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    There is a light at the end of the tunnel.......

    Enthused RN replied to Chad Collins's topic in General Students

    Absolutely hilarious! Thank you for this
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    What was the HARDEST PART OF NURSING SCHOOL for you?

    Enthused RN replied to J.O.Y.'s topic in General Students

    Having a teacher who did know how to write test questions ... it was a pathopharmacology class. I usually rock pharm and even scored 100% in pharm on my comprehensive ATI test (24 pharm questions, 150...
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    What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

    Enthused RN replied to nirvana1's topic in Nursing Humor

    I have a relative who is dating someone named Prince and has a sister named Princess ... but that is because they are actual royal descendants. True
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    Im a new hire and im pregnant

    Enthused RN replied to newnurse1986's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi OP! You may want to consider telling your employer prior to the 12 weeks in order to avoid getting isolation patients. I'm not sure if you work in a clinic or a hospital, but you want to protect...
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    Nursing school is no joke!

    Enthused RN replied to Lpn__'s topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Good luck! If you don't have already, get a NCLEX review book. It'll lay out the topics your teachers are talking about in a way that is more clear and understandable. And remember to make time for...
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    Fun health promotion topics

    Enthused RN posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I started up a new semester and I am teaching health promotion classes with my preceptor in a community health setting. Our clients are homeless veterans of all ages and levels of mental/intellectual...
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    just purchased Kaplan q Bank&book.....hmmm

    Enthused RN replied to nursey909's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    nursey909, it sounds like you purchased the ExamPrep for Nursing Students: Kaplan ExamPrep for Nursing StudentsIt looks like it's for nursing students to help study for their tests while in school....
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    Failed the NCLEX RN for the third time

    Enthused RN replied to beefsolady's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That might be a reason why you're having trouble. After testing, they should send you results showing what areas you were passing and which areas you are not passing in. You should review the results...
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    Failed the NCLEX RN for the third time

    Enthused RN replied to beefsolady's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What areas are you weak on? Did you concentrate on those areas prior to your
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    Tympanic temperature of children with CHF and on digoxin

    Enthused RN replied to Enthused RN's topic in Pediatric

    So here's the full question with available answers and the rationale: Question: A nurse is planning care for an infant who has heart failure and is receiving Digoxin. Which of the following actions...
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    Tympanic temperature of children with CHF and on digoxin

    Enthused RN posted a topic in Pediatric

    What is the rationale behind frequently checking the tympanic temperature of a child with CHF and has been prescribed
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    DNP....Is it worth it for me????

    Enthused RN replied to Spazzerific9's topic in Advanced Practice

    I thought I would add in another aspect to think about ... you say your husband is receiving a military scholarship for med school. That means after he graduates in 2 years, he will be stationed...
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    Tympanic temperature of children with CHF and on digoxin

    Enthused RN replied to Enthused RN's topic in Pediatric

    I would have to retake the test in order to see the question and all available answers. I'm actually planning on doing that this week. Checking their temperature was only one of the answers. The other...
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    Case Study: Solve A Neurologic Mystery

    Enthused RN replied to Corey Narry's topic in Critical Care

    Very awesome case study to share with us. Please share more in the
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    Case Study: Solve A Neurologic Mystery

    Enthused RN replied to Corey Narry's topic in Critical Care

    Ooh! I'll try to! 1. List possible explanations you would expect to hear from her medical team that could explain her neurologic presentation and why. ALOC could be due to poor oxygenation from...
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    Nursing school doesn't have to be hard...

    Enthused RN replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Get an NCLEX prep book like Saunders or Pearson at the beginning of nursing school! I read sections of the book that corresponded with the lecture instead of reading my textbooks. Because of this, I...
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    Am I stupid for not doing the ABSN?

    Enthused RN replied to ruby1989's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm an ABSN student about to graduate and I don't regret my choice on going ABSN; however, I can see how the students in the traditional programs have more time for internships. I had my eye on an...
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    Tympanic temperature of children with CHF and on digoxin

    Enthused RN replied to Enthused RN's topic in Pediatric

    I'm still a student and this question actually came up on on a test for my NCLEX prep class. Still can't really figure out a decent rationale to it. Also, I've never checked tympanic temp either...
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    UCSD student nurse externship

    Enthused RN replied to Enthused RN's topic in General Students

    Thanks for your response! I ended up completing an externship there last semester and they do use EPIC for charting and Pyxis for meds. I also found the staff to be pretty awesome. I was at Hillcrest...
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    New Army Nurse Corps officers: First Things First!

    Enthused RN replied to Lunah's topic in Government, Military

    What do you mean you got dropped? What is your MOS
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    New Army Nurse Corps officers: First Things First!

    Enthused RN replied to Lunah's topic in Government, Military

    Hi Lunah, Do they give extra points if you have certain badges like the Expert Field Medical badge? And out of curiosity would you consider testing for that
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    Dream=Serving Military Families, L&D Nurse/Womens or Public Health nursing in HAWAII

    Enthused RN replied to IndyGypsyNurse's topic in Government, Military

    I'd say start talking to recruiters from all branches if you're serious about this, but for Hawaii I think it's just the Navy that stations there (anyone feel free to correct me if I'm wrong on that)....
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    Year 1 Down!

    Enthused RN replied to Tarabara's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations! I hope to be saying the same thing by
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    First clinical day was a nightmare

    Enthused RN replied to freckles23's topic in General Students

    CHF = congestive heart failure COPD = chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder OP, I can't believe this happened to you but your reaction is normal. Especially with it being the first clinical day, I...
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    One huge reason I want to be a nurse

    Enthused RN replied to mrnightinggale's topic in General Nursing

    No, I wouldn't call you a need-to-retire old bat, just a realist! I'm currently a nursing student and just a few months away from graduating an accelerated BSN program myself. I intern on a stepdown...