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  1. 36 hours to go and in need of some reassurance

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

    I got home about two hours ago after taking the NCLEX. The machine shut off after 76 questions (I think I missed question 75). I did the PVT after it was available and I got the good pop up. YEAH...

  2. 36 hours to go and in need of some reassurance

    kalley posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am 36 hours away from taking my NCLEX-RN. I graduated the first week of May. I took a 1-2 weeks off and then started listening to NCLEX audio when I am driving. I have also read the Kaplan review...

  3. Supplies for CNA Class?

    kalley posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I plan to soon start a CNA class. I am just waiting to see if I get the position, but based on my interview I believe that it is a go. I know I have to supply my own scrubs. I have heard that you...

  4. RN-BSN or ADN-Frontier Bridge?

    kalley posted a topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I am completing my prereqs in the spring and am trying to figure the best option for me. I had planned to get my ADN and then get into the Frontier bridge program. Now I have applied for a job at a...

  5. Male Student Nurse Interested in OB.

    kalley replied to jbjints's topic in General Students

    I say go for it! I have heard of male OB nurses, though I have never seen it. I work p/t on an OB floor as a tech and have seen many male nursing students going through their rotation. Most women...

  6. Help PLZ! Nursing DX for neck abscess?

    kalley replied to strugglingstudent87's topic in General Students

    I am just gonna throw some out there, since I am taking a break from studying these anyway... Chronic Confusion, Risk for Situational Low Self Esteem, Risk for Infection. How about adding one about...

  7. VENT: scantron error

    kalley replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Students

    That is a huge obsession of mine. I am so afraid of doing bad on a test because I mislabeled my scantron. I always take the test like 2-3 times. I go through it the first time and bubble in all my...

  8. NCLEX-PN ?

    kalley posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My aunt just finished her NCLEX-PN test today. She felt as though she did ok, but wasn't 100% sure that she passed. The reason for this is that she only had 80 questions, 90% were pharmacology...

  9. NCLEX-PN ?

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

    Thanks for the info. That is definitely promising. You are right, it was 85 questions. I remembered wrong and just checked with her. Thanks

  10. Crocs Insoles?

    kalley posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I start nursing school clinicals next week. I bought a pair of Landau RX shoes that I like okay, but they are not my Crocs. I wear Crocs for work as an OB Tech, and I love them and wish I was...

  11. Do good socks make a different? And if so... which ones???

    kalley replied to QueenElisaRocks's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I don't use any particular brand name, but I find that if the sock has a little cushion on the bottom, thinner top for breathability, and extra support around the arch they are usually pretty good. I...

  12. Practice test questions for Nursing Fundamentals and more.

    kalley replied to mwsaling's topic in General Students

    I have the Second Edition of the Fundamentals Success book mentioned earlier. It was the best one of the 3 that I have to practice fundamentals. I just took my first test, using it to study, and...

  13. Labor of Love: A Midwife's Memoir

    kalley posted a topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Has anyone read this book? It is by Cara Muhlhahn. She is the midwife featured in The Business of Being Born. I stopped at B&N to pick up a medical dictionary and this book happened to be in...

  14. Organization Help

    kalley posted a topic in General Students

    With my summer courses behind me and all of my pre-reqs finished, I am officially a nursing student. Classes start in about 3 1/2 weeks. I am a decent student. I was able to keep a 4.0 through...

  15. The elephant in the room - relationships between CNM and L&D nurses

    kalley replied to epiphany's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I work as a scrub tech at a large inner city teaching hospital. I often feel that there is a separation between the midwives and nurses. Not that the nurses are mean or anything, but you often see...

  16. Where do I begin to become a CNM?

    kalley replied to nancydrew77's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I can relate to your situation. A year ago, at 29, I decided to pursue my dream of becoming a CNM. At the time my boys were 1 1/2 and 3, with hopes of 1 or 2 kids in the future. The first choice was...

  17. some truths about CNM salaries and benefits

    kalley replied to epiphany's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Thanks for posting this. I am early in my nursing training and have a long way to go to CNM. I had heard recently from a floor nurse that used to work for a group of CNMs that she makes more than...

  18. Best site for used textbooks?

    kalley replied to Tryxie's topic in General Students

    I just found a great site www.allbookstores.com. They are a comparison site too. Though I haven't bought anything using it yet, it seems like a great

  19. I'm gonna miss my Crocs... Please Help

    kalley posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am starting Nursing School in the fall. I currently work at the hospital as an OB Tech 2 days a week, 12 hour shifts. At work I wear Crocs Professional, and I LOVE them. Unfortunately, they won't...

  20. Calling all Moms/Dads!!

    kalley replied to Kyla.ann's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am a mom of a 2 and 3 year old. I have spent the last 2 sememsters going to school full time and I had a part time job last semester. Bedtime for me is critical. It gives me an uninterupted...

  21. BC3, Sewickley, UPMC Shadyside

    kalley replied to osc9904's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I had posted earlier about attending Butler County Community College for my prereqs. They have been really great. I have a friend who is currently in the nursing program there and she likes it so...

  22. BC3, Sewickley, UPMC Shadyside

    kalley replied to osc9904's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I was assuming that BC3 was Butler County Community College. That is where I

  23. BC3, Sewickley, UPMC Shadyside

    kalley replied to osc9904's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I am currently a student at BC3. I will be starting the nursing program in the fall, but have been attending for the last 2 semesters to get my coreqs and prereqs out of the way. I have a few friends...

  24. Help from those who went to school in PA!!! PLEASE :)

    kalley replied to autumnofage's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    In and around the Pittsburgh area there are several nursing schools. UPMC has 3 different diploma programs in different hospitals (St. Margaret, Mercy, and Shadyside), as does West Penn. CCAC...

  25. A and P question

    kalley replied to Java Mama's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are 2 websites that I have found extremely helpful with both A&P I and II. They are www.getbodysmart.com and a study partner that is from my book website. Hope you get some use out of...