blood clots (thrombi) primarily in the area of the capillaries. This eventually causes the clotting factors to be used up, and none are left to form clots at the site of the injury. The presence of numerous small clots precipitates the release of clot-dissolving mechanisms, and the end result is generalized bleeding throughout the body. This disorder can result in clots or, more often, in bleeding. The bleeding can be severe. Risk factors for DIC include: Blood transfusion reaction Cancer, including leukemia Infection in the blood by bacteria or fungus Pregnancy complications (such as retained placenta after delivery) Recent surgery or anesthesia Sepsis (an overwhelming infection) Severe liver disease Severe tissue injury (as in burns and head injury) Signs & Symptoms Include: Bleeding (possibly from multiple sites in the body), Blood clots, Drop in blood pressure, AND Sudden bruising I hope this explanation helps...........

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I can second that! I graduated with my ASN in December 2005.........Afterwards, I was dumb enough to fall at home in my own bathroom (3 months post graduation) and I shattered my left heel; needless to say, I had to have surgery twice and and was on Percocets and other pain meds and muscle relaxers for pain/discomfort. I had already paid for my boards, so I decided to "wing it." I tried my best to do some serious studying, but it wasn't easy..............needles to say, I failed my 1st attempt.......BUT, after having 4 surgeries AND 4 years after finishing nursing school, I am getting ready to take boards again! Hard work and dedication is the KEY! ....WE ALL need to think positive AND keep encouraging each other; I know that my spirits have been lifted tremendously since I started being a daily user of this forum ! Thanks again for the Great Post !

When I took the took the ATI Exam, it seemed to have alot of different information on it...................it covered material that was never covered in our nursing school..............I like that part of it. I didn't and I still don't care much for the ATI Study Materials..............................

ACTAULLY................It really depends on what the "living expenses"are wherever you decide to go because some places may have more expensive living expenses and others may have cheaper living expenses.